2017 Honda Ridgeline structure problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2017 Honda Ridgeline — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2017 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that the rear subframe, rear axle, and suspension were corroded and rusted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure…”
filed Jun 10, 2026
“Water intrusion/collection under the carpet under the carpet in the rear cabin if the truck. Musty smell started back in 2018 and didn't realized the soaked carpet after a few months when I came across an online forum about same issue happening with a lot of 2nd gen Honda Ridgeline. Dealership…”
filed Jan 21, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Ridgeline years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ridgeline | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 Ridgeline | 3 | 2% |
| 2022 Ridgeline | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Ridgeline | 5 | 5% |
| 2020 Ridgeline | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 Ridgeline | 21 | 9% |
| 2018 Ridgeline | 9 | 6% |
| 2014 Ridgeline | 7 | 21% |
| 2013 Ridgeline | 7 | 16% |
| 2012 Ridgeline | 4 | 17% |
| 2011 Ridgeline | 6 | 15% |
| 2010 Ridgeline | 4 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Honda Ridgeline
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.