NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Honda Ridgeline Safety Ratings
The 2024 Honda Ridgeline scores 95 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 1 recall, and 46 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
For 2024, the Honda Ridgeline achieves an overall five-star crash rating from NHTSA, contributing to its NHTSA Safety Index of 95/100, which places the vehicle in the Exceptional band. This model year presents a strong safety profile by every federal metric available, notably its near-perfect defect record score.
The 2024 Honda Ridgeline received a five-star overall crash rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 95/100 based on NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 91 Sedans from 2024 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2024 Honda Ridgeline ranks 22 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 95 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 16.9% |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 46 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 22 of 91 Sedans tested for 2024 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Honda Ridgeline?
The 2024 model year marks a meaningful step forward for the Ridgeline in federal safety data. The NHTSA Safety Index climbed seven points to 95/100, moving from the Strong band of the 2023 model at 88/100 into the Exceptional band. That gain is grounded in specifics: crash protection contributed 66 of a possible 70 points, avoidance technology scored a perfect 10/10 reflecting standard fitment of forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control, and the defect record component reached 18.5 out of 20. The single recall on record, tied to rearview camera wire harness fatigue, is a targeted campaign rather than a broad structural or powertrain concern, and it keeps the defect record score high rather than dragging it down sharply. The 46 owner complaints produce a relatively contained footprint for a pickup-class vehicle, though the seven Forward Collision Avoidance reports are worth monitoring given that system is a rated safety feature. Taken together, the 2024 Ridgeline's federal safety picture is defined by consistency across crash categories and a defect record that outperforms most of its segment peers in this dataset.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2024 Honda Ridgeline perform in crash tests?
The 2024 Honda Ridgeline achieves an overall safety rating of five out of five stars from NHTSA. This includes five-star ratings for both frontal and side impact protection. Its performance in rollover resistance is a notable point of analysis; while the Ridgeline received four out of five stars, its measured rollover risk stands at 17 percent, and dynamic tip testing did not induce a tip event.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19987
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Honda Ridgeline have any recalls?
One recall was issued for this model year, covering a rearview camera tailgate wire harness that may fatigue over time, potentially causing the back-over prevention camera to fail. This campaign spans 2020 through 2024 Ridgeline vehicles. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the DATA for this recall.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA24V321000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2024-05-09
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Honda Ridgeline?
Owners have filed 46 unverified complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently alleged problem areas are Exterior Lighting with 13 reports, Electrical System with 11, and Forward Collision Avoidance with 7. Two alleged injuries are included in those filings. All are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
46 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Honda Ridgeline?
The 2024 Ridgeline registered one recall with NHTSA. This action addresses a rearview camera wire harness issue, a problem spanning multiple model years. Shoppers considering a used 2024 Ridgeline should verify remedy completion for the specific VIN.
- The 2024 Ridgeline's Safety Index rose seven points over the 2023 model, a year-over-year gain that moved it from the Strong band into the Exceptional band.
- NHTSA's rollover rating for this model year is four out of five stars, with a 17 percent rollover risk figure and a No Tip result on the dynamic test.
- The one active recall targets the rearview camera tailgate wire harness, a component central to the federally mandated back-over prevention system, making VIN-level remedy verification especially relevant.
- Seven of the 46 unverified owner complaints specifically allege issues with the Forward Collision Avoidance system, a feature that is standard equipment and a rated safety component on this model year.
RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Honda Ridgeline places
The 2024 Honda Ridgeline qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2024 Honda Ridgeline safety questions
Was the 2024 Honda Ridgeline crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2024 Honda Ridgeline, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 95 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2024 Honda Ridgeline crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2024 Honda Ridgeline earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 5 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 16.9%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2024 Honda Ridgeline have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2024 Honda Ridgeline. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Honda Ridgeline?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 46 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Honda Ridgeline. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Ridgeline years
Rivals in Sedan (2024)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Audi A4 Allroad | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi S4 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi S5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Hyundai Elantra N | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Infiniti Q50 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 19987), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Honda Ridgeline 2024.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 22 of 91 in the Sedan class for 2024.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.