Honda Passport Key Replacement
Lost or need a spare key for your Honda Passport? Our mobile locksmith cuts and programs it at your location in Las Vegas — no dealer tow, no after-hours surcharge, firm price before any work starts.
Replacing the key for a Honda Passport costs about $270 all-in with Rhinox — cut and programmed at your vehicle, usually in 20–30 minutes. No dealer tow and no after-hours surcharge. Las Vegas 24/7 — call (702) 356-0352.
The Honda Passport (1998–2021) spans three distinct key generations — from basic plastic head keys on late-90s models to proximity smart keys on newer trims — so getting the right replacement means matching both the year and the exact key variant. Las Vegas drivers don't have to tow to a dealer or wait days: a [mobile automotive locksmith](/automotive-locksmith-las-vegas/car-key-replacement/) can cut, program, and hand you a working key on the spot. We stock all 4 Passport key variants, including remotes on FCC IDs HYQ1512R and KR5V44, and handle every job 24/7 across the valley.
Keys that fit your Honda Passport
Match your key to the photos — the FCC number is printed on the back. We program the exact one on-site.
Smart Key5-button · 2019–2021
Smart Key5-button · 2019–2020FCC: KR5V44
Keyless Entry Remote3-button · 1998–2002FCC: HYQ1512R
Plastic Head Keyno buttons · 1998–2002Key replacement by year
Which Key Your Honda Passport Actually Uses
Depending on the model year, your Passport uses one of three key types: a basic plastic head key (common on 1998–2002 models), a keyless entry remote or flip-style remote head key (mid-era trims), or a smart key on later models. Remotes operate on either 315MHz or 433MHz and carry 3 or 5 buttons depending on trim — always check the FCC ID printed on your current fob (HYQ1512R or KR5V44) before ordering a replacement. We keep all 4 distinct Passport variants in stock, so there's no waiting on a special order. Learn more about key fob programming options for your specific remote.
What Happens When All Honda Passport Keys Are Lost
Losing every key to your Passport is the most expensive scenario because the car's immobilizer has no reference key to learn from, requiring a full all-keys-lost programming procedure instead of a simple add-a-key process. On smart key and transponder-equipped models this means specialized OBDII programming equipment must be used on-site — a dealer would require a tow, but a mobile locksmith drives to you. If you're already locked out, our car lockout service can get you inside first, then we cut and program the new key without moving the vehicle. Acting fast matters: the longer a vehicle sits inaccessible in Las Vegas heat, the more stressful the situation becomes.
What Changes the Price and How to Get It Done Fast
The installed price shown above already covers cutting, programming, and a mobile technician coming to your Las Vegas location — no hidden trip fees. What can shift the cost is the key type: a plastic head key for a late-90s Passport is far simpler than programming a dual-frequency smart key fob on a 2019–2021 model, and an all-keys-lost job takes more labor than adding a spare. The fastest path is calling our 24-hour Las Vegas line with your VIN and model year ready so we dispatch the right equipment immediately. Most Passport key replacements in the Las Vegas area are completed in under an hour once the technician arrives.
Honda Passport key questions
How much does a 1998–2021 Honda Passport key replacement cost?
A replacement key for a 1998–2021 Honda Passport typically runs around $270 installed by our mobile technician — cut, programmed, and tested at your location in Las Vegas. The firm price is confirmed on-site before any work starts; there is no after-hours surcharge.
Can you make a Honda Passport key without the original?
Yes. Even with all keys lost, we can originate a new key for your Honda Passport by accessing the immobilizer directly — no dealer tow required. It costs a bit more than copying an existing key, so keeping a spare is the cheapest insurance.
Do you program push-to-start smart keys for the Honda Passport?
Yes — we cut and program proximity smart keys (FCC KR5V44, HYQ1512R) on-site, so your Passport starts and locks normally before we leave.
Which key does my 1998–2021 Honda Passport use?
Depending on the exact build, your Passport uses one of: Smart Key, Keyless Entry Remote, Plastic Head Key. Match your key to the photos above, or send us the FCC number printed on the back and we'll load the right one.
How much is a spare Honda Passport key in Las Vegas?
The all-in cost depends on which of the four key variants your Passport uses — a basic plastic head key for a 1998–2002 model costs significantly less than programming a smart key fob (FCC KR5V44) for a newer Passport. The installed price shown above includes parts, cutting, and on-site programming with no dealer markup or tow required. Our key parts start at roughly $1 at cost, but the full job price shown covers everything a mobile technician brings to your door.
Can a locksmith program a Honda Passport smart key without going to the dealer?
Yes — a qualified automotive locksmith with the right OBDII programming equipment can program Passport smart keys and remote head keys on-site in Las Vegas. Both FCC IDs we stock for this model (HYQ1512R and KR5V44) are fully programmable via mobile service. Dealer programming offers no technical advantage and typically costs more once you factor in towing and wait times.
What if I only have one key left for my Honda Passport — should I get a spare now?
Absolutely — adding a spare while you still have a working key is faster and less expensive than an all-keys-lost replacement, especially on transponder and smart key models. A mobile locksmith can clone or add a second key to your Passport's system in a single visit without any towing. It's one of the simplest ways to protect yourself from a much larger bill later.
Get your Honda Passport key today
A mobile technician comes to you, cuts and programs the key, and confirms the firm price first. Same price day or night.