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2022 Honda Ridgeline
Common Problems

Ranked from 50 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

2
High severity
5
Medium

7 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

    Automatic High Beam Headlights Malfunction

    22complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The automatic high beam headlights do not function properly, cycling on and off without traffic or failing to dim when oncoming traffic approaches.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Battery/Auto-Start System Failure

    10complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The battery/auto-start system malfunctions, causing the vehicle to stall or become unresponsive at idle, requiring manual restart.

  3. 3

    Engine Power Loss and Check Engine Light

    10complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine experiences sudden power loss and check engine light flashing, especially during acceleration or merging, indicating potential engine misfire or malfunction.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction

    10complaints
    High severityOther

    The forward collision avoidance system engages unexpectedly and repeatedly, causing sudden braking and loss of control, posing a safety risk.

  5. 5

    Excessive Noise During Acceleration

    4complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The vehicle experiences a loud, abnormal noise during acceleration, often accompanied by a loss of power.

  6. 6

    Engine Loss of Power at Highway Speeds

    2complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine briefly loses power at highway cruising speeds, causing hesitation and reduced acceleration.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Engine Seizure at Low Mileage

    2complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine suddenly seizes up, causing a hazardous condition with no warning light, leading to engine replacement.

    $4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs labor
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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.