2021 Honda Ridgeline exterior lighting problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2021 Honda Ridgeline — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2021 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that there was moisture inside driver's side headlight housing. The contact took the headlight assembly apart and blew out the moisture. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not…”
filed Sep 26, 2025
“Auto High Beam. Very sensitive. Sometimes they don't go on when they should and sometimes, they stay on blinding oncoming traffic. I have researched this problem and also have been told this is a known problem with this particular model and year - not just my vehicle.”
filed Sep 12, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Ridgeline years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ridgeline | 23 | 32% |
| 2024 Ridgeline | 13 | 27% |
| 2023 Ridgeline | 39 | 32% |
| 2022 Ridgeline | 30 | 27% |
| 2020 Ridgeline | 12 | 7% |
| 2019 Ridgeline | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 Ridgeline | 8 | 2% |
| 2011 Ridgeline | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 Ridgeline | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 Ridgeline | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 Ridgeline | 5 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 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.