Honda Ridgeline reliability and problems by year
Owners have filed 1,607 complaints about the Honda Ridgeline with NHTSA since 2010, most often about electrical system and engine. Honda has filed 20 warranty extensions and 1 service campaign for it, and there are 31 safety recalls on file.
From NHTSA's public data files, downloaded 2026-10-10.
How reliable is the Honda Ridgeline? What NHTSA's records show
We don't give the Ridgeline a reliability score. NHTSA publishes complaint counts but no sales figures, so complaints can't be turned into a rate or compared between models. Here is what's on file for model years 2010 on.
- Owner complaints
- 1,607
- Filed with NHTSA, all model years
- Warranty extensions
- 20
- Filed by Honda
- Service campaigns
- 1
- Filed by Honda
- Safety recalls
- 31
- Each covers part of the model
Every model year compared
Complaints rise with how many were sold and how long they've been on the road, so a newer or rarer year will show fewer. Compare years of the Ridgeline with each other.
| Year | Complaints | Most named | Recalls | Warranty / campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | Exterior lights (50%) | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 96 | Exterior lights (27%) | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 61 | Electrical system (34%) | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 128 | Exterior lights (30%) | 5 | 3 |
| 2022 | 116 | Exterior lights (26%) | 3 | 4 |
| 2021 | 101 | Engine (28%) | 7 | 4 |
| 2020 | 169 | Electrical system (29%) | 8 | 3 |
| 2019 | 237 | Fuel system (16%) | 11 | 3 |
| 2018 | 162 | Electrical system (30%) | 7 | 3 |
| 2017 | 343 | Electrical system (27%) | 8 | 8 |
| 2015 | 2 | Airbags (50%) | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 34 | Airbags (38%) | 6 | 5 |
| 2013 | 45 | Airbags (78%) | 7 | 6 |
| 2012 | 24 | Airbags (58%) | 11 | 7 |
| 2011 | 39 | Airbags (69%) | 10 | 8 |
| 2010 | 42 | Airbags (43%) | 9 | 8 |
Look up one model year, or a VIN
See the complaints, recalls and warranty extensions for a single Ridgeline model year, with the typical mileage when owners reported each problem.
Acknowledged by Honda
Warranty extensions and service campaigns Honda filed with NHTSA for the Ridgeline, in its own words. A warranty extension means Honda pays for the repair beyond the normal warranty.
- Warranty extensionMar 2023· Engine and cooling· model years 2020–2023
Warranty Extension - Warranty Extension reimbursement form for engine idle stop repairs made before the warranty extension notice date.
- Warranty extensionMar 2023· Engine and cooling· model years 2020–2023
Warranty Extension - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart.
- Warranty extensionJan 2023· Engine and cooling· model years 2020–2021
Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle stop, the vehicle may not restart automatically due to excessive cylinder pressure and/or low cranking torque.
- Warranty extensionJan 2023· Electrical system· model years 2021–2023
Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle stop, the vehicle may not restart automatically due to excessive cylinder pressure and/or low cranking torque.
- Warranty extensionMar 2021· Mobility equipment· model years 2017–2019
This warranty extension provides coverage for the original owner and any subsequent owners. No action is required on your part unless you experience a problem.
- Warranty extensionMar 2021· Equipment and accessories· model years 2017
Additionally, the fuel injectors may need to be replaced. American Honda is extending the warranty on these repairs to 10 years from the original date of purchase or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first.
- Warranty extensionFeb 2021· Electrical system· model years 2017
Also, the MID displays the error message KEYLESS START SYSTEM ERROR, and DTC B12C5 (Engine Start/Stop Switch Failure) is stored.
- Warranty extensionFeb 2021· Engine and cooling· model years 2017–2019
The PCM software may misinterpret sensor inputs as a deteriorated catalytic converter.
- Warranty extensionFeb 2021· Fuel system· model years 2017–2019
Dealer Message - On, November 24, 2020, American Honda announced a warranty extension for certain 2016 Pilot vehicles.
- Warranty extensionDec 2020· Electrical system· model years 2017
The vehicle may not start upon first press of the ENGINE START/STOP button.
- Warranty extensionDec 2020· Electrical system· model years 2017
Dealer Message - Today, December 9, 2020, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2015-17 Fit, 2016-18 HR-V, 2016-17 Pilot, and 2017 Ridgeline vehicles.
- Warranty extensionNov 2020· Electrical system· model years 2017
The PCM software may misinterpret sensor inputs as a deteriorated catalytic converter.
- Warranty extensionMar 2020· Airbags· model years 2010–2014
This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only.
- Warranty extensionMar 2020· Airbags· model years 2010–2014
This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passenger's airbag inflator only.
