2021 Honda Ridgeline
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 240 |
| 2007 | 160 |
| 2008 | 140 |
| 2009 | 35 |
| 2010 | 42 |
| 2011 | 39 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 45 |
| 2014 | 33 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2017 | 334 |
| 2018 | 157 |
| 2019 | 230 |
| 2020 | 162 |
| 2021 | 94 |
| 2022 | 111 |
| 2023 | 121 |
| 2024 | 46 |
| 2025 | 64 |
| 2026 | 6 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
27% of complaints: engine — 25 distinct reports on file.
15% of complaints: exterior lighting — 14 distinct reports on file.
14% of complaints: electrical system — 13 distinct reports on file.
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HAVING AN ISSUE WITH MY BRAND NEW 2021 RIDGELINE. AUDIO WHEN I'M HOOKED UP WITH ANDROID AUTO OR WITH BLUETOOTH DOES THIS WEIRD VOLUME ADJUSTMENT THING WHEN STANDING STILL.
NHTSA ODI report, 20210405
12% of complaints: power train — 11 distinct reports on file.
7% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 7 distinct reports on file.
CRASHSAFETY TIMELINE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Campaign 21V900000 — check if this car was fixed
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Campaign 23V458000 — check if this car was fixed
Honda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2020-2022 Passport and Odyssey vehicles. The heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, allowing the mirror glass to detach.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both left and right side-view mirrors, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is FE5.
Campaign 23V174000 — check if this car was fixed
Rear-View Camera Failure
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid,...
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024, October 18, 2024, and August 2025. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Campaign 24V064000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 24V321000 — check if this car was fixed
No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021...
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Campaign 26V332000 — check if this car was fixed
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,...
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2026.
Campaign 26V365000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2021 Honda Ridgeline — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for engine issues (25 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (14 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (13 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 26V365000 (structure, suspension) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V900000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V458000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V174000 (visibility) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V064000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V321000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
- Verify recall 26V332000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2021 Honda Ridgeline reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2021 Honda Ridgeline is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Honda Ridgeline?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Honda Ridgeline have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.