2022 Honda Ridgeline problems, complaints & recalls
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Owners have filed 116 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Honda Ridgeline, most often about lighting. There are 3 recalls for this model year.
- Complaints
- 116
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 2
- Median mileage
- 35,000 mi at time of problem
Key facts
- Lighting is the most-reported problem area, named in 30 of 116 complaints (26%).
- Engine (25) and electrical system (20) follow.
- Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 35,000 mi.
- Owners reported 2 crashes, 3 fires and 2 injuries.
- The 2022 Honda Ridgeline has 3 recalls on file.
- NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations covering this vehicle.
- It ranks 5th of 20 Honda Ridgeline model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
- That is 15% more complaints than the 2021 model year (101).
2022 Honda Ridgeline problems by category
- 30 complaints
- Engine · 1 crash25 complaints
- 20 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech · 1 crash17 complaints
- Other / Unknown14 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain11 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion10 complaints
- Brakes · 1 crash6 complaints
- Visibility & Wipers4 complaints
- Steering4 complaints
- Body & Structure2 complaints
- Suspension1 complaints
- Wheels & Tires1 complaints
- Acceleration & Cruise Control1 complaints
- Airbags1 complaints
A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.
Most-reported components
| Component (as filed with NHTSA) | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 30 |
| Engine | 25 |
| Electrical system | 20 |
| Unknown or other | 14 |
| Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking | 11 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 |
| Power train | 10 |
| Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control | 6 |
When problems happen (mileage)
2022 Honda Ridgeline recalls (3)
- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · SUSPENSION:REAR
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10, 2026.
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Honda (America Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ridgeline vehicles. The rearview camera (RVC) tailgate wire harness may fatigue and break, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the RVC tailgate wire harness, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is YI7.
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.
Risk: Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are VEU, AEV, and ZET.
NHTSA defect investigations
- EA25004Opened Mar 26, 2025Open
No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages
On June 3, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE22005 after the agency received VOQs and several field reports concerning the Auto Idle Stop (AIS) feature on 2016-2019MY Honda Pilot vehicles. The complaints allege that the engine fails to restart on its own from a complete stop at a traffic light or road intersection with the AIS function engaged. The subject vehicles are equipped with a 3.5L engine with a 9-speed automatic transmission. On January 6, 2023, Honda released service bulletins 23-008 and 23-009. These service bulletins address the failure to r…
Rear-View Camera Failure
On February 13, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE24004 to assess alleged failures of the rear-view camera (RVC) in 2020-2023 Model Year (MY) Honda Ridgeline vehicles. At this time, ODI has received a total of 50 complaints with allegations of the RVC image failing to display when the vehicle was in reverse. The RVC wire harness is routed near the hinge in the tailgate, in a location where frequent opening and closing of the tailgate causes bending stress on the harness. Honda determined the wire harness was manufactured with a material which is pe…
NHTSA 5-Star safety ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2022 Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Recent 2022 Honda Ridgeline complaints
Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
- Filed Sep 19, 2026TXElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
Car failed to restart engine after auto stop/start, battery is fairly new and was replaced because a few incidents like this and assumed it was a faulty battery. It becomes a very dangerous situation when trying to join traffic while exiting a parking lot or when stopped at a traffic light and the car does nor restart. It has to be placed in park, turned off, open a door, close it and then press the ignition button to start again.
NHTSA complaint #11765478 · source - Filed Sep 16, 2026TXFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
just got on the freeway when car lost power, slowed down, check engine light turns on, and more lights start flashing. Potentially could have caused an accident if I was going faster on road. Went to mechanic, Code P0301, after diagnosis, fuel injectors failing. Mechanic was able to reproduce incident. Similar to recall for previous models, but not recalled on 2022 model. Need to replace fuel injectors. Had minor loss of power a few days prior, but not as severe
NHTSA complaint #11764833 · source - Filed Sep 14, 202655,000 miTXEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the engine seized. The contact was able to start the vehicle. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the failure was confirmed. The contact was informed that an unknown…
NHTSA complaint #11764023 · source - Filed Sep 11, 2026CADriver Assistance & Safety Tech
The windshield camera for the cruise control malfunctioned. Excessive warning lights is a distraction. Not using cruise control on long trips is stressful. Seems like a common problem on these vehicles.
NHTSA complaint #11763742 · source - Filed Aug 25, 2026TNDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
Most of the safety features of the vehicle stopped working in the middle of a long distance trip from [XXX] to [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #11759300 · source - Filed Jul 22, 2026NHOther / Unknown
My Honda Ridgeline 2022 stalled out at a red light in [XXX] on XXX and ,in [XXX] cross-section also on XXX. It again stalled Exit [XXX] at the red-light stop on XXX. I took the truck to Dover Hona Dealer down here in [XXX]. They said 'they tested battery, ("battery is testing okay") scanned trouble codes found none, test drove 3 times, started 20 times next morning and it seemed to start every time with no issues'" could not find anything wrong. They wrote , " No repair for…
NHTSA complaint #11752035 · source - Filed Jun 25, 2026106,000 miNYTowedEngine
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.
NHTSA complaint #11746458 · source - Filed Jun 17, 2026NC1 injuredAirbags
Part 573 Safety Recall Report for the Seat Weight Sensor recall for Honda includes 2017-2021 and certain cars in 2023. Mine Ridgeline is a 2022. My curtain airbags on the drivers side spontaneously deployed while I was driving along a 4-lane highway. I was stunned, but I was able to pull of the road safely, but I am bruised on my shoulder, hip, and thigh due to the impact of the airbags. The 2022 Ridgelines should have been included in the recall. Honda has so far not taken…
NHTSA complaint #11744909 · source
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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology