Worst 2023 Honda Ridgeline Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ENGINE
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Honda Ridgeline.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 37 | — | — | 50 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 17 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 15 | — | — | 20,117 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 14 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 8 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 8 | — | — | 50,700 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 6 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 6 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 41,700 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 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 | — | — | 50 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | 1 | — | 11,900 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 2,100 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:FIXED PANARAMIC ROOF/SKY LIGHT ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Recalls for 2023 Honda Ridgeline
10 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,180,151 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Other Honda Ridgeline Years
Wider context: See the full Honda Ridgeline reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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