2017 Honda Ridgeline problems and complaints
Owners have filed 343 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Honda Ridgeline. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (93), Engine (85), Fuel/Propulsion System (42).
Key takeaways
- 343 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 6 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 93 | 27% |
| Engine | 85 | 25% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 42 | 12% |
| Power Train | 41 | 12% |
| Unknown Or Other | 35 | 10% |
| Back Over Prevention | 34 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 5% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 14 | 4% |
| Structure | 13 | 4% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 12 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 11 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Honda Ridgeline PU/CC AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Honda Ridgeline PU/CC FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,exterior Lighting - filed 2026-10-13
My 2017 Honda Ridgeline RTL-T is having an issue where the right fog lamp acts as if its the left turn signal when activated. Example: I activate the turn signal to perform a left turn. The turn signal does not hyperflash as if it needs a new bulb. The rear left turn signal performs as expected, however the front ...
Engine - filed 2026-09-30
Engine started running extremely rough, and multiple warning lights came on. Had to have it towed to a mechanic. This rod bearings failed, this is a Honda recall, but they refuse to honor it.
Engine - filed 2026-09-25
I own a 2017 Honda Ridgeline with approximately 128,000 miles. In late August 2026, I noticed a deep knocking noise coming from the engine shortly after an oil change. The knocking increased with engine RPM and continued even after the engine warmed up. The oil level appeared full, and there was no oil-pressure warning...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.