MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Honda Ridgeline Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 1,394 total NHTSA owner complaints and 63 federal recall campaigns for the Honda Ridgeline.
Best Ridgeline Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All Ridgeline Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ridgeline | 6.4 / 10 | 80(16/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 Ridgeline | 7.4 / 10 | 50(10/10k) | 1 | Moderate Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 Ridgeline | 4.8 / 10 | 126(25.2/10k) | 5 | Critical Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 Ridgeline | 5.3 / 10 | 112(22.4/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 Ridgeline | 5 / 10 | 98(19.6/10k) | 7 | Critical Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 Ridgeline | 4.3 / 10 | 167(33.4/10k) | 9 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 Ridgeline | 3.6 / 10 | 232(46.4/10k) | 12 | Critical Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 Ridgeline | 4.4 / 10 | 157(31.4/10k) | 8 | Critical Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 Ridgeline | 3.6 / 10 | 336(67.2/10k) | 9 | Critical Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 Ridgeline | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 Ridgeline | 9.5 / 10 | 2(0.4/10k) | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 Ridgeline | 6.7 / 10 | 34(6.8/10k) | 7 | Critical Risk | Audit 2014 |