Worst 2023 Honda Ridgeline Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Honda Ridgeline.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 38 | — | — | 50 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 15 | — | — | 53,000 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 15 | — | — | 20,117 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 8 | — | — | 50,700 mi | |
| Backup Camera | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Mechanical | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Sensing System: Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Fixed Panaramic Roof/Sky Light Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | 1 | — |
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Recalls for 2023 Honda Ridgeline
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~311,612 vehicles.
Honda (America Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ridgeline vehicles. The rearview camera (RVC) tailgate wire harness may fatigue and break, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Passport and Ridgeline vehicles. The inner ball joint housing in the steering gearbox assembly may loosen and detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. 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.
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2023 Honda Ridgeline — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2023 Honda Ridgeline reliable?
What are common problems with the 2023 Honda Ridgeline?
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Does the 2023 Honda Ridgeline have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2023 Honda Ridgeline?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Honda Ridgeline reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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