2019 Honda Ridgeline vs 2020 Honda Ridgeline
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Honda Ridgeline | 2020 Honda Ridgeline |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 235 | 169 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 115 | 76 |
| Investigations | 4 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 21–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 22,353 mi | 26,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Ridgeline | Honda Ridgeline |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 35 | 49 |
| Engine | 37 | 38 |
| Power Train | 36 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 34 | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 39 | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 13 | 14 |
| Structure | 21 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 0 |
| Stalling | 13 | 20 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 10 | 14 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 7 |
2019 Honda Ridgeline
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.