NHTSA has 101 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Honda Ridgeline[1]. The electrical system is the biggest group with 28[2].
Most reported problems
Here is how the complaints group up, biggest first.
- Electrical System. 28 complaints[2]. Owners describe a turn signal tone that is hard to hear over the radio, a neutral button that can be bumped while moving, and headlights that stay on high beam when traffic approaches.
- Exterior Lighting. 27 complaints[6]. In the stories we read, the automatic high beams switch on and off at the wrong moments. Some owners say they dim for signs and mailboxes, and others say they blind oncoming drivers. One owner says they had to turn the feature off.
- Engine. 26 complaints[7]. Owners describe the engine shutting off at a stop and then restarting roughly, warning lights that come and go, and oil use that a dealer could not explain. This group also includes a fire report and a crash report.
- Forward Collision Avoidance. 16 complaints[8]. Owners describe false alarms from the braking assist, with a shaking steering wheel and warning flashes on curves. One owner says they turned the system off.
- Unknown Or Other. 16 complaints[9]. These do not name a clear component.
- Brakes. 8 complaints[10].
- Lane Departure. 4 complaints[11].
- Speed Control. 4 complaints[12].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2025 Ridgeline is necessarily included.
- 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.[13]
- 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.[14]
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025 Honda Ridgeline with 3.5L 6-cylinder[17] | 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[18] | 210 in | 79 in | 71 in | 125 in | 4,442 lb |
How 2025 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 101 complaints and 2 recalls for 2025[3]. Among the 19 model years listed, 8 have fewer complaints than 2025 and 10 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2026 (10) and the most are for 2017 (345)[3]. 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 2025 Ridgeline?
These are unverified owner reports. The complaints cluster around lights, electronics and driver assist features[2][6][8]. The engine group is nearly as large[7]. Counts are not adjusted for sales, so they say little about how common a problem is. If you are shopping, test the headlights and driver assist at night, and note that recalls exist for this year too[3].
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Honda Ridgeline?
- Owners file the most complaints about the electrical system and exterior lighting, followed by the engine[2][6][7]. See the problems section for details.
- Does the 2025 Honda Ridgeline have recalls?
- Yes. The recalls section lists them, and the by-year fact confirms the count[3].
- How many complaints are there for the 2025 Ridgeline?
- NHTSA lists 101 owner complaints on file[1]. They are unverified reports.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2025 Honda Ridgeline?
- The fuel economy section of this page shows the EPA figures.
- Is the 2025 Honda Ridgeline reliable?
- Check the problems section and the safety section on this page. The complaint groups are listed there[1].
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 101 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Honda Ridgeline (2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 28 complaints name the electrical system 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 AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S9), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 24 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. 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
- 27 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 26 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 16 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 16 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 8 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 4 complaints name the lane departure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 4 complaints name the speed control component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 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
- EPA rating for Ridgeline AWD TrailSport, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S9), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 23 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. 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, 2025 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