YearToAvoid

2024 Honda Ridgeline Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2024 Honda Ridgeline has a complaint index of 56 and ranks 9th worst of 19 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 59 complaints, 1 recall, and 2 injuries, with Electrical System issues making up 54% of complaints.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
56/100
#9 of 19 Ridgeline years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
59
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
0
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Top issue
Electrical System
Best nearby year
2014
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
20.5
18 city / 23.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Top 2024 Honda Ridgeline problems

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

  1. Electrical System32 (54%)
  2. Engine13 (22%)
  3. Collision Avoidance & Cameras11 (19%)
  4. Other7 (12%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain5 (8%)
  6. Brakes4 (7%)
  7. Visibility & Wipers4 (7%)
  8. Fuel System3 (5%)
  9. Lane Departure1 (2%)
  10. Steering1 (2%)

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

What owners report

  • Vehicles have stalled at traffic lights with a dashboard warning to shift to park and brake before restarting, sometimes leaving the vehicle disabled for an extended period.
  • The forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking system has activated with no vehicle present, causing sudden hard braking at highway speeds.
  • The rearview camera image can fail to display because the tailgate wire harness fatigues and breaks, the subject of an open recall.
  • The automatic high-beam system reportedly fails to dim for oncoming traffic or fails to activate when the road is dark.
  • The transmission has shifted into neutral while driving at 40 mph, displaying a do-not-drive warning on the gauge cluster.
  • A fuel filler seal problem reportedly triggered repeated check-engine warnings for an emissions system fault shortly after purchase.
2024 Honda Ridgeline complaints: complaints filed per month8May 2024Oct 2024Feb 2025Jun 2025Dec 2025Apr 2026Sep 2026
59 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Sep 2026 (8).

2024 Honda Ridgeline recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. 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.

2024 Honda Ridgeline fuel economy and fuel cost

City
18 MPG
Highway
23.5 MPG
Combined
20.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,175
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.

2024 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
2022Caution67117321
2023Avoid78127521
2024Caution5659120.5
2025Avoid9489220.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Honda Ridgeline reliable?
NHTSA data shows a complaint index of 56 for the 2024 Ridgeline, ranking it 9th worst among 19 model years and earning a Caution verdict relative to other Ridgeline years.
What is the main problem with the 2024 Honda Ridgeline?
Electrical System complaints make up 54% of the 59 complaints filed, including reports of stalling and issues with automatic high beams.
Does the 2024 Honda Ridgeline have a recall?
Yes, one recall (24V321000) covers a rearview camera tailgate wire harness that can fatigue and break, preventing the camera image from displaying.
How does the 2024 Ridgeline compare to other model years?
With a complaint index of 56, the 2024 model sits in the middle of the pack; years like 2014 and 2013 score much lower (11 and 33) while 2017, 2019, and 2025 score higher and carry an Avoid verdict.
What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Honda Ridgeline?
EPA rates the 2024 Ridgeline at 20.5 mpg combined (18 city / 23.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,175.

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.