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.
2019 Honda RidgelineProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 240 owner complaints about the 2019 Honda Ridgeline, most often about the engine. It is covered by 11 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 11, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Jennie Logan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Honda Ridgeline has problems
240 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
39Engine2 crash/fire/injury
39Fuel system, gasoline
37Power train2 crash/fire/injury
35Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
35Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
22Structure
13Service brakes
13Back over prevention
8Visibility/wiper
3514 other systems7 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 39 | 2 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 39 | 0 |
| Power train | 37 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 35 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 35 | 1 |
| Structure | 22 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 13 | 5 |
| Back over prevention | 13 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 8 | 0 |
| 14 other systems | 35 | 7 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
11 recalls
2019 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 · 2023 Q1
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
Risk. Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of 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 · 2020 Q2
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the curtain air bag does not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Air bags
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the air bags or seatbelt pretensioners do not function as intended, there would be an increased risk of injury.
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.
Best & worst years
2019 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
2019 Honda Ridgeline safety ratings
2019 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
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 Honda Ridgeline, and the recalls they led to.
- Rear-View Camera FailureNo recall
- Engine failureOpen
- Rear-View Camera FailureNo recall
- Engine failureNo recall
In owners' words
What Ridgeline owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was diagnosed with a fractured rod bearing. The contact was…
While sitting in traffic on a 6 lane major thoroughfare the engine stopped running and would not restart. I had to exit the truck and cross multiple lanes of heavy traffic to get to a safe location. There was a slight engine knocking/tapping noise prior to the engine failure but no warning lights…
Oil light flash and I receive a alarm from emssion system problem. I stop to check the oil quantity and it was OK. I was near home and to motor just stop and can not start the motor the crank is seize. My NIV is not on Honda recall for the engine problem about the connecting rod bearings so Honda…
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