2025 Honda Ridgeline Safety Report
2025 HONDA RIDGELINE Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2025 Honda Ridgeline
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2025 Honda Ridgeline. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Moderate (1) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (46) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 0 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Exterior Lighting | Compare exterior lighting issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2026 | Compare against the 2026 Honda Ridgeline with 4 complaints and 0 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2020 | Check the 2020 Honda Ridgeline before buying across this generation. |
Honda Ridgeline Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Honda Ridgeline years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Honda Ridgeline | 4 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2024 Honda Ridgeline | 43 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2023 Honda Ridgeline | 110 | 3 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2022 Honda Ridgeline | 107 | 2 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2021 Honda Ridgeline | 91 | 5 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2020 Honda Ridgeline | 158 | 7 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2025 Honda Ridgeline Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2025 Honda Ridgeline, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Exterior Lighting
16 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Exterior Lighting issues Honda onlyForward Collision Avoidance
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Forward Collision Avoidance issues Honda onlyUnknown Or Other
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Honda onlyEngine
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Honda onlyExterior Lighting,Forward Collision Avoidance
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Exterior Lighting,Forward Collision Avoidance issues Honda onlyVehicle Speed Control
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Vehicle Speed Control issues Honda onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2025 Honda Ridgeline
Reliability Score
The 2025 Honda Ridgeline receives a reliability score of 5 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates below-average reliability. Significant issues have been reported by owners and should be carefully evaluated before purchase.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2025 Honda Ridgeline
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2025 Honda Ridgeline
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2025 Honda Ridgeline:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Headlight System The auto headlight system is frequently reported to have delayed dimming for oncoming traffic and improper oncoming light detection. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Engine And Vehicle Speed Control Engine and vehicle speed control malfunctions have been reported, causing dashboard light failures and engine deceleration. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Transmission Lag Drivers report a transmission lag when using paddle shift, which can be dangerous during mountain driving. |
Low | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Auto Idle Stop System The auto idle stop system has failed multiple times, causing the engine to fail to restart. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2025 Honda Ridgeline:
Issues with auto headlight dimming and oncoming light detection are common.
Engine and vehicle speed control malfunctions are reported.
Transmission lag when using paddle shift is reported.
Auto idle stop system failures are reported.
Recall Details for the 2025 Honda Ridgeline
The following 1 recall has been issued for the 2025 Honda Ridgeline by NHTSA:
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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 is YI7.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2025 Honda Ridgeline
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2025 Honda Ridgeline with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 1 reported injuries or fatalities.
When driving mountain roads I often need to engage the paddle shift to downshift. When I do, the transmission has a lag where it feels like it goes into neutral for a second, the speed increases instead of decreasing, then the gear downshifts, the RPM's go up, but by then, it has defeated the purpose - I have to brake to slow down. Once I do, the lower gear helps me stay off the brakes until the...
My Honda ridgeline had 7,590 miles when it started failing all the dash board lights turned on the engine decelerated I then tried to accelerate it rapidly accelerated my steering wheel vibrated I could not turn or slow down witch caused for me to crash
The contact owns a 2025 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the automatic high beam headlights were activated, but failed to illuminate as needed; however, the high beam headlights illuminated when there was oncoming traffic, affecting the vision of the oncoming driver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the vehicle was performing a...
The 2025 Honda Ridgeline has an unsafe, faulty, improperly designed auto headlight system. Oncoming headlight detection is delayed by several seconds, or non-responsove at all. This creates s situation where my vehicle's headlights "automatically" blind oncoming traffic with high beams. This causes frustrated oncoming drivers to turn on their high beams, blinding me. This happens every time I turn...
On multiple Honda vehicles there appears to be a problem with their turn signal volume. We own both an Acura with the volume perfect; the Honda Ridgeline is just about audible with the software volume at its maximum. After sending a request for assistance for info or update to Honda on their complaint line I've yet to hear back. Multiple stops at the dealership they have not provided assistance ...
The automatic headlight dimmer feature at times doesn’t dim soon enough or at all for oncoming traffic. It will change to dim back to bright or the other way bright to dim for no apparent reason. On very dark roads they do not change to bright at all. It’s been to the dealer 3 times. On first visit they reported no error codes. On the next visit they said sensitivity was adjusted and said road tes...
Automatic headlight dimming mechanism does not work well. Sometimes they do not dim to oncoming traffic. When they dim, they do not return to high beam even after returning to highway speed and no oncoming traffic.
Auto Idle Stop (AIS) system, a fuel-saving feature that temporarily shuts off the engine when a vehicle is at a complete stop. Drivers say that in some cases, the engine does not automatically restart, leaving vehicles stranded in traffic. Several complainants reported needing to jump-start their vehicles to get them moving again.
