2017 Honda Ridgeline: common problems and reliability

The 2017 Honda Ridgeline has 332 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 9 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine. Owners most often flag transmission problems (2017-2019 6-speed) — rough shifting, clunking, requiring premature fluid changes or flushes as early as 35,000 miles, significant reliability concerns. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2017 model year

332
Owner complaints
9
Recalls
3
Crash reports
6
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Honda Ridgeline vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

electrical system
92
engine
78
fuel/propulsion system
42
power train
39
back over prevention
34

Recalls affecting the 2017 Ridgeline

fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

Campaign 19V053000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ridgeline trucks. Exposure to acids, such as from car wash soaps, can result in the fuel pump feed port cracking.

electrical system:wiring

Campaign 16V888000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ridgeline AWD vehicles manufactured April 1, 2016, to August 11, 2016. Water may enter the rear wiring harness through the connector located under the…

equipment

Campaign 20E068000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling all Honda Genuine Accessory Tonneau Covers, part number 08Z07-T6Z-100F, sold for installation on 2017-2020 Ridgeline trucks. If the tonneau cover is not properly secured in t…

structure:body:hood

Campaign 21V932000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood o…

What owners say across generations

Mixed to positive sentiment overall. The Ridgeline is consistently praised for its superior ride quality, handling, and daily driving comfort, attributed to its unibody construction and independent rear suspension which make it feel more like a car or SUV than

  • Transmission problems (2017-2019 6-speed) — rough shifting, clunking, requiring premature fluid changes or flushes as early as 35,000 miles, significant reliability concerns. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Poor driver-assist system implementation — auto high beams described as "unusable" (cycling on/off erratically), radar cruise control described as "jerky" in traffic, lane-keeping assist ineffective on back roads. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Transmission behavior (9-speed) — described as "lazy" or unrefined with paddle shifters, can get warm under heavy load. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Build quality/assembly issues — misaligned body panels (bumper, bed trunk lid), defective weather stripping, leaking rear sliding window, fuel smell in cabin or garage potentially linked to EVAP or capless fuel system. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Dated/inferior technology — lack of speed limit sign recognition, steeply angled infotainment screen prone to scratches and glare, infotainment system lagging behind competitors. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Ridgeline.

Typical used price

Used Ridgeline listings typically run $39,973–$43,842 across 2011 to 2026 model years.

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