Honda Ridgeline Common Problems

The most common Honda Ridgeline problems, based on 1320 NHTSA owner complaints (2017–2026), are electrical system, engine, unknown or other, exterior lighting. The 2017 model year has the most complaints (332). Complaints are owner-reported and differ from official recalls — check a specific VIN's recalls and history at vincheck.it.com.

Most-reported Honda Ridgeline problem areas
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	294 reports
ENGINE	245 reports
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	180 reports
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	134 reports
POWER TRAIN	116 reports
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	113 reports
BACK OVER PREVENTION	90 reports
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE	69 reports
FUEL SYSTEM	51 reports
GASOLINE	51 reports

Honda Ridgeline best & worst years (by complaint volume)

Ranked by NHTSA owner-complaint count per model year — a leading reliability signal. The highest-complaint years are worth extra scrutiny; the lowest are the safer bets. Always confirm with a specific VIN's history.

Model year	Complaints
2017 Honda Ridgeline	332
2019 Honda Ridgeline	229
2020 Honda Ridgeline	162
2018 Honda Ridgeline	157
2023 Honda Ridgeline	121
2022 Honda Ridgeline	111
2021 Honda Ridgeline	94
2025 Honda Ridgeline	62
2024 Honda Ridgeline	46
2026 Honda Ridgeline	6

Worst year: 2017 (332 complaints). Best year: 2026 (6).

Complaints by year: 2017 · 2018 · 2019 · 2020 · 2021 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · 2026

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common Honda Ridgeline problems?

Across 1320 NHTSA owner complaints (2017–2026), the most-reported Honda Ridgeline problem areas are electrical system, engine, unknown or other, exterior lighting.

Is the Honda Ridgeline reliable?

NHTSA owner complaints are one reliability signal. The Honda Ridgeline has 1320 on record, most concentrated in the 2017 model year (332). Cross-check recalls and a specific VIN's history before buying.

Which Honda Ridgeline years should you avoid?

By NHTSA complaint volume, the 2017 Honda Ridgeline draws the most owner complaints (332), while the 2026 has the fewest (6). Complaint counts are one signal — always check a specific VIN's history too.

Which is the most reliable Honda Ridgeline year?

Among the years we track, the 2026 Honda Ridgeline has the fewest NHTSA complaints (6), a positive reliability signal. Confirm with recalls and the specific vehicle's history before buying.

Do complaints mean the Honda Ridgeline was recalled?

Not necessarily. Complaints are individual owner reports; recalls are official safety actions. Check open recalls for a specific Honda Ridgeline VIN with our free recall lookup.

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