no report yet
Structure: frame and members
NewRisk. Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
2017 Honda RidgelineProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 349 owner complaints about the 2017 Honda Ridgeline, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-858 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Honda Ridgeline has problems
349 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
93Electrical system
90Engine4 crash/fire/injury
43Fuel/propulsion system
42Power train1 crash/fire/injury
34Back over prevention
17Service brakes
14Visibility/wiper
13Structure
12Forward collision avoidance
5212 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 93 | 0 |
| Engine | 90 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 43 | 0 |
| Power train | 42 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 34 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 17 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 14 | 1 |
| Structure | 13 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 12 | 1 |
| 12 other systems | 52 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2017 Honda Ridgeline recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
NewRisk. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk. A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
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repaired · 2026 Q2
Sensing system: camera
Risk. An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Hood: latch
Risk. A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A crack in the fuel pump feed port can allow pressurized fuel to leak out, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. Corrosion of the wiring harness can cause increased electrical resistance, unexpectedly activating the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system, increasing the…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
42kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 40 electrical system complaints. 98% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 38% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
13under 30k miles39under 100k miles1100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Engine
10 owners mentioned a cost$5,650median
Middle half: $1,281 – $9,000
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other Ridgeline year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Ridgeline median. How we score
'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Honda Ridgeline safety ratings
2017 Honda Ridgeline PU/CC AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
5 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Honda Ridgeline, and the recalls they led to.
- Rear-View Camera FailureNo recall
- Rear-View Camera FailureLed to recall 22V-867
- Engine failureOpen
- Rear-View Camera FailureNo recall
- Engine failureNo recall
In owners' words
What Ridgeline owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My 2017 Honda Ridgeline RTL-T is having an issue where the right fog lamp acts as if its the left turn signal when activated. Example: I activate the turn signal to perform a left turn. The turn signal does not hyperflash as if it needs a new bulb. The rear left turn signal performs as expected,…
My car alarm randomly goes off. With no user interaction, the dashboard lights will flicker and i hear clicking noises from the dashboard. Then the alarm triggers randomly. i have to manually use the key fob to turn the alarm off. Honda has acknowledged this issue with service bulletin 21-055. This…
Engine Wiring harness. Safety recall denied to me. NHTSA #16V888000 Safety issue details are in the safety recall. VSA braking can malfunction causing accident. Honda ran diagnostic. Problem with 3rd party Delphi wiring harnesses. I have the exact problem as the safety recall confirmed by the honda…
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