The Lemon Index2017 Honda Ridgeline.
The 2017 Honda Ridgeline is worse than average by owner complaints: 105 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 170, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 9 recalls, and it gets 21 to 22 mpg combined. The best Honda Ridgeline year is 2007.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 344 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Honda Ridgeline year. 2017 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 11K to 63K miles on the car (133 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 18K–62K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 19K–111K miles
- fuel or ev drive system complaints mostly came at 6K–60K miles
Recalls 9
- body structure 2026
The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.
- airbags 2026
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
- fuel system, gasoline 2023
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Show all 9 recalls
- engine 2023
Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
- back over prevention 2022
Opening and closing the tailgate may break the rearview camera wiring harness, causing the rearview camera to fail.
- body structure 2021
The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.
- equipment 2020
If the tonneau cover is not properly secured in the open or closed position, wind resistance may cause the cover to flip and buckle.
- fuel system, gasoline 2019
Exposure to acids, such as from car wash soaps, can result in the fuel pump feed port cracking.
- electrical 2016
Water may enter the rear wiring harness through the connector located under the truck bed drain hole, possibly causing the connection terminals to corrode.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Honda told dealers about
Honda sent dealers 163 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- "service bulletin - during assembly, the electric trailer brake sub-harness was not placed in…
- Dealer message - today, november 15, 2016, american honda is notifying all dealers of a…
- Customer letter - letter advising owners that an electric brailer brake subharness was not…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenEngine failure2025
- ClosedRear-view camera failure2025–2026
- ClosedRear-view camera failure2024–2025
- ClosedEngine failure2024–2025
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Ridgeline PU/CC AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Honda Ridgeline PU/CC FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2900–3050 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Truck rapidly decelerates at highway speed and will not take fuel when the accelerator is pushed.all warning lights on the dash illuminate and the truck will not move
2017 Honda Ridgeline owner · NHTSA complaint 11208011
More owner reports
Fuel door freezing shut. Water getting in fuel neck and freezing. Unable to put fuel in vehicle because of this. Many people may try to heat this with open flame or heating element and cause safety issue.
NHTSA complaint 11061084
After a snow storm capless fuel fill froze. Was unable to insert fuel nozzle to fill tank.
NHTSA complaint 11061586
Quick answers
Is the 2017 Honda Ridgeline reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew 1.7× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 170; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Honda Ridgeline year by this measure since 2010 is 2013.
What are the most common 2017 Honda Ridgeline problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (30%), fuel or ev drive system (24%) and brakes (13%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2017 Honda Ridgeline have?
9 safety recalls (latest: body structure). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Honda Ridgeline get?
21 to 22 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2017 Honda Ridgeline safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2017 Honda Ridgeline problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 11,500 and 63,900 miles. The middle report was at 40,000 miles, from 133 complaints.
Does the 2017 Honda Ridgeline have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 10% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2017 Honda Ridgeline cost in fuel a year?
About $2900 to $3050 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2017 Honda Ridgeline have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Honda Ridgeline year is better than the 2017?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2013, 2018 and 2017.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works