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Honda Ridgeline: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2025 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2024 (87/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2024 87 · 2022 77 · 2025 75

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202575/100
Buy

63 complaints · 2 recalls

202487/100
Buybest year

46 complaints · 1 recalls

202364/100
Caution

121 complaints · 5 recalls

202277/100
Buy

111 complaints · 3 recalls

202164/100
Caution

94 complaints · 7 recalls

202064/100
Caution

162 complaints · 9 recalls

201957/100
Caution

229 complaints · 12 recalls

201864/100
Caution

157 complaints · 8 recalls

201764/100
Caution

333 complaints · 9 recalls

201464/100
Caution

33 complaints · 7 recalls

201364/100
Caution

45 complaints · 8 recalls

201264/100
Caution

24 complaints · 12 recalls

201164/100
Caution

39 complaints · 11 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2024?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2024 Honda Ridgeline’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2025 Honda Ridgeline head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Honda Ridgeline as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.