2020 Honda Passport Service and Repair Manual
This 2020 Honda Passport factory service and repair manual is built for this exact model year, its 3.5L V6 (J35Y6) engine, and each trim level, so the torque values and diagnostic steps you're following are the ones Honda published for this specific SUV rather than a generic Passport-family reference.
Engines covered
- 3.5L V6 — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door sport utility
Trims covered
- Elite
- EX-L
- Sport
- Touring
Known issues on the 2020 Passport. Ten recalls are on federal record for this model year. Central network software errors could delay or block the rearview camera image, and separately, faulty instrument panel software could blank out the gauge cluster and camera display, both cutting into the driver's rear visibility. The certification label's ink could wipe away, erasing the weight rating information needed to avoid overloading the vehicle. Some units left the factory on Continental tires that were overcured, risking a sidewall break, sudden air loss, or belt separation and a loss of vehicle control. Side mirror heating pads that weren't bonded properly could let the mirror glass detach, and a faulty MOST coaxial cable connector could keep the rearview camera from displaying at all. The in-tank fuel pump could fail and stall the engine while driving. The front passenger seat weight sensor could crack and short circuit, twice flagged for causing the air bag to deploy unintentionally or fail to suppress as intended. And the rear subframe could corrode at the suspension mounting points, leading to rear suspension component failure and a loss of handling. Owners have filed 93 complaints for the year, and the factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are here.
From tracing a camera or instrument-cluster fault to a rear subframe inspection or a fuel pump replacement, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2020 Passport.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Pilot, 2019-2020 Odyssey and 2019-2020 Passport vehicles. Incorrect central network software programming may cause several errors to oc
A delayed or inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the
Honda will notify owners that updated software is available. Owners have the option to either follo
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019-2020 Passport, and 2019-2021 Pilot vehicles. Incorrect instrument panel control module software can cause the instrument
Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel control module software, f
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX,
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2
Honda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2020-2022 Passport and Odyssey vehicles. The heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded prope
Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace both left and right side-view mirrors, free of charge. Owner letters were mail
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Pilot, and 2019-2023 Passport vehicles. Due to a faulty Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) communication coaxia
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the r
Dealers will replace the MOST cable harness and install a straightening cover over the vehicle cable
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Passport and Pilot vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured
Overcured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separ
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four tires and replace them as necessary, fre
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020 Passport and Pilot vehicles. The certification label may have been printed with ink that can be wiped away with a solvent, removing the Gros
If the operator is unable to refer to the label information, the vehicle may be overloaded, increasi
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification label, free of charge. The rec
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V,
An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were maile
Service Bulletin - The wireless charger starts charging the phone and then stops charging, even when the phone remains in the correct position on the charger due to software specifications that can cause some phones to have issues charging.
Service Bulletin - One or more accessory running board lights are flickering or not working due to a faulty running board light assembly.
Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle stop, the vehicle may not restart automatically due to excessive cylinder pressure and/or low cranking torque. Typically, the customer can immediately
Service Bulletin - The AWD warning light is on potentially due to water intrusion into the rear differential pump motor connector area that corrodes the terminals.
Service Bulletin - The wireless charger starts charging the phone and then stops charging, even when the phone remains in the correct position on the charger.
Service Bulletin - The wireless charger starts charging the phone and then stops charging, even when the phone remains in the correct position on the charger.
Service Bulletin - Customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air due to Oil/Refrigerant leak from the A/C compressor shaft seal.
Service Bulletin - MIL flashes and vehicle will not accelerate, low power. After cycling the ignition, the symptom does not return with no stored DTCs. This issue is more common in regions with cold weather (specifically near or below freez
Showing the 8 most recent of 114 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
On Nov 9, 2024 I was pulling into a parking spot in a public parking garage, after turning 2 tight corners to approach the parking spot. About half way into the parking spot, the car suddenly lurched
On Nov 9, 2024 I was pulling into a parking spot in a public parking garage, after turning 2 tight corners to approach the parking spot. About half way into the parking spot, the car suddenly lurched
On Nov 9, 2024 I was pulling into a parking spot in a public parking garage, after turning 2 tight corners to approach the parking spot. About half way into the parking spot, the car suddenly lurched
1. Component/System: Multipurpose Camera Unit (IDAS/ADAS system) â U3000-49 "Internal Electronic Failure" + cascading CAN communication faults. The vehicle and diagnostic data (May 15, 2026 scan) ar
1. Component/System: Multipurpose Camera Unit (IDAS/ADAS system) â U3000-49 "Internal Electronic Failure" + cascading CAN communication faults. The vehicle and diagnostic data (May 15, 2026 scan) ar
Showing the 5 most serious of 128 complaints filed with NHTSA.
