2024 Honda Ridgeline: Problems & Reliability
SOLID2024 Honda Ridgeline: SOLID — 76 owner complaints, a typical complaint rate for ~2 years on the road; top issue: electrical system (30 complaints).
CarWhere's verdict score for the 2024 is 0.91, where 1.00 is a typical Ridgeline year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road, between the best line (0.75) and caution (1.25). Most complaints are about non-critical systems; only 30% are severe (crash, fire, injury or a safety-critical system).
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2015–2026 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
76
NHTSA complaints
0.91
Verdict score (1.00 = typical Ridgeline year)
20
Service bulletins
1
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2024 Honda Ridgeline problems
Electrical system is the clear leader, named in 39% of complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2024 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 30 | 39% |
| Engine | 24 | 32% |
| Exterior lighting | 13 | 17% |
| Unknown or other | 10 | 13% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 7 | 9% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2024 Honda Ridgeline recalls
1 recall campaign on federal record for the 2024; the campaign list is on NHTSA's record for the 2024 Honda Ridgeline.
2024 Honda Ridgeline service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 20 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2024 — fewer than the 68 of the median Ridgeline year from 2015 to 2026. Coded bulletins most often cover engine (9), service brakes (7), exterior lighting (2). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2024 vs. the year before and after
From the 2023 to the 2024, owner complaints fell 37% (121 → 76) — an improvement. The 2025 that followed fell 16% (76 → 64), so the 2025 has the lighter record so far. The 2025 is still new, so its count will keep growing.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ridgeline | AVOID | 121 | 64 | 5 | — |
| 2024 (this page) | SOLID | 76 | 20 | 1 | — |
| 2025 | SOLID | 64 | 17 | 2 | — |
Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Honda Ridgeline years to avoid.
What to check on a used 2024 Honda Ridgeline
Electrical system (30 complaints on the 2024): test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system, and have the car scanned for stored fault codes.
Engine (24 complaints on the 2024): cold-start it yourself and listen for ticking or knocking; check for oil leaks, low coolant and a lit check-engine light, and ask for oil-change records.
Exterior lighting (13 complaints on the 2024): check low and high beams, brake lights and turn signals, and look for condensation inside the housings.
Forward collision avoidance (7 complaints on the 2024): ask about false automatic-braking events and look for driver-assist warning messages.
Fuel / propulsion system (6 complaints on the 2024): smell for fuel around the car, watch for hesitation or stalling, and check for a lit check-engine light.
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FAQ
Is the 2024 Honda Ridgeline reliable?
2024 Honda Ridgeline: SOLID — 76 owner complaints, a typical complaint rate for ~2 years on the road; top issue: electrical system (30 complaints). CarWhere's verdict score for the 2024 is 0.91, where 1.00 is a typical Ridgeline year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road, between the best line (0.75) and caution (1.25).
What are the most common 2024 Honda Ridgeline problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2024 Honda Ridgeline are electrical system (30, 39%), engine (24, 32%), exterior lighting (13, 17%). The manufacturer has 20 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2024 Honda Ridgeline have?
1 recall campaign on federal record for the 2024 Honda Ridgeline. Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
How do I check a specific 2024 Honda Ridgeline before buying?
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2024 Honda Ridgeline come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the verdict is CarWhere’s severity-weighted, time-on-road-adjusted score compared with the model’s own median year. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.