Federal safety data shows 5 recalls and 92 complaints for the 2021 Honda Ridgeline, a moderate safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

24V0640002024-01-02

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.

An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

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21V9000002021-18-11

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt assembly may deactivate improperly, which can result in an unsecured child restraint system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

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23V4580002023-29-06

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.

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23V1740002023-16-03

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

Honda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2020-2022 Passport and Odyssey vehicles. The heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, allowing the mirror glass to detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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24V3210002024-09-05

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.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 92 issues reported over 1 model years, exterior lighting problems are the most common for the 2021 Honda Ridgeline. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Exterior Lighting13

02Engine12

03Unknown Or Other9

04Forward Collision Avoidance6

05Electrical System5

92 total across 1 model years (2021–2021)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Honda Ridgeline Fuel Economy

21mpg combined

18city

24hwy

$2,100/yr

The 2021 Honda Ridgeline is rated at 21 MPG combined. No surprises here regardless of which trim you pick.

Ridgeline AWD - Automatic (S9)

21mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

18 city24 hwy~$2,100/yr4/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2021 Honda Ridgeline

38States

24%in top 3

Texas has the most inventory at 10%, with options spread across 38 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

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 2021.

2021 Honda Ridgeline Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2021 Honda Ridgeline a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2021 Honda Ridgeline. There are 5 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2021 Honda Ridgeline?

NHTSA shows 5 recall campaigns for the 2021 Honda Ridgeline. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2021 Honda Ridgeline?

The 2021 Honda Ridgeline is EPA-rated at 21 MPG combined, consistent regardless of trim. See the fuel economy breakdown for city and highway splits.

What are common problems with the 2021 Honda Ridgeline?

EXTERIOR LIGHTING problems top the list with 92 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.