When the automatic dimming headlamp is turned on, the headlamps do not perform as expected. When the bright lights finally did turn on, they didn't dim with an approaching vehicle. I reported it to the dealer, and they told me of a fix but that was for turning the headlamps on at dusk not dimming the headlamps
1) Brakes spongy hard to stop have to pump like old truck to get good pedal. Dangerous almost rear ended vehicle ahead. Family uses caution to drive. Took to Honda world 8-8-25. Tec and sec mgr said nothing wrong w rakes. Ridgeline has 4181 miles on it Cyst num107536 inv # hocs468892 2)blind spot warning light appears in black background near dash. Had to highlight area around it so easier to fin...
My auto idle start has failed on approximately four occasions, initially on 01/29/25, and on three subsequent occasions. As I went to move forward through the intersection, the auto idle start initially engaged then immediately stopped and the vehicle wouldn't immediately restart. On the other three occasions, the vehicle did restart after stopping. On two occasions, there have been dash messages ...
I bought a new 2025 Honda Ridgeline truck from Hendrick Honda, Easley, SC and within the first 24 hours the instrument display showed an “auto idle stop error” and to get service at the dealer. I took it back to the dealer within two days, and they said they ran diagnostics and couldn’t find nothing wrong. The service advisor said “it will probably just go away as you drive it more.” Well, after a...
New 2025 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition with under 4k miles on it. Driving one day (10/30/25), smoke started to bellow out from the sides. Nothing on the dashboard indicated a problem. Everyone jumped out and was safe from injury. The truck went up in flames and literally blew up. We have a video of the incident. The truck was a complete loss, and it was difficult to deal with Honda, so we decided ...
Auto high beams constantly tun on and off due to reflections from road signs. Other times when cars are coming at you, and they should turn off, they stay on blinding the oncoming drivers.
Automatic high beams will not work. A safety hazard. A multitude of owners say they are worthless, to give up and use the manual dim/bright feature. Those few who say theirs work say the system is overly sensitive - turning on or off the high beams at random times. Sometimes blinding other drivers, other times not providing enough light when needed. Multiple owners said they have submitted co...
My vehicle has 10,800 miles on it, and it is 1 year old. About 1 month ago, the brakes started feeling spongy, and I also noticed a delay in the brake pad returning to its initial position after it had been depressed. I am concerned that this 1-year-old vehicle has already started having issues with the brakes. This is an ongoing issue.
Automatic high beam function: Does not work properly, most road signs turn the high beams off, sometimes the high beams turn back on when another car is approaching. They don't activate at all until you speed reaches 45 mph. This is the same issue I experienced with my 2021 Ridgeline. The only difference is that on the 2021 model the function activated at 35 mph. This feature is basically usele...
Idle stop feature fails to restart. Could possibly leave stranded. The vehicle is new 2025 with less than 15k miles. Auto start feature worked fine for about 10k miles and then started struggling to restart over several weeks. Turned off the idle stop feature. Then took to a parking lot and tested until I got a failure. Very dangerous feature, poorly designed by Honda. I see online that others are...
Multiple instances of emission system warning/stop start failure warning alerts.Warning lights will randomly go off then back on. Replaced sensor and it failed within a month. Truck has under 21000 miles.
This is design feedback. When taking curves to the right on 2 lane highways and especially when the oncoming is a truck, and the forward collision warning set on short, the system experiences a spurious event: BRAKE warning and wheel shake. Lane departure is off. Both vehicles in their lanes. Suggest Honda use right curve inputs (camera right curve view) to reduce the radar scan field to avoid...
Showing 20 of 46 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
NHTSA Defect Investigations for the 2025 Honda Ridgeline
NHTSA defect investigations are higher-signal than ordinary complaints because they indicate the agency opened a formal review of a potential safety defect. Some investigations later connect to recall campaigns; others close without a recall after review.
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Crank/Camshaft Position Sensor
Opened 2025-03-26
On June 3, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE22005 after the agency received VOQs and several field reports concerning the Auto Idle Stop (AIS) feature on 2016-2019MY Honda Pilot vehicles. The complaints allege that the engine fails to restart on its own from a complete stop at a traffic light or road intersection with the AIS function engaged. The subject vehicles are equipped with a 3.5L engine with a 9-speed automatic transmission. On January 6, 2023, ...
Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2025 Honda Ridgeline
TSBs are manufacturer-acknowledged issues with recommended fixes. Unlike recalls, TSB repairs are not always free.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2026 Odysseys & Ridgelines and 2024-2025 Passports with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P0441 (EVAP System Purge Flow Malfunction) stored. To better understand the cause ...
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2026 Odysseys & Ridgelines and 2024-2025 Passports with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P0441 (EVAP System Purge Flow Malfunction) stored. To better understand the cause ...
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2026 Odysseys & Ridgelines and 2024-2025 Passports with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P0441 (EVAP System Purge Flow Malfunction) stored. To better understand the cause ...
