Most common 2026 Honda Ridgeline problems
Share of the 10 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Honda Ridgeline complaints by model year
Best Ridgeline years: 2012, 2014, 2011. Years to avoid: 2017, 2019, 2025, 2023, 2020. Compare all years →
What 2026 Honda Ridgeline owners say
Lights
The headlights auto-dimming feature on this vehicle does not work properly. While on during night driving, it will constantly switch from high beam to low beam, back and forth, every few seconds creating a strobe effect. The truck reacts to roadside signs as if they were oncoming cars and sometimes fails to dim light when cars are approaching. I have had it switch from low beam back to high when vehicles are quite close which causes the other driver to switch to high also which means neither of us can see well. Truck was purchased new from Mike Patton Honda, LaGrange, GA in December, 2025. I took it in to see if they could correct the problem and was told by the service guys that I was the only person who had ever complained about such a problem. They checked the truck over and said they could find no problems. …
The Auto High Beam features turns on and off indiscriminately, often going off on a dark section of road or staying on with oncoming traffic. This is dangerous as I lose clear vision of the road or the oncoming driver could be blinded by the light. The dealer admits that the feature, which is listed on the car sticker and in the manual, effectively does not work. Honda will say that it works as designed. In which case it is a faulty design. My Subaru Outback has the same feature that works flawlessly, so I do understand what proper operation is. Additionally this and other safety features are suppressed under 45 miles an hour. Typically the safety features are most valuable on single lane roads where the speed is less than 45 MPH.
2026 Honda Ridgeline engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 9-speed automatic | AWD | 18 / 24 / 21 |
EPA ratings. Class: Full-size pickup.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2026 Honda Ridgeline a good car?
Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2026 Ridgeline rates average: 1.6× as many complaints as a typical year of the Ridgeline at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2026 Honda Ridgeline?
The lights — 5 complaints, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the driver assistance (2) and engine & cooling (2).
How many recalls does the 2026 Honda Ridgeline have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2026 Honda Ridgeline. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Honda Ridgeline?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2012, 2014 and 2011. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2017, 2019, 2025, 2023 and 2020. See the full Honda Ridgeline years comparison.
At what mileage do 2026 Honda Ridgeline problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 0 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.