2023 Honda Ridgeline vs 2023 RAM 1500
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2023 Honda Ridgeline | 2023 RAM 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 123 | 189 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 64 | 540 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 17–24 |
| Median reported mileage | — | 17,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Ridgeline | RAM 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 16 | 62 |
| Engine | 17 | 45 |
| Exterior Lighting | 39 | 13 |
| Power Train | 11 | 25 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 32 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 11 | 21 |
| Steering | 6 | 16 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 9 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 35 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
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.