2023 Honda Ridgeline problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 127 owner complaints on file for the 2023 Honda Ridgeline, filed between 2022-10-27 and 2026-09-18. The most common problem areas are the exterior lighting (39, 31%), engine (21, 17%) and electrical system (18, 14%). Owners reported 2 crashes and 2 fires in these complaints. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2023 Honda Ridgeline complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 39 | 31% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 21 | 17% | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 19 | 15% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 18 | 14% | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 11 | 9% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 11 | 9% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 8 | 6% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 5% | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 5% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 3 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 2% | 0 | 1 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Exterior lighting: 39 complaints
- 39 complaints of 127 (31%) name the exterior lighting — headlights, tail and brake lights and turn signals.
- None of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2023 Honda Ridgeline covers this system.
Engine: 21 complaints
- 21 complaints of 127 (17%) name the engine.
- 6 of them also name the fuel/propulsion system; owners reported 1 fire in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2023 Honda Ridgeline covers this system.
Electrical system: 18 complaints
- 18 complaints of 127 (14%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 4 of them also name the engine; owners reported 1 fire in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2023 Honda Ridgeline covers this system.
Forward collision avoidance: 11 complaints
- 11 complaints of 127 (9%) name the forward collision avoidance — forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
- 3 of them also name the service brakes; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2023 Honda Ridgeline covers this system.
Power train: 11 complaints
- 11 complaints of 127 (9%) name the power train — the transmission, transfer case, driveshafts and axles.
- 3 of them also name the engine; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2023 Honda Ridgeline covers this system.
Back over prevention: 8 complaints
- 8 complaints of 127 (6%) name the back over prevention — the rear-view camera and rear back-over warning systems.
- None of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2023 Honda Ridgeline; the recall, campaign 24V321000, says: “The rearview camera (RVC) tailgate wire harness may fatigue and break, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.”
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 29 |
| 2024 | 48 |
| 2025 | 21 |
| 2026 | 26 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names RIDGELINE, model year 2023. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2023 Honda Ridgeline recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Honda Ridgeline?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2023 Honda Ridgeline's most common problem areas are the exterior lighting (39 of 127 complaints), engine (21 of 127 complaints) and electrical system (18 of 127 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2023 Honda Ridgeline have?
NHTSA has 127 owner complaints on file for the 2023 Honda Ridgeline, including 2 reported crashes and 2 reported fires.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Honda Ridgeline's problems?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2023 Honda Ridgeline; 1 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.