2025 Honda Ridgeline Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2025 Honda Ridgeline.

20242026
Complaints
76
per 10K Sold
15.7
US Sales
48,448
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Injuries
3
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2025 Honda Ridgeline Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#120 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

Avg mileage:500 mi
#29 complaints

Electrical Faults

#36 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Honda Ridgeline.

Headlight/Taillight Failures
20
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
500
Electrical Faults
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
1,300
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2025 Honda Ridgeline

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~187,290 vehicles.

24V321000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~187,290 affected

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.

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2025 Honda Ridgeline — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2025 Honda Ridgeline reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2025 Honda Ridgeline has 76 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Headlight/Taillight Failures with 20 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2025 Honda Ridgeline?
Top reported problems: Headlight/Taillight Failures (20 complaints, avg 500 mi); Electrical Faults (9 complaints); Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings (6 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2025 Honda Ridgeline?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 660 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2025 Honda Ridgeline?
NHTSA complaints for the 2025 Honda Ridgeline include 4 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2025 Honda Ridgeline have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 187,290 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2025 Honda Ridgeline?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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