NHTSA has 169 owner complaints on file for the 2020 Honda Ridgeline[1]. The biggest groups are the electrical system, the unknown or other group and the engine[2][3][4].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups owners report most, biggest first.
- Electrical System. 49 complaints[2]. Owners describe the rear camera going dark or losing its picture, which some link to a wiring problem. Others describe the engine auto stop feature failing to restart the truck at a light.
- Unknown Or Other. 42 complaints[3]. These reports do not fit a single named part, so we cannot say more about them.
- Engine. 38 complaints[4]. In the stories we read, owners describe the truck shutting off at stops and cranking for a long time to restart. Some also mention a gasoline smell in the oil and a flashing check engine light with weak acceleration.
- Forward Collision Avoidance. 14 complaints[8]. Owners describe the truck braking hard with nothing ahead, and warnings that pop up for oncoming traffic. Some say the dealer found nothing wrong.
- Back Over Prevention. 14 complaints[9], with a median mileage at failure of 45,000[9]. Owners describe a black or inaccurate camera image in reverse, and some say the dealer replaced a wiring harness.
- Exterior Lighting. 12 complaints[10].
- Air Bags. 10 complaints[11], including 1 crash and 1 injury[11].
- Power Train. 9 complaints[12].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2020 Ridgeline is necessarily included.
- Suspension › Rear (26V365), June 2026. About 965,561 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger (26V332), May 2026. About 98,892 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[14]
- Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera (24V321), May 2024. About 187,290 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[15]
- Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger (24V064), February 2024. About 750,114 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[16]
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump (23V858), December 2023. About 2,490,460 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[17]
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder (23V458), June 2023. About 124,077 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[18]
- Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices › Exterior (23V174), March 2023. About 339,404 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced visibility. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[19]
- Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch (21V932), November 2021. About 724,826 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[20]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
Safety ratings
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2020 Honda Ridgeline with 3.5L 6-cylinder[23] | 280 hp |
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
| Version | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIDGELINE 4DR PICKUP[24] | 210 in | 79 in | 71 in | 125 in | 4,442 lb |
How 2020 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 242 | 12 |
| 2007 | 160 | 8 |
| 2008 | 143 | 8 |
| 2009 | 35 | 8 |
| 2010 | 42 | 9 |
| 2011 | 39 | 10 |
| 2012 | 24 | 11 |
| 2013 | 45 | 7 |
| 2014 | 34 | 6 |
| 2017 | 345 | 8 |
| 2018 | 162 | 7 |
| 2019 | 237 | 11 |
| 2020 | 169 | 8 |
| 2021 | 102 | 7 |
| 2022 | 117 | 3 |
| 2023 | 129 | 5 |
| 2024 | 69 | 1 |
| 2025 | 101 | 2 |
| 2026 | 10 | 0 |
NHTSA's counts for the Ridgeline show 169 complaints and 8 recalls for 2020[5]. Among the 19 model years listed, 15 have fewer complaints than 2020 and 3 have more[5]. The fewest complaints are for 2026 (10) and the most are for 2017 (345)[5]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2020 Ridgeline?
The 2020 Ridgeline has 169 complaints on file[1]. The electrical system leads the list with 49[2], and the engine follows with 38[4]. Owners describe the rear camera and the engine auto stop feature as the troubles that bother them. Recalls exist for this year too[5], so check the Recalls section on this page. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales, so read them as a guide and not a verdict.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Honda Ridgeline?
- The electrical system has 49 complaints[2] and the engine has 38[4]. Owners describe rear camera trouble and the engine auto stop feature failing to restart the truck.
- Does the 2020 Honda Ridgeline have recalls?
- Yes, recalls exist for this year[5]. See the Recalls section on this page for the full list.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2020 Honda Ridgeline?
- See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
- Is the 2020 Honda Ridgeline reliable?
- NHTSA has 169 complaints on file for this year[1]. These are unverified owner reports, so weigh them with the recalls and the other sections on this page.
- Is the 2020 the best year for the Honda Ridgeline?
- See the by-year comparison on this page to set 2020 next to the other years.
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 169 owner complaints on file for the 2020 Honda Ridgeline (1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 49 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 42 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 38 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Honda Ridgeline model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Ridgeline FWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S9), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 26 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/CC AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 16.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 14 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 14 complaints name the back over prevention component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 45,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 12 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 10 complaints name the air bags component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 9 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 26V365, filed June 4, 2026: Suspension › Rear. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 26V332, filed May 21, 2026: Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 24V321, filed May 9, 2024: Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 24V064, filed February 1, 2024: Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 23V858, filed December 18, 2023: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 23V458, filed June 29, 2023: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 23V174, filed March 16, 2023: Visibility › Rearview Mirrors / Devices › Exterior. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 21V932, filed November 29, 2021: Latches / Locks / Linkages › Hood › Latch. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Ridgeline AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S9), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 24 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/CC FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 16.4%. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2020 Honda Ridgeline with 3.5L 6-cylinder: rated 280 hp. www.epa.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, RIDGELINE 4DR PICKUP: length 210 in, width 79 in, height 71 in, wheelbase 125 in, curb weight 4,442 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov