Thanks for straight forward realistic owner review. I have '21 Sport. So, far I had no issues other that finally my fakra cables started causing screen rebooting right on Christmas evening but it was taken care of 3 days later by Honda under recall. Space is great and it actually shocked my spouse that I was able to load all the big, long ski bags with multiple pairs along with ski benches and other bags that normally we would need our old Suburban for after our Van and Suburban batteries went totally dead and would not start with jumper ( Passport saved the day). It has more door cubbies that I will ever need, it fits my dog's Ruff Land kennel and still has space for other bags, it performs great on snow and ice with snow tires (most AWD suck in winter condition compare to Passport), It has great acceleration and breaking and it has paddle shifters (which I still have to learn how to use lol), it doesn't kill my wallet because I drive under 6000 miles a year which was working against getting Hybrid vehicle that needs more driving in order to keep battery healthy. It doesn't have many alignment issues, and it has good visibility. I love that I have bench seats Things that I don't like are: lane departure has steering shaking that is too harsh ( I wish there was adjustment to gentle) so I turned it off, I don't use cruise control that many people complained about, so can't speak on that subject. I have not experienced sudden breaking by collision mitigation as some people, so I am not sure if I am lucky or some models have that issue. I dislike, like you, button shifters, 2 years later I am still not a fan and have to look. I hate that you need special tool for over $200 to put the car in neutral if car dies and has to be towed and you need to make sure that car is on flat bed because no towing company is going to have Honda tool other than Honda. Poor visibility of wiper adjustment that forces me to lean over the steering to see ( that whole arm should be angled up higher).
Thank you for sharing all of your great info! I was wondering what I have to do to put it in neutral and now I know. I have roadside assistance for 3 years and my extra warranty that I bought covers it for an additional 2. I do like the vehicle other than the minor fit and finish issues.
@@coffeecomputersandmore2300 I think I misunderstood the OP comment - they said you need the tool to put it on neutral “if the car dies”, I think my brain skipped that part 😂. I am waiting for my Honda Passport to come via transport truck, can’t wait!
Sorry to hear about the fit and finish of your Passport. I have the 2019 Passport Elite and the fit and finish is very good. Maybe I got lucky or maybe they wanted to make a good first impression. I also have driven my first 10 vehicles with a stick shifter but I have no problems with the push button version. Overall I am happy with my purchase and I hope you also have many years of driving pleasure.
Yeah, the hatch is the only thing that I need to really have addressed. I buy vehicles anymore knowing that they are basically depreciating appliances and where I live it’s gonna get dinged, backed into and hopefully not totaled but I bought it hoping for long term ownership because if fits my needs and is so damn fun to drive so I’m also hoping to get many years out of it.
I’m disappointed that they plan to put the new engine in the 2025 Passport. I want the tried and true VTEC 6, not a new, untested engine. Appreciate the review.
I just got a black edition last week and what you say about the fit and trim is very true. The piece on the tailgate that I think houses the backup camera was not installed properly and came off partially. The dealer was nice enough to put one from their new inventory on my car. Since you pay so much for these things I don't think I'll be doing any off roading other than a gravel road every now and then. It is nice to know that system will over heat though. Before this I had a 23 Atlas Cross Sport and this has more power, more comfortable seats, and a transmission that isn't all over the place. The Atlas handled a little better in that the steering was very tight whereas this is kind of loose. I'm still very pleased with mine compared to the Atlas and would recommend the Passport. I also am glad I got it because I think we are seeing the end of V6 engines in the mid priced mid sized SUV's
Just picked up a Black Edition, and it’s great. Yeah same panel and trunk gap. I noticed the passenger column gap before watching your video , but missed the trunk framing till you pointed it out. Do you think could be a problem later on? I agree the shifter is taking some time getting used to. I do wish that the side mirrors would close when parking and open up at start up atomically. My old ‘06 Maxima had that feature. Over all happy with the Passport
I test drove the Black Edition and if my lifestyle didn’t require something a bit more rugged I would have gone with your trim or bought a lower trim Pilot. The issues you could develop when a hatch that’s off center could be water leakage (if it survives an auto car wash you should be fine), wind noise from a poor seal or the door could overlap the frame and scratch or dent the top of the bumper or side of the vehicle and simply not close. My guess is that the mount is sturdy enough it won’t move but we will see how that turns out. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the review. I like my 2012 Pilot, but it's getting to the age where it's in the repair shop more frequently. So I've been looking online at the 2022-2024 Pilot, Passport, and CRV. The lack of a standard trailer hitch is a big disappointment, as well as towing capacity. I've decided to hang on to the 2012 Pilot for a while longer.
