How many electrical system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2020 Honda Ridgeline?

NHTSA lists 59 electrical system complaints for the 2020 Ridgeline, which is 35% of the 169 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2020 Honda Ridgeline electrical system?

No related recall is listed in the data for the 2020 Ridgeline's electrical system, even though some owners describe a prior repair attempt for camera wiring.

What is the most common electrical complaint on the 2020 Ridgeline?

Backup camera failure linked to wiring harness damage near the tailgate and erratic automatic high beam behavior are the most frequently described issues in owner complaints.

At what mileage do 2020 Ridgeline electrical problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 1,925 miles.

2020 Honda Ridgeline Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 59 electrical system complaints for the 2020 Honda Ridgeline, 35% of the 169 total complaints for that year. No related recall is listed for this component. Median mileage at failure is 1,925 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 59; 35% of 169
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 1,925 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Rear backup camera loses signal or shows a black screen, often traced by owners to a pinched, cut, or broken wiring harness near the tailgate.
Automatic high beam headlights activate or deactivate erratically, sometimes flashing oncoming traffic or dimming on minor road markers during highway driving.
Auto engine idle stop/start system shuts the engine off and fails to restart after the brake is released, in some cases requiring a jump start.
Some owners report the auto idle stop malfunction triggering multiple dashboard warnings at once, including all-wheel drive, charging system, and transmission-related alerts.
A front multi-purpose camera failure due to overheating triggered warnings across driving support, collision mitigation, lane keeping, and transmission systems.

When 2020 Honda Ridgeline electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 11, 2020, latest Sep 16, 2026.

59 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2020 to Sep 2026; peak Apr 2024 (5).

Electrical System recalls for the 2020 Honda Ridgeline

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Ridgeline model year

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

20102 (5%)
20112 (5%)
20121 (4%)
20131 (2%)
20144 (12%)
20151 (50%)
201797 (28%)
201849 (30%)
201936 (15%)
202059 (35%)
202129 (29%)
202249 (42%)
202357 (45%)
202432 (54%)
202548 (54%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2020 Honda Ridgeline?: NHTSA lists 59 electrical system complaints for the 2020 Ridgeline, which is 35% of the 169 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2020 Honda Ridgeline electrical system?: No related recall is listed in the data for the 2020 Ridgeline's electrical system, even though some owners describe a prior repair attempt for camera wiring.
What is the most common electrical complaint on the 2020 Ridgeline?: Backup camera failure linked to wiring harness damage near the tailgate and erratic automatic high beam behavior are the most frequently described issues in owner complaints.
At what mileage do 2020 Ridgeline electrical problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 1,925 miles.