2020 Honda Ridgeline Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 170 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,950miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2020 Honda Ridgeline, 3% of the 170 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,950 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The brakes are soft if you hit the brakes out of the clear blue . If you recently pressed them within the last couple of seconds, the pedal has a much firmer and grabbier perception. The brakes function nicely, but the variance in brake feel could be detrimental where fractions of a second matter. The vehicle does it all the time regardless of terrain or temperature.”
NHTSA complaint #11394480, filed 2021-02, 3,900 miles“Since buying this vehicle new, on multiple occasions the automatic braking system has come on approaching other vehicles on a straight stretch of highway even when both I and the approaching vehicle are nowhere near the center line or anywhere near an accident situation. I reported this to the dealership in the first six months after purchase and was told nothing was wrong. The frequency of this happening seems to be increasing.”
NHTSA complaint #11641580, filed 2025-02“When driving normally, oncominng traffic is triggering the frontal collision warning system. Is some cases long enough to start the emergency braking procedure if I do not engage the brakes manually preventing the automatic emergency braking. This usually happens on curves in the road in typically right hand curves. This is happening on 2 lane roads at between 45 and 55 mph. Initiating and emergency braking at this speed could send my car into the oncoming traffic. I am concerned for my safety if I do not hit the brakes manually.”
NHTSA complaint #11757268, filed 2026-08“The contact owns a 2020 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V458000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle turned unintendedly. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11589677, filed 2024-05, 38,000 milesRelated recalls
- 23V458000Jun 29, 2023Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles…Covers: Honda Ridgeline 2020–2023, Passport 2021–2023, Civic 2020–2021 +2 more
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 8 | 8% |
| 2024 | 4 | 5% |
| 2023 | 5 | 4% |
| 2022 | 6 | 5% |
| 2021 | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 | 14 | 6% |
| 2018 | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 | 17 | 5% |
| 2014 | 4 | 12% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 4 | 10% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 7 | 5% |
| 2007 | 6 | 4% |
| 2006 | 11 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2020 Honda Ridgeline
49 complaintsOther or unknown
42 complaintsEngine
38 complaintsForward collision avoidance
15 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
14 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsLane departure
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Honda Ridgeline
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology