2019 Honda Ridgeline reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2019 Honda Ridgeline — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 288
- 227 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- 38 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 11
- see below
- Reported harm
- 16 reported crashes · 16 injuries · 4 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,850
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Honda median
-42
median 330 across 215 Honda records
Vs 2017-2021
+8
median 280 complaints in 501 records
Top component share
13%
Fuel System, Gasoline: 38 complaints
What owners report fails — 2019 Honda Ridgeline
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 38
- POWER TRAIN 36
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 34
- ENGINE 34
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 34
11 recalls on record for the 2019 Honda Ridgeline
- NHTSA 26V332000 · 2026 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 26V365000 · 2026 · SUSPENSION:REAR Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, i
- NHTSA 23V858000 · 2024 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 23V751000 · 2024 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PA A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
- NHTSA 22V867000 · 2023 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CA An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2019 Honda Ridgeline
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2019 Honda Ridgeline units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 Honda Ridgeline reliable?
NHTSA has 288 consumer complaints on record for the 2019 Honda Ridgeline and 11 recalls. The most-reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (38 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2019 Honda Ridgeline units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda Ridgeline?
Owners most often report problems with: fuel system, gasoline (38), power train (36), fuel/propulsion system (34), engine (34). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2019 Honda Ridgeline?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.