2019 Honda Passport long term review with cool tips!

What it has been like to own a 2019 Passport after 1 year and 8200 miles! plus I show you a few tricks you may not know your Passport could do!

[lawrence.centinales]

getting a 21 test drived it seems like they fixed those issues

[kaotikmind]

1:32 I’m sure by now most may know that the Infotainment System issues have had a Safety Recall that will be fixed by Honda under Warranty on 19-23 Passports. Just had mine done on ‘19 Passport Touring AWD. The issue is with the FAKRA CONNECTORS/CABLES and the Service Job is C/S: 23-047:6MX00

Additionally, you may have an issue with the Idle/Stop Restart where after the Passport going into Idle/Stop, won’t restart and tell you to put it in Parking, then restart it. This is a software issue and can be fixed by having dealer update the PGM-FI Software under Service Job 23-008:6AX00.

To be honest this is the one feature I do not like in the Passport and wish I could disable without having to do so every time I turn it on. There is a 3rd party fix to this for around $100 that I will definitely look into but figured I might as well have Honda fix the issue first.

Both of these are covered under Honda Warranty and should take about 6hrs to be done. I just dropped off my PP in the morning and picked it up in the afternoon.

I’ve had no other issues with my Passport and LOVE IT. I actually take mine off-roading.

Hope this helps someone!

[rlsk]

I love my 2019 elite in crystal black pearl!!!

[Josh-hqrt]

Great video! I’ve been considering purchasing a passport and have been looking for a good honest review like this from an actual owner.

[rfunk]

I've heard from the forum that the radio problem occurs mostly on the Touring and the Elite. I've also heard that some of the people who put the optional transmission cooler on have complained about a "banging" sound when it shifts to certain gears.

[andrastafford]

Them Hondas 100 all of them I have 2019 Accord sport and a 2020 CR-V love them.

[jobot]

Leasing a 2019 Touring. Mostly love it, but a few things could use attention from Honda. Love the cargo capacity and the V6. Heating and especially cooling sucks -- we're too cold in winter, and too hot in summer. Might get something else for this reason alone. Transmission is great for entrance ramps and does "flooring it" very well -- but it is clunky and slow to react at city speeds. I would take slower 0 to 60 times for a bit smoother in town driving experience. Though the overall length and size is tidy, it is a hair too wide to pass other vehicles on inner city side streets. You have to pull over to let people through, like you would with a full-size truck. Infotainment has been slightly buggy, but if you plug in a USB keyboard and hit the right key combo, you can reboot the infotainment without taking it into a dealer. Also, I know this is marketed as an "off road" vehicle, but if you're like me you're not actually taking it off road -- I would love an on-road focused vehicle of this size with maybe an inch or two lower ride height. I hate the gear selector too -- backed into a dumpster within the first week of ownership because I thought I was in Drive. Sure, you get used to this, but I still have to look down at the transmission. I'd take a normal gear selector over being able to shut off the motor while it is in gear.

[ZeroPlanB]

Just got rid of my pick up for a 22 passport. I miss my truck but that doesn’t mean the passport isn’t a good vehicle. It’s very easy to drive and it has room for days

[etothej]

Hey! Do you still have it? Still happy?

[eclipsegs]

At 22, 100 miles in a year and I have had zero transmission issues. I have had the infotainment issues where it won’t play once a iPhone is plugged in. Ended up being more of an apple issue than anything else.

[jeffthevideoguy]

My 2005 Accord had the key window roller upper thingy.

[joethebet]

I have a 2017 Pilot and I like it. My only complaints is that the seat is not that comfortable on long haul. If there’s an option to change its cushion to a more comfortable one, I would pay for it

[Ballisticgene]

The automatic window feature is such a useful feature. Ive used on my Accord from 06. People always ask if i left my windows open. But now with remote start, that could be he game changer as I heard it turns on the air

[CampingerosEdmonton]

I had this issue on my Passport Touring also. The infotainment system always broke down and my car dealer had this temporary solution and been using it for a couple days now without having audio went static every time it hit an uneven road and then completely shut off supposedly this car is designed offroad capable. Hoping this fix will last longer.

[rampar]

I would definitely buy a Passport if it came t when I bought my RDX. However, These were the things that I didn't like about the Passport that would be a deal breaker: Black 20 inches wheel, and ugly black trim everywhere, Van style arm rest. I preferred shinny chrome. I felt Honda should offered more options to the buyers.

[danielsalinas]

2019 Pilot 6spd at 49, 000 all maintenance done on time at or before its 15%. My only complaint was the audio system.

[rondail]

The Passport is an excellent SUV. Great powertrain and vehicle size. I don't like the firmer-ride. I would change the wheels and tires to be like the Pilot.

[abbasjafiya]

Thanks for the review. Really considering buying this car.
Do you find the "Captains Chair" arm rests insufficient? They look small.
Also, do you find the glossy shifter console gathering too much dust, finger prints and smudges ?

[pratcliffe]

Hey Eddie.Enjoy your videos. I also have a 2019 Passport and love it. I've put a hitch and wiring on mine after watching your pilot videos and was going to do the transmission cooler ..I thought it would be as easy as watching you do your 6 speed Pilot but after some research its sounds like adding one for 9 speed ZF in pretty much a PIA ..even checking/adding the fluid afterwards is not that straightforward..do you plan on ever doing the ATF cooler on the Passport? have you heard any feedback from those that may have added? Thanks

[ravet]

My 2007 accord does the window thing as well