9.8

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
409 miles

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problem #24

Jan 022024

Ridgeline

  • miles
rear view camera and rear traffic and warning systems stopped working. Honda diagnosed and repaired the wiring harness. NHTSA has opened an investigation PE24004 which appears to identical to the issue we have.

- Old Lyme, CT, USA

problem #23

Mar 292023

Ridgeline

  • miles
Rear back up camera stopped working. When putting the truck in reverse the video display only shows the yellow grid lines. The camera video is black. I saw on line that this is caused by a faulty wire harness. There-??s a you tube video showing where the problem is and how to fix it so this must be a common issue. I followed the instructions from YouTube and I took the tailgate apart and found that the camera wire was broken. I spliced the wire back together and now it works again.

- Coldwater, OH, USA

problem #22

Feb 072024

Ridgeline

  • miles
My rear camera stopped working. My understanding is that it is a defect in the wiring harness. My rear camera is not useable, and makes backing up very difficult and is a potential hazard.

- Hyde Park, VT, USA

problem #21

Jan 302024

Ridgeline

  • miles
My cars auto engine idle is malfunctioning causing my car to have serious transmission issues. I currently have 3 warning signs on my dashboard. 1. All wheel drive system problem 2. Auto engine idle stop system problem 3. charging system problem. I bought the car used last year. Its a 2020 honda ridgeline with only 29k mikes. Ive been seeing reports online that this issus has been affecting many honda users. Please help!! Honda needs to be responsible for this problem! RECALL NOW!

- Auburn , WA, USA

problem #20

Dec 122023

Ridgeline

  • miles
My reverse camera was intermittent approximately 2 months ago. It would occasionally flicker, but then went totally dark with no picture. I took it upon myself to investigate for a loose wire as I know this was an items that was recalled on the 2017-19 models as well. I did find a severed wire, which leads me to believe that the same issues that forced a recall on the previous models is also affecting my 2020 Ridgeline. The absence of the backup camera makes backing out of parking space or the potential for colliding with other cars or pedestrians a very real concern.

- Saint Paul, MN, USA

problem #19

Nov 212023

Ridgeline

  • miles
Rear view camera wiring harness broken. Recalls on 2017 to 2019. My truck is built in 1-20 and is out of warranty. Same issue as with previous Ridgeline harness. Safety issues with no backup. Dealer refuses to do anything about it as it is not in current recall and it's out of warranty.

- Mt. Vernon, IL, USA

problem #18

Apr 012023

Ridgeline

  • miles
Back up camera is black with yellow lines

- Northfield, MA, USA

problem #17

Oct 292023

Ridgeline

  • miles
I shifted the vehicle into reverse and the parking assist camera (backup camera) did not appear on the infotainment screen as it should. There is an active recall on the 2017 - 2019 models as Honda is aware of this problem with the tailgate wiring harness design. Backing up without the visual aid poses a serious safety threat to any pedestrians or vehicles that may not be seen due to the camera not working as it should. I have not yet scheduled a repair for this item but will update when the problem is remedied. There was no warning before this occured. It was sudden without any signs. It is my hope and the duty of the manufacturer that this issue is fixed within ALL model years that this problem is known to occur.

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

problem #16

Mar 012023

Ridgeline

  • 18,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated while stopped, the automatic STOP/START feature intermittently failed to operate as needed after the vehicle had shut off. The contact stated that the vehicle would independently shift to neutral(N) during the failure. The contact called the dealer and was asked to bring the vehicle in for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000. The VIN was not available.

- Saugus, MA, USA

problem #15

Aug 032023

Ridgeline

  • miles
Rear camera has failed and no longer works. Previously flickering then went dead. Same problem as with 2019 Ridgelines and other Hondas. Has been extended to other 2020 Hondas but not the ridgeline. This is an early build ridgeline that was delivered in Jan 2020.

- Holliston, MA, USA

problem #14

Oct 022022

Ridgeline

  • miles
The backup camera stopped working. The wires to the camera broke. This is the same issue as the 2017 - 2019 Ridgeline recall. When will the 2020 models be recalled?

- Holmen, WI, USA

problem #13

Aug 012023

Ridgeline

  • miles
The wiring harness for the rear back up camera is beginning to fail. I know this is an issue and has been a recall on the 2017-2019 model years. The harness that fails is the exact same on the 2020 model and should be recalled as well.

- Akron, OH, USA

problem #12

Jul 232023

Ridgeline

  • miles
AT odometer reading 35870, while loading the pickup for a trip home the backup camera failed. No local dealership was open on the weekend and we were 600 miles from home. Upon arrival, Monday, the local dealership was called and we were told the repair would not be covered by warranty and a similar recall on 2019 vehicles would not apply to 2020 model year for the same issue.

- Plymouth, MI, USA

problem #11

Jul 052023

Ridgeline

  • miles
Rear view camera ceased to display picture. Screen black except for yellow guidelines and view options. inspection of rear tailgate wiring found 3-4 wires in wiring harness corroded/broken. This is similar to known issue with 17-19 ridglines which have a TBS out for same issue.

- Scarborough, ME, USA

problem #10

May 312023

Ridgeline

  • miles
On May 31, 2023, my wife and I were in our Honda ridgeline when attempting to back up into a parking spot. We noticed the instrument cluster went dark with only a "P" flashing. There were no alarms or indications of any fault. We shut down the truck. After trying to restart there was no instrument cluster along with the shifter locked in park. On this current model their is no emergency override out of park as on other vehicles. We had traffic backed up for hours as we called a tow truck to move the vehicle from the main street. Upon the ridgeline being towed to the local Honda dealer. They scanned for codes, U0103, U0155, u0404, U12AA. Checked Diag Tree and confirmed system test and found SBW control module and gauge control module didn't communication. They ended up finding a fuse had blown. My question is why no override out of park on this model? Safety issue.

- Mountain Home, ID, USA

problem #9

Mar 012023

Ridgeline

  • miles
Rear backup camera is not working

- Highland Mills , NY, USA

problem #8

Mar 212023

Ridgeline

  • miles
The rear opening and closing of the tailgate caused a break in the wiring harness, causing the rearview camera to fail. This is due to a design flaw and identical to what has happened in the 2017-2019 models.

- Geneseo, IL, USA

problem #7

Nov 052022

Ridgeline

  • miles
Condition: truck is stopped, the auto engine idle is on Action: release the brake to press the accelerator Result: the truck fails to restart, shuts off the engine completely, puts itself in Neutral, and all the lights in the dash illuminate I have to place the truck in Park and restart the engine. Sometimes the engine is difficult to restart, and I have to try several times. This has happened 3 times since November, and 3 other times the truck has almost stalled when restarting.

- Broadway, NC, USA

problem #6

Jan 202023

Ridgeline 6-cyl

  • miles
Back up camera has stopped working. When the vehicle is put in Reverse the guide lines continue to appear, while there is no video of what is behind the vehicle. I looked up recalls on 2020 Ridgeline, and there are no reports. 2017-19 backup camera recall for similar problem. Honda dealer appointment to confirm is 3 days from today. There were no warning signs of failure.

- Oak Park, IL, USA

problem #5

Dec 222022

Ridgeline

  • miles
Backup camera stopped working. Possible electrical wiring harness defective and severed prematurely. This was a safety feature that stopped working on a vehicle that-??s not even 3 year old.

- Mobile , AL, USA

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