2024 Honda Ridgeline electrical system problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Oct 3, 2026MAElectrical SystemEngineOther / Unknown

   I was on 93 north in stop and go rush hour traffic just north of Boston Ma. Came to a stop and my auto start stop shut off as usual but the car didn’t restart. I had to shut the car off and restart it as if I just got in it. This is a huge concern seeing how I’m in this traffic daily and it’s not a safe place for your car not to restart.

   NHTSA complaint #11768664 · source
2. Filed Sep 14, 2026TXElectrical System

   2024 Honda Ridgeline, VIN [XXX], approximately 21,000 miles. The vehicle has repeatedly failed to restart in traffic after the Auto Idle Stop system automatically shut off the engine. Failures occurred XXX. During one occurrence, I was nearly rear-ended when the vehicle failed to restart as traffic began moving. The vehicle also intermittently cranks abnormally slowly when hot. The starter will crank, pause, then crank noticeably slower. I can intermittently reproduce the…

   NHTSA complaint #11764098 · source
3. Filed Sep 7, 2026CAElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   I am reporting a recurring Auto Idle Stop no-restart and starting-system failure in a 2024 Honda Ridgeline. At approximately 35,072 miles, while stopped at a traffic light with Auto Idle Stop engaged, the engine shut off but failed to restart when the brake pedal was released. The vehicle remained disabled in the intersection until it was manually restarted, creating a risk of a collision. An authorized Honda dealer found both positive and negative battery terminals loose,…

   NHTSA complaint #11762606 · source
4. Filed Sep 6, 2026PAElectrical System

   While stopped at a red light, the auto on/off feature engaged and the engine shut off. Upon release of the brake, the engine failed to restart.

   NHTSA complaint #11762495 · source
5. Filed Sep 3, 2026OKElectrical SystemEngine

   When stopped at a stop light the auto start feature sometimes - more often than not- fails to start back and the truck is stuck at the intersection. After putting it in park it will start after several tries. My dealership tells me there is nothing wrong with it even though it’s still under warranty. This has happened over 10 times to me

   NHTSA complaint #11761891 · source
6. Filed Sep 2, 2026FLElectrical SystemEngine

   Receiving pop up faults on instrument panel. ie battery low voltage, adaptive cruise sys problem, road departure mitigation sys problem, Sys problem detected shift to park, to start engine brake and push start, idle stop engine will not restart all of these issue donot throw codes to the main ECM or BCM so dealer can't trace the problem. This has been going on since march 2025

   NHTSA complaint #11761732 · source
7. Filed Aug 13, 2026NEElectrical SystemEngine

   After coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle does not automatically restart. I am presented with a message that says "system problem detected. shift to park". After shifting to park, I am presented with another message that says ""to continue to drive, depress the brake pedal and push switch." I then have to completely shut off the engine by pushing the "stop button". Then, I have to do a full restart before the vehicle starts again. This has…

   NHTSA complaint #11756706 · source
8. Filed Aug 12, 202634,200 miGAElectrical SystemEngine

   The contact owns a 2024 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while stopping at a red light, the Auto START feature failed to restart the vehicle, and the vehicle started rolling backwards. The brake pedal was depressed, and the PUSH to START button was depressed, and the vehicle was restarted. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 34,200.

   NHTSA complaint #11756498 · source
9. Filed Jul 17, 202635,000 miGAElectrical SystemEngine

   The contact owns a 2024 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle with the Push-To-Start feature, the vehicle failed to start. No warning light was illuminated. Additionally, while idling in traffic, the vehicle lost automotive power and failed to accelerate as intended while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was restarted as a temporary fix. Upon further inspection, the contact became aware of an abnormal electrical…

   NHTSA complaint #11751077 · source
10. Filed Jul 16, 2026TXElectrical System

    I own a 2024 honda ridgeline trailsport. The automatic idle is continuously draining the battery, making it hard for the truck to start. I have purchased 2 batteries since may 2024, when i purchased the truck. It appears that there is something wrong with the automatic idle on the truck, but honda tells me there is nothing wrong. When activated, the automatic idle will shut down the vehicle in traffic, causing a very dangerous situation because the battery does not have…

    NHTSA complaint #11750927 · source
11. Filed Jun 16, 2026MNElectrical System

    Windows and moon roof on 2024 Honda Ridgeline opens when parked. Lock button on Key fob is supposed to be pressed twice to activate this feature but opens when fob is on desk or in my pocket. No damage yet but could cause problems for theft or rain damage if parked outside when unattended

    NHTSA complaint #11744386 · source
12. Filed Mar 4, 2026GAElectrical SystemOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

    The auto high beam is widely known to be so bad it behaves the opposite of how it should. It frequently blinds other drivers when it should not turn high beams on, often blinding them in the last few seconds before passing, causing a dangerous situation, not to mention the possibility of drivers thinking it was done on purpose maliciously. This has led to near road rage experiences. The high beams also rarely turn on when they should but at least there is a manual override.

    NHTSA complaint #11722080 · source

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. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology