2022 Honda Ridgeline Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2022 Honda Ridgeline has 117 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 67, and ranks 7th worst out of 19 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Electrical system issues make up 42% of complaints, followed by engine problems at 21%, with three recall campaigns on file.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 67/100
- #7 of 19 Ridgeline years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 117
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 18 city / 24 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
Top 2022 Honda Ridgeline problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the vehicle unexpectedly shifting to neutral or losing power while driving, with warning lights and, in one case, smoke and fire from the engine area.
- Some drivers describe the vehicle automatically applying brakes and shaking the steering wheel unpredictably, sometimes at highway speeds with no cars nearby.
- Several owners report the automatic high-beam system turning on or off at the wrong times, sometimes blinding oncoming drivers.
- One owner reported sudden unintended full-throttle acceleration while descending a parking ramp, requiring the parking brake to stop the vehicle.
- A parked vehicle caught fire originating from under the hood at 35,000 miles, with no occupants present.
- One owner reported the wireless charging pad failing to hold a charge regardless of phone or case used.
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 reliable?
- NHTSA data shows 117 complaints for the 2022 Ridgeline and a complaint index of 67, ranking it 7th worst among 19 model years and earning a Caution verdict relative to other Ridgeline years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Honda Ridgeline?
- Electrical system issues account for 42% of complaints, followed by engine problems at 21% and collision avoidance and camera issues at 15%, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- Does the 2022 Honda Ridgeline have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists three recall campaigns for the 2022 Ridgeline, covering the rear subframe structure, the rearview camera tailgate wire harness, and the brake booster tie rod fastener. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2022 Ridgeline compare to other years?
- The 2022 model's complaint index of 67 is lower than 2017 (83), 2019 (89), 2023 (78), and 2025 (94), all rated Avoid, but higher than years like 2013 and 2014, which are rated Good and Best.
- Are there fire risks with the 2022 Honda Ridgeline?
- NHTSA complaint data lists 3 fires reported for the 2022 Ridgeline, including one parked-vehicle fire at 35,000 miles and one fire following an electrical malfunction while driving.