2024 Honda Ridgeline.

The 2024 Honda Ridgeline is so far worse than average by owner complaints: 68 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 165, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 1 recall, and it gets 20 to 21 mpg combined. The best Honda Ridgeline year is 2007.

Early read

165Lemon Index · 100 = average car

Early read: worse than average. 1.6× the average car's complaints.

Best year 2007 · Worst year 2019

Photo shows a 2017 Honda Ridgeline. Kevauto, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · background removed

Before you buy. What matters most for this car.

Most common problemElectrical38% of owner complaints Recalls1Free fix at any dealer Better year to buy20072× fewer complaints than average Government investigation1 openOwners reported enough to trigger one

Owner complaints68first 3 years

Fuel economy20–21 mpgcombined, EPA

Crash test★★★★★NHTSA overall

How serious. Out of 68 owner complaints, owners reported:

0crashes

1injuries

0fires

0tows

Under government investigation 20 repair notes from Honda

Early read. The 2024 Honda Ridgeline hasn't finished its 3-year window yet. This counts every owner complaint filed so far (through October 2026) and compares it with other 2024 cars, which have had the same time on the road. It can change as more owners file.

Every Honda Ridgeline year. 2024 is highlighted. Lower is better.

2006107about average 2007512× fewer complaints 2008791.3× fewer complaints 2013811.2× fewer complaints 20171701.7× the complaints 20181131.1× the complaints 20192532.5× the complaints 20202122.1× the complaints 20211731.7× the complaints 20221941.9× the complaints 2023207early read · 2.1× the complaints 2024165early read · 1.6× the complaints 2025341early read · 3.4× the complaints

What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.

electrical38%

engine28%

lights19%

automatic emergency braking15%

backup camera7%

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.

Transmission problems in every Honda Ridgeline year →

When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.

half by 23K

0K50K100K150K200K

Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 0K to 36K miles on the car (6 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.

Recalls 1

back over prevention 2024
The rearview camera (RVC) tailgate wire harness may fatigue and break, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.

Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.

Check a VIN for open recalls

Problems Honda told dealers about

Honda sent dealers 20 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:

Service Bulletin - The MIL flashes and vehicle will not accelerate, low power
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc

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

NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.

Safety

Stability controlStandard

Collision warningStandard

Lane departure warningStandard

NHTSA front crash test of the 2024 Honda Ridgeline — Front crash test · NHTSA

Crash test details

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC AWD	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★☆
Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC FWD	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★☆

Fuel cost and engines

About $3050–3200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.

In owners' words

Between 1,000-1,400 rpm there is a lower end engine knock.sounds like a bearing.
2024 Honda Ridgeline owner · NHTSA complaint 11693155

More owner reports

Starter failed to start ridgeline while at stop light while auto start/stop was engaged. Safety issue as the car stopped in the middle of traffic
NHTSA complaint 11770095

While idling at a traffic light,2 systems shut down: Adaptive Cruise Control & Road Departure Mitigation System. Also the BRAKE SYSTEM light came on, but the brakes continued to work.
NHTSA complaint 11687335

Quick answers

Is the 2024 Honda Ridgeline reliable?

It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 1.6× the average car's complaints per car sold, against other 2024 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 165; 100 is average). The best Honda Ridgeline year by this measure since 2010 is 2013.

What are the most common 2024 Honda Ridgeline problems?

In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (38%), engine (28%) and lights (19%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.

How many recalls does the 2024 Honda Ridgeline have?

1 safety recall (latest: back over prevention). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2024 Honda Ridgeline get?

20 to 21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).

Is the 2024 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 2024 Honda Ridgeline have transmission problems?

Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.

How much does the 2024 Honda Ridgeline cost in fuel a year?

About $3050 to $3200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.

What engines does the 2024 Honda Ridgeline have?

3.5L 6-cyl.

What Honda Ridgeline year is better than the 2024?

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