Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Honda Ridgeline
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Honda Ridgeline has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns and 237 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V365000 Rear Suspension Components May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V332000 Air Bags May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V858000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V751000 Engine Damage from Connecting Rod Bearing Wear NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V867000 Rearview Camera May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V932000 Hood May Open While Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V215000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20E068000 Tonneau Cover Panel May Detach from Vehicle NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V298000 Timing Belt Teeth May Separate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V053000 Fuel Pump Feed Port May Crack And Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V848000 Pillar Mounting Holes Incorrect Size/FMVSS 214 226 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V664000 SRS May Become Disabled Due to Manufacturing Error NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 39 complaints
- Engine 37 complaints
- Power Train 36 complaints
- Electrical System 35 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 35 complaints
- Unknown or Other 26 complaints
Of the 237 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 237 complaints, owners report 9 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Honda Ridgeline has an average reliability rating. It has a moderate number of complaints, primarily about the fuel system, engine, and power train. With 12 recall campaigns, the vehicle exhibits some known issues, though none are excessively frequent. Limited evidence suggests reasonable reliability, but ongoing maintenance is crucial.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$900 | common |
| engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $700–$2,000 | common |
| power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil changes every 7,500 miles
- Tire rotations every 10,000 miles
- Brake inspections yearly
- Air filter replacement every 15,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 30,000 miles
- Transmission service every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noises
- Fuel smell around vehicle
- Transmission slipping
- Warning lights on dashboard
- Frequent stalling
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Honda Ridgeline at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.