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All cars · Honda Ridgeline · 2024

2024 Honda Ridgeline. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index165100 = average car
Complaints68NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold45,421U.S. model year
Per 100K sold150complaints

Engines and drivetrains 1

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.5L 6-cylAuto (S9)AWD18 / 24 / 21Regular$2,950

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 100 and 36,200 miles. Median 23,200, from 6 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Electrical38%
Engine28%
Lights19%
Automatic emergency braking15%
Backup camera7%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
6800100

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 24V321000 May 2024 Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera

    Defect. Honda (America Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ridgeline vehicles. The rearview camera (RVC) tailgate wire harness may fatigue and break, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.

    Risk. A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the RVC tailgate wire harness, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is YI7.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
OpenNo restart after auto start/stop engages2025–

Manufacturer communications 20

Honda filed 20 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

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

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
20211736941,355Engine
202219410242,762Lights
202320712852,001Lights
20241656845,421Electrical
202534110048,448Electrical

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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