2023 Honda Ridgeline problems and complaints
Owners have filed 133 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Honda Ridgeline. The most-reported areas: Exterior Lighting (39), Engine (22), Electrical System (19).
Key takeaways
- 133 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 39 | 29% |
| Engine | 22 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 19 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 19 | 14% |
| Power Train | 13 | 10% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 11 | 8% |
| Steering | 9 | 7% |
| Back Over Prevention | 8 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 4% |
| Structure | 4 | 3% |
| Suspension | 3 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2023 Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,electrical System - filed 2026-10-30
My 2023 Honda Ridgeline (about 28,400 miles) repeatedly loses power while driving. The instrument cluster lights up with every warning light at once, the truck stops accelerating, and I cannot maintain speed. It has happened on the freeway above about 60 mph, which is extremely dangerous with surrounding traffic moving...
Power Train - filed 2026-10-27
I have taken my 2023 Honda Ridgeline into dealer service 4 times for an engine knocking noise. Dealer techs have said noise is abnormal but Honda tech says it is ok and safe to drive. The engine noise is getting louder. I hope it’s not the rod bearings.
Steering - filed 2026-10-23
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving, the steering wheel was loose, and the vehicle became difficult to control. The contact stated that there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that th...
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More for the 2023 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.