How many brake complaints does the 2019 Honda Ridgeline have?

NHTSA lists 15 brake-related complaints for the 2019 Ridgeline, which is 6% of the 237 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a brake recall for the 2019 Honda Ridgeline?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for brakes on the 2019 Ridgeline, even though some owners mention brake master cylinder and booster replacements.

At what mileage do 2019 Ridgeline brake problems usually start?

The median mileage at failure for reported brake complaints is 3,500 miles, indicating many owners noticed issues early in ownership.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to brake complaints?

NHTSA data ties 5 crashes and 5 injuries to brake complaints on the 2019 Ridgeline.

How does the 2019 Ridgeline compare to other years for brake complaints?

The 2019 model's 15 brake complaints and 6% share are similar to the 2017 model (22 complaints, 6% share), but higher in share than 2018, 2020, and 2021, which each sit at 3%.

2019 Honda Ridgeline Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 15 brake complaints for the 2019 Honda Ridgeline, 6% of its 237 total complaints for the year. Five crashes and five injuries are tied to this component, with a median failure mileage of 3,500 miles, but no related recalls are listed.

Brakes complaints: 15; 6% of 237
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 5
Median mileage: 3,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Brake pedal sinks close to the floor or feels mushy, requiring extra pressure to stop, sometimes at low speed.
Vehicle unexpectedly comes to a complete stop or the Honda Sensing system triggers hard braking during low-speed maneuvers like parking.
Master cylinder and brake booster replaced by dealers, with some owners reporting the soft pedal feel returned afterward.
Vehicle rolled away after being parked, with one owner describing the truck slipping gear while stationary.
Some owners describe brake feel changing with temperature, becoming softer with longer pedal travel once the vehicle and outside air warm above 70 degrees.
Forward collision warning and automatic braking failed to prevent a crash in at least one reported incident.

When 2019 Honda Ridgeline brake complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 6, 2018, latest Jul 26, 2025.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2018 to Jul 2025; peak Nov 2018 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2019 Honda Ridgeline

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Ridgeline model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20104 (10%)
20110 (0%)
20121 (4%)
20132 (4%)
20144 (12%)
20150 (0%)
201722 (6%)
20185 (3%)
201915 (6%)
20205 (3%)
20213 (3%)
20226 (5%)
20235 (4%)
20244 (7%)
20258 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2019 Honda Ridgeline have?: NHTSA lists 15 brake-related complaints for the 2019 Ridgeline, which is 6% of the 237 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2019 Honda Ridgeline?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for brakes on the 2019 Ridgeline, even though some owners mention brake master cylinder and booster replacements.
At what mileage do 2019 Ridgeline brake problems usually start?: The median mileage at failure for reported brake complaints is 3,500 miles, indicating many owners noticed issues early in ownership.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to brake complaints?: NHTSA data ties 5 crashes and 5 injuries to brake complaints on the 2019 Ridgeline.
How does the 2019 Ridgeline compare to other years for brake complaints?: The 2019 model's 15 brake complaints and 6% share are similar to the 2017 model (22 complaints, 6% share), but higher in share than 2018, 2020, and 2021, which each sit at 3%.