2017 Honda Ridgeline Electrical System Problems
Owners filed 97 electrical system complaints for the 2017 Honda Ridgeline, 28% of its 341 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 41,000. A related recall (16V888000) covers water intrusion into the rear wiring harness connector.
- Electrical System complaints
- 97
- 28% of 341
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 41,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Backup camera wiring at the tailgate wears out and shorts from repeated opening and closing, causing the camera image to fail or the camera to fall.
- Keyless start and Stop/Start button stop responding, sometimes showing a smart entry or start-system error code on the dash.
- Water enters the vehicle through the rear area, triggering repeated false alarm activations and warning lights, with owners finding water under the back seats.
- Alternator failure triggers AWD and battery fan warning lights on the instrument panel.
- PCM failure causes the gauge cluster to go blank and the truck to become unresponsive or fail to restart, with turn signals and other functions lost afterward.
When 2017 Honda Ridgeline electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 3, 2016, latest May 26, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2017 Honda Ridgeline
- NHTSA 16V888000Dec 9, 2016Electrical System9,179 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ridgeline AWD vehicles manufactured April 1, 2016, to August 11, 2016. Water may enter the rear wiring harness through the connector located under the truck bed drain hole, possibly causing the connection terminals to corrode.
Risk: Corrosion of the wiring harness can cause increased electrical resistance, unexpectedly activating the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear wiring harness and related components, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KD3.
Electrical System complaints by Ridgeline model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are electrical problems on the 2017 Honda Ridgeline?
- NHTSA lists 97 electrical system complaints for the 2017 Ridgeline, which is 28% of its 341 total complaints for the year, with failures reported at a median mileage of 41,000.
- Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2017 Honda Ridgeline?
- Yes. Recall 16V888000, reported December 9, 2016, covers water entering the rear wiring harness connector on 2017 Ridgeline AWD models built between April 1, 2016 and August 11, 2016. Dealers inspect and replace the rear wiring harness and related components as needed.
- What is the most common electrical complaint on the 2017 Ridgeline?
- Owners frequently report backup camera failures caused by wiring at the tailgate hinge wearing through from repeated opening and closing, plus keyless start/Stop-Start button malfunctions.
- Did the electrical problems cause crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data for this complaint area on the 2017 Ridgeline shows 0 crashes and 0 fires reported.
- How does 2017 compare to other Ridgeline years for electrical complaints?
- The 2017 model's electrical complaints made up 28% of its total complaints, similar to 2018 (30%) but lower than 2022 (42%), 2023 (45%), 2024 (54%), and 2025 (54%).