Honda Ridgeline Problems by Year
NHTSA has 2,197 owner complaints and 39 safety recalls on file for the Honda Ridgeline, across 20 model years (2006–2026). The 2017 model year has the most complaints (344). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Honda Ridgeline years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Ridgeline year: 2006, 2017, 2019. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2017 Ridgeline: 344 complaints, 8 recalls
- 2006 Ridgeline: 242 complaints, 12 recalls
- 2019 Ridgeline: 237 complaints, 11 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2015 Ridgeline: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2026 Ridgeline: 10 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2012 Ridgeline: 24 complaints, 11 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Honda Ridgeline problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 429 | 18 | 3 |
| Air Bags problems | 348 | 17 | 33 |
| Engine problems | 334 | 17 | 3 |
| Power Train problems | 174 | 15 | 4 |
| Structure problems | 164 | 18 | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting problems | 160 | 14 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 153 | 15 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention problems | 110 | 8 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 96 | 10 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 85 | 17 | 13 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 60 | 8 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 55 | 13 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 47 | 10 | 0 |
| Visibility | 47 | 10 | 0 |
| Steering | 40 | 15 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 38 | 14 | 8 |
| Lane Departure | 37 | 10 | 1 |
| Suspension | 33 | 14 | 0 |
| Seats | 16 | 8 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 7 | 5 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 15 | 7 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 14 | 8 | 0 |
| Tires | 14 | 8 | 0 |
| Equipment | 13 | 6 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 13 | 6 | 6 |
| Wheels | 10 | 7 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Trailer Hitches | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Honda Ridgeline problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
All Honda Ridgeline model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ridgeline | 10 | 0 | 5★ | Exterior Lighting | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2025 Ridgeline | 98 | 2 | 5★ | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2024 Ridgeline | 64 | 1 | 5★ | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2023 Ridgeline | 128 | 5 | 5★ | Exterior Lighting | More complaints than other years |
| 2022 Ridgeline | 117 | 3 | 5★ | Exterior Lighting | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2021 Ridgeline | 102 | 7 | 5★ | Engine | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2020 Ridgeline | 169 | 8 | 5★ | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2019 Ridgeline | 237 | 11 | 5★ | Fuel System, Gasoline | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2018 Ridgeline | 162 | 7 | 5★ | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2017 Ridgeline | 344 | 8 | 5★ | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2015 Ridgeline | 2 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2014 Ridgeline | 34 | 6 | — | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2013 Ridgeline | 45 | 7 | — | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2012 Ridgeline | 24 | 11 | — | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2011 Ridgeline | 39 | 10 | — | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2010 Ridgeline | 42 | 9 | — | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2009 Ridgeline | 35 | 8 | — | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2008 Ridgeline | 143 | 8 | — | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
| 2007 Ridgeline | 160 | 8 | — | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
| 2006 Ridgeline | 242 | 12 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Honda Ridgeline years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2006 (242), 2017 (344), 2019 (237) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Ridgeline year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Honda Ridgeline?
Electrical System, with 429 complaints across 18 model years.
How many recalls does the Honda Ridgeline have?
39 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.