Honda Ridgeline complaints by model year
2,184 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 92 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 128 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2022 | 117 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 2021 | 101 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| 2020 | 169 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 2019 | 237 | 8 | 2 | 11 |
| 2018 | 162 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| 2017 | 343 | 3 | 7 | 8 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 34 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 2013 | 45 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| 2012 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 11 |
| 2011 | 39 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| 2010 | 42 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| 2009 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2008 | 143 | 3 | 6 | 8 |
| 2007 | 160 | 6 | 5 | 8 |
| 2006 | 242 | 21 | 15 | 12 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2017–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 92 | 49 | 35 | 49 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 0 |
| Engine | 86 | 22 | 38 | 38 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 14 | 21 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 35 | 17 | 26 | 42 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 8 | 16 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 8 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 14 | 30 | 39 | 13 | 25 | 4 |
| Power train | 41 | 10 | 36 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 42 | 17 | 35 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 34 | 31 | 13 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 12 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Honda Ridgeline recalls (39)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Ridgeline model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V365000 | Jun 4, 2026 | Rear Suspension Components May Fail | 2017–2023 | — |
| 26V332000 | May 21, 2026 | Air Bags May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash | 2017–2025 | — |
| 24V321000 | May 9, 2024 | Rearview Camera Image May Not Display | 2020–2025 | 79.9% |
| 24V184000 | Mar 7, 2024 | Improperly Secured Ball Joint in Steering Gearbox | 2023 | 96.3% |
| 24V064000 | Feb 1, 2024 | Air Bag May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash | 2020, 2021 | 53.6% |
| 23V858000 | Dec 18, 2023 | Fuel Pump May Fail | 2017–2020 | 76.7% |
| 23V751000 | Nov 13, 2023 | Engine Damage from Connecting Rod Bearing Wear | 2017, 2019 | 77.8% |
| 23V458000 | Jun 29, 2023 | Loose Fastener on Brake Booster Assembly | 2020–2023 | 88.4% |
| 23V174000 | Mar 16, 2023 | Side-View Mirrors May Detach/FMVSS 111 | 2020, 2021 | 87.9% |
| 22V867000 | Nov 23, 2022 | Rearview Camera May Fail | 2017, 2018, 2019 | 81.5% |
| 22V430000 | Jun 16, 2022 | Frame Corrosion May Cause Fuel Leak | 2006–2014 | 52.6% |
| 21V932000 | Nov 29, 2021 | Hood May Open While Driving | 2017–2020 | 93.3% |
| 21V900000 | Nov 18, 2021 | Seat Belt Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208 | 2021 | 85.4% |
| 21V215000 | Mar 25, 2021 | Fuel Pump May Fail | 2019 | 94.7% |
| 19V499000 | Jun 27, 2019 | Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2006 | 29.5% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | pu/cc fwd |
| 2025 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | pu/cc fwd |
| 2024 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | pu/cc fwd |
| 2023 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | pu/cc fwd |
| 2022 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | pu/cc fwd |
| 2021 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | pu/cc fwd |
| 2020 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | pu/cc fwd |
| 2019 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | pu/cc fwd |
| 2018 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | pu/cc fwd |
| 2017 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | pu/cc fwd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Honda Ridgeline FAQ
How many recalls has the Honda Ridgeline had?
NHTSA lists 39 recall campaigns that cover at least one Honda Ridgeline model year from 2006 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Honda Ridgeline year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2017 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (343) and the 2015 the fewest (2). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Honda Ridgeline problems?
Across the 2017–2026 model years, owners most often name the electrical system, engine, unknown or other in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Honda Ridgeline get?
EPA rates the 2026 Honda Ridgeline at 20 to 21 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.