2026 Honda Ridgeline Problems
Compared with other Honda Ridgeline years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2026 can be compared from 2029.
- Most reported part: Exterior lighting (6 complaints).
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 12filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 74miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 21 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl AWD · 18 city / 24 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2026 Honda Ridgeline (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2026 Honda Ridgeline. The part named most often is exterior lighting, with 6 complaints (50% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance (3) and brakes (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 74 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Exterior lighting6 50%
- Brakes1 8.3%
- Engine1 8.3%
- Engine cooling1 8.3%
- Lane departure1 8.3%
- Body and structure1 8.3%
Example complaints
Exterior lighting: “The Auto High Beam features turns on and off indiscriminately, often going off on a dark section of road or staying on with oncoming traffic. This is dangerous as I lose clear vision of the road or the oncoming driver could be blinded by the light. The dealer admits that the feature, which is listed on the car sticker and in the manual, effectively does not work. Honda will say that it works as designed. In which case it is a faulty design. My Subaru Outback has the same feature that works flawlessly, so I do understand what proper operation is. …”
NHTSA complaint #11716710, filed 2026-02Forward collision avoidance: “The front crash system alerts at least once a day, when there are no vehicles in front of me, or when they vehicles in front of me are more than 10 car lengths. The alert with also come on when a vehicle is coming in the opposite direction. This system has alerted on some day up to six times in a day. This started the day I drive the vehicle off the dealer lot.”
NHTSA complaint #11774327, filed 2026-10Brakes: “The contact owns a 2026 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated while driving 8 MPH on the highway, the vehicle started shaking and veered to the left while another vehicle was passing in the adjacent lane and slowed down independently. The brakes failed to work properly, and the vehicle skidded to a stop. The Automated Emergency Steering (AES) was engaged. The brake light and Active Safety System warning lights became illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11726353, filed 2026-03, 20 milesEngine: “I was driving about 75 miles an hour down the highway, the transmission started slipping and then I started to get warning saying transmission problem, pull over, do not drive, etc. I could not change gears at all, could not accelerate or anything. Had to have the vehicle towed to dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #11771105, filed 2026-10Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 20 and 129 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Honda Ridgeline. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline · crew cab AWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 16.9% risk |
| Ridgeline · crew cab FWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 16.4% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2026 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Neighbouring years: 2025: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2026 Honda Ridgeline version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 9-speed automatic | 18 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Ridgeline AWD TrailSport | 3.5L 6-cyl | 9-speed automatic | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,350 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2026 Honda Ridgeline in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.
- 11032796May 13, 2026Engine. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2026 Odysseys & Ridgelines and 2024-2025 Passports with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light…
- 11031495Apr 15, 2026Engine, Fuel system. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2026 Odysseys & Ridgelines and 2024-2025 Passports with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light…
- 11029290Feb 17, 2026Electrical system. Over The Air - This update contains various performance enhancements and UI improvements.
Other model years of the Honda Ridgeline
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 74 | 0 | 5 | 21 | — | Too new |
| 2025 | 103 | 500 | 2 | 5 | 21 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 73 | 23,223 | 1 | 5 | 21 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 132 | 26,058 | 5 | 5 | 21 | 75 · More | Too new |
| 2022 | 119 | 35,000 | 3 | 5 | 21 | 52 · Typical | Rising |
| 2021 | 103 | 21,000 | 7 | 5 | 21 | 65 · More | Stable |
| 2020 | 170 | 18,000 | 8 | 5 | 22 | 65 · More | Rising |
| 2019 | 238 | 17,500 | 11 | 5 | 22 | 74 · More | Rising |
| 2018 | 162 | 22,300 | 7 | 5 | 22 | 50 · Typical | Falling |
| 2017 | 347 | 40,000 | 8 | 5 | 22 | 74 · More | Stable |
| 2014 | 34 | 15,000 | 6 | — | 17 | 1 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2013 | 45 | 33,000 | 7 | — | 17 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2012 | 24 | 23,122 | 11 | — | 17 | — | Falling |
| 2011 | 39 | 65,500 | 10 | — | 17 | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2010 | 42 | 25,500 | 9 | — | 17 | 4 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2009 | 35 | 60,000 | 8 | — | 17 | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2008 | 143 | 70,000 | 8 | — | 17 | 27 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2007 | 160 | 84,000 | 8 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 243 | 74,000 | 12 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Honda Ridgeline model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2026 Honda Ridgeline have?
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2026 Honda Ridgeline as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2026 Honda Ridgeline is reported most often?
Exterior lighting is named most often, in 6 complaints (50% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance with 3.
Has the 2026 Honda Ridgeline been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2026 Honda Ridgeline do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2026 Honda Ridgeline 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2026 Honda Ridgeline get?
The EPA rates the 2026 Honda Ridgeline (Ridgeline AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2026 Honda Ridgeline reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 74 miles and the middle half falls between 20 and 129 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.