2026 Honda Passport Towing Capacity
The 2026 Honda Passport tows up to 5,000 lb.
7 configurations from the manufacturer's guide.
Ratings on this page last changed .
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5,000lb trailer
RTL, V6 3,471 cc, AWD, 4.167 axle
- GCWR
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- Axle
- 4.167
- Hitch
- Class III
Every 2026 Passport configuration
| Trim | Engine | Drive | Axle | Tow pkg | Max trailer (lb) | Hitch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTL | V6 3,471 cc | AWD | 4.167 | — | 5,0002026 Honda Passport Specifications & Features (Honda newsroom), #specifications:RTL · 16 Sep 2026 | Class III |
| RTLTowing | V6 3,471 cc | AWD | 4.167 | — | 5,0002026 Honda Passport Specifications & Features (Honda newsroom), #specifications:RTLTowing · 16 Sep 2026 | Class III |
| RTLBlackout | V6 3,471 cc | AWD | 4.167 | — | 5,0002026 Honda Passport Specifications & Features (Honda newsroom), #specifications:RTLBlackout · 16 Sep 2026 | Class III |
| TrailSport | V6 3,471 cc | AWD | 4.167 | — | 5,0002026 Honda Passport Specifications & Features (Honda newsroom), #specifications:TrailSport · 16 Sep 2026 | Class III |
| TrailSportBlackout | V6 3,471 cc | AWD | 4.167 | — | 5,0002026 Honda Passport Specifications & Features (Honda newsroom), #specifications:TrailSportBlackout · 16 Sep 2026 | Class III |
| TrailSportElite | V6 3,471 cc | AWD | 4.167 | — | 5,0002026 Honda Passport Specifications & Features (Honda newsroom), #specifications:TrailSportElite · 16 Sep 2026 | Class III |
| TrailSportElite Blackout | V6 3,471 cc | AWD | 4.167 | — | 5,0002026 Honda Passport Specifications & Features (Honda newsroom), #specifications:TrailSportElite Blackout · 16 Sep 2026 | Class III |
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Can the 2026 Honda Passport tow it?
Enter the loaded trailer weight. Tongue weight is assumed at 13% for the payload check; passengers and cargo are not included — use the full calculator for those.
Enter a trailer weight to see whether it is within every published limit for the configuration you pick.
Towing setup for the 2026 Honda Passport
What to fit, in order · sized to its 5,000 lb rating
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Class III receiver hitchEssential
2026 Honda Passport is rated to 5,000 lb, which falls in Class III (up to 8,000 lb).
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Ball mountEssential
Ball mount drop/rise to keep the trailer level.
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7-pin wiring harnessEssential
A 7-pin connector carries the brake-controller output and 12V charge line.
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Trailer brake controllerHeavier trailers
Trailers over about 1,500 lb need their own brakes in most US states; thresholds vary by state.
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Weight-distribution hitchHeavier trailers
Recommended when the trailer exceeds the manufacturer's threshold for this configuration or half the vehicle's curb weight.
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Tow mirrorsWide trailers
Required in many states when the trailer is wider than the tow vehicle.
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Frequently asked
- How much can a 2026 Honda Passport tow?
- The 2026 Honda Passport tows up to 5,000 lb when equipped as RTL, V6 3,471 cc, AWD, 4.167 axle (2026 Honda Passport Specifications & Features (Honda newsroom), #specifications:RTL, retrieved 16 Sep 2026).
- What is the lowest rated 2026 Passport configuration?
- 5,000 lb for the TrailSportElite Blackout, V6 3,471 cc, AWD, 4.167 axle. Every configuration is listed in the table with its source.
- Do I need a weight-distribution hitch?
- Where the manufacturer does not state a threshold, the usual rule is a weight-distribution hitch when the trailer exceeds half the vehicle's curb weight. Use the widget below or the towing calculator.