2023 Honda Ridgeline Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 132 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,900miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2023 Honda Ridgeline, 4% of the 132 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,900 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“I was leaving a place of business crossing a four lane undivided road legally to make a left turn. There was an oncoming car (at an unknown speed) in the lane I was crossing approaching rapidly. I just needed to accelerate lightly to be clear. The collision braking system activated before I could clear. The driver was headed straight for me with a broadside collision imminent. He swerved at the last minute and avoided me by heading into the oncoming traffic lane ( no oncoming cars were present). Results could have been ugly. …”
NHTSA complaint #11682481, filed 2025-08“On more than one occasion, the Forward Collision Warning System and Emergency Braking System on my 2023 Honda Ridgeline activated when there was no obstacle. These incidents have occurred since new. Normally, the false activation causes my vehicle to flash the brake warning on the instrument cluster, the steering wheel to shake, and the brakes to be gently applied. However, one time a false activation occurred while I was turning within a busy intersection. This false activation caused my vehicle to suddenly brake to a complete stop. Thankfully there were no vehicles behind me.”
NHTSA complaint #11577806, filed 2024-03“9/17/2026. Complete electrical system shutdown while stopped in traffic, loss of power steering/brakes capability, all doors automatically locked with no emergency flasher capability. Vehicle became a hazard. Occurred twice. TSB-23-008 software update performed in 2024 but problem persists. Safety defect ENTRAPMENT with los of all vehicle power in active traffic. Please share complain with manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #11765308, filed 2026-09“The contact owns a 2023 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving up a slope at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate to accelerate as intended while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The brake warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that on several occasions while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle would fail to decelerate as intended while the brake pedal was depressed. The failure occurred on two occasions, where on the first occasion, it almost crashed into the residence. …”
NHTSA complaint #11663884, filed 2025-05, 11,900 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
Related service bulletins
- 11024252Oct 10, 2025Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Odysseys, Passports, and Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the brake pedal sticking…
- 11024248Oct 3, 2025Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Odysseys, Passports, and Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the brake pedal sticking…
- 11023268Sep 19, 2025Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Odysseys, Passports, and Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the brake pedal sticking…
- 11023130Sep 5, 2025Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Odysseys, Passports, and Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the brake pedal sticking…
- 11022757Aug 22, 2025Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Odysseys, Passports, and Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the brake pedal sticking…
- 11021957Aug 7, 2025Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Odysseys, Passports, and Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the brake pedal sticking…
- 11021740Jul 26, 2025Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Odysseys, Passports, and Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the brake pedal sticking…
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 2023 Honda Ridgeline
39 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsForward collision avoidance
11 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 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