2017 Model Year

Honda Ridgeline

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
318
Recalls
1
Crashes
3
Severe
10

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

16V888000 Dec 2016

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 2026

To Whom It May Concern: I am submitting this complaint to report what I believe to be a potential safety-related defect in my Honda vehicle, as well a...

Engine
May 2026

Total engine failure on 2017 Honda Ridgeline. It is available for inspection upon request at Milton Martin Honda, Gainesville GA. On the highway goi...

Engine
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while starting and driving the vehicle, the driver became aware that the engine was k...

Engine
Feb 2026

I had went to the store which is about 3 minutes from my house and on the way back my truck started running hot all of a sudden we were almost home an...

Power Train
Feb 2026

At 96k miles, the transmission started slipping and juddering. Three warnings appeared: transmission system, emission system, and blind-spot monitorin...

Engine
Jan 2026

75k miles on the engine, routine 5k oil change intervals, rod bearing failure.

Engine
Jan 2026

The engine in my 2017 Honda Ridgeline started making an unusual noise coming from the engine. My mechanic completed testing and said that the piston...

Engine
Jan 2026

Driving down the highway road I lost full power and the engine made a bad knocking sound when the gas pedal was pressed. It is at the dealership they...

Engine
Jan 2026

Engine failure at 95,000 miles due to connecting rod bearing failure. Honda Dealer has replaced engine with new short block. Engine was making a kno...

Engine
Jan 2026

At about 2:30pm Oct 14, 2025 I had a catastrophic engine failure (called the “Connecting Rod Bearings Failure”) while driving my 2017 Honda Ridgeline...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2017 Honda Ridgeline has 318 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Electrical System. 3 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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