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2024 Honda Ridgeline problems

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One of the years to avoid

The 2024 Honda Ridgeline carries two red flags at once: 68 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA and an open NHTSA defect investigation (subject: No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages). It is one of the Ridgeline years to avoid.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across driver assistance (16), lighting (13), and electrical system (12), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect. In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

68

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations · 1 open

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

2

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2024 compare to other Ridgeline years?

Ridgeline NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted429 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 294 complaints2007: 195 complaints2008: 155 complaints2009: 39 complaints2010: 50 complaints2011: 44 complaints2012: 30 complaints2013: 55 complaints2014: 35 complaints2015: 2 complaints2017: 429 complaints2018: 194 complaints2019: 291 complaints2020: 220 complaints2021: 134 complaints2022: 149 complaints2023: 164 complaints2024: 68 complaints2025: 91 complaints2026: 9 complaints
Ridgeline NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2024 Honda Ridgeline problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Driver Assistance1624%
Lighting1319%
Electrical System1218%
Other57%
Visibility & Wipers46%
Engine46%
Brakes46%
Transmission34%
Fuel System34%
Seats11%
Speed Control11%
Steering11%
Tires & Wheels11%

Does the 2024 Honda Ridgeline have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

24V321000Driver AssistanceMay 9, 2024 · 187,290 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the RVC tailgate wire harness, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is YI7.

Open NHTSA investigations

EA25004

No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages

On June 3, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE22005 after the agency received VOQs and several field reports concerning the Auto Idle Stop (AIS) feature on 2016-2019MY Honda Pilot vehicles. The complaints allege that the engine fails to restart on its own from a complete stop at a traffic light or road intersection with the AIS function engaged. The subject vehicles are equipped with a 3.5L engine with a 9-speed automatic transmission. On January 6, 2023, Honda released service bulletins 23-008 and 23-009. These service bulletins address the failure to restart issue in the 2016-2019MY Honda Pilot vehicles, as well as the 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2019-2022 Honda Passport, and 2020-2023 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The repair outlined in the service bulletins is a two-stage countermeasure to remedy the issue. The first stage is a Programmed Fuel Injection (“PGM-FI”) software update. The second stage is only deployed if the software update fails to remedy the issue. The second stage, depending on the model and model year, consists of replacement of the starter assembly, starter relays, and a valve adjustment. Additionally, Honda extended the warranty coverage to 10 years with unlimited mileage for vehicles requiring the second stage component replacement. ODI continues to receive complaints of the AIS failure to restart, with many complainants alleging the campaign countermeasures had been completed.NHTSA has reviewed Honda's Information Request Letter responses involving warranty claims, lawsuits, and consumer complaints in addition to ODI's own data. This Engineering Analysis is being opened to further consider the potential safety defect, including gathering additional data regarding Honda’s service campaign efficacy. ODI is additionally expanding the scope to encompass all vehicles addressed in Honda’s service bulletins 23-008 and 23-009 as well as newer model year vehicles, which are substantially similar to the vehicles covered by the service campaign. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“Experiencing numerous false error warnings from Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) when meeting oncoming vehicles on straight or slightly curving two lane roads. I have taken my vehicle three times to be serviced for this specific reason and a Blind Spot Information System error. The BSI…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · May 24, 2025

“The auto High beam function on this vehicle is absolutely useless. It dims when it should be on. It dims needlessly for highway markers and road signs. The constant on and off of the high beams on a dark road with no other cars is dangerous. This system on the ridgeline is dangerous. I have the…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · June 20, 2025

“Windows and moon roof on 2024 Honda Ridgeline opens when parked. Lock button on Key fob is supposed to be pressed twice to activate this feature but opens when fob is on desk or in my pocket. No damage yet but could cause problems for theft or rain damage if parked outside when unattended”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · June 16, 2026

“I was driving alone on US-HWY 45 in Chunchula, AL......I heard the loudest noise ever sounded like a high power rifle blast in my ear then I was showered with glass. The sunroof exploded. I had a police report written, I literally thought I had been shot at. There was only myself and one other very…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · September 22, 2025

“The auto high beam is widely known to be so bad it behaves the opposite of how it should. It frequently blinds other drivers when it should not turn high beams on, often blinding them in the last few seconds before passing, causing a dangerous situation, not to mention the possibility of drivers…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · March 3, 2026

2024 Honda Ridgeline — common questions

Is the 2024 Honda Ridgeline reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 68 complaints put the 2024 model at #12 of 23 Ridgeline years, and a defect investigation remains open. It is one of the Ridgeline years to avoid.

What are the most common 2024 Ridgeline problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are driver assistance (16 complaints), lighting (13 complaints), electrical system (12 complaints).

Does the 2024 Honda Ridgeline have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2024 Honda Ridgeline. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2024 Honda Ridgeline under NHTSA investigation?

Yes — an investigation remains open (No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages). An open ODI action means NHTSA is actively assessing a possible defect.

Which Honda Ridgeline years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Ridgeline years to avoid are 2017, 2006, 2019, 2020, 2007, 2018, 2023, 2008, 2022, 2021, 2025, 2024. The cleanest record among Ridgeline years belongs to 2005.

How safe is the 2024 Honda Ridgeline?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2024 Honda Ridgeline earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

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.