Electrical faults and engine failures
The 2017 Ridgeline has about 1,000 complaints per 100,000 sold, the most of any Ridgeline. Electrical faults, engine bearing failures and fuel system recalls lead.
Updated November 2026 · based on 347 owner complaints and 9 recalls
999 2.3x the Ridgeline average
9 free to fix at a dealer
Every Ridgeline year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Top problems and what they cost
Electrical faults
Clicking, flashing dash and random horn or lights.
Fix: Harness repair $200 to $1,000
Electrical system
Connecting rod bearings
Knocking and engine failure.
Fix: Free under recall if covered; engine $6,000+
Engine
Fuel pump
Stalling or no start.
Fix: Free under recall
Fuel system
Recalls
A crack in the fuel pump feed port can allow pressurized fuel to leak out, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrosion of the wiring harness can cause increased electrical resistance, unexpectedly activating the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system, increasing the ...
A separated panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash or injury.
A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.
An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
Show all 9 recalls
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2017 Honda Ridgeline
- Listen for knocking at idle and under load.Knocking, ticking or rattling from the engine, especially when cold, can mean worn bearings, lifters or a stretched timing chain. These are engine-out repairs costing thousands.88 of the 347 owner complaints about the 2017 Ridgeline involve the engine (25%).
- Check by VIN for open recalls.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2017 Ridgeline has 9 recalls on record, listed below.
- Watch the dash during the drive.Small electrical and driver-assist faults often show up only as a message on the dash or a feature that quietly stops working. Watching for them on the drive catches problems the seller may not mention.93 of the 347 owner complaints about the 2017 Ridgeline involve the electrical system (27%).
Questions
Is the 2017 Honda Ridgeline reliable?
Electrical faults and engine failures. The 2017 Ridgeline has about 1,000 complaints per 100,000 sold, the most of any Ridgeline. Electrical faults, engine bearing failures and fuel system recalls lead.
How many recalls does the 2017 Honda Ridgeline have?
9 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Honda dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2017 Honda Ridgeline problems?
Electrical faults; Connecting rod bearings; Fuel pump.
Crash rating shown for the 2017 Honda Ridgeline PU/CC AWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.