The best and worst Honda Ridgeline years, by the numbers
Short answer: among Honda Ridgelines old enough to judge (2005–2022), the 2005, 2009, 2012 and 2016 have the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold. The 2017–2020 have the most.
We counted every owner complaint filed with the federal government (NHTSA) for each model year and divided by how many were sold that year, so a year that sold more doesn’t look worse just for being popular. Years newer than 2022 are shown but not ranked — they haven’t been on the road long enough. How this is calculated.
Years with the most complaints
2017 Honda Ridgeline · 97.3 per 10,000 sold (3.2× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Wiring harness, grounds and connectors, typically around 40,512 miles; then internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings).
2018 Honda Ridgeline · 52.3 per 10,000 sold (1.7× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Wiring harness, grounds and connectors, typically around 43,000 miles; then internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings).
2019 Honda Ridgeline · 70.2 per 10,000 sold (2.3× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Fuel pump and sending unit, typically around 53,500 miles; then wiring harness, grounds and connectors.
2020 Honda Ridgeline · 52.2 per 10,000 sold (1.7× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration, typically around 3,000 miles; then wiring harness, grounds and connectors.
Years with the fewest complaints
2005 Honda Ridgeline · 0.0 per 10,000 sold (0.0× this model’s typical year)
2009 Honda Ridgeline · 20.7 per 10,000 sold (0.7× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 92,000 miles.
2012 Honda Ridgeline · 15.5 per 10,000 sold (0.5× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 31 miles.
2016 Honda Ridgeline · 0.0 per 10,000 sold (0.0× this model’s typical year)
Every year: complaints per 10,000 sold
Typical Honda Ridgeline year: 30.1 per 10,000 sold.
Complaints are counted once each, even when an owner lists several parts. Sales are US units sold in the calendar year, a close stand-in for the model year.
Common questions
What is the worst year for the Honda Ridgeline?
Among Honda Ridgelines old enough to judge (2005–2022), the 2017 has the most owner complaints per 10,000 sold: 97.3, about 3.2× a typical Honda Ridgeline year. The 2018–2020 also stand out.
What is the best year for the Honda Ridgeline?
The 2005 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold among Honda Ridgelines from 2005–2022: 0.0, against 30.1 for a typical year. The 2009, 2012 and 2016 are also well below typical.
What goes wrong on the 2017 Honda Ridgeline?
The most-reported problem on the 2017 Honda Ridgeline is wiring harness, grounds and connectors, typically around 40,512 miles.
Why aren't the newest Honda Ridgeline years ranked?
The 2023–2026 haven't been on the road long enough. Newer cars have fewer complaints mainly because they're newer, so ranking them would flatter them.
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Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; US sales from public industry figures. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid any vehicle.