2019 Honda Ridgeline Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2019 Honda Ridgeline ranks 3rd worst of 19 model years, with a complaint index of 89 and 237 complaints, earning an Avoid verdict. Fuel System problems lead at 31% of complaints, and the year carries 11 recall campaigns.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 89/100
- #3 of 19 Ridgeline years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 237
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 11
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 8
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 9
- Top issue
- Fuel System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21.5
- 18.5 city / 25.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 9 / 0
Top 2019 Honda Ridgeline problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System73 (31%)
- Engine48 (20%)
- Electrical System36 (15%)
- Transmission & Powertrain36 (15%)
- Other27 (11%)
- Structure & Body23 (10%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras16 (7%)
- Brakes15 (6%)
- Visibility & Wipers8 (3%)
- Airbags4 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Drivers report the vehicle lurching or braking suddenly and unexpectedly while slowly parking, sometimes striking walls or poles.
- Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration paired with headlights going out and RPM spiking, leading to a collision.
- Some report the Honda Sensing forward collision warning and collision mitigation braking failing to alert or stop the vehicle before a crash.
- Owners describe airbags not deploying during a moderate-speed collision, and in a separate case a seat belt pretensioner failing to secure the driver during impact.
- Some report smoke or fire coming from the engine compartment while the vehicle was parked and stationary, with no warning lights illuminated first.
- Owners describe brake pedal feel changing from firm to soft and having much longer travel once the vehicle and outside temperature warm above 70 degrees.
2019 Honda Ridgeline recalls
11 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V365000Jun 4, 2026Structure & Body880,514 vehicles
Structure:frame and members
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, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.
Risk: Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
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. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10, 2026.
- NHTSA 26V332000May 21, 2026Airbags98,892 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
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 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
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. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
- NHTSA 23V858000Dec 18, 2023Fuel System2,490,460 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
2019 Honda Ridgeline fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18.5 MPG
- Highway
- 25.5 MPG
- Combined
- 21.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,025
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2019 compared with other Ridgeline years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Honda Ridgeline reliable?
- Compared with other Ridgeline model years, 2019 ranks 3rd worst out of 19 years tracked, with a complaint index of 89 and an Avoid verdict based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2019 Honda Ridgeline?
- Fuel System issues are the top problem area, accounting for 73 of 237 complaints (31%), with a median mileage at failure of 46,000 miles.
- Does the 2019 Honda Ridgeline have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns touching the 2019 Ridgeline, covering fuel system, engine, structure, airbags, and the rearview camera, though none are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2019 Ridgeline compare to other years?
- Only 2006 (index 100) and 2025 (index 94) rank worse; 2014 is the Best-rated Ridgeline year with a complaint index of 11.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Honda Ridgeline?
- EPA rates it at 21.5 mpg combined (18.5 city / 25.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,025.