Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 Passport.
The 2020 Honda Passport pairs a 5.7-quart 0W-20 API oil capacity with a nine-speed automatic transmission and returns 19/24/21 mpg city/highway/combined. Owner-reported complaints total 90 for the model year, with forward collision avoidance emerging as the top concern amid 10 recalls. In the broader Passport lineage spanning 1994 through 2026, the 2020 edition sits well below the 1998 peak of 270 complaints and above the 2024 low of 15, positioning it as a mid-range reliability entry in the nameplate's modern era.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 Must use a AGM VRLA Battery. · 650 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S9) |
| Overall length | 190.6 in |
| Overall width | 78.7 in |
| Overall height | 71.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 111 in |
| Curb weight | 4167 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 66.5 / 66.5 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 58/42 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 19 / 24 / 21 mpg |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Passport of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Elite 3.5L V6 | 5.80 sec | 14.60 sec | 280 hp | AWD |
| 2019 | EX-L 3.5L V6 | 6.10 sec | 14.70 sec | 280 hp | AWD |
| 2019 | Elite 3.5L V6 | 6.20 sec | 14.70 sec | 280 hp | AWD |
| 2019 | Elite 3.5L V6 | 6.50 sec | 15.00 sec | 280 hp | AWD |
| 2019 | Elite 3.5L V6 | 6.60 sec | 15.10 sec | 280 hp | AWD |
| 2022 | TrailSport 3.5L V6 | 6.00 sec | 14.60 sec | 280 hp | AWD |
| 2022 | TrailSport 3.5L V6 | 6.40 sec | 14.90 sec | 280 hp | AWD |
| 2022 | TrailSport 3.5L V6 | 6.50 sec | 15.00 sec | 280 hp | AWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 5.7 qt of 0W-20 API engine oil, Honda fluid part number 08200-9007 in the differential, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 94 ft-lbs.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF 3 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3.5 |
| Brake Fluid | Dot 3 |
| Differential Gear Oil | Honda fluid part number 08200-9007 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 3.8 qt |
| Engine Coolant | Honda Type 2 antifreeze/coolant |
| Engine Oil | 0W-20 · API |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 5.7 qt |
| Lug Nuts | 94 ft-lbs |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 48 Must use a AGM VRLA Battery. |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 650 cca |
| Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque | Front: 37.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 25.0 ft-lbs |
| Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque | Front: 101.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 65.0 ft-lbs |
| ABS Sensor Torque | Front: 6.0; Rear: 6.0 |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement | Front: 1.024; Rear: .354 |
| Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation | .0006 |
| Maximum Rotor Runout | .0016 |
| Maximum Drum Diameter | Parking Brake: 8.307 |
| 1 | 48.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60° | 48 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 22.0 ft. lbs. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90° | |
| 3 | 90° | |
| 4 | Turn an additional 90° if using new bolts. | |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
For the current generation of the Honda Passport, complaints peaked in 2019 at 268 and generally trended downward through 2024. The 2020 model year falls early in this arc, showing a significant reduction in complaints to 90 compared to 2019, though it shares the generation's peak of 10 recalls. Primary complaint areas for 2020 include Forward Collision Avoidance (17) and the Electrical System (15), though the provided data does not specify the root causes of these issues. While the 2020 model has fewer complaints than the 2021 model (128), it carries a higher volume of Technical Service Bulletins (121) than any year from 2021 onward. Given the sharp decline in complaints from the previous model year and a low number of crash and fire reports, this is a good year to buy.
All 90 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 10 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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 occur that can delay… Remedy: Honda will notify owners that updated software is available. Owners have the option to either follow the mailed instructions to download and update the software for free, or visit…
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 panel to not display… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel control module software, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda…
Showing 5 of 121 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A24-061 | 2025-11-06 | Electrical System | Service Bulletin - The wireless charger starts charging the phone and then stops… |
| A20-022 | 2025-07-31 | Structure | Service Bulletin - One or more accessory running board lights are flickering or not… |
| A23-009 | 2025-07-07 | Engine | Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle… |
| A24-048 | 2024-11-22 | Structure | Service Bulletin - The AWD warning light is on potentially due to water intrusion into… |
| A24-061 | 2024-10-08 | Electrical System | Service Bulletin - The wireless charger starts charging the phone and then stops… |
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5.7 qt of 0W-20 API, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 19 city / 24 highway / 21 combined mpg.