2024 Honda Ridgeline: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2024 Honda Ridgeline? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 44 complaints, with Headlight/Taillight Failures as the top reported area.
2024 Honda Ridgeline Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 2 2024 Honda Ridgeline trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 2 trims analysed.
2024 Honda Ridgeline Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2024 Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC AWDOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
16.9% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
16.9% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2024 Honda Ridgeline has 44 owner complaints, 0 crash-related complaints, and 1 recall campaign on record. The most frequently reported component is Headlight/Taillight Failures. NHTSA reliability signal: Good Record.
- Make
- Honda
- Model
- Ridgeline
- Model year
- 2024
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 44
- Crash-related complaints
- 0
- Safety recall campaigns
- 1
- Top reported component
- Headlight/Taillight Failures
- Reliability signal
- Good Record
- EPA MPG combined
- 21
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 18 / 24
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Most Common 2024 Honda Ridgeline Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Electrical Faults
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
Complaint patterns center on Headlight/Taillight Failures, Electrical Faults, Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2024 Honda Ridgeline?
The 2024 Honda Ridgeline looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2024 Honda Ridgeline
Inspection Focus
- Inspect headlights and taillights for proper operation and any signs of failure.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for electrical system and forward collision avoidance repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle's electrical and lighting systems before purchase.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect headlights and taillights for proper operation and any signs of failure.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for electrical system and forward collision avoidance repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle's electrical and lighting systems before purchase.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2024 Honda Ridgeline, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Complaints for the 2024 Honda Ridgeline are concentrated in headlight/taillight failures and electrical faults, with no crash-related reports. The data is based on a single model year and a low number of complaints, so patterns should be interpreted cautiously.
- Headlight/Taillight Failures account for the largest share of complaints.
- Electrical Faults are the second most reported component.
- Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB issues are also notable.
- Headlight/Taillight Failures
- Electrical Faults
- Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
All 2024 Honda Ridgeline Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Honda Ridgeline. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2024 Honda Ridgeline. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
My husband was driving the vehicle to school with the sunroof shade closed. Without any impact or anything hitting the sunroof, it shattered. I tried filing a warranty claim with Honda, and they denied the claim without requesting any evidence.
The auto high beam is widely known to be so bad it behaves the opposite of how it should. It frequently blinds other drivers when it should not turn high beams on, often blinding them in the last few seconds before passing, causing a dangerous situation, not to mention the possib…
LIGHTED RUNNING BOARD LIGHTS CONTINUOUSLY QUIT WORKING. HONDA HAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ISSUED BUT THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM.
My Honda CMBS system has false warnings from cars coming from the other lane and road markers setting off the system. I had numerous incidents where the steering wheel shakes and a brake warning illuminates with no possibility of an accident. After this warning the car would auto…
The Automatic High Beam system does not work properly and are very inconsistent. When enabled, the high beams often turn on for a brief moment then turn off. Sometimes this occurs when there is a road sign reflection or a light on a home on the side of the road. When the syst…
The Auto High Beams (AHB) fail to work correctly. When set to on, they will come on for maybe 3-4 seconds then turn off, and maybe repeat the next time. The bigger issue is they fail to turn off many times when approaching oncoming traffic. The feature is dangerous by not turnin…
Vehicle has stalled after being stopped at red light. Does not occur all the time. Only when in idle mode.
Auto Start/Stop Malfunction. On two occasions the Auto start/stop has shut the engine off at a stop light and after releasing the brake the vehicle went completely dead. Dashboard/radio and all electronics dead. After multiple attempts the vehicle finally restarted. Now the norma…
The vehicle’s engine and powertrain management system repeatedly fails with multiple DTC's triggering a full-system cascade of safety-critical warnings and automatic power-limiting. The issue affects the engine, transmission, emissions, AWD, brake system, stability assist, steeri…
Between 1,000-1,400 rpm there is a lower end engine knock.sounds like a bearing.
I was driving alone on US-HWY 45 in Chunchula, AL......I heard the loudest noise ever sounded like a high power rifle blast in my ear then I was showered with glass. The sunroof exploded. I had a police report written, I literally thought I had been shot at. There was only myself…
While idling at a traffic light,2 systems shut down: Adaptive Cruise Control & Road Departure Mitigation System. Also the BRAKE SYSTEM light came on, but the brakes continued to work.
Using the Automatic High Beam system, the high beam may come on even if a car is coming toward me. Sometimes, the high beam will not transition to low beam until the incoming car is real close to me. The incoming car would put his high beam on to warn me. As well, the high bean c…
The contact owns a 2024 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the brakes were…
The contact owns a 2024 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, there was an extremely loud banging noise detected, and the sunroof exploded upward and outward without warning or impact. The driver and his wife sustained a piercing, ringing sound in the …
Auto-dimming headlights do not work properly, not always dimming for oncoming traffic, and/or randomly switching between high and low beams without cause. This blinds and confuses oncoming traffic.
The auto High beam function on this vehicle is absolutely useless. It dims when it should be on. It dims needlessly for highway markers and road signs. The constant on and off of the high beams on a dark road with no other cars is dangerous. This system on the ridgeline is dange…
Experiencing numerous false error warnings from Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) when meeting oncoming vehicles on straight or slightly curving two lane roads. I have taken my vehicle three times to be serviced for this specific reason and a Blind Spot Information Syste…
I am filing this complaint regarding the OEM General Grabber A/T tires (date code 1424) that came with my brand new 2024 Honda Ridgeline, purchased in June 2024. At approximately 16,000 miles, I noticed significant dry rotting and cracking between the treads on all four tires. Th…
See attached document for complaint.
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2024 Honda Ridgeline.
2024 Honda Ridgeline Recalls
1 campaignNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2024 Honda Ridgeline. 1 recall campaign is on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
2024 Honda Ridgeline Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2024 Honda Ridgeline reliable?▾
Good Record. NHTSA currently shows 44 owner complaints, 0 crash-related complaints, and 1 recall campaign for this model year. The 2024 Honda Ridgeline looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Honda Ridgeline?▾
#1: Headlight/Taillight Failures (13 complaints). #2: Electrical Faults (10 complaints). #3: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (7 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2024 Honda Ridgeline?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2024 Honda Ridgeline?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2024 Honda Ridgeline, NHTSA complaints include 0 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 44 total complaints. 2 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2024 Honda Ridgeline have any recalls?▾
Yes. 1 NHTSA recall campaign affect the 2024 Honda Ridgeline. A major recall area is BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA. 1 recall campaign is on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2024 Honda Ridgeline?▾
The 2024 Honda Ridgeline looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Headlight/Taillight Failures during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Honda Ridgeline reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.