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2021 Honda Ridgeline Wheels Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 102 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the wheels of the 2021 Honda Ridgeline, 2% of the 102 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“OEM front left and right fender flares detaching from fender on highway speeds. If I didn't notice this, it would of broke off and hit a pedestrian or another vehicle cuasing an accident. I will be bringing this in for the 3rd time to fix the same problem. I really believe it's an engineering defect.”

NHTSA complaint #11448522, filed 2022-01

“1.The rear wheel assembly, lug nuts, and potentially the wheel studs/rear suspension system failed due to improper torque and installation by the dealership. Yes, the vehicle components are available for inspection 2.The dealership released my vehicle with completely untorqued lug nuts on the rear wheel assembly. A lug nut physically fell off onto the public street while driving back to the shop. This severe negligence created an immediate, life-threatening risk of the wheel detaching entirely at highway speeds. …”

NHTSA complaint #11758791, filed 2026-08

Related service bulletins

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202311%
202122%
202011%
201214%
201012%
200811%
200631%

Other parts of the 2021 Honda Ridgeline

Engine
29 complaints
Electrical system
15 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
15 complaints
Exterior lighting
14 complaints
Other or unknown
14 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
11 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaints
Lane departure
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Honda Ridgeline

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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