2021 Honda Ridgeline vs 2023 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 | 2021 Honda Ridgeline | 2023 Honda Ridgeline |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 101 | 126 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 83 | 64 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Ridgeline | Honda Ridgeline |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 39 |
| Engine | 28 | 20 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 17 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 15 | 11 |
| Power Train | 11 | 11 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 6 |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 8 |
| Structure | 5 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 9 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 5 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 5 |
2021 Honda Ridgeline
2023 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.