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#BS-2017-HONRID-702B2017 Honda Ridgeline
Based on reports from 411 owners and 7 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 411 complaints, 3 crashes, 10 fires, and 7 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.8x the class average.
Top reported problems
fuel injectors failed
8 complaints • Severity 7.5/10
transmission system problem warning light
2 complaints • Severity 5/10
vehicle failed to come to complete stop
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
90 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 37K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (76 reports) • Median: 37K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Electrical (90 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Where the complaints fall
2017 Honda Ridgeline: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2017 Honda Ridgeline, with 90 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 36,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 37K-mile mark.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2017 Honda Ridgeline, with 76 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-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 43 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 35 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: decreasing.
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Recall History (7 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.
+ 2 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.
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
411
Class avg
225
1.8x 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. 411 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 7 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Other Honda Ridgeline Model Years
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