2022 Honda RIDGELINE
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2022 Honda RIDGELINE has 148 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.9x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is lighting problems (20% of all complaints), specifically: the automatic high beams do not always turn off when an oncoming vehicle approaches. there seems to be an issue with the way the system operates in general. they do turn on when expected. they stay on when they should be off. they shut off when they should be on. dealer states that they do not detec. ⚠️ 4 fire reports filed.
148
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
1.9x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
LIGHTING
30 complaints- • The Automatic High Beams do not always turn off when an oncoming vehicle approaches. There seems to be an issue with the way the system operates in general. They do turn on when expected. They stay on when they should be off. They shut off when they should be on. Dealer states that they do not detec
- • The automatic high beam system is very erratic. It fluctuates between high and low beam randomly on rural roads when it should be in steady high beam. It also randomly changes to high beam when oncoming vehicles are approaching causing the other driver to be blinded and flash their high beams. Ve
- • My vehicle has automatic high beam headlights. They do not function properly - they will cycle on and off when there is no traffic ahead or oncoming, but most seriously they often fail to dim when there is oncoming traffic. This issue appears to be endemic with the 2022 Honda Ridgeline, many users
“The Automatic High Beams do not always turn off when an oncoming vehicle approaches. There seems to be an issue with the way the system operates in general. They do turn on when expected. They stay on when they should be off. They shut off when they should be on. Dealer states that they do not detec”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
23 complaints- • After 1h 45min ride on highway in 14F I was taking exit ramp and with only 500 miles on the truck the check engine started blinking, I pulled over shut off the engine, started it back up and all was good, went to dealer and they said no code was stored
- • 2022 HONDA RIDGELINE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO DRIVER SIDE WINDOW MALFUNCTION. THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THERE WAS NO ENGINE RPM RESPONSE TO THE THROTTLE PEDAL APPLICATION. THE ENGINE WOULD INCREASE/DECREASE THE RPM WI
- • When stopped at a red light and idle engine auto-stop engaged the vehicle displayed battery warning light and a “Shift to Park” message on display. Vehicle had to be shifted into park and restarted manually before it could move. Your Questions: 1. Battery/Auto-stop-start system. Sure, you can insp
“After 1h 45min ride on highway in 14F I was taking exit ramp and with only 500 miles on the truck the check engine started blinking, I pulled over shut off the engine, started it back up and all was good, went to dealer and they said no code was stored”
— NHTSA complaint filing
DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS
20 complaints- • When entering a slight curve in the road, the steering wheel shakes and the dash says BRAKE. There is always a car in the oncoming lane, but well within its lane. I only have 1000 miles on the Ridgeline, but this has happened several times. In each instance the brakes were never applied, but it is q
- • When entering a slight curve in the road, the steering wheel shakes and the dash says BRAKE. There is always a car in the oncoming lane, but well within its lane. I only have 1000 miles on the Ridgeline, but this has happened several times. In each instance the brakes were never applied, but it is q
- • Came up to a turn light, it was green. Went to make the turn and the vehicle slammed on the brakes. No car in front of me. Car behind me had to swerve to avoid hitting me because the car stopped so quickly. Lacerations to my neck from the seatbelt. After the car came to a full stop the light turned
“When entering a slight curve in the road, the steering wheel shakes and the dash says BRAKE. There is always a car in the oncoming lane, but well within its lane. I only have 1000 miles on the Ridgeline, but this has happened several times. In each instance the brakes were never applied, but it is q”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
19 complaints- • The wireless charging pad does not work, no matter what position the phone is. I have tried with the case off, so that's not the issue. And I've also tried multiple phones. It pretends to power on and start charging but then it stops in less than a minute, even WITHOUT driving the car....so the pho
- • The contact owns a 2022 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that the vehicle had been driven for approximately a mile; after arriving at her residence, she was unable to shift the vehicle into reverse while depressing the button to select reverse. The contact stated that the emission, transmission,
- • Factory wireless charger. Available for inspection upon request. Unsafe conditions created when wireless charging failed during a drive causing driver to be distracted by misbehaving equipment. Trying to readjust phone was distracting. Problem reproduced at dealer. Dealer declined to repair/replace
“The wireless charging pad does not work, no matter what position the phone is. I have tried with the case off, so that's not the issue. And I've also tried multiple phones. It pretends to power on and start charging but then it stops in less than a minute, even WITHOUT driving the car....so the pho”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
14 complaints- • The wireless charging pad does not work, no matter what position the phone is. I have tried with the case off, so that's not the issue. And I've also tried multiple phones. It pretends to power on and start charging but then it stops in less than a minute, even WITHOUT driving the car....so the pho
- • 2022 HONDA RIDGELINE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE MALFUNCTION INDICATION ISSUE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE WINDOW'S MOTOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE ENGINE LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING, WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE NO CODES WERE FOUN
- • The passenger door window exploded while parked in the shade.. my wife happened to be walking near the truck at the time it exploded and shattered no rock bee bees nothing struck the window..
“The wireless charging pad does not work, no matter what position the phone is. I have tried with the case off, so that's not the issue. And I've also tried multiple phones. It pretends to power on and start charging but then it stops in less than a minute, even WITHOUT driving the car....so the pho”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 148 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐LIGHTING: The Automatic High Beams do not always turn off when an oncoming vehicle approaches. There seems to be an issue with the way the system operates in general. They do turn on when expected. They stay on when they should be off. They shut off when they should be on. Dealer states that they do not detec
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: After 1h 45min ride on highway in 14F I was taking exit ramp and with only 500 miles on the truck the check engine started blinking, I pulled over shut off the engine, started it back up and all was good, went to dealer and they said no code was stored
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: When entering a slight curve in the road, the steering wheel shakes and the dash says BRAKE. There is always a car in the oncoming lane, but well within its lane. I only have 1000 miles on the Ridgeline, but this has happened several times. In each instance the brakes were never applied, but it is q
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: The wireless charging pad does not work, no matter what position the phone is. I have tried with the case off, so that's not the issue. And I've also tried multiple phones. It pretends to power on and start charging but then it stops in less than a minute, even WITHOUT driving the car....so the pho
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Honda RIDGELINE — Year Comparison
How does 2022 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 148
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 4
- Crash reports
- 3
- Injury reports
- 1
- Segment avg
- 80
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