2024 Honda RIDGELINE

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2024 Honda RIDGELINE has 68 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.8x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is driver assist/cameras problems (21% of all complaints), specifically: the contact recently purchased a 2024 honda ridgeline. the contact was informed by the dealer that the vehicle could not be delivered to due to nhtsa campaign number: 24v321000 (back over prevention) not being performed. the contact was informed that the part to do the recall repair was not yet avai.

2 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

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vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

14 complaints

21%

• The contact recently purchased a 2024 Honda Ridgeline. The contact was informed by the dealer that the vehicle could not be delivered to due to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V321000 (Back Over Prevention) not being performed. The contact was informed that the part to do the recall repair was not yet avai
• My collision brake system goes off all the time at vehicles coming the opposite way on the road on two lane roads with no median strip I've taken to the dealership but they actually made it worse took back twice then contacted corporate Honda and they sent a tech. Out to this dealership he said alig
• While traveling at the posted speed, the automatic emergency braking system applied the brakes without any vehicle in front of us. The speed limit on this particular road is 50 miles per hour. The braking was so sudden and applied with force that the vehicles traveling behind us had to apply their

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact recently purchased a 2024 Honda Ridgeline. The contact was informed by the dealer that the vehicle could not be delivered to due to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V321000 (Back Over Prevention) not being performed. The contact was informed that the part to do the recall repair was not yet avai”

— NHTSA complaint filing

LIGHTING

13 complaints

19%

• The auto highbeam system has an inherent safety issue. When active, it may turn on the highbeams automatically when there are oncoming close vehicles, thus blinding the oncoming drivers with the potential of causing an accident. The system also may not even activate the highbeam lights when there is
• Automatic high beam feature works erratically, randomly flashing high beams, failure to dim high beams for oncoming traffic or when following traffic.
• Auto Dimming Headlights are so sensitive that they essential do not work. Auto dimming is a safety feature, but it puts the driver at risk by shutting the high beams off in situations they should be on to increase visability. The dealer says they are 'working as designed' but with further discussio

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The auto highbeam system has an inherent safety issue. When active, it may turn on the highbeams automatically when there are oncoming close vehicles, thus blinding the oncoming drivers with the potential of causing an accident. The system also may not even activate the highbeam lights when there is”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

12 complaints

18%

• 4 times since I owned the truck it has stalled at traffic lights. The dashboard tells me there is an issue and tells me go in park. Then put my foot on the brake and start it normally. It does not restart. After 20 clicks twice it restarted only after I exited the vehicle, locked the door and reent
• I attempted to have this recall address with no remediation. I went to the Dealer 2 months ago and called Honda's recall line and was told that Honda is not equipped to repair the vehicle due to a parts shortage.
• The automatic engine stop/start system is a safety hazard. On multiple occasions with two different drivers (husband and wife owners), the engine has stopped just as the accelerator is pressed after waiting for traffic to clear at a stop sign or while waiting to enter a street from a driveway or pa

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“4 times since I owned the truck it has stalled at traffic lights. The dashboard tells me there is an issue and tells me go in park. Then put my foot on the brake and start it normally. It does not restart. After 20 clicks twice it restarted only after I exited the vehicle, locked the door and reent”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

5 complaints

• Experiencing numerous false error warnings from Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) when meeting oncoming vehicles on straight or slightly curving two lane roads. I have taken my vehicle three times to be serviced for this specific reason and a Blind Spot Information System error. The BSI ap
• I was driving alone on US-HWY 45 in Chunchula, AL......I heard the loudest noise ever sounded like a high power rifle blast in my ear then I was showered with glass. The sunroof exploded. I had a police report written, I literally thought I had been shot at. There was only myself and one other very
• The auto high beam is widely known to be so bad it behaves the opposite of how it should. It frequently blinds other drivers when it should not turn high beams on, often blinding them in the last few seconds before passing, causing a dangerous situation, not to mention the possibility of drivers thi

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Experiencing numerous false error warnings from Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) when meeting oncoming vehicles on straight or slightly curving two lane roads. I have taken my vehicle three times to be serviced for this specific reason and a Blind Spot Information System error. The BSI ap”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

4 complaints

• While traveling at the posted speed, the automatic emergency braking system applied the brakes without any vehicle in front of us. The speed limit on this particular road is 50 miles per hour. The braking was so sudden and applied with force that the vehicles traveling behind us had to apply their
• The issues with this vehicle and the ongoing problems related to the Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking have previously been reported to you under complaint number 11619917. With additional events, the vehicle has again been taken back to the dealer and the issues reported to
• The contact owns a 2024 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the brakes were independently activ

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“While traveling at the posted speed, the automatic emergency braking system applied the brakes without any vehicle in front of us. The speed limit on this particular road is 50 miles per hour. The braking was so sudden and applied with force that the vehicles traveling behind us had to apply their”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

LIGHTING(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 68 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: The contact recently purchased a 2024 Honda Ridgeline. The contact was informed by the dealer that the vehicle could not be delivered to due to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V321000 (Back Over Prevention) not being performed. The contact was informed that the part to do the recall repair was not yet avai
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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LIGHTING: The auto highbeam system has an inherent safety issue. When active, it may turn on the highbeams automatically when there are oncoming close vehicles, thus blinding the oncoming drivers with the potential of causing an accident. The system also may not even activate the highbeam lights when there is
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: 4 times since I owned the truck it has stalled at traffic lights. The dashboard tells me there is an issue and tells me go in park. Then put my foot on the brake and start it normally. It does not restart. After 20 clicks twice it restarted only after I exited the vehicle, locked the door and reent
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: Experiencing numerous false error warnings from Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) when meeting oncoming vehicles on straight or slightly curving two lane roads. I have taken my vehicle three times to be serviced for this specific reason and a Blind Spot Information System error. The BSI ap
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)