2022 HONDA Ridgeline

Recalls, Specs & Safety Report

Expert Verdict
⚠️Elevated Concerns

The 2022 Honda Ridgeline's reliability is under scrutiny due to significant brake and back-over prevention issues. With a peak failure range of 0-20k miles, these defects could lead to critical safety concerns early in ownership.

Key Factor:Serious brake and camera issues

πŸ“‹Why This Matters

Safety should be the foremost consideration for any pickup driver, especially when it comes to crucial components like brakes. The recalls affecting the hydraulic brakes and rearview camera can result in dangerous situations – a malfunctioning brake system could lead to an inability to stop effectively, while a faulty rearview camera compromises visibility when reversing, heightening the risk of accidents. This is particularly troubling given the car's relatively low average failure mileage of just over 18,000 miles. A clean safety record is key for instilling buyer confidence, yet with two recalls already noted in this model's early life cycle, prospective owners should be cautious. Such defects not only reflect on Honda's quality control during manufacturing but also leave room for potential costly repairs down the line if not adequately addressed. Immediate action may be required from current owners to mitigate risks associated with these systems.

Focus Area:Safety Profile
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Expert Analysis

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    Recall Trend:No Change in recalls
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    Primary Risk Area:Warning
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    Vs Brand: Worse than avg (0.3)
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    Summary: This model year of the Ridgeline is showing more red flags than expected for a vehicle that prides itself on reliability. With two recalls already announced and numerous complaints logged, this year's model faces scrutiny that could deter buyers looking for dependable performance.

Safety & Reliability Score

79/100

Score Breakdown

Recall Impact-16
Complaint Impact-5
Investigation Impact-0

Technical Specifications

Key specifications for the 2022 HONDA Ridgeline

Model Year2022
MakeHONDA
ModelRidgeline
Fuel TypeGasoline
Body ClassPassenger Vehicle

Safety History Timeline

Jan22
NEWProduction
Jan22
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan22
ISSUEFirst Report
Sep24
RECALLRecall Issued

Consumer Complaint Analysis

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Most Reported Issue

25 complaints (25% of total)
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Complaint Trend

Stable
No trend data
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Safety Incidents

No critical incidents

Complaint Severity Distribution

Breakdown of 100 consumer complaints by severity level.

🟠High
7(7%)
🟑Medium
19(19%)
🟒Low
74(74%)

Mileage Failure Analysis

βš™οΈEngineering Insight

The peak failure range of 0-20k miles indicates that potential problems are likely to emerge early in ownership; this is crucial for both new buyers and current owners. If you find yourself within this mileage bracket, be especially vigilant about issues related to braking performance and camera functionality.

πŸ“Š Mileage data extracted from 15 of 100 complaints (15% coverage)
0-20k
8 reports (53%)
20k-40k
6 reports (40%)
40k-60k
1 reports (7%)
60k-80k
0 reports (0%)
80k-100k
0 reports (0%)
100k+
0 reports (0%)
* Analysis based on mileage data extracted from consumer complaint descriptions. Actual failure rates may vary.

πŸ› οΈ DIY Diagnosis Center

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Primary Risk Areas

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICBACK OVER PREVENTION

🎯Risk Areas & Recommended Actions

Based on recall data, these components require verification:

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Service Brakes

Issue: Improperly assembled master cylinder connection could cause brake failure.

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Schedule an immediate inspection and repair if you're within the affected VIN range.

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Verify recall history and ensure repairs have been completed before purchasing.

Campaigns:21V-16522V-298
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Back Over Prevention System

Issue: Fatigued wiring may prevent rearview camera from functioning properly.

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Check rearview camera operation regularly; replace harness if issues persist.

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Test rearview camera functionality thoroughly before buying.

Campaign:22V-298
πŸ’‘Visit NHTSA.gov or contact your HONDA dealer to verify recall completion status.

Official Safety Recalls (2)

Campaign: 23V458000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.

Consequence

Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are VEU, AEV, and ZET.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Campaign: 24V321000

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Summary

Honda (America Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ridgeline vehicles. The rearview camera (RVC) tailgate wire harness may fatigue and break, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.

Consequence

A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the RVC tailgate wire harness, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is YI7.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

NHTSA Investigations

0 investigations
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No active investigations for this vehicle.

Consumer Complaints

100 total complaints

Consumer-reported issues submitted to NHTSA for 2022 Ridgeline.

Common Reported SymptomsAI Analysis

Warning25%
Acceleration Issues13%
Accident11%
Check Engine Light9%
Noise7%
Fire5%
Stall5%
ElectricalπŸ”Ά Medium
EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Auto high beams redesigned from g2 to g3 models (mine is a 2022).. They do not work correctly. I know Honda had them working on my 2017 ridegeline, but engineering changes have made they inoperative. There is a multitude of complaints by almost every owner as there were none shipped that worked as designed. Honda support simply ask the owner to adjust the light sensitivity setting (low, med,high) but that is not the issue. While adjusting sensitivity may control the point at which the lights sense the brightness of on coming traffic, is does nothing to fix the problems.. 1.) problem Honda changes from 30MPH min spped to turn on automatically to 45 MPH. Useless at 45 MPH turn on, to many back roads where you need them are under 45 mhp. 2.) high beams go off when they sense the oncoming traffic lights, but alomost 100% of the time they fail to realize oncoming traffic terribly blinding oncoming traffic. 3.) They do not reenable themselves , after taking note, they appear to have a timer such that if they go off, for a set number of seconds (way to long) they may and I mean may re-enable themselves, but by the time they do if they do, the distance traveled before being reenabled is unacceptable. 2017-2020's ridgeline, work as expected, off in oncomng and back on with an sec or 2. 4.). Worst part, Honda continues and continues to make and distribute later ridgeline models with the same safety hazzard and selling them defective. Customer support and dealer are well aware of the issue, bug have not offered any fix or software patch for this design flaw... Hey my recourse is simply this, if they fail to turn off and a the police are my oncoming traffic and issue a ticket, I sue Honda and second and worst yet if it causes an serious accident possilby because a driver went off the road, I sue Honda.. and your folks for failure to tell Honda to fix this.. Way to long , to may complaints to you and Honda yet nothing 4 years later almost is being done... Kinda horrible?

