2022 Honda Ridgeline Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
67/100
#7 most-complained of 19 Ridgeline years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2022 Honda Ridgeline has 117 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 67 out of 100 — #7 highest of 19 Ridgeline model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is electrical system (49 complaints, 42% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes, 3 fires, and 2 injuries.
- Complaints
- 117
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 3
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 18 city / 24 hwy
Top 2022 Honda Ridgeline problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System49 (42%)
- Engine25 (21%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras17 (15%)
- Other14 (12%)
- Transmission & Powertrain11 (9%)
- Fuel System10 (9%)
- Brakes6 (5%)
- Steering4 (3%)
- Visibility & Wipers4 (3%)
- Lane Departure3 (3%)
2022 Honda Ridgeline recalls
3 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 24V321000May 9, 2024Collision Avoidance & Cameras187,290 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Honda (America Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ridgeline vehicles. The rearview camera (RVC) tailgate wire harness may fatigue and break, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the RVC tailgate wire harness, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is YI7.
- NHTSA 23V458000Jun 29, 2023Brakes124,077 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.
Risk: Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are VEU, AEV, and ZET.
2022 Honda Ridgeline fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 24 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,100
- 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.
2022 compared with other Ridgeline years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Honda Ridgeline a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Honda Ridgeline ranks #7 of 19 among Ridgeline model years (Complaint Index 67/100, verdict: Caution). It has 117 complaints and 3 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Honda Ridgeline?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (49 complaints), engine (25 complaints), and collision avoidance & cameras (17 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 35,000 miles.
- Does the 2022 Honda Ridgeline have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2022 Honda Ridgeline, most recently reported 2026, covering structure & body, collision avoidance & cameras, and brakes.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Honda Ridgeline?
- EPA rates the 2022 Honda Ridgeline at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 24 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,100. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.