The Lemon Index2022 Honda Ridgeline.
The 2022 Honda Ridgeline is worse than average by owner complaints: 102 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 194, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about lights, it has 3 recalls, and it gets 21 mpg combined. The best Honda Ridgeline year is 2007.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 117 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Honda Ridgeline year. 2022 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 0K to 55K miles on the car (7 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 3
- body structure 2026
The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.
- back over prevention 2024
The rearview camera (RVC) tailgate wire harness may fatigue and break, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.
- brakes 2023
The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.
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 71 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
- Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenNo restart after auto start/stop engages2025
- ClosedRear-view camera failure2024
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 $3050 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
The automatic high beam does not work. When activated it will not turn on the high beams on a dark road with no other lights in view. I had a 2019 Ridgeline that worked fine, so I know how to use the feature.
2022 Honda Ridgeline owner · NHTSA complaint 11491719
More owner reports
Driving and auto brake engaged once in the turn lane at a light and the other time while driving downhill.
NHTSA complaint 11540206
The automatic high beam feature frequently does not dim with oncoming traffic and disengages for reflections such as road signs.
NHTSA complaint 11562907
Quick answers
Is the 2022 Honda Ridgeline reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew 1.9× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 194; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Honda Ridgeline year by this measure since 2010 is 2013.
What are the most common 2022 Honda Ridgeline problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are lights (29%), automatic emergency braking (20%) and engine (19%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2022 Honda Ridgeline have?
3 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 2022 Honda Ridgeline get?
21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2022 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.
Does the 2022 Honda Ridgeline have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 11% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2022 Honda Ridgeline cost in fuel a year?
About $3050 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2022 Honda Ridgeline have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Honda Ridgeline year is better than the 2022?
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