With 10 recalls and 226 complaints, the 2019 Honda Ridgeline rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

226

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

21V2150002021-25-03

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure 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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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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19V2980002019-12-04

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.

Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.

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View all 10 recalls

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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18V6640002018-27-09

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Honda Insight, Odyssey, and Ridgeline vehicles. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) control unit may have a manufacturing error, possibly resulting in the air bags or seatbelt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.

In the event of a crash, if the air bags or seatbelt pretensioners do not function as intended, there would be an increased risk of 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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18V8480002018-28-11

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Honda Ridgeline and Pilot vehicles. The mounting holes for the clip that secures the right center pillar trim panel may be larger than intended. In the event of a crash necessitating right side curtain air bag deployment, the clip may not hold the center pillar trim panel in position and it may potentially interfere with the curtain air bag deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection," and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

In the event of a crash, if the curtain air bag does not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.

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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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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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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 2019 Honda Ridgeline's biggest weak point? FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. It leads 226 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Fuel System, Gasoline34

02Power Train26

03Engine22

04Fuel/propulsion System22

05Electrical System19

226 total across 1 model years (2019–2019)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Honda Ridgeline Fuel Economy

21–22mpg combined

18-19city

25-26hwy

$2,000-$2,100/yr

Fuel economy for the 2019 Honda Ridgeline ranges from 21 to 22 MPG combined across 2 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Ridgeline FWD - Automatic 6-spd

22mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

19 city26 hwy~$2,000/yr4/10 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 2019 Honda Ridgeline

38States

24%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (10%), but the remaining listings are spread across 37 other states nationwide.

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 2019.

2019 Honda Ridgeline: Questions Buyers Ask

Pricing, reliability, and ownership answers

Is the 2019 Honda Ridgeline a good car to buy?

The 2019 Honda Ridgeline has its strengths and its watch-outs. 10 recalls have been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report fuel system, gasoline as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2019 Honda Ridgeline?

Yes, 10 recalls on record. The good news: recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Check the safety report for specifics, and always run the VIN before buying.

What's the gas mileage of the 2019 Honda Ridgeline?

Depending on configuration, the 2019 Honda Ridgeline delivers 21–22 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2019 Honda Ridgeline?

Out of 226 owner complaints, fuel system, gasoline issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.

How does the 2019 compare to other Honda Ridgeline years?

Each Honda Ridgeline model year has different pricing, recall counts, and owner satisfaction patterns. Compare all available years on the Honda Ridgeline overview page.