NHTSA (USA)Critical
At a glance
What can fail
The rear subframe can corrode at suspension attachment points, potentially causing rear suspension components to fail.
This page covers 4 recalls, 108 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2022 Honda Ridgeline.
21 mpg combined
11.2 L/100km
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Exterior lighting draws the heaviest complaint volume for the 2022 Ridgeline, with owners frequently reporting headlights that dim, flicker, or fail outright, a pattern that spans multiple reports across this model year. The engine and electrical system each generate a similar share of complaints. On the engine side, owners describe oil consumption issues, stalling, and in a smaller number of cases, internal failures including seized engines and bearing damage at relatively modest mileage. Electrical complaints center on the backup camera producing intermittent black screens and the auto idle-stop system behaving erratically or failing to activate. A single report describes an unintended acceleration event during low-speed braking, though that account stands alone and doesn't reflect a broader pattern in this data set. The backup camera blackout issue is the most consistently described electrical symptom across multiple owners.
108
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
3
Fire-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2022 Honda Ridgeline has 4 recalls, the most serious involving both a brake master cylinder that can separate from the brake booster and a passenger seat occupant sensor that can misread an adult and deploy the airbag incorrectly in a crash.
The brake issue stems from a tie rod fastener that may not have been correctly assembled, allowing the master cylinder to pull away from the booster. When that happens, brake pedal pressure no longer transfers to the hydraulic system and the brakes can stop working entirely. The airbag concern is separate but equally consequential: the front passenger occupant classification sensor can misidentify who is sitting in the seat, causing the airbag to deploy at the wrong force or at the wrong time during a collision, which raises the risk of injury rather than reducing it.
On the suspension side, certain vehicles sold in higher-rust states are affected by rear control arm corrosion that can weaken and eventually break the rear suspension components, causing the driver to lose handling and directional control. Finally, the rearview camera wire harness in the tailgate can flex and crack over time, cutting off the camera feed entirely when backing up and leaving the driver with a blank screen instead of a view of what is behind the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear subframe can corrode at suspension attachment points, potentially causing rear suspension components to fail.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the rear subframe, install a reinforcement kit, and repair or replace components as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and create an electrical short, potentially causing airbags to deploy unexpectedly during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat weight sensor at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera wire harness at the tailgate can crack from repeated flexing, stopping the rearview camera image from displaying on the screen.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rearview camera tailgate wire harness at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fastener connecting the brake booster to the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled, allowing the master cylinder to separate from the booster.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.