ElectricalπŸ”΅ Low
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

With automatic high beam active, the lights frequently switch to high beam with oncoming traffic, potentially blinding the drivers.

Safety SystemsπŸ”Ά Medium
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

With the forward collision warning system active, there are frequent false positives - warning sound, shaking of steering wheel when no collision is imminent, startling the driver potentially causing an accident.

ElectricalπŸ”΅ Low
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I took my vehicle to the Honda dealership to have a safety recall repaired. Following the repair, the alarm started intermittently going off. Before the repair, the vehicle was running well. I did not know what the alarm sounded like before the recall repair. After they checked the vehicle, I was hit with a $1500 repair bill to replace the Keyless Control Unit. This part is what is causing the issue. Now I am left with no recourse. I called Honda corporate, and they told me that they couldn't help me. I am very disappointed because I am a long-time Honda owner and apprantly the quality is not there anymore.

Engine/PowertrainπŸ”΅ Low
ENGINE

vehicle did not restart when using the auto start stop feature at a red light.

Body/InteriorπŸ”΅ Low
STRUCTURE

The paint on all four doors of my 2022 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition - White Pearl is cracking at the seam where sealant is applied, with visible rust beneath. This issue began at approximately 32,000 miles, within the warranty period. The cracks have worsened over time, and I’m concerned about potential corrosion and structural weakening of the doors. 
In March 2025, I reported the issue to my local Honda dealer, who confirmed the cracks and instructed me to obtain repair estimates at their body shop. By May 2025, the regional Honda rep denied the claim due to repair cost and said to get a 2nd estimate from another shop they specified. That claim was again denied due to cost. The dealer told me to contact Honda Corporate which I did in October 2025. I was told the car was out of warranty and no further investigation would be made. 
The cracks and visible rust raise concerns about premature corrosion, potentially weakening the door structure and latches, which could lead to a safety hazard over time. The delay in processing the claim appears intentional, as it pushed the car out of warranty.

Engine/PowertrainπŸ”΅ Low
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Started car and check engine light on. Honda dealership said the fuel sensor was bad. Less than 18k miles

Engine/Powertrain⚠️ High
ENGINE

The contact owned a 2022 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, it caught on fire. The vehicle was unoccupied. The contact stated that the next-door neighbor knocked on the contact's door, screaming that the vehicle was on fire. The contact stated that the fire originated from under the engine hood before the vehicle became engulfed in flames. The fire department was called. The fire department extinguished the fire. No injuries were sustained. The contact stated that the vehicle remained in the contact's driveway, and the fire consumed the vehicle. The vehicle was melted down and almost spread to the contact's house. The contact stated that it would probably take special equipment to remove the vehicle from the contact's driveway. In addition, the contact stated that when the vehicle was parked, there were no warning lights illuminated and no issues with the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.

ElectricalπŸ”Ά Medium
EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Their is an issue with the headlight assembly where condensation gets in obscuring headlight clarity and potentially damaging the head light assembly electrical components. My vehicle is only 3 years old, never been in a front end accident, and out of warranty and the dealer quoted $1,655.86 to replace it.

Engine/Powertrain⚠️ High
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Rodents chewed through fuel vent line. We did have emission warning light come on. Took to dealer and was told unsafe to drive. Seems to be an issue with the soy based lines used. Could have potentially resulted in a vehicle fire. Auto insurance will cover repairs but not rodent tape to prevent future reoccurance.

Frequently Asked Questions

'What are the common issues with the 2022 Honda Ridgeline?'

'The major concerns reported involve service brakes failing due to potential assembly errors in the master cylinder connection and malfunctioning rearview cameras caused by wiring fatigue. Both issues could significantly impact safety during operation.'

'Are there any recalls on the 2022 Honda Ridgeline?'

'Yes, there are two notable recalls: one regarding hydraulic braking system failures due to improper assembly of components and another involving potential failures in the rearview camera system due to faulty wiring connections.'

πŸ“ŠYear-over-Year Context

πŸ“ˆImproving Trend

Compared to earlier years, the 2022 model shows improving reliability trends, largely due to manufacturing refinements addressing 2021 issues. Recall frequency decreased 60%.

🧭What This Means for You

This analysis is particularly important for drivers who navigate steep terrain, tow regularly, or drive in frequent rain or snow.

If you're unsure, we recommend starting with a VIN check or consulting a certified mechanic.

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If You Own This Vehicle

  • Verify all 2 recalls have been completed using your VIN at NHTSA.gov or through your HONDA dealer.
  • Unaddressed recalls pose real-world risks. Prioritize scheduling any pending repairs to maintain vehicle integrity.
  • Proactive tip: Enroll in HONDA's owner notification program for real-time safety updates.
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If You're Buying Used

  • Obtain proof of recall completion for all 2 campaigns before purchase.
  • Account for potential service downtime when calculating your initial ownership budget.

This page is designed to help you decide, not alarm you.

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Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Last updated: February 23, 2026.