2021 Honda Ridgeline problems and complaints
Owners have filed 103 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Honda Ridgeline. The most-reported areas: Engine (30), Electrical System (15), Forward Collision Avoidance (15).
Key takeaways
- 103 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 30 | 29% |
| Electrical System | 15 | 15% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 15 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 14 | 14% |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 14% |
| Power Train | 11 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 6% |
| Structure | 5 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 4% |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 4% |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 4% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2021 Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-10-28
With no warning engine started making a loud ticking noise and within a couple of days it was a loud knocking noise. Flashing check engine light came on and engine lost power. Shut down and restarted engine, knocking noise still there but check engine light is not flashing. Knocking noise is loud and vehicle cannot be ...
Engine - filed 2026-10-12
Engine seized Honda dealership found a hole in block. Estimated repair almost $13k for a used motor. Contacted American Honda and after several weeks they refused assistance. I was barely able to exit freeway. I had to walk as area was remote without cell coverage. I understand there is a lawsuit for this issue and an ...
Electrical System,engine - filed 2026-09-09
The auto idle function- the car engine doesn't restart. This has happened in a busy intersection and won't restart until you have made several attempts to restart. I have brought this to the attention of Honda certified techs.
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More for the 2021 Honda Ridgeline
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.