- Warranty extensionAug 2019· Airbags· model years 2010–2014
Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for 2010-11 element and 2010-14 Ridgeline (Expires September30, 2028)
- Warranty extensionJan 2019· Airbags· model years 2010–2014
This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passenger's airbag inflator only.
- Warranty extensionJun 2018· Airbags· model years 2010–2013
This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only.
- Warranty extensionJun 2018· Airbags· model years 2010–2012
This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only.
- Warranty extensionJun 2018· Airbags· model years 2010–2011
This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only.
- Warranty extensionMay 2018· Equipment and accessories· model years 2010–2014
This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only.
- Service campaignMar 2022· Electrical system· model years 2022
Dealer Message - Today, March 11, 2022, American Honda is announcing a product improvement campaign (PIC) for certain 2022 Pilot TrailSport and Ridgeline vehicles to update the PGM-FI software that affects the idle stop operation under certain conditions.
What owners report most
The parts of the car owners named in their complaints, across every Ridgeline model year. Unverified, and not a failure rate.
- Electrical system330 (21%)
- Engine299 (19%)
- Other or unspecified203 (13%)
- Exterior lights140 (9%)
- Transmission and drivetrain137 (9%)
- Airbags118 (7%)
- Fuel and propulsion113 (7%)
- Backup camera and rear sensors91 (6%)
Safety recalls
31 recalls cover at least one Ridgeline model year. Each covers a range of VINs, not every car. Check one car at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
The rearview camera (RVC) tailgate wire harness may fatigue and break, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.
The inner ball joint housing in the steering transmission assembly may loosen and detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.
The heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, allowing the mirror glass to detach.
Opening and closing the tailgate may break the rearview camera wiring harness, causing the rearview camera to fail.
An accumulation of road salt may cause the frame mounting surface, where the fuel tank mounting bands are attached, to corrode and possibly detach the fuel tank, which can result in a fuel leak.
The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.
The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt assembly may deactivate improperly, which can result in an unsecured child restraint system.
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high…
And 16 more recalls on NHTSA.
NHTSA investigations
Defect investigations NHTSA opened. Many close without a recall.
- PE25008Preliminary evaluation· opened Aug 2025, still open· Engine· model years 2017–2019
Engine failure
- EA25004Engineering analysis· opened Mar 2025, still open· Engine and cooling· model years 2020–2025
No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages
- EA25003Engineering analysis· opened Feb 2025, closed Sep 2026· Backup camera and rear sensors· model years 2017–2019
Rear-View Camera Failure
- RQ24013Recall query· opened Nov 2024, closed Aug 2025· Engine· model years 2017–2019
Engine failure
- RQ24011Recall query· opened Jun 2024, closed Feb 2025· Backup camera and rear sensors· model years 2017–2019
Rear-View Camera Failure
- PE24004Preliminary evaluation· opened Feb 2024, closed Aug 2024· Backup camera and rear sensors· model years 2020–2023
Rear-View Camera Failure
Led to recall 24V321.
- PE22001Preliminary evaluation· opened Feb 2022, closed Dec 2022· Backup camera and rear sensors· model years 2017–2018
Rear-View Camera Failure
Led to recall 22V867000.
- EA19001Engineering analysis· opened Apr 2019, closed Sep 2024· Airbags· model years 2012–2014
Electrical overstress
Led to recall 20V024.
NHTSA's own page for the 2026 Honda Ridgeline has the complaint text and every document.
Common questions
Is the Honda Ridgeline reliable?
We don't score reliability: NHTSA publishes complaint counts but no sales figures, so complaints can't be turned into a rate or compared between models. What's on file for model years 2010 on: 1,607 owner complaints, 20 warranty extensions and 1 service campaign Honda filed, and 31 safety recalls. The model years with the most complaints are 2017 (343), 2019 (237), 2020 (169). Whether a known problem was fixed on one car is what its service records show.
What are the most common problems with the Honda Ridgeline?
Across every model year since 2010, owners' complaints to NHTSA most often name electrical system (21%), engine (19%), other or unspecified (13%). Honda has filed 20 warranty extensions covering the Ridgeline, listed on this page.
Which Ridgeline model years have the most complaints?
2017 (343), 2019 (237), 2020 (169). Complaint counts rise with how many were sold and how long they've been on the road, so compare years of the Ridgeline with each other rather than with other models.
Has Honda extended the warranty on the Ridgeline?
Yes: engine and cooling (model years 2020–2023); engine and cooling (model years 2020–2023); engine and cooling (model years 2020–2021), and 17 more. A dealer does a covered repair for free within the extended time or mileage.
How do I check recalls on a Ridgeline?
Enter the car's 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That answers for one vehicle; the 31 recalls listed here are for the model, and each covers only part of it.