2022 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
- 118
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Exterior lighting
Campaigns on file for 2022
Opened by NHTSA
25% of complaints
Complaints per year
2022: 118 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 242 |
| 2007 | 160 |
| 2008 | 143 |
| 2009 | 35 |
| 2010 | 42 |
| 2011 | 39 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 45 |
| 2014 | 34 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2017 | 346 |
| 2018 | 162 |
| 2019 | 237 |
| 2020 | 169 |
| 2021 | 103 |
| 2022 | 118 |
| 2023 | 131 |
| 2024 | 73 |
| 2025 | 103 |
| 2026 | 12 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Exterior lighting
25% · 30 reportsForward collision avoidance
24% · 28 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
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Vehicle automatically slams on brakes, shakes steering wheel out of hands, and won't take throttle causing me to loose control of the vehicle frequently. I does it at 75 mph with no other cars within 10 miles or at 50 mph.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-18
Also filed under Service brakes
Came up to a turn light, it was green. Went to make the turn and the vehicle slammed on the brakes. No car in front of me. Car behind me had to swerve to avoid hitting me because the car stopped so quickly. Lacerations to my neck from the seatbelt.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-02-26
Complete failure of most safety systemâs systems as well as adaptive cruise control. Is reported this is a very common problem due to failure of front camera Contacted Honda and was told owner responsible for repairs.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-21
Engine
20% · 24 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact owned a 2022 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, it caught on fire. The vehicle was unoccupied.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-10-15
Electrical system
18% · 21 reportsPower train
9% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
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The contact owns a 2022 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that the vehicle had been driven for approximately a mile; after arriving at her residence, she was unable to shift the vehicle into reverse while depressing the button to select reverse.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-03-01
Also filed under Steering
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2023-08-07Service brakes, hydraulic23V458000 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.
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2024-02-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 2024-08-05 Rear-View Camera Failure
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2024-11-08Back over prevention24V321000 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.
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2025-03-26Engineering analysisOpen No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages
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Date not on fileStructure, suspension26V365000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2022 Honda Ridgeline — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Exterior lighting: 30 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 28 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 24 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V365000 · Structure, suspension
- Recall 23V458000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 24V321000 · Back over prevention
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- Is the 2022 Honda Ridgeline reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Honda Ridgeline is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Honda Ridgeline?
- The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 Honda Ridgeline have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.