2021 Ford Ranger vs 2021 Honda Ridgeline
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Ford Ranger | 2021 Honda Ridgeline |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 114 | 101 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 113 | 83 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 36,300 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Ranger | Honda Ridgeline |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 57 | 11 |
| Engine | 12 | 28 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 15 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 15 |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 14 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 11 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Stalling | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 9 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 5 |
2021 Ford Ranger
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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.