This page covers 6 recalls, 114 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2023 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 is the standout complaint category for the 2023 Honda Ridgeline, accounting for roughly a third of all reports filed. Owners most commonly describe headlight assemblies collecting water and condensation, often enough to visibly dim output or fog the lens. A related pattern involves the automatic high-beam system flickering or toggling erratically, particularly when the camera picks up reflective road signs, which owners say makes nighttime driving distracting. The electrical system draws the next-largest share of complaints, with several owners reporting the auto idle-stop feature displaying an unavailability message and causing hesitation when the driver tries to accelerate away. Engine complaints, smaller in volume, include rough behavior tied to that same idle-stop system. A handful of owners also mention front-end rattles and loose tie-rod play developing around 20,000 miles, though that pattern appears in fewer reports than the lighting and electrical issues.
114
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
By System
The 2023 Honda Ridgeline has 6 recalls, the most serious being a steering defect where an inner joint can detach from the steering rack, causing complete loss of steering control.
Two other recalls carry the same severity level. In rust-prone states, rear control arms and other rear suspension components can corrode and fail, reducing handling and the ability to control the vehicle. On the brake side, a tie rod fastener connecting the brake booster and master cylinder can come loose, allowing the master cylinder to separate and causing a loss of braking. There is also a front passenger airbag concern: the passenger seat sensor can misread occupant status, causing the airbag to deploy incorrectly in a crash. Rounding out the list, the rearview camera's tailgate wiring harness can fatigue and break over time, leaving the backup camera with no image displayed.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear subframe can corrode at suspension attachment points, potentially causing rear suspension components to fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the rear subframe, install a reinforcement kit, and repair or replace components as needed at no cost.
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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 →
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 inner ball joint housing in the steering gearbox assembly may loosen and detach from the steering rack, causing loss of steering control.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gearbox as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The steering gearbox may have been improperly manufactured, causing the inner joint to loosen and separate from the steering rack, which results in loss of steering control.
What the fix does
Honda will mail you instructions to bring your vehicle to a dealership for inspection and replacement of the steering gearbox assembly if needed.
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.
