So I complained before and nothing has happened. I took my Ridgeline in for the recall on the backup camera and my camera still flickers or goes out. Happens randomly not all the time. I brought it up twice to the Honda dealership and they couldn’t help me since it was working fine when I brought it in. And my transmission since 20k miles still lags and jutters and makes clanking sounds. I have done multiple transmissions fluid changes like recommended but I don’t trust it. And only the first time they covered it and did a software update but that didn’t fix it then my warranty expired and they wanted to charge me for any repairs after. I have had this issue since I bought the Ridgeline. Not even 100k miles and I can’t trust it to drive more than an hour. This been happening for years and I complained before but nothing ever got done. My backup camera still goes in and out as of today and I have received multiple transmission is over heating warnings that then turn off. And now it’s starting to to not shift sometimes and high revs it.
2017 Honda Ridgeline: backup camera failure
75 of the 349 complaints about the 2017 Honda Ridgeline describe backup camera failure.
- owner complaints
- 75
- of this car's complaints
- 21%
- typical repair cost reported
- $700
- typical mileage
- 43,400
- recalls
- 1
Backup camera failure by model year
What owners say
The backup camera on my Honda Ridgeline was repaired under a recall but is now defective again. I hope Honda will investigate the previous recall repairs and issue another fix in the future.
The factory radio with a 5” display in my 2017 Honda Ridgeline is having multiple issues. 1: Freezing up 2: The unit will restart multiple times while driving 3: Sometimes the unit will display a black screen but still function in the background. I thought these issues would go away after I had my local dealership perform the most recent backup camera recall repair.
Backup camera is inoperable. The radio will freeze up, shut itself off or reboot itself. I tried to get the necessary recall repaired through my local dealership but they tell me it cannot be done at the present time.
MY 2017 HONDA RIDGELINE's backup camera is not working. Screen its totally BLACK. I can not see to the rear in the camera.
At 90,300 miles my backup camera stopped working. When I put the transmission in Reverse, the display just shows a black screen instead of an image of what is behind my truck. Upon visual inspection I can see that the wires at the tailgate have become frayed/broken.
Broken wire(s) from the truck body to tailgate. Backup camera fails to work, making it extremely dangerous backing up truck. Honda dealer found the broken wires and quoted $498.00 to correct the problem. The camera start shorting out intermittently in Fall of 2021. Continuously started failing in May, 2022. No warning lights come on to warn of failure of camera. The camera just fails to turn on when backing up. This also puts people walking behind vehicle in danger when truck is backing up.
According to research, a known failure for years. Back-up camera wiring harness failed approximately 1 year ago. Camera inoperable. Hazard to occupants, and other people & vehicles near Ridgeline. Vehicle available for inspection. Dealer wanted approx. $150 to diagnose; stated $600+- if faulty camera, $1200+- if wiring harness (part prices only, no labor). Dealer further stated a recall has yet to be issued for this safety problem.
Backup camera has failed. Wiring is frayed at tailgate
Back up camera harness is cracked exposing wires and breaking others camera not working .blind spot behind vehicle
Wiring harness faulty that supplies the rear backup camera in the tailgate. due to the opening and closing of the tailgate the wires fray and split. Can confirm this is the issue through visual inspection. This issue needs to be addressed for all ridgeline models
Back-up camera black screen due to tailgate wiring harness failure.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Dealer Message
- Revision summary
- Dealer Message
- The Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) system freezes after a phone call, and the stored voice tags are missing...
- The PCM software may misinterpret sensor inputs as a deteriorated catalytic converter
- The vehicle may not start upon first press of the ENGINE START/STOP button
- Dealer Message
- The Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system freezes after a phone call, and the stored voice tags are...
Related recalls
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ridgeline AWD vehicles manufactured April 1, 2016, to August 11, 2016. Water may enter the rear wiring harness through the connector located under the truck bed drain hole, possibly causing the connection terminals to corrode.
- Risk
- Corrosion of the wiring harness can cause increased electrical resistance, unexpectedly activating the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear wiring harness and related components, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's number for this recall is KD3.
Recall number 16V888000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2017 Honda Ridgeline backup camera
Is backup camera failure a common problem on the 2017 Honda Ridgeline?
75 of 349 owner complaints about the 2017 Honda Ridgeline (21%) mention backup camera failure. The model year with the most reports is 2017.
How much does it cost to fix backup camera failure on the 2017 Honda Ridgeline?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $700 (median of 8 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2017 Honda Ridgeline?
There is 1 recall and 26 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2017 Honda Ridgeline
Knocking 54Engine failure 45Check engine light 23Loss of power 20Warning lights 14Shudder 13Stalling 11Harsh shifting 10Screen failure 10Jerking 10Transmission failure 10Adaptive cruise 8Fire or smoke 6Fuel pump 6Headlights 6ABS 5Collision warning 5Hesitation 5Misfire 5Overheating 5Water leak 5Won't start 5
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