Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 2.5× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
334Complaints
9Recalls
3Crashes
7Fires
1Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Electrical System (27.5% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Electrical System complaints here are 2.5× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
Complaint category
Reports
Official status
Reference
Electrical System
92 · 27.5%
Recalled
Recall 16V888000
Engine
80 · 24%
Recalled
Recall 23V751000
Fuel/propulsion System
42 · 12.6%
Recalled
Recall 19V053000 · Recall 23V858000
Power Train
40 · 12%
not available
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Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
19 · 5.7%
Recalled
Recall 22V867000
Service Brakes
16 · 4.8%
not available
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Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 334 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
A crack in the fuel pump feed port can allow pressurized fuel to leak out, increasing the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Corrosion of the wiring harness can cause increased electrical resistance, unexpectedly activating the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park itPark outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“2 WEEKS AGO MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON WHEN I STARTED THE VEHICLE (POWER STEERING, VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST, HILL START ASSIST, TRAILER STABILITY ASSIST, EMISSION…”NHTSA complaint 11385136 — filed 12/27/2020 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“OUR 2017 HONDA RIDGELINE HAS HAD AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM EVER SINCE WE BOUGHT IT IN 2018. THE ENGINE LIGHT GOES ON WHEN DRIVING, ALL SYSTEMS…”NHTSA complaint 11385073 — filed 12/26/2020 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“UPON STARTING VEHICLE THE FOLLOWING ERROR CODE APPEARS: 'KEYLESS START SYSTEM PROBLEM'”NHTSA complaint 11374637 — filed 11/14/2020 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Honda Ridgeline?
Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 92 of 334 NHTSA complaints (27.5%), followed by engine (80), fuel/propulsion system (42), power train (40). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2017 Honda Ridgeline have?
334 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 3 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, and 1 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2017 Honda Ridgeline have any recalls?
Yes — 9 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V053000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2017 Honda Ridgeline's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
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