While I am interested in the redesign and I know the 2025 will probably be more off road capable, I was at a point where I was ready to trade in my Kona and the dealer was willing to give me high book trade in on it. Throw in an aging family that I am increasingly assist with transportation and I just didn’t wanna wait another year.
My wife and I have the 2024 Passport Elite and have concerns on why the car rolls back when you are stopped on a hill when you take your foot off the break. We have never experienced this with any other vehicles. Also, when car is in park on a flat surface it can easily be rolled back and forth. Doesn’t seem normal. Anyone else experience these issues. Dealership insists that is normal.
@@coffeecomputersandmore2300 Love the look of the car and the cargo... but I think I would go Pilot just for the sunroof. But maybe I should wait and see what the 2025 holds. Great review btw...
@@markyf1 I was a bit torn at the time because the Honda dealer was offering me top dollar for my 2020 Hyundai Kona AWD and I didn’t know if I wanted to wait another year for the 2025s. Thank you for rhe feedback on the video!
@@coffeecomputersandmore2300 Better to be using one than waiting. I test drove a Passport in 2020 and ultimately ended up getting a CX5 which is an excellent vehicle but I find it too small. I always love the look of the boxier older Pilots and am glad they went back to that. But I may wait and see on the 2025 Passport as we don't really need the third row.
@@markyf1 I do like Mazdas and I looked at a few models before I bought the Kona back in 2020. I am curious if Honda will basically make the Passport a cheaper, shorter identical twin to the Pilot. They would be stupid not to.
Check out johndzadventuring to see what his pp can do off-road with oem awd … watched him for years and he’s never complained about overheating despite some pretty gnarly offroad stuff. I have a 2020 the fit finish is pretty good. Shifter falls short in so many ways haha. The all black interior is really really boring and hot. Super solid car
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for straight forward realistic owner review. I have '21 Sport.
So, far I had no issues other that finally my fakra cables started causing screen rebooting right on Christmas evening but it was taken care of 3 days later by Honda under recall. Space is great and it actually shocked my spouse that I was able to load all the big, long ski bags with multiple pairs along with ski benches and other bags that normally we would need our old Suburban for after our Van and Suburban batteries went totally dead and would not start with jumper ( Passport saved the day). It has more door cubbies that I will ever need, it fits my dog's Ruff Land kennel and still has space for other bags, it performs great on snow and ice with snow tires (most AWD suck in winter condition compare to Passport), It has great acceleration and breaking and it has paddle shifters (which I still have to learn how to use lol), it doesn't kill my wallet because I drive under 6000 miles a year which was working against getting Hybrid vehicle that needs more driving in order to keep battery healthy. It doesn't have many alignment issues, and it has good visibility. I love that I have bench seats
Things that I don't like are:
lane departure has steering shaking that is too harsh ( I wish there was adjustment to gentle) so I turned it off, I don't use cruise control that many people complained about, so can't speak on that subject. I have not experienced sudden breaking by collision mitigation as some people, so I am not sure if I am lucky or some models have that issue. I dislike, like you, button shifters, 2 years later I am still not a fan and have to look. I hate that you need special tool for over $200 to put the car in neutral if car dies and has to be towed and you need to make sure that car is on flat bed because no towing company is going to have Honda tool other than Honda. Poor visibility of wiper adjustment that forces me to lean over the steering to see ( that whole arm should be angled up higher).
