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How Safe Is the 2026 Honda Passport? Comprehensive Safety Ratings and Features Explained

Feb 5, 2026
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The 2026 Honda Passport stands out as a midsize SUV designed with a profound commitment to safety, combining advanced engineering, cutting-edge technology, and rigorous testing standards. For drivers in Glen Head, NY, and neighboring areas like Roslyn Heights and Port Washington, understanding the safety profile of the 2026 Passport is crucial when choosing a vehicle that prioritizes protection for you and your passengers. At North Shore Honda, located conveniently at 611 Glen Cove Rd, Glen Head, NY 11545, we invite you to explore the comprehensive safety attributes of the 2026 Passport. Reach out to us anytime at (516) 629-5612 to discuss how this model aligns with your safety expectations.

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Overall Safety Rating of the 2026 Honda Passport

The 2026 Honda Passport has achieved the prestigious Top Safety Pick+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), reflecting its excellence across multiple rigorous safety evaluations. This accolade is considered the highest honor given by the IIHS, recognizing vehicles that excel in crashworthiness, front crash prevention, and headlight performance.

The Passport’s performance in crash tests includes superior protection in the moderate overlap front, side, roof strength, and head restraint tests. Notably, the vehicle’s enhanced rear seat belts contributed to improved safety for second-row passengers, a critical factor given the increasing use of SUVs for family transportation around Glen Head and surrounding North Shore communities.

Beyond IIHS, the 2026 Passport also received a 5-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) during its 2024-2025 New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) evaluations. These ratings affirm the Passport’s ability to protect occupants during frontal, side, and rollover crashes.


Key Highlights of the Passport’s Safety Rating

  • Crashworthiness: Superior occupant protection in frontal, side, and roof strength tests.
  • Front Crash Prevention: Advanced pedestrian detection and collision mitigation systems recognized as highly effective.
  • Headlight Performance: High marks for visibility and glare control, essential for night driving in suburban areas like Roslyn Heights.

This combination of ratings from both IIHS and NHTSA places the 2026 Passport among the safest SUVs in its class, offering peace of mind for drivers commuting through North Shore’s varied road conditions.


Advanced Safety Technologies in the 2026 Honda Passport

At the heart of the 2026 Passport’s safety prowess is the comprehensive Honda Sensing® suite, standard across all trims. This suite integrates multiple active safety and driver-assistive technologies designed to prevent accidents before they occur and assist drivers in maintaining safe control.


Core Features

  • Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) with Pedestrian Detection: This system uses sensors and cameras to detect potential frontal collisions with vehicles or pedestrians, automatically applying brakes to mitigate or avoid impact.
  • Forward Collision Warning (FCW): Alerts the driver to imminent frontal collisions to prompt timely responses.
  • Road Departure Mitigation (RDM): Combines Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) to help prevent unintended lane drifting.
  • Blind Spot Information (BSI) System: Detects vehicles in adjacent lanes, aiding lane changes safely.
  • Traffic Jam Assist (TJA): Supports low-speed driving in congested traffic by maintaining safe distance and lane position.
  • Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR): Identifies key road signs, providing driver alerts to speed limits and other critical information.
  • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow: Maintains a set following distance from the car ahead, even in stop-and-go traffic.

Since its introduction in 2014, Honda Sensing® has been installed in over 9.5 million vehicles in the U.S., demonstrating Honda’s commitment to integrating advanced safety technologies widely. For residents of Glen Cove and nearby neighborhoods, these systems offer significant assistance on busy commuter routes and local streets alike, enhancing overall driver confidence and safety.

Structural Integrity and Airbag Innovations

The 2026 Passport’s structural design is anchored by Honda’s proprietary Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure. ACE™ is engineered to distribute crash energy more evenly across the front of the vehicle, reducing the force transferred to occupants and improving compatibility with vehicles of varying sizes. For 2026, Honda enhanced this system by integrating the front sub-frame and side frame more effectively to protect occupants during angled or oblique frontal collisions. This is especially relevant for urban and suburban driving environments like those found in Port Washington, where multi-vehicle collisions often occur at intersections.

Safety is further reinforced by an extensive airbag system, now featuring eight standard airbags—the most ever offered on Passport models. A standout innovation is the award-winning three-chamber front passenger airbag, which is specifically designed to better control head movement in angled collisions. By reducing rotational forces on the brain by approximately 75% compared to previous designs, this airbag significantly lowers the risk of serious head injuries.


Additional Airbags

  • Front knee airbags that protect lower extremities during frontal impacts.
  • Side curtain airbags that extend protection to the head for all three rows.
  • Standardized load-limiting seatbelt retractors in the second row, carefully calibrated to reduce injury risk during crashes.

Moreover, the Passport includes both Rear Seatbelt Reminder and Rear Seat Reminder systems. These features are critical in preventing forgotten passengers, including children and pets, by alerting drivers to check the rear seats upon exiting the vehicle—an important safety consideration for families in busy North Shore communities.

Real-World Safety Applications and Local Considerations

Safety features and ratings often sound technical, but their true value shines in everyday driving scenarios around Long Island’s North Shore. Whether navigating the winding roads of Roslyn, handling stop-and-go traffic in Glen Cove, or cruising suburban streets of Port Washington, the 2026 Passport’s safety technologies serve crucial roles.

For example, the enhanced rear seat belts and multiple airbags provide tangible protection for families during school runs or weekend outings to local parks. The Honda Sensing® suite’s adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist reduce driver fatigue during longer commutes, such as those on the Northern State Parkway or Meadowbrook Parkway, common routes for Glen Head residents.

Additionally, the pedestrian detection system is invaluable in densely populated areas with frequent foot traffic, improving accident prevention in crosswalks and parking lots. The robust ACE™ structure offers peace of mind in collisions involving smaller vehicles, which are common on mixed traffic roads near local shopping centers.

To maintain peak safety performance, North Shore Honda offers expert service and genuine Honda parts servicing all safety systems. Our service department, conveniently located at 611 Glen Cove Rd, Glen Head, NY 11545, ensures your Passport’s safety features remain fully operational.

For any roadside emergencies, Honda Roadside Assistance delivers manufacturer-backed support with trained technicians, genuine parts, and authorized service centers. Contact Honda Roadside Assistance at 800-999-1009 for prompt assistance, exclusive to Honda vehicle owners.

Maximizing Your Safety with North Shore Honda

Choosing the 2026 Honda Passport at North Shore Honda means investing in a vehicle with industry-leading safety combined with the support of a dealership committed to your well-being. We encourage prospective buyers to explore our comprehensive inventory of new Honda for sale and used vehicles for sale, where the Passport is prominently featured.

Our team at 611 Glen Cove Rd, Glen Head, NY 11545 is available to guide you through selecting the right model and trim to fit your lifestyle and safety priorities. We also provide valuable resources like our trade-in valuation tool, enabling you to assess your current vehicle’s worth as you plan your upgrade.

Additionally, take advantage of our new Honda offers and the exclusive MVP program to maximize your benefits.

Maintaining the Passport’s safety features through regular service is equally important. Our authorized technicians use genuine Honda parts to preserve the integrity of your vehicle’s safety systems, ensuring continued protection for you and your family.

With its impressive safety ratings, advanced technology, and thoughtful design, the 2026 Honda Passport offers robust protection tailored for drivers and families on Long Island’s North Shore. Visit North Shore Honda or call us today at (516) 629-5612 to experience firsthand how the Passport can elevate your driving safety.

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