NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Honda Ridgeline
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
The Honda Ridgeline is a unibody pickup truck aimed at buyers who want everyday practicality without the rough edges of a traditional body-on-frame hauler. Positioned squarely in the midsize truck segment, it targets commuters, families, and light-duty adventurers who value a car-like ride alongside genuine truck utility. From model years 2019 through 2025, it carries Honda's reputation for thoughtful engineering into a competitive and growing class.
The 2024 Honda Ridgeline earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 95 out of 100, an exceptional result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. Both frontal and side crash protection reached the full 5 stars. It has 1 recall on record, reflected in the score.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
Reviewers generally praise the Ridgeline for its refined, car-like driving character and clever storage solutions, including its in-bed trunk. Most see it as the right choice for buyers who want truck versatility without sacrificing daily comfort. Critics sometimes note it feels less capable than body-on-frame rivals for serious towing or off-road use, positioning it as a lifestyle truck rather than a workhorse.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19987
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
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 // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
46 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.