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#BS-2017-HONRID-702B2017 Honda RidgelineProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 449 owners and 9 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 449 complaints, 3 crashes, 10 fires, and 9 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.9x the class average.
Top reported problems
fuel injectors failed
8 complaints • Severity 7.5/10
multiple warning lights
4 complaints • Severity 7.5/10
tailgate not working properly
3 complaints • Severity 7.3/10
back up camera stopped working
2 complaints • Severity 8/10
navigation not working properly
2 complaints • Severity 6/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
96 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 39K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (76 reports) • Median: 39K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Most Likely
Worst Case
Top cost driver: Engine (96 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2017 Honda Ridgeline: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2017 Honda Ridgeline, with 96 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 39,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 39K-mile mark.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2017 Honda Ridgeline, with 93 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2017 Honda Ridgeline, with 45 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2017 Honda Ridgeline, with 42 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Honda Ridgeline. Recent trend: stable.
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Recall History (9 recalls)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ridgeline AWD vehicles manufactured April 1, 2016, to August 11, 2016. Water may enter the rear wiring harness through the connector located under the truck bed drain hole, possibly causing the connection terminals to corrode.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ridgeline trucks. Exposure to acids, such as from car wash soaps, can result in the fuel pump feed port cracking.
EQUIPMENT
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling all Honda Genuine Accessory Tonneau Covers, part number 08Z07-T6Z-100F, sold for installation on 2017-2020 Ridgeline trucks. If the tonneau cover is not properly secured in the open or closed position, wind resistance may cause the cover to flip and buckle. If this occurs, the hinges between the center and rear panel may deform, possibly allowing the rear panel to separate from the vehicle.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ridgeline vehicles. Opening and closing the tailgate may break the rearview camera wiring harness, causing the rearview camera to fail.
+ 4 more recalls in the full report
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2017 Honda Ridgeline NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (5)
1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.
Rear-View Camera Failure
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Rear-View Camera Failure
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Engine failure
ENGINE
Rear-View Camera Failure
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Engine failure
ENGINE
The worst model year for the Honda Ridgeline is the 2006 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
2017 Honda Ridgeline vs. Class Average (Small Pickup Trucks 2WD)
This vehicle
449
Class avg
240
1.9x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small pickup trucks 2wd vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 449 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 9 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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