Honda Ridgeline problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 1,431 owner complaints and 36 recalls on file for the Honda Ridgeline (2006–2026). The 2019 Ridgeline has the most serious complaints, most often about fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion.

Complaints
1,431
Recalls
36
Model years
20
Worst year
2019

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Honda Ridgeline model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Honda Ridgeline years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2019 Honda Ridgeline — 218 complaints, 7 crashes, 2 fires; top problem: Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
  2. 2017 Honda Ridgeline — 266 complaints, 2 crashes, 4 fires; top problem: Engine
  3. 2020 Honda Ridgeline — 169 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Electrical System
  4. 2018 Honda Ridgeline — 143 complaints, 2 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Electrical System
  5. 2022 Honda Ridgeline — 116 complaints, 2 crashes, 3 fires; top problem: Lighting

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2015 (1 complaints).

Every Honda Ridgeline model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 Ridgeline81010Lighting
2025 Ridgeline962112Electrical System
2024 Ridgeline610021Electrical System
2023 Ridgeline1283205Lighting
2022 Ridgeline1162323Lighting
2021 Ridgeline1013027Engine
2020 Ridgeline1691018Electrical System
2019 Ridgeline21872811Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2018 Ridgeline1432107Electrical System
2017 Ridgeline2662408Engine
2015 Ridgeline10000Lighting
2014 Ridgeline130006Body & Structure
2013 Ridgeline60007Body & Structure
2012 Ridgeline501011Body & Structure
2011 Ridgeline800010Body & Structure
2010 Ridgeline51009Body & Structure
2009 Ridgeline50008Body & Structure
2008 Ridgeline210207Body & Structure
2007 Ridgeline261008Body & Structure
2006 Ridgeline3513210Body & Structure

Most common Honda Ridgeline problem areas (all years)

  • Engine
    315 complaints
  • Electrical System
    314 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    220 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    171 complaints
  • Lighting
    146 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    130 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    114 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    55 complaints
  • Brakes
    52 complaints
  • Airbags
    28 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Honda Ridgeline received by NHTSA each month.

Honda Ridgeline recalls

  • Recall 26V365000Jun 4, 2026880,514 vehiclesModel years 2017–2023

    Risk: Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 26V332000May 21, 202698,892 vehiclesModel years 2017–2025

    Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 24V321000May 9, 2024187,290 vehiclesModel years 2020–2025

    Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V184000Mar 7, 2024245 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V064000Feb 1, 2024750,114 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 23V858000Dec 18, 20232,490,460 vehiclesModel years 2017–2020

    Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V751000Nov 13, 2023248,999 vehiclesModel years 2017–2019

    Risk: A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.

  • Recall 23V458000Jun 29, 2023124,077 vehiclesModel years 2020–2023

    Risk: Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V174000Mar 16, 2023339,404 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V867000Nov 23, 2022117,445 vehiclesModel years 2017–2019

    Risk: An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V430000Jun 16, 2022132,882 vehiclesModel years 2006–2014

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 21V932000Nov 29, 2021724,826 vehiclesModel years 2017–2020

    Risk: A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V900000Nov 18, 20214,346 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  • Recall 21V215000Mar 25, 2021624,552 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V500000Jun 27, 20191,558 vehiclesModel years 2007–2014

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 19V501000Jun 27, 20191,657,752 vehiclesModel years 2006–2014

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 19V499000Jun 27, 20193,947 vehiclesModel years 2006

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 19V298000Apr 12, 201993,946 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.

  • Recall 19V182000Mar 6, 20191,101,534 vehiclesModel years 2006–2014

    Risk: An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 19V053000Jan 24, 2019106,683 vehiclesModel years 2017–2019

    Risk: A crack in the fuel pump feed port can allow pressurized fuel to leak out, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 18V848000Nov 28, 2018404 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: In the event of a crash, if the curtain air bag does not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 18V664000Sep 27, 2018118 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: In the event of a crash, if the air bags or seatbelt pretensioners do not function as intended, there would be an increased risk of injury.

  • Recall 18V662000Sep 27, 201857,095 vehiclesModel years 2010–2014

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 18V268000Apr 26, 20181,335 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 18V221000Apr 5, 20185,810 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the floor, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Other Honda models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology