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2017 Honda Ridgeline electrical system problems

The 2017 Honda Ridgeline has 99 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 23% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

99

Electrical System complaints

23%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

Ridgeline electrical system complaints by model year99 complaints2006: 46 complaints2007: 19 complaints2008: 32 complaints2009: 2 complaints2010: 1 complaints2011: 1 complaints2012: 2 complaints2013: 2 complaints2014: 4 complaints2017: 99 complaints2018: 49 complaints2019: 36 complaints2020: 46 complaints2021: 13 complaints2022: 19 complaints2023: 16 complaints2024: 12 complaints2025: 13 complaints
Ridgeline electrical system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

16V888000Electrical SystemDecember 9, 2016 · 9,179 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

What owners report

“The wiring to the backup camera is failing because it is crimped between the tailgate and the body. Every time you open and close the tailgate the wire flexes wearing at the sheathing and flexing the wires within. I've seen multiple reports and videos of this harness and the wires within failing…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · October 2, 2022

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2017 Honda Ridgeline have?

NHTSA has 99 complaints about the 2017 Honda Ridgeline electrical system — 23% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2017 Honda Ridgeline electrical system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the electrical system: 16V888000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.