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2020 Honda Ridgeline
Common Problems

Ranked from 96 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

3
High severity
8
Medium
1
Low

12 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Lane Departure and Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction

    55complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The lane departure and forward collision avoidance systems fail to function properly, leading to multiple warnings on the dashboard.

  2. 2

    Engine Knocking Noise Due to Connecting Rod/Bearing Failure

    30complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine produces a continuous knocking noise, indicating a connecting rod or bearing failure.

  3. 3

    Auto Start/Stop System Failure

    29complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The auto start/stop system intermittently fails to restart the engine, causing the vehicle to stall.

  4. 4

    Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure

    24complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The stop-start system causes the engine to stall at idle, requiring the vehicle to be restarted manually.

    $150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Backup Camera Wiring Harness Failure

    20complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The rear backup camera wiring harness frequently fails, causing the camera to go black or not function properly.

    $250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Transmission and Auto Idle Stop Issues

    8complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The transmission and auto idle stop system frequently fail to restart the engine after stopping, causing the vehicle to stall.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Recall Parts Unavailability

    5complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Owners report that parts for various recalls are not available, leading to delays in repair and unresolved issues.

  8. 8

    Tailgate Wiring Harness Failure

    5complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The wiring harness for the rear backup camera breaks due to friction from the tailgate, leading to camera failure.

    $300–$1,500est. wiring harness repair · 2–8 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Erratic Auto High Beam Function

    4complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The auto high beam feature turns on and off erratically, causing poor visibility and potential hazards.

  10. 10

    Dashboard Malfunction During Cruise Control Disengagement

    2complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Multiple warning lights appear on the dashboard when disengaging cruise control, sometimes leading to a complete loss of dashboard functionality.

  11. 11

    Difficulty Placing Transmission in Neutral

    2complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The transmission cannot be placed in neutral if the battery is dead, requiring a special tool.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  12. 12

    Visibility Issues with Side Mirrors

    2complaints
    Low severityElectrical

    Side mirrors reflect a distorted image, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of accidents.

Other years & sources

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.