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.
2023 Honda RidgelineProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 134 owner complaints about the 2023 Honda Ridgeline, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 5 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 11, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Honda Ridgeline has problems
134 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
39Exterior lighting
22Engine1 crash/fire/injury
19Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
13Power train
12Forward collision avoidance
9Steering
8Back over prevention
6Fuel/propulsion system
4Service brakes
2411 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 39 | 0 |
| Engine | 22 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 19 | 1 |
| Power train | 13 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 12 | 0 |
| Steering | 9 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 8 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 24 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2023 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
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 · 2026 Q1
Steering: rack and pinion
Risk. A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Show 1 more recall
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
2023 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
2023 Honda Ridgeline safety ratings
2023 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 2023 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.
The auto-dimmer function does not work. On high-beam there is no automatic dimming; on low-beam the high beam automatically and randomly flashes on for a couple seconds, then off. In the latter instance, oncoming traffic gets hit with a sudden blinding flash - creating a hazard. My understanding is…
the auto high beam system is overly sensitive. lights flicker when a street sign is detected. dealer checked this issue and said the door switch was bad and replaced it. problem still exists. this makes night driving distracting and dangerous. no warning lamps or messages are shown on instrument…
03/09/26 Driver side Headlight assembly filling with a lot of water when driving in wet conditions. Headlight has a significant amount of water and condensation inside. It is very noticeable. I can see a slight difference in positioning of the driver side headlamp vs the passenger side. Driver side…
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