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#BS-2022-HONRID-702B

2022 Honda Ridgeline

Based on reports from 141 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
141
Crashes
3
Fires
5
Recalls
2
TSBs
71
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 141 complaints, 3 crashes, 5 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.5x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

engine stalled-tach to 0 while driving on interstate

4 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
2

toxic smell in bed liners storage compartment

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

harsh snapping noise when windows go down

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the LightsHIGH

30 owners reported lights issues — failures commonly reported around 0K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Lights (30 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Lights30 (21%)
Engine23 (16%)
Electrical17 (12%)
Other12 (9%)
Drivetrain10 (7%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking10 (7%)
Fuel System8 (6%)
Collision Avoidance6 (4%)

2022 Honda Ridgeline: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2022 Honda Ridgeline, with 30 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 200 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 0K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2022 Honda Ridgeline, with 23 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2022 Honda Ridgeline, with 17 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2022 Honda Ridgeline, with 10 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

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21
47
22
28
23
27
24
33
25
4
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2022 Honda Ridgeline. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

23V458000Aug 2023

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.

24V321000Nov 2024

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Honda (America Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ridgeline vehicles. The rearview camera (RVC) tailgate wire harness may fatigue and break, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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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.

2022 Honda Ridgeline vs. Class Average (Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD)

This vehicle

141

Class avg

93

1.5x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical standard pickup trucks 4wd 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. 141 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2022 Honda Ridgeline: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Honda Ridgeline?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2022 Honda Ridgeline is related to the lights, with 30 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2022 Honda Ridgeline reliable?
The 2022 Honda Ridgeline has 141 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 5 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.5x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2022 Honda Ridgeline problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2022 Honda Ridgeline have any recalls?
Yes, the 2022 Honda Ridgeline has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Honda Ridgeline problems start?
Based on 7 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 200 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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