Honda Ridgeline Problems by Year

We compared every Honda Ridgeline model year from 2006–2026 using 2,205 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 39 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2017, 2019, 2025, 2023 and 2020, which drew far more complaints than other Ridgeline years at the same age. The best years are 2012, 2014 and 2011.

19model years
2,205complaints
39recalls
2017, 2019worst years
2012, 2014best years

Complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Honda Ridgeline. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
2026101.6×—HeadlightAverage
20251015.3×2ElectricalAvoid
2024692.7×1ElectricalAvoid
20231294.7×5HeadlightAvoid
20221173.5×3HeadlightAvoid
20211022.7×7EngineAvoid
20201694.4×8ElectricalAvoid
20192375.7×11Fuel SystemAvoid
20181623.9×7ElectricalAvoid
20173458.6×8EngineAvoid
201434−32%6AirbagAverage
201345typical7AirbagAverage
201224−52%11AirbagGood
201139−25%10AirbagAverage
201042typical9AirbagAverage
200935−30%8AirbagAverage
20081432.8×8AirbagAvoid
20071601.7×8AirbagCaution
20062423.7×12AirbagAvoid

* Complaints compared with the median Ridgeline year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Honda Ridgeline problems

Latest Honda Ridgeline recalls

Suspension › Rear

NHTSA recall 26V-365 · Jun 4, 2026 · 965,561 vehicles

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…

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.

Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger

NHTSA recall 26V-332 · May 21, 2026 · 98,892 vehicles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic…

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera

NHTSA recall 24V-321 · May 9, 2024 · 187,290 vehicles

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.

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.

Steering › Rack and pinion

NHTSA recall 24V-184 · Mar 7, 2024 · 245 vehicles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Passport and Ridgeline vehicles. The inner ball joint housing in the steering gearbox assembly may loosen and detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gearbox as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger

NHTSA recall 24V-064 · Feb 1, 2024 · 750,114 vehicles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX…

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

All 39 Honda Ridgeline recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Honda Ridgeline should you avoid?

2017, 2019, 2025, 2023, 2020 and 2018 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Ridgeline years at the same age, led by engine & cooling problems in the 2017.

What is the best year for the Honda Ridgeline?

2012 has the fewest complaints compared with other Ridgeline years at the same age, followed by 2014 and 2011. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Honda Ridgeline problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (432), engine & cooling (385) and air bags (347). Electrical complaints peak in the 2017 model year.

How many recalls has the Honda Ridgeline had?

39 recalls across 2006–2026. The model year with the most is 2006. See all Honda Ridgeline recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.