Ford Ranger vs Honda Ridgeline
For 2005–2022 models, the Ford Ranger has 24.2 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 32.0 for the Honda Ridgeline. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2005–2022), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Ford Ranger
24.2 complaints per 10,000 sold
24% fewer than the Honda Ridgeline
- Complaints
- 2,163
- Sold
- 894,403
- Recall campaigns
- 35
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 2
Most complaints: 2008. Fewest: 2012 and 2020–2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 82,250 mi
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Body and panel corrosion
Typically around 104,604 mi
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Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion
Typically around 110,000 mi
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 72,675 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 85,500 mi
Honda Ridgeline
32.0 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.3× the Ford Ranger’s rate
- Complaints
- 1,206
- Sold
- 376,420
- Recall campaigns
- 33
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 5
Most complaints: 2019–2020. Fewest: 2005, 2009 and 2012. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 80,000 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 50,000 mi
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Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration
Typically around 4,900 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 45,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 53,000 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Ford Ranger or the Honda Ridgeline?
For 2005–2022 models, the Ford Ranger has 24.2 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Honda Ridgeline has 32.0, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Ford Ranger?
The most-reported problem on the Ford Ranger is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 82,250 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Honda Ridgeline?
The most-reported problem on the Honda Ridgeline is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 80,000 miles.
Which Ford Ranger and Honda Ridgeline years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Ford Ranger: 2008; Honda Ridgeline: 2019–2020.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.