Honda · Ridgeline · 2026
2026 Honda Ridgeline
0
Recalls
6
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2026 Honda Ridgeline has no recalls and 6 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: exterior lighting (3 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2026 Honda Ridgeline page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is exterior lighting with 3 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2026 Honda Ridgeline currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 6 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are exterior lighting (3), forward collision avoidance,lane departure (1), engine and engine cooling (1).
- Vehicle
- 2026 Honda Ridgeline
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 6
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
16.4% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
Owner Complaints
6 totalFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE
CRASH1 injuryApr 21, 2026
Car was on the highway braking hard with the ACC even if the vehicle in front was atleast 4/5 car lengths away. Moved to the right lane to stop it and came up to a box truck and the car automatically broke very hard and LKA started jerking the wheel to the left lane causing the r...
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 9, 2026
The contact owns a 2026 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that the vehicle was test-driven for two days prior to being purchased. The vehicle was then purchased brand new and was driven for 30 minutes to the residence, and was parked in the garage with the windows rolled up. Th...
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Mar 2, 2026
Automatic headlights have a delay in turning off the high beams that causes oncoming traffic to be subjected to high beams until they are way too close.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Mar 2, 2026
The contact owns a 2026 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated while driving 8 MPH on the highway, the vehicle started shaking and veered to the left while another vehicle was passing in the adjacent lane and slowed down independently. The brakes failed to work properly, and the veh...
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jan 15, 2026
The Auto High Beam features turns on and off indiscriminately, often going off on a dark section of road or staying on with oncoming traffic. This is dangerous as I lose clear vision of the road or the oncoming driver could be blinded by the light. The dealer admits that the fea...
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jan 1, 2026
Auto dimming headlights, regardless of any changes settings will only engage the high beams a few seconds at a time regardless of current lighting conditions or light on the road. Even in the total lack of any extension light source the lights will change to high beams and a few ...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2026 Honda Ridgeline have?
The 2026 Honda Ridgeline has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2026 Honda Ridgeline?
NHTSA has received 6 owner-reported complaints for the 2026 Honda Ridgeline.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2026 Honda Ridgeline?
The 2026 Honda Ridgeline received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Honda Ridgeline?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2026 Honda Ridgeline are exterior lighting (3 reports), forward collision avoidance,lane departure (1 reports), engine and engine cooling (1 reports).
Does the 2026 Honda Ridgeline have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2026 Honda Ridgeline. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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