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2023 Honda Ridgeline Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Avoid The 2023 Honda Ridgeline ranks 5th worst out of 19 model years, with a complaint index of 78 and 127 NHTSA complaints, mostly tied to the electrical system. It carries 5 recall campaigns, earning an Avoid verdict relative to other Ridgeline years.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
78/100
#5 of 19 Ridgeline years
Verdict
Avoid
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
127
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
5
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
2
reported in complaints
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Top issue
Electrical System
Best nearby year
2014
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
21
18 city / 24 hwy
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2023 Honda Ridgeline problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System57 (45%)
  2. Engine24 (19%)
  3. Other20 (16%)
  4. Collision Avoidance & Cameras19 (15%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain11 (9%)
  6. Fuel System6 (5%)
  7. Steering6 (5%)
  8. Brakes5 (4%)
  9. Structure & Body4 (3%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (3%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Auto high beam headlights turn on and off unpredictably or fail to dim for oncoming traffic, creating visibility hazards at night.
  • Owners report smoke or fire coming from under the hood while driving at low speed, in one case after roughly 41,000 miles.
  • The engine loses power and the check engine light flashes after highway driving, with dealers linking it to condensation in the intake manifold in cold weather.
  • The tonneau cover has detached from the truck bed at highway speed due to defective mounting brackets, at a median mileage of 2,100 miles for structure and body complaints.
  • Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning, and Lane Keeping Assistance systems have flashed error codes simultaneously while driving.
  • Brake warning lights have illuminated along with hesitation to accelerate and failure to decelerate as expected.
2023 Honda Ridgeline complaints: complaints filed per month7Oct 2022Apr 2023Nov 2023May 2024Nov 2024May 2025Jan 2026Jul 2026
127 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2022 to Sep 2026; peak May 2024 (7).

2023 Honda Ridgeline recalls

5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

See all 5 recalls for the 2023 Honda Ridgeline →

2023 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.

2023 compared with other Ridgeline years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2021Caution61101721
2022Caution67117321
2023Avoid78127521
2024Caution5659120.5
2025Avoid9489220.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Honda Ridgeline reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2023 Ridgeline has a complaint index of 78, ranking 5th worst among 19 model years, so it carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Ridgeline years.
What is the biggest problem area for the 2023 Ridgeline?
Electrical System complaints make up 45% of all complaints for the 2023 Ridgeline, with 57 filed complaints and a median mileage at failure of 26,525 miles.
Does the 2023 Honda Ridgeline have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns tied to the 2023 Ridgeline, covering structure and body, airbags, rearview camera wiring, steering gearbox, and brake booster components.
How does the 2023 Ridgeline compare to other years?
The 2023 Ridgeline's complaint index of 78 is lower than 2006 (100), 2017 (83), 2019 (89), and 2025 (94), but higher than most other model years, placing it among the worse years for the model.
What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Honda Ridgeline?
EPA rates the 2023 Ridgeline at 21 mpg combined (18 city / 24 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,100.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.