Your vehicle report
2022 Honda Ridgeline
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 118
- Received Dec 2021 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Headlights dim or fail at night29 complaints · 25% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Engine suddenly shuts off while driving7 complaints · 5.9% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Unintended acceleration despite braking6 complaints · 5.1% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #26V365000American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.
- Recall #24V321000Honda (America Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ridgeline vehicles. The rearview camera (RVC) tailgate wire harness may fatigue and break, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Engine suddenly shuts off while drivingFirst signal: Nov 2025
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 2 crashes, 3 fires, 2 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
Choose an area on the car or a system below to explore the reported problems.
Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 9 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
- Engine suddenly shuts off while driving
- Unintended acceleration despite braking
- Vehicle suddenly loses engine power at speed
1 more problem
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Steering, suspension & tires
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Month | Complaints |
|---|---|
| December 2021 | 2 |
| January 2022 | 2 |
| February 2022 | 3 |
| March 2022 | 4 |
| April 2022 | 3 |
| May 2022 | 2 |
| June 2022 | 1 |
| July 2022 | 2 |
| August 2022 | 0 |
| September 2022 | 1 |
| October 2022 | 5 |
| November 2022 | 8 |
| December 2022 | 3 |
| January 2023 | 2 |
| February 2023 | 4 |
| March 2023 | 2 |
| April 2023 | 3 |
| May 2023 | 2 |
| June 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 0 |
| October 2023 | 0 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 0 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 0 |
| August 2024 | 0 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 0 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 0 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 0 |
| August 2025 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 3 |
| October 2025 | 3 |
| November 2025 | 4 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 4 |
| February 2026 | 0 |
| March 2026 | 2 |
| April 2026 | 1 |
| May 2026 | 0 |
| June 2026 | 2 |
| July 2026 | 1 |
| August 2026 | 1 |
| September 2026 | 4 |
| October 2026 | 1 |
| Total | 118 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 29 | 25% | 6.7× | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 7 | 5.9% | 5.2× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Nov 2025 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 5.1% |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 6 | 5.1% | 4.2× | |
| Automatic emergency braking applies without reason | 4 | 3.4% | – | |
| Vehicle suddenly loses engine power at speed | 4 | 3.4% | – | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 3 | 2.5% | – | |
| Rearview backup camera fails or goes black | 3 | 2.5% | – | NHTSA recall #24V321000 |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 3 | 2.5% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 3 | 2.5% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #26V365000June 4, 2026965,561 vehicles affected
structure: frame and members; suspension: rear
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.
Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10, 2026.
NHTSA recall #24V321000May 9, 2024187,290 vehicles affected
back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Honda (America Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ridgeline vehicles. The rearview camera (RVC) tailgate wire harness may fatigue and break, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the RVC tailgate wire harness, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is YI7.
NHTSA recall #23V458000June 29, 2023124,077 vehicles affected
service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.
Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are VEU, AEV, and ZET.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2022 Honda Ridgeline.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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