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.
2022 Honda RidgelineProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 119 owner complaints about the 2022 Honda Ridgeline, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-321 the manufacturer reports only 81% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Honda Ridgeline has problems
119 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
30Exterior lighting
25Engine2 crash/fire/injury
21Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
17Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
11Power train1 crash/fire/injury
10Fuel/propulsion system
6Service brakes
4Steering
3Visibility/wiper
129 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 30 | 0 |
| Engine | 25 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 21 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 17 | 2 |
| Power train | 11 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 1 |
| Steering | 4 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 12 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2022 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
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Foundation components: master cylinder
Risk. Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
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
2022 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
2022 Honda Ridgeline safety ratings
2022 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: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2022 Honda Ridgeline, and the recalls they led to.
- No Restart After Auto Start/Stop EngagesOpen
- Rear-View Camera FailureLed to recall 24V-321
In owners' words
What Ridgeline owners report
Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Auto high beams redesigned from g2 to g3 models (mine is a 2022).. They do not work correctly. I know Honda had them working on my 2017 ridegeline, but engineering changes have made they inoperative. There is a multitude of complaints by almost every owner as there were none shipped that worked as…
Their is an issue with the headlight assembly where condensation gets in obscuring headlight clarity and potentially damaging the head light assembly electrical components. My vehicle is only 3 years old, never been in a front end accident, and out of warranty and the dealer quoted $1,655.86 to…
Courtesy and safety lighting installed to enter and exit car has never worked properly since the day of installation. It has caused me to slip on ice I could have other wise seen. had it been working properly. It broke within 30 days of the install. I've had Honda work on it 2 times under warranty…
Own a 2022 Ridgeline?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.