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2026 Honda Ridgeline: common problems and reliability
Too new to grade yet.
8 owner complaints, most about exterior lighting. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2026 Ridgeline?The 2026 Honda Ridgeline has 8 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are exterior lighting and forward collision avoidance.
Safety record for the 2026 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2026 Honda Ridgeline vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2026 a good year for the Ridgeline?
Across the 19 Ridgeline model years we track, complaint volume runs from 24 (2012) to 342 (2017). With 8 complaints, the 2026 Ridgeline sits below the model's median of 101.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
Mixed to positive sentiment overall.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Ridgeline. See the full Ridgeline owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Ridgeline listings typically run $21,882–$30,816.
Other Ridgeline model years
Compare every Ridgeline year side by side to see how 2026 ranks against the rest.
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