Over The Air - This update contains various performance enhancements and UI improvements.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Odysseys, Passports, and Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the brake pedal sticking or slow to return. This may result in delayed acceleration, dragging noise, or all 3 brake lights staying on without any ...
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Odysseys, Passports, and Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the brake pedal sticking or slow to return. This may result in delayed acceleration, dragging noise, or all 3 brake lights staying on without any ...
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Odysseys, Passports, and Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the brake pedal sticking or slow to return. This may result in delayed acceleration, dragging noise, or brake lights staying on without any pedal ...
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Odysseys, Passports, and Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the brake pedal sticking or slow to return. This may result in delayed acceleration, dragging noise, or brake lights staying on without any pedal ...
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Odysseys, Passports, and Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the brake pedal sticking or slow to return. This may result in delayed acceleration, dragging noise, or brake lights staying on without any pedal ...
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Odysseys, Passports, and Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the brake pedal sticking or slow to return. This may result in delayed acceleration, dragging noise, or brake lights staying on without any pedal ...
Service Bulletin - One or more accessory running board lights are flickering or not working due to a faulty running board light assembly.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Odysseys, Passports, and Ridgelines with a customer complaint of a no auto re-start condition after going into an auto idle stop. The push button ignition may or may not restart the engine. To better understand ...
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Odysseys, Passports, and Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the brake pedal sticking or slow to return. This may result in delayed acceleration, dragging noise, or brake lights staying on without any pedal ...
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Odysseys, Passports, and Ridgelines with a customer complaint of a no auto re-start condition after going into an auto idle stop. The push button ignition may or may not restart the engine. To better understand ...
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Odysseys, Passports, Pilots, and Ridgelines with a customer complaint of a no auto re-start condition after going into an auto idle stop. The push button ignition may or may not restart the engine. To better und...
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2025 Honda Ridgeline
Has the 2025 HONDA RIDGELINE been recalled?
Yes, the 2025 HONDA RIDGELINE has 1 recall on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2025 HONDA RIDGELINE have?
The 2025 HONDA RIDGELINE has 46 complaints filed with NHTSA. None of the complaints involved crashes. 1 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2025 HONDA RIDGELINE?
The 2025 HONDA RIDGELINE received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 5/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 HONDA RIDGELINE?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2025 HONDA RIDGELINE involve exterior lighting (16 complaints), forward collision avoidance (4 complaints), unknown or other (2 complaints). Other affected components include engine, exterior lighting,forward collision avoidance, vehicle speed control.
How many crash reports does the 2025 HONDA RIDGELINE have?
There are no crash reports associated with the 2025 HONDA RIDGELINE in the NHTSA database.
How many fire reports does the 2025 HONDA RIDGELINE have?
There are no fire reports for the 2025 HONDA RIDGELINE in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2025 HONDA RIDGELINE?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2025 HONDA RIDGELINE.
How many injuries are reported for the 2025 HONDA RIDGELINE?
1 injury has been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2025 HONDA RIDGELINE. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2025 HONDA RIDGELINE?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2025 HONDA RIDGELINE is generally recommended. It has 46 complaints, 1 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2025 HONDA RIDGELINE?
The components with the most failures on the 2025 HONDA RIDGELINE are: 1. EXTERIOR LIGHTING (16 complaints), 2. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (4 complaints), 3. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2 complaints), 4. ENGINE (2 complaints), 5. EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (2 complaints). EXTERIOR LIGHTING is the single most-reported problem area with 16 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2025 HONDA RIDGELINE?
Be cautious of potential exterior lighting and engine issues. Consider the transmission lag and auto idle stop system failures before purchasing. The 2025 HONDA RIDGELINE has 46 NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2025 HONDA RIDGELINE?
The 2025 HONDA RIDGELINE receives a reliability score of 5/100, indicating below-average reliability. This is based on 46 owner complaints, 1 recalls, and 0 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Auto Headlight System and Engine and Vehicle Speed Control.
What are the known issues with the 2025 HONDA RIDGELINE?
Known issues with the 2025 HONDA RIDGELINE include: Auto Headlight System, Engine and Vehicle Speed Control, Transmission Lag, Auto Idle Stop System. These are based on patterns found across 46 NHTSA complaints. 1 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
Are there any known issues with the 2025 Honda Ridgeline's exterior lighting?
Yes, there are reports of delayed auto headlight dimming and improper oncoming light detection.
What are the common problems with the transmission in the 2025 Honda Ridgeline?
Drivers report a transmission lag when using paddle shift, which can be dangerous during mountain driving.
Are there any issues with the auto idle stop system in the 2025 Honda Ridgeline?
Yes, the auto idle stop system has failed multiple times, causing the engine to fail to restart.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of potential exterior lighting and engine issues. Consider the transmission lag and auto idle stop system failures before purchasing.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2025 Honda Ridgeline
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2025 Honda Ridgeline. The data includes 46 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 1 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 1 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2025 Honda Ridgeline an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 5 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16