The refreshed Ridgeline
The 2021 Ridgeline has about 250 complaints per 100,000 sold. Driver-assist and camera complaints.
Updated November 2026 · based on 103 owner complaints and 7 recalls
249 44% below the Ridgeline average
7 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
Driver-assist faults
Lane keeping and adaptive cruise warnings.
Fix: Sensor recalibration $150 to $400
Forward collision avoidance
Recalls
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
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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 2021 Honda Ridgeline
- Test lane keeping and adaptive cruise.The automatic emergency braking system can brake hard for no reason, called phantom braking. Testing it around parked cars and overpasses shows whether this car does it.19 of the 103 owner complaints about the 2021 Ridgeline involve the automatic braking system (18%).
- Check the backup camera.Backup cameras are required safety equipment on newer cars. A camera that flickers or does not come on was the subject of several recalls.
Questions
Is the 2021 Honda Ridgeline reliable?
The refreshed Ridgeline. The 2021 Ridgeline has about 250 complaints per 100,000 sold. Driver-assist and camera complaints.
How many recalls does the 2021 Honda Ridgeline have?
7 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 2021 Honda Ridgeline problems?
Driver-assist faults.
Crash rating shown for the 2021 Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC AWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.