FuelHigh
Low-pressure fuel pump failure (recall) causing stalling.
- Typically appears
- Any
- What to inspect
- Confirm the fuel-pump recall was completed.
- Typical repair
- Fuel pump / fuel system · £400–£1,500
Is the 2017–2023 Honda Ridgeline reliable?
Scored from 8 documented faults · reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
5.2/ 10
MixedOn our documented-fault scoring the Honda Ridgeline rates 5.2 out of 10 · mixed. We hold 8 known faults for it and 2 are rated high severity, so the risk is real but contained. The weak points cluster around fuel, engine and infotainment. A well-serviced example with evidence for the big-ticket items is usually a safe buy; the score describes the model, not the specific car in front of you.
Verdict · Negotiate · budget for the known faults
What the score is built from
- Critical
- 0
- High
- 2
- Medium
- 4
- Low
- 2
Weak points cluster around fuel, engine, infotainment, transmission.
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BodyworkHigh
The bonnet vibrates or flutters noticeably at motorway speeds, caused by degraded adhesive between the bonnet frame and skin, or a weak latch.
- Typically appears
- 3-5 years old
- What to inspect
- Open the bonnet and press firmly on the underside structural webbing. Check for separation from the outer skin and ensure the latch engages securely without excessive play.
- Typical repair
- EGR valve / cooler replacement · £300–£900
EngineMedium
VCM misfires / oil dilution.
- Typically appears
- 60,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Inspect oil for fuel dilution and feel for vibration.
- Typical repair
- Routine repair · £180–£700
Body/InteriorMedium
Damp carpets under the rear seats or a musty smell in the cabin due to failing rear window seals or C-pillar body seam leaks.
- Typically appears
- 4-6 years old
- What to inspect
- Lift the rear seat bases and press your hand firmly into the carpet underneath. Check for dampness, water staining, or a strong mildew odour.
- Typical repair
- Water-ingress trace & seal · £150–£800
ElectricalMedium
Reversing camera failure or inoperative tailgate lock caused by the wiring harness chafing within the dual-action tailgate hinge.
- Typically appears
- 40,000-70,000 miles
- What to inspect
- Open the tailgate in its swing-door mode. Inspect the visible wiring loom near the hinge for chafing, and test the reversing camera with the engine running.
- Typical repair
- Electrical diagnosis & module repair · £120–£900
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