Worst 2017 Honda Ridgeline Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Fuel System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Honda Ridgeline.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 91 | — | — | 40,797 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 77 | — | 4 | 56,353 mi | |
| Fuel System | 42 | — | — | 34,203 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 37 | 1 | — | 39,463 mi | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 19 | — | — | 51,000 mi | |
| Brakes | 16 | 1 | 1 | 12,838 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 14 | — | 1 | 34,852 mi | |
| Body Structure | 11 | — | — | 18,886 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 8 | — | — | 3,780 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 6 | — | — | 27,321 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | — | 2 | 87,000 mi | |
| Backup Camera | 5 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| Back Over Prevention: Camera System | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Crank/Camshaft Position Sensor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Honda Ridgeline
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,697,592 vehicles.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ridgeline vehicles. Opening and closing the tailgate may break the rearview camera wiring harness, causing the rearview camera to fail.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ridgeline trucks. Exposure to acids, such as from car wash soaps, can result in the fuel pump feed port cracking.
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.
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2017 Honda Ridgeline — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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