2021 Honda Ridgeline Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 7 NHTSA recalls and 102 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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High Reported Activity — 2021 Honda Ridgeline
The 2021 Honda Ridgeline shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.
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7
NHTSA Recalls
7 recalls on record
102
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
3
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Honda Ridgeline (7)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Honda dealer at no charge to the owner.
🔧 Seat Belts: Rear/Other: Retractor
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
🔧 Visibility: Rearview Mirrors/Devices: Exterior
Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both left and right side-view mirrors, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for…
🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Master Cylinder
Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138….
🔧 Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification: Front Passenger
An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at…
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the RVC tailgate wire harness, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall…
🔧 Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification: Front Passenger
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this…
🔧 Structure: Frame And Members
Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners…
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Most Common Problems — 2021 Honda Ridgeline
Based on 102 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Honda Ridgeline — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.
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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2017 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.
✅ Best model years: 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 7 recall campaigns and 102 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2021 Honda Ridgeline have?
The 2021 Honda Ridgeline has 7 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: Engine, Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, 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 7 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: 2024. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2017.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit
NHTSA.gov/recalls.