The Lemon Index2025 Honda Ridgeline.
The 2025 Honda Ridgeline is so far one of the worst years by owner complaints: 100 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 341, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 20 to 21 mpg combined. The best Honda Ridgeline year is 2007.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 100 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Honda Ridgeline year. 2025 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.
Recalls 2
- 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.
- 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.
Problems Honda told dealers about
Honda sent dealers 17 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- 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
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
Multiple failures of the Auto Start Stop system to restart the vehicle. This has happened several times in an intersection creating a safety hazard.
2025 Honda Ridgeline owner · NHTSA complaint 11757328
More owner reports
Auto high beams constantly tun on and off due to reflections from road signs. Other times when cars are coming at you, and they should turn off, they stay on blinding the oncoming drivers.
NHTSA complaint 11703049
Auto dimming headlight feature is worthless in the 2024 Honda Ridgelines as any reflective surface including reflective house numbers on a mailbox will cause the headlights to dim.
NHTSA complaint 11587787
Quick answers
Is the 2025 Honda Ridgeline reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 3.4× the average car's complaints per car sold, against other 2025 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 341; 100 is average). The best Honda Ridgeline year by this measure since 2010 is 2013.
What are the most common 2025 Honda Ridgeline problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (28%), lights (27%) and engine (25%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2025 Honda Ridgeline have?
2 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Honda Ridgeline get?
20 to 21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2025 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 2025 Honda Ridgeline have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2025 Honda Ridgeline cost in fuel a year?
About $3050 to $3200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2025 Honda Ridgeline have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Honda Ridgeline year is better than the 2025?
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