5 things I love and 5 things I dislike about my 2024 Honda Passport Trailsport.

Thanks for watching my video on the 2024 Honda Passport Trailsport and 5 things I love and 5 things I dislike about it.

[Portuguese-linguica]

The j32 / j35 was the same engine they used in the Acura NSX back in the 90's to 2000.

[GUNMETALGUYUSA]

Every day this truck cowboy 🤠 leaning more to the SUV dark side.

[makb]

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).

[jwrtiger]

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.

[ChrisBreda]

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

[Dolomiteclay]

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

[davedutile]

Good info. I’ll wait for the newer V6. I have the older one in my 17’ accord. Great motor!

[barryw]

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.

[geraldguerrero]

All the positives I agree, all the negatives I agree with some.
MPG it’s a V6 not a turbo 4. I’m okay with it. Towing is great. A 2.0T can’t tow that much.
4 adults and one Hobbit in the seats. We are an Audi family so fit and finish drives me nuts but the dogs ride in this so I’m ok. I have 2024 Blk Edition
If I wanted an off roader I would have gone to a Forerunner.
Great car, lots of room and a V6 with no CVT.
Wife and I and 2 weens. Don’t need three rows at all!

[Michael-sdok]

Thank you for mentioning the SILLY push button shifter buttons.Has Honda lost their BUTTONS? Same goes for the other mfgs, with their rotary knobs (hello Ford) along with the rest of them.

[petersuarez]

Nice review. I'm waiting for the 2025.

[AfroBaggins]

Which other car on this level or caliber would you recommend or can compete with the Honda 2024 Passport?

[cathyg]

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.

[jimcarey]

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.

[southsidetom]

Curious, per your door sticker what Month & Year was your Passpart manufactured?? TY for Update!!

[marcmcgeary]

Just bought a 2024 Passport EX-L. Same fit/finish issues… disappointing since it's an expensive car.

[theobserver]

You've convinced me. I'm no longer considering a Passport.

[alexanderlee]

I am seriously considering a 2025 (curent gen) Trailsport. The Pilot is too big for us. Torn between current gen and waiting for the new one (will be a 2026) to come out. The new DOHC is untested and it will take a good 2-3 years for Honda to get the kinks worked out (I'm still hearing about issues with the new Pilot). That being said, my biggest concern about the current gen is road noise since it purportedly has less sound dampening that the other more updated Honda offerings. Can you comment on road noise and perhaps how it stacks up with the competition?

[heartmommyinpa]

I just bought one but haven’t picked it up yet

[onestepper]

Confirming fit and finish in Honda’s have been declining for decades. Passport is a good example, especially panels and moldings (and any plastic externally).