Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2020 Honda Ridgeline
NHTSA data on file today
The 2020 Honda Ridgeline has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 170 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 #24V321000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V064000 Air Bag May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V858000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V458000 Loose Fastener on Brake Booster Assembly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V174000 Side-View Mirrors May Detach/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V932000 Hood May Open While Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20E068000 Tonneau Cover Panel May Detach from Vehicle NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 49 complaints
- Unknown or Other 42 complaints
- Engine 38 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 15 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 14 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 12 complaints
Of the 170 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 170 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2020 Honda Ridgeline shows an average reliability rating. Nine recalls and 170 complaints suggest moderate reliability issues. Common concerns include electrical problems and engine issues, but further details on failure rates and severity are limited.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| Engine | 50,000–80,000 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 and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant replacement
- Tire rotations and balance
- Air filter replacement
- Brake pad inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light
- Electrical failures
- Airbag warning light
- Brake issues
- Camera failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2020 Honda Ridgeline at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.