Thank you for sharing all of your great info! I was wondering what I have to do to put it in neutral and now I know. I have roadside assistance for 3 years and my extra warranty that I bought covers it for an additional 2. I do like the vehicle other than the minor fit and finish issues.
So how do you go through the car wash where they want you to put it in neutral to be fed through the wash?
@@teresamarks2670 I just do. I pull up on the belt and press neutral
@@coffeecomputersandmore2300 I think I misunderstood the OP comment - they said you need the tool to put it on neutral “if the car dies”, I think my brain skipped that part 😂. I am waiting for my Honda Passport to come via transport truck, can’t wait!
Good info. I’ll wait for the newer V6. I have the older one in my 17’ accord. Great motor!
I agree. I normally wouldn’t buy a first year run of a new Gen vehicle but the new Passport should be a solid pick for someone
The j32 / j35 was the same engine they used in the Acura NSX back in the 90's to 2000.
I thought that sound was familiar!
@@coffeecomputersandmore2300 yup they also used it in the 2000 to 2005 Odyssey .
Every day this truck cowboy 🤠 leaning more to the SUV dark side.
I wanted a Silverado but even a basic 4 door LT with a V8 was about 10K more than what I wanted to spend. I still love trucks though.
Sorry to hear about the fit and finish of your Passport. I have the 2019 Passport Elite and the fit and finish is very good. Maybe I got lucky or maybe they wanted to make a good first impression. I also have driven my first 10 vehicles with a stick shifter but I have no problems with the push button version. Overall I am happy with my purchase and I hope you also have many years of driving pleasure.
Yeah, the hatch is the only thing that I need to really have addressed. I buy vehicles anymore knowing that they are basically depreciating appliances and where I live it’s gonna get dinged, backed into and hopefully not totaled but I bought it hoping for long term ownership because if fits my needs and is so damn fun to drive so I’m also hoping to get many years out of it.
I’m disappointed that they plan to put the new engine in the 2025 Passport. I want the tried and true VTEC 6, not a new, untested engine. Appreciate the review.
@@cathyg1099 I haven’t heard much about the new engine but man, the V6 in my passport is in my top 5 favorite motors. I absolutely love it.
I just got a black edition last week and what you say about the fit and trim is very true. The piece on the tailgate that I think houses the backup camera was not installed properly and came off partially. The dealer was nice enough to put one from their new inventory on my car. Since you pay so much for these things I don't think I'll be doing any off roading other than a gravel road every now and then. It is nice to know that system will over heat though. Before this I had a 23 Atlas Cross Sport and this has more power, more comfortable seats, and a transmission that isn't all over the place. The Atlas handled a little better in that the steering was very tight whereas this is kind of loose. I'm still very pleased with mine compared to the Atlas and would recommend the Passport. I also am glad I got it because I think we are seeing the end of V6 engines in the mid priced mid sized SUV's
Yeah, turbo 4s seem to be the new standard. The V6 in our Passports a so damn nice I would hate to go with anything else.
Just picked up a Black Edition, and it’s great. Yeah same panel and trunk gap. I noticed the passenger column gap before watching your video , but missed the trunk framing till you pointed it out. Do you think could be a problem later on? I agree the shifter is taking some time getting used to. I do wish that the side mirrors would close when parking and open up at start up atomically. My old ‘06 Maxima had that feature. Over all happy with the Passport
I test drove the Black Edition and if my lifestyle didn’t require something a bit more rugged I would have gone with your trim or bought a lower trim Pilot. The issues you could develop when a hatch that’s off center could be water leakage (if it survives an auto car wash you should be fine), wind noise from a poor seal or the door could overlap the frame and scratch or dent the top of the bumper or side of the vehicle and simply not close. My guess is that the mount is sturdy enough it won’t move but we will see how that turns out. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the review. I like my 2012 Pilot, but it's getting to the age where it's in the repair shop more frequently. So I've been looking online at the 2022-2024 Pilot, Passport, and CRV. The lack of a standard trailer hitch is a big disappointment, as well as towing capacity. I've decided to hang on to the 2012 Pilot for a while longer.
