2019 Honda Ridgeline vs 2021 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 | 2021 Honda Ridgeline |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 235 | 101 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 115 | 83 |
| Investigations | 4 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 22,353 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Ridgeline | Honda Ridgeline |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 37 | 28 |
| Electrical System | 35 | 15 |
| Power Train | 36 | 11 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 34 | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 39 | 0 |
| Structure | 21 | 5 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 15 |
| Back Over Prevention | 13 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 0 |
| Stalling | 13 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 7 |
| Electrical failures | 10 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 5 |
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.