2023 Honda Ridgeline Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 39about this part
- Share
- 30%of 132 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 39 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2023 Honda Ridgeline, 30% of the 132 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The auto high beams do not work with any consistency. They don't come when they should or will turn off because of a reflection from a road sign. Sometimes, they will activate right before a car passes you which causes that driver to flash me and now we both can't see! I can't believe Honda would allow this poor excuse of a feature to pass inspection!”
NHTSA complaint #11578802, filed 2024-03“I own a 2023 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E The Auto High-Beam Headlights do not work. It barely worked the first week, but since then it has not worked. I've had it into the dealer, they say nothing is wrong. Reports online show this is a common issue with Honda Ridgelines since 2020 and has not been addressed.”
NHTSA complaint #11647432, filed 2025-03“The auto headlights have not worked at all since we have owned this vehicle. I have followed the instructions to the letter to setup the auto headlight function up. Frustrated, vehicle was taken to dealer and they acknowledge a problem as they cannot fix it until Honda issues a repair solution. The truck has 560 miles on it. Problematic headlights are a real concern at night”
NHTSA complaint #11491233, filed 2022-10“The Auto High Beam functionality is erratic and dangerous. The high beams go off unexpectedly when needed. The high beams come on unexpectedly when there are close oncoming vehicles blinding these drivers and causing a road rage potential. This is a common complaint on the Honda Ridgeline forum. I made both our dealer and Honda USA aware of this problem weeks after I purchased this truck and repeatedly every time I have taken it to dealer for routine maintenance.”
NHTSA complaint #11557121, filed 2023-11“Automatic headlight dimming is too sensitive and does not reliably dim headlights when there is oncoming vehicles with headlights on. Many times, the high beams turn off entering a corner because they apparently sense the road sigh reflexion. This sudden change in the light produced entering the corner causes a distraction as well as a loss visibility of the approaching corner. Addionally, I have had vehicles flash their bright lights when approaching me to advise me to dim my lights.”
NHTSA complaint #11605382, filed 2024-07Related service bulletins
- 11000278May 18, 2024Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 Passports & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of moisture/condensation in the…
- 11000270May 8, 2024Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 Passports & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of moisture/condensation in the…
- 10253306Apr 12, 2024Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 Passports & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of moisture/condensation in the…
- 10232959Mar 3, 2023Service Bulletin - The headlight seal may become damaged from a misadjusted hood. Damage to the headlight seal may lead to moisture condensation building up in the headlight.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 50% |
| 2025 | 27 | 26% |
| 2024 | 13 | 18% |
| 2023 | 39 | 30% |
| 2022 | 30 | 25% |
| 2021 | 14 | 14% |
| 2020 | 12 | 7% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 9 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2023 Honda Ridgeline
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 complaintsBrakes
5 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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