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BrakesPart report

2026 Honda Ridgeline Brakes Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
8%of 12 total for the year
Median mileage
20miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2026 Honda Ridgeline, 8% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20 miles.

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.

“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 miles

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202618%
202588%
202445%
202354%
202265%
202133%
202053%
2019146%
201842%
2017175%
2014412%
201312%
201214%
2010410%
200913%
200875%
200764%
2006115%

Other parts of the 2026 Honda Ridgeline

Exterior lighting
6 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
3 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Lane departure
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2026 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