@@barryw1244 I love the factory trailer hitch and hook up except that $1000 that’s a pricey upgrade
Nice review. I'm waiting for the 2025.
While I am interested in the redesign and I know the 2025 will probably be more off road capable, I was at a point where I was ready to trade in my Kona and the dealer was willing to give me high book trade in on it. Throw in an aging family that I am increasingly assist with transportation and I just didn’t wanna wait another year.
I’m waiting too, definitely on my list for 2025.
Curious, per your door sticker what Month & Year was your Passpart manufactured?? TY for Update!!
You've convinced me. I'm no longer considering a Passport.
Fair enough. I was at a point where I didn’t want to wait until the 2025s come out but I am very happy with my purchase with my gripes aside.
@@coffeecomputersandmore2300How much can you tow with it?
@@theobserver9565 3500 lbs without the transmission cooler, 5000 lbs with the cooler.
@@coffeecomputersandmore2300just found this out. around $2,000.00 extra to get the hitch and cooler to tow 5000 pounds.
very useful, fit and finish has me moving on, why by Honda with Jeep fit and finish
Mechanical quality is solid but exterior and interior could use some improvement.
My wife and I have the 2024 Passport Elite and have concerns on why the car rolls back when you are stopped on a hill when you take your foot off the break. We have never experienced this with any other vehicles. Also, when car is in park on a flat surface it can easily be rolled back and forth. Doesn’t seem normal. Anyone else experience these issues. Dealership insists that is normal.
There is a little play while in Drive. I think it’s just the transmissions style or build
@@coffeecomputersandmore2300 I have a 23 Elite and mine rolls to much as well. I don't think Honda's are what they use to be.
I just bought one but haven’t picked it up yet
Congratulations!
Just bought a 2024 Passport EX-L. Same fit/finish issues… disappointing since it's an expensive car.
Yeah, I’ve noticed that across the board. I’m surprised it passed several levels of final inspection.
Same here as well; we'll keep the vehicle but the fit/finish is disappointing.
Biggest dealbreaker for me is no panoramic sunroof!!!
Fair enough. I
@@coffeecomputersandmore2300 Love the look of the car and the cargo... but I think I would go Pilot just for the sunroof. But maybe I should wait and see what the 2025 holds. Great review btw...
@@markyf1 I was a bit torn at the time because the Honda dealer was offering me top dollar for my 2020 Hyundai Kona AWD and I didn’t know if I wanted to wait another year for the 2025s. Thank you for rhe feedback on the video!
@@coffeecomputersandmore2300 Better to be using one than waiting. I test drove a Passport in 2020 and ultimately ended up getting a CX5 which is an excellent vehicle but I find it too small. I always love the look of the boxier older Pilots and am glad they went back to that. But I may wait and see on the 2025 Passport as we don't really need the third row.
@@markyf1 I do like Mazdas and I looked at a few models before I bought the Kona back in 2020. I am curious if Honda will basically make the Passport a cheaper, shorter identical twin to the Pilot. They would be stupid not to.
“They can send satellites to space, yet can’t get panels lined up correctly “.
What don’t have against Elon 😂
Nothing against Elon but more against Honda QC for letting that happen.
❤❤❤❤ this review is super helpful. I need some advices. May I ask, will you buy it again if you can do it over again 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@@joe2591 yes
Check out johndzadventuring to see what his pp can do off-road with oem awd … watched him for years and he’s never complained about overheating despite some pretty gnarly offroad stuff. I have a 2020 the fit finish is pretty good. Shifter falls short in so many ways haha. The all black interior is really really boring and hot. Super solid car