The 2017 Honda Ridgeline's elevated safety profile includes 7 recall campaigns and 328 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

328

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

23V8580002023-18-12

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

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23V7510002023-13-11

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.

A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.

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21V9320002021-29-11

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.

A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.

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View all 7 recalls

19V0530002019-24-01

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ridgeline trucks. Exposure to acids, such as from car wash soaps, can result in the fuel pump feed port cracking.

A crack in the fuel pump feed port can allow pressurized fuel to leak out, increasing the risk of a fire.

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16V8880002016-09-12

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ridgeline AWD vehicles manufactured April 1, 2016, to August 11, 2016. Water may enter the rear wiring harness through the connector located under the truck bed drain hole, possibly causing the connection terminals to corrode.

Corrosion of the wiring harness can cause increased electrical resistance, unexpectedly activating the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system, increasing the risk of a crash.

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20E0680002020-17-09

EQUIPMENT

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling all Honda Genuine Accessory Tonneau Covers, part number 08Z07-T6Z-100F, sold for installation on 2017-2020 Ridgeline trucks. If the tonneau cover is not properly secured in the open or closed position, wind resistance may cause the cover to flip and buckle. If this occurs, the hinges between the center and rear panel may deform, possibly allowing the rear panel to separate from the vehicle.

A separated panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash or injury.

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22V8670002022-23-11

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ridgeline vehicles. Opening and closing the tailgate may break the rearview camera wiring harness, causing the rearview camera to fail.

An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2017 Honda Ridgeline has accumulated 328 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with electrical system leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Electrical System57

02Engine53

03Fuel/propulsion System31

04Back Over Prevention26

05Power Train22

328 total across 1 model years (2017–2017)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Honda Ridgeline Fuel Economy

21–22mpg combined

18-19city

25-26hwy

$2,000-$2,100/yr

With 2 configurations tested, the 2017 Honda Ridgeline ranges from 21 to 22 MPG combined. That's a 1 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Ridgeline FWD - Automatic 6-spd

22mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

19 city26 hwy~$2,000/yr5/10 Average

Ridgeline AWD - Automatic 6-spd

21mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

18 city25 hwy~$2,100/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2017 Honda Ridgeline

38States

24%in top 3

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 10% of listings are there. But with 38 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

TXTexas

87010%

FLFlorida

7578%

CACalifornia

5636%

PAPennsylvania

5566%

NCNorth Carolina

3314%

DEDelaware

3053%

DCWashington DC

3053%

NYNew York

2953%

ILIllinois

2873%

OHOhio

2833%

MOMissouri

2833%

NHNew Hampshire

2793%

GAGeorgia

2603%

MNMinnesota

2493%

NJNew Jersey

2483%

MDMaryland

2232%

WAWashington

2152%

TN188

IN185

AZ173

MIMichigan

1702%

MAMassachusetts

1642%

COColorado

1522%

OKOklahoma

1331%

OROregon

1281%

UT105

KY105

WI99

NV95

NE92

RI90

ME86

CT83

SC71

SD69

AL67

KS54

IA53

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2017.

Buying a 2017 Honda Ridgeline?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2017 Honda Ridgeline a good car to buy?

The 2017 Honda Ridgeline has 7 recalls on record. There are 7 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is electrical system, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2017 Honda Ridgeline?

There are 7 documented recalls for the 2017 Honda Ridgeline. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2017 Honda Ridgeline?

Fuel economy ranges from 21 to 22 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $114 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2017 Honda Ridgeline?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM is the number-one complaint area for the 2017 Honda Ridgeline, based on 328 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.