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2024 Honda RidgelineProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 113 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
113
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
20
🟢

Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 113 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.3x the class average.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

28 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 34K 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: Electrical (28 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

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical28 (25%)
Engine23 (20%)
Lights13 (12%)
Other9 (8%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking5 (4%)
Fuel System5 (4%)
Drivetrain5 (4%)
Brakes4 (4%)

2024 Honda Ridgeline: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2024 Honda Ridgeline, with 28 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 34,200 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 34K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2024 Honda Ridgeline, with 23 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2024 Honda Ridgeline, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking Issues

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2024 Honda Ridgeline, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking-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

23
24
32
25
58
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2024 Honda Ridgeline. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

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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2024 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 (1)

1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.

EA25004OpenOpened Mar 2025

No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

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.

2024 Honda Ridgeline vs. Class Average (Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD)

This vehicle

113

Class avg

34

3.3x 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. 113 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall 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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2024 Honda Ridgeline: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2024 Honda Ridgeline?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2024 Honda Ridgeline is related to the electrical, with 28 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2024 Honda Ridgeline reliable?
The 2024 Honda Ridgeline has 113 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 3.3x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How safe is the 2024 Honda Ridgeline?
NHTSA rates the 2024 Honda Ridgeline 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2024 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 2024 Honda Ridgeline have any recalls?
Yes, the 2024 Honda Ridgeline has 1 recall 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 8 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 34,200 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2024 Honda Ridgeline data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
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?
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