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2021 Honda Ridgeline Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 6 NHTSA recalls and 94 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Use Caution — 2021 Honda Ridgeline

The 2021 Honda Ridgeline has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

6
NHTSA Recalls
6 recalls on record
94
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
3
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Honda Ridgeline (6)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Honda dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V900000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V174000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V458000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #24V064000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #24V321000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #26V332000
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Most Common Problems — 2021 Honda Ridgeline

Based on 94 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Exterior Lighting
14
Engine
13
Electrical System
12
Power Train
11
Unknown Or Other
9
Forward Collision Avoidance
7
Back Over Prevention
4
Structure
4
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Honda Ridgeline — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

2015 2 complaints 2016 0 complaints 2017 331 complaints 2018 157 complaints 2019 227 complaints 2020 160 complaints 2021 94 complaints 2022 109 complaints 2023 118 complaints 2024 45 complaints 2025 59 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2017, 2019 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2015, 2016, 2024 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Honda Ridgeline

Is the 2021 Honda Ridgeline reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Honda Ridgeline has 6 recalls and 94 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2021 Honda Ridgeline have?
The 2021 Honda Ridgeline has 6 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Honda Ridgeline?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Honda Ridgeline are: Exterior Lighting, Engine, Electrical System, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Honda Ridgeline safe to buy?
The 2021 Honda Ridgeline has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 6 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Honda Ridgeline should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Honda Ridgeline are: 2015, 2016, 2024. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2017, 2019.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.