Honda Passport vs Hyundai Tucson
The Hyundai Tucson is more fuel-efficient at 28 MPG combined, against 21 MPG for the Honda Passport. At EPA assumptions that is about $800 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda Passport | Hyundai Tucson | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 101 | 94 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Forward collision avoidance |
| Crashes and fires | 0 and 0 | 27 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 1,000 miles | 3,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 5 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 21 MPG | 28 MPG |
| City and highway | 19 and 25 | 25 and 33 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,200 | $2,400 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 101 complaints for the Honda Passport and 94 for the Hyundai Tucson. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 1 for the Honda Passport, 5 for the Hyundai Tucson.