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Risk. A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
2024 Honda RidgelineProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 78 owner complaints about the 2024 Honda Ridgeline, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, 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 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 Honda Ridgeline has problems
78 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
30Electrical system
26Engine
13Exterior lighting
7Forward collision avoidance
6Fuel/propulsion system
5Power train
4Back over prevention
4Service brakes
3Visibility/wiper
87 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 30 | 0 |
| Engine | 26 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 13 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 7 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 8 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2024 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.
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
2024 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
2024 Honda Ridgeline safety ratings
2024 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
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2024 Honda Ridgeline, and the recalls they led to.
- No Restart After Auto Start/Stop EngagesOpen
In owners' words
What Ridgeline owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Vehicle Safety Complaint – 2024 Honda Ridgeline Vehicle: 2024 Honda Ridgeline AWD Sport VIN: [XXX] Issue: Engine stalls at traffic lights and fails to restart automatically. My 2024 Honda Ridgeline has a recurring and potentially dangerous problem with the Auto Idle Stop system. When I come to a…
Vehicle purchased in June of 2024, and with auto start in normal state (not disabled) vehicle does not restart (as it is designed to) when stopped at a stop light. I will have to put the vehicle into a parked state and then attempt to restart it. Fortunately I have not been rear ended yet, but it…
The starter motor suffers from electrical heat-soak. When the engine is fully warm, the vehicle fails to restart manually. This leaves the vehicle stranded and vulnerable at gas stations, intersections, or in heavy traffic conditions after the vehicle is shut off. The manufacturer's dealership…
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