Honda Ridgeline years to avoid
More than twice the Ridgeline's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Honda Ridgeline years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Honda Ridgeline complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Honda Ridgeline problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical443
- Engine397
- Airbags348
- Driver assistance239
- Fuel system219
- Transmission178
- Body168
- Lights163
- Visibility102
- Brakes102
- Steering43
- Acceleration38
Most reported problems on the Honda Ridgeline
Honda Ridgeline problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 12 | Lights | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2025 | - | 107 | Electrical | 2 | 2 | ||
| 2024 | - | 76 | Electrical | 34,200 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2023 | - | 133 | Lights | 32,000 | 5 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 74 | 119 | Lights | 35,000 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 73 | 103 | Engine | 22,000 | 7 | 3 | |
| 2020 | 56 | 171 | Electrical | 34,000 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 44 | 239 | Fuel system | 20,000 | 11 | 8 | Avoid |
| 2018 | 59 | 163 | Electrical | 22,300 | 7 | 3 | |
| 2017 | 30 | 348 | Engine | 40,000 | 8 | 3 | Avoid |
| 2015 | 95 | 2 | Airbags | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2014 | 87 | 34 | Airbags | 15,000 | 6 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2013 | 84 | 45 | Airbags | 33,000 | 7 | 3 | |
| 2012 | 87 | 24 | Airbags | 30,000 | 11 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2011 | 84 | 39 | Airbags | 75,000 | 10 | 2 | |
| 2010 | 83 | 42 | Airbags | 25,500 | 9 | 3 | |
| 2009 | 85 | 35 | Airbags | 60,000 | 8 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2008 | 62 | 144 | Airbags | 71,000 | 8 | 3 | |
| 2007 | 58 | 160 | Airbags | 85,000 | 8 | 6 | |
| 2006 | 33 | 244 | Airbags | 74,000 | 12 | 21 | Avoid |
Recalls 39
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Questions about the Honda Ridgeline
What years of the Honda Ridgeline should you avoid?
2006, 2017 and 2019. Each has more than twice the Honda Ridgeline's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2017 alone has 348, mostly about engine and electrical.
What is the best year for a used Honda Ridgeline?
2012, 2014 and 2009 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (24, 34 and 35).
What is the most common problem with the Honda Ridgeline?
Electrical, with 443 complaints across all years, followed by engine (397) and airbags (348).
How many recalls does the Honda Ridgeline have?
39 recalls between 2006 and 2026. The 2006 model year has the most, with 12.
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