Honda Ridgeline Complaints (2023)

132 consumer complaints on file.

#11527176June 15, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The component I will be writing about is the front, passenger door locking feature (interior side). I have taken my vehicle to the Honda dealership for inspection. I have also checked New Honda Ridgelines on the lot and found this same locking feature doesn't work the same in each vehicle. This means, in my opinion, that this issue is coming right out of the factory. This problem is easily reproduced. So here is the problem and is only affected on the passenger front door (interior side). The driver's side front door locking feature works without issue. When after manually locking the front passenger door by sliding and pushing in the lock, you are able to open the door by using the interior door handle without issue. The problem is when you use the POWER lock button on either side of the vehicle to lock all the doors. On the driver's side, you can open the door using the handle without issue. On the front passenger side, when pulling the handle ( to open the door), the handle moves a bit, then is physically stopped by something inside the door causing you to be UNABLE to open the door. In addition to this, you cannot slide the lock to the open position so that you can open the door. So if you used the power button to lock the doors, then got in an accident and the power was disabled, you could be trapped on the passenger side and would really be a problem if a fire had started. The dealership loaned me a 2022 Honda Pilot, and it has the same issue as my truck.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11525317June 4, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
When traveling at night the high beams will not stay on...they flicker on and off at random intervals
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11519254April 27, 2023
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
I purchased a rear pickup cover. I used it without problems. I took the top off and stored it in my garage. When I put it back on, I noticed nothing wrong. When I went to open the cover to put garbage bags in the rear bed, I found the first part of the tri-top did not open correctly. I took it to 2 dealers when I was told the cover could not be repaired and there were no replacement parts. I have contacted Honds USA and they refuse to do anything about this $1000 part. I want my top replaced. This was a new top, not a used one.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11516935April 13, 2023
STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the tonneau cover detached from the bed of the truck. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated that the brackets used to hold the cover were defective. The tonneau cover was not replaced. The manufacturer was contacted, and the manufacturer offered to replace the tonneau cover. The failure mileage was 2,100.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11513868March 26, 2023
ENGINE
Car lost power and check engine light came on when exiting the highway on an off ramp.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11507735February 17, 2023
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Automatic high beams don’t work fluidly. This is a safety issue because they are sensitive to the point where it seems you are “high beaming” oncoming traffic. This problem has been confirmed by several legitimate websites and by myself. All components are in working order. There are no warning lamps as this is the way the vehicle was intended to operate by the manufacturer. Honda let it slip past and it should not have. This problem needs further review by NHTSA for safety purposes. Thanks
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11505660February 5, 2023
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Automatic highbeam system stays on hi for oncoming vehicles, flashes oncoming vehicles, dims for road signs.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11505604February 4, 2023
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Automatic headlight auto bright does not work correctly. Sometimes does not dim to regular headlight and goes back and forth without oncoming cars also.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11499689January 1, 2023
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Auto high beam headlights do not function properly. The high beams will turn on or will not turn off high beams when approaching another vehicle. High beams will turn off when the system sees another light source, such as a pole light, several hundred feet off the road. High beams will also turn on and off for no apparent reason.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11499561December 30, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The truck lurches forward maybe 2". Once when parking and once when using the remote start. Fortunately it didn't hit anything or anybody.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11494508November 21, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Auto high beams do not work properly. When using they do not work as intended and cause an extreme danger for visibility. I nearly hit a deer at highway speeds due to failure to operate when should have been in high beam. Also they go on and off causing blinding to oncoming traffic. This is a well known problem documented by numerous honda Ridgeline owners. It needs to be fixed before more people are injured or killed as a result.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11491233October 27, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The auto headlights have not worked at all since we have owned this vehicle. I have followed the instructions to the letter to setup the auto headlight function up. Frustrated, vehicle was taken to dealer and they acknowledge a problem as they cannot fix it until Honda issues a repair solution. The truck has 560 miles on it. Problematic headlights are a real concern at night
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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