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2026 Honda Ridgeline

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2026 Honda Ridgeline
RENDERED 2026-09-16T18:05:35.711Z

Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Honda Ridgeline Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2026 highlighted. 2006: 241 complaints 2006 2007: 160 complaints 2008: 143 complaints 2009: 35 complaints 2009 2010: 42 complaints 2011: 39 complaints 2012: 24 complaints 2012 2013: 45 complaints 2014: 34 complaints 2015: 2 complaints 2015 2017: 338 complaints 2018: 160 complaints 2019: 234 complaints 2019 2020: 167 complaints 2021: 101 complaints 2022: 114 complaints 2022 2023: 126 complaints 2024: 58 complaints 2025: 84 complaints 2025 2026: 8 complaints 2026
2026: 8 complaints
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YearComplaints
20030
20040
20050
2006241
2007160
2008143
200935
201042
201139
201224
201345
201434
20152
2017338
2018160
2019234
2020167
2021101
2022114
2023126
202458
202584
20268

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

4 of 8 total reports mention: exterior lighting.

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The headlights auto-dimming feature on this vehicle does not work properly. While on during night driving, it will constantly switch from high beam to low beam, back and forth, every few seconds creating a strobe effect.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260730

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

3 of 8 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing automatic emergency steering and automatic emergency braking.

CRASH INJURY
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Car was on the highway braking hard with the ACC even if the vehicle in front was atleast 4/5 car lengths away.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260423

Also filed under LANE DEPARTURE

STRUCTURE

1 of 8 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.

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I am the owner of a 2026 Honda Ridgeline, which I have owned for approximately seven months. Since taking delivery, the vehicle has emitted a persistent, very strong chemical odor consistent with volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260719

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 8 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

LANE DEPARTURE

1 of 8 total reports mentions: lane departure, most commonly citing assist.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2026 Honda Ridgeline — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2014 ▲ 2009 ▲ 2011

WORST YEARS

■ 2017 ■ 2006 ■ 2019

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FAQ

Is the 2026 Honda Ridgeline reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Honda Ridgeline?

The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2026 Honda Ridgeline have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.