2020 Honda Ridgeline Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 49about this part
- Share
- 29%of 170 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 49 complaints about the electrical system of the 2020 Honda Ridgeline, 29% of the 170 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“AT odometer reading 35870, while loading the pickup for a trip home the backup camera failed. No local dealership was open on the weekend and we were 600 miles from home. Upon arrival, Monday, the local dealership was called and we were told the repair would not be covered by warranty and a similar recall on 2019 vehicles would not apply to 2020 model year for the same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11534585, filed 2023-07“My rear camera failed again. The vehicle was recalled for rear camera failures and a supposed better cable was installed. In less than a year it failed again. So I once again are without a rear camera even though it was recalled and repaired. The repair apparently didn't work.”
NHTSA complaint #11667616, filed 2025-06“Beginning about 3 months ago the Automatic Idle Stop (AIS) would randomly not function at start-up during the length of a drive though there was no indication of any issue on the dash. Shutting off and restarting would allow usually allow it to function normally. About 6 weeks ago the AIS stopped the engine at a red light, and when I removed my foot to accelerate the engine did not start, the car shut off. …”
NHTSA complaint #11472506, filed 2022-07“The backup camera suddenly went black. I saw this was a problem that led to a recall on earlier models of the Honda Ridgeline. I was fortunate in that the dealer did get it covered by the warranty department. The confirmed it was a wiring problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11578924, filed 2024-03“Rear back up camera stopped working. When putting the truck in reverse the video display only shows the yellow grid lines. The camera video is black. I saw on line that this is caused by a faulty wire harness. There’s a you tube video showing where the problem is and how to fix it so this must be a common issue. I followed the instructions from YouTube and I took the tailgate apart and found that the camera wire was broken. I spliced the wire back together and now it works again.”
NHTSA complaint #11572242, filed 2024-02Related service bulletins
- 10234629Apr 12, 2023Service Bulletin - The engine will not crank on initial startup after precipitation and sub-freezing temperatures. Water can enter the starter motor, and when temperatures drop…
- 10231827Feb 7, 2023Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2023 Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the rearview camera inop. Customer may also…
- 10231048Jan 25, 2023Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Typically, the customer can…
- 10230591Jan 18, 2023Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2023 Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the rearview camera inop. Customer may also…
- 10229678Jan 6, 2023Dealer Message - During development, the idle stop enable criteria was mis-set allowing idle stop to improperly engage while battery health is low. Under certain circumstances…
- 10229676Jan 6, 2023Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle stop, the vehicle may not restart automatically due to excessive cylinder pressure and/or…
- 10229675Jan 6, 2023Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Typically, the customer can…
- 10229686Jan 3, 2023Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2020-2022 Accords, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Passports, Pilots, Ridgelines, 2020 Fits, 2020-2021 Civic…
- 10229682Jan 3, 2023Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2023 Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the rearview camera inop. Customer may also…
- 10227778Dec 9, 2022Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2023 Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the rearview camera inop. Customer may also…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | 28% |
| 2024 | 28 | 38% |
| 2023 | 18 | 14% |
| 2022 | 21 | 18% |
| 2021 | 15 | 15% |
| 2020 | 49 | 29% |
| 2019 | 35 | 15% |
| 2018 | 49 | 30% |
| 2017 | 93 | 27% |
| 2014 | 4 | 12% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | 30 | 21% |
| 2007 | 17 | 11% |
| 2006 | 43 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2020 Honda Ridgeline
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 complaintsBrakes
5 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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