2024 Honda Ridgeline Reliability Report
NHTSA data as of Oct 15, 2026Published Oct 23, 2026
Ranks 14th of 17 Ridgeline years we score.
- Owner complaints
- 64
- 4 are recall notices
- Per 10,000 cars
- 17.9
- 33,478 made for the U.S.
- Vs the average car
- 2.2×
- same age, 1× is average
- Serious outcomes
- 27
- crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
- Recalls
- 1
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5★
- overall, out of 5
Should You Buy the 2024 Honda Ridgeline?
Only after careful checks. Our reliability score for the 2024 Honda Ridgeline is 62 out of 100, which rates Caution. Owners reported about 2.2 times as many problems as for the average car of the same age. It ranks 14th of the 17 Ridgeline years we score.
The most reported problem is the headlights, mostly works on and off (15 of 64 complaints). Owners also complain about auto idle stop and automatic emergency braking. 27 of the 64 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.
It has 1 recall. NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. For comparison, the 2023 scores 67.
Before you buy, check that the recalls were done and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.
Pros
- No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls
- 5-star NHTSA overall crash rating
Cons
- About 2.2 times the problems of the average car its age
- Headlights: works on and off15 complaints
- Auto idle stop system: the car not starting13 complaints
- Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead4 complaints
How the 2024 Ridgeline Earned Its Score
Every model year starts at 100. Each part takes points away when this year has more problems than the average car of the same age. How we score
| Item | Vs average | Points lost |
|---|---|---|
| Starting score | 100 | |
| Serious problems27 complaints · average car: about 11 | 2.2× | −23 |
| Everyday problems33 complaints · average car: about 14 | 2.2× | −10 |
| Problems in the last two years21 complaints · average car: about 12 | Not counted yet | – |
| Recalls1 recall · average car: about 2.7 | 0.65× | −5 |
| Score | 62 |
The last two years are not counted yet for the 2024 Ridgeline. This part starts once a model year has been on the road for four years, and the 2024 Ridgeline has had three. It will count from July 2027. Until then, its 30% goes to serious and everyday problems, so they make up 80% of the score rather than 50%.
Each part shows two counts: this year's so far, and what an average car would have at the same age. For complaints, that average car was made in the same number as this one. “Vs average” compares the two counts, but in our scoring system we first add a little to both, so a few complaints cannot swing the result. That is why it is not simply one count divided by the other. The last two years count only complaints about five systems: the engine and fuel system, transmission, brakes, steering, and airbags and seat belts.
What Owners Report
We read all 64 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Honda Ridgeline, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first. A complaint that describes more than one problem is counted under each, so the counts add up to more than 64.
Headlights: works on and off
15 complaints (23%)
Problems that come and go and the system acting on its own.
Auto idle stop system: the car not starting
13 complaints (20%)
The car not starting and stalling. All 13 describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start. In 4 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem. Median mileage when it started: about 34,000 miles.
Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
4 complaints (6%)
Hard braking with nothing ahead and the system acting on its own. 1 of these 4 complaints describes a serious outcome: sudden braking.
Stall (cause not stated)
4 complaints (6%)
Stalling. 3 of these 4 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start.
Starter: the car not starting
4 complaints (6%)
The car not starting and hard starting. 3 of these 4 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start.
Sunroof glass (shattered): shattering or cracking
4 complaints (6%)
Shattering or cracking. 2 of these 4 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often an injury.
12V battery: the car not starting
2 complaints (3%)
The car not starting and a failure.
Brakes: warning lights
2 complaints (3%)
Warning lights and sticking or stiffness.
Forward collision warning: warning lights
2 complaints (3%)
Warning lights.
Electrical system (part not stated): works on and off
2 complaints (3%)
Problems that come and go and smoke or a burning smell. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: a car that would not start.
Reported Once (22)
Show the 22 problems reported once
- Adaptive cruise control: stopped working
- Uneven tire wear failure
- Battery drain: draining the battery
- Several warning lights at once
- Engine: unusual noises
- Engine failure
- Engine sensors or computer: reduced power or limp mode
- Fumes in cabin (cause not stated)
- Brake switch failure
- Fuel filler seal: not closing or latching
- Oil pan: shattering or cracking
- Problem not described (cause not stated)
- Power windows or regulator
- Rear window glass: shattering or cracking
- Road departure mitigation: stopped working
- Seats: works on and off
- Side blind zone alert failure
- Car not starting (cause not stated)
- Tires: shattering or cracking
- Transmission: failure or loss of drive
- Windows or locks or sunroof (operate by themselves): the system acting on its own
- Wiring, fuses or body control module: damage
How the 2024 Honda Ridgeline Compares With Other Years
The other Ridgeline years of the 2nd generation, 2017 to 2026.
| Year | Rating | Score | Vs average | Per 10k cars | Recalls | Most reported problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Too new | – | – | 3.4 | 0 | Headlights: works on and off |
| 2025 | Provisional 54 | – | – | 18.8 | 2 | Auto idle stop system: the car not starting |
| 2024 This year | Caution | 62 | 2.2× | 17.9 | 1 | Headlights: works on and off |
| 2023 | Caution | 67 | 1.4× | 17.4 | 5 | Headlights: works on and off |
| 2022 | Caution | 65 | 1.7× | 28.0 | 3 | Headlights: works on and off |
| 2021 | Caution | 63 | 1.8× | 34.0 | 7 | Headlights: works on and off |
| 2020 | Caution | 61 | 2.0× | 45.4 | 8 | Rearview camera: stopped working |
| 2019 | Caution | 64 | 1.4× | 33.3 | 11 | Rearview camera: stopped working |
| 2018 | Caution | 61 | 2.2× | 68.7 | 7 | Rearview camera: stopped working |
| 2017 | Avoid | 58 | 2.2× | 66.7 | 8 | Rearview camera: stopped working |
2024 Honda Ridgeline Recalls
One recall covers the 2024 Honda Ridgeline. It was issued in May 2024: “Rearview Camera Image May Not Display.” A VIN check at NHTSA shows whether it is still open on a given car.
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 24V321000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued May 9, 2024. By the second quarter of 2026, 79% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
2024 Honda Ridgeline NHTSA Investigations
NHTSA has opened one investigation that covers the 2024 Honda Ridgeline. It is still open.
Engines failing to restart after automatic idle stop
Still openNHTSA's engineering analysis, opened in March 2025, looks at engines that fail to restart after automatic idle stop shuts them off at a light. It lists 2016-2025 Pilots and 2018-2025 Odysseys, plus Passports and Ridgelines. Honda issued service bulletins and a 10-year warranty on some parts. Owners still report failures after the fixes. The case is still open.
NHTSA EA25004Opening report (PDF)Open since Mar 26, 2025
NHTSA Crash Test Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2024 Ridgeline ratings on NHTSA.gov.
Pickup crew cab AWD and pickup crew cab FWD
Check Before You Buy
A checklist for the 2024 Ridgeline, from its recall and the problems owners report most.
Confirm the Recalls Were Done
Ask the seller for proof that each of these recalls was repaired.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA 24V321000
On the Test Drive
- Watch for sudden braking or steering with nothing ahead, and ask whether the driver-assist software updates were done.
- Drive long enough to warm up fully, including at highway speed, and note any stalling or loss of power.
- Ask about battery and starter replacements. A slow start after the car sits is a warning sign.
Ask the Seller
Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.
- Headlights
- Auto idle stop
- Automatic emergency braking
- Also ask for the service records, especially oil changes.
Before You Pay
- Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic you choose.
- Decode the VIN to confirm the model year, engine and trim.
- Check the title for salvage, flood or rebuilt branding.
What to do next