NHTSA Complaint #11656451 — 2021 HONDA PASSPORT

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11656451
Vehicle	2021 HONDA PASSPORT
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	October 20, 2024
Date Filed	April 23, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

TRANSMISSION SLOW TO ENGAGE FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE WHEN BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY. SO SLOW THAT ONCOMMING VEHICLE HAD TO STOP QUICKLY. RIDING AT ABOUT 30MPH ON A DOWNHILL GRADE THE TRANSMISSION IS CONFUSED AND IT FEELS LIKE IT CAN'T FIND A GEAR TO STAY IN THUS CAUSING MUCH DISTRESS TO DRIVER IT FEELS LIKE CAR IS BREAKING AND SURGING FOWARD WITH DRIVER HAVING LITTLE CONTROLL OVER SITUATION. REPORTED TO HONDA IN COMPLAINT AND WAS TOLD THAT IS THE WAY TRANSMISSION IS

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