2017 Honda Ridgeline vs 2017 Nissan Frontier
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Honda Ridgeline | 2017 Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 336 | 38 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 163 | 85 |
| Investigations | 5 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 17–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 41,000 mi | 26,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Ridgeline | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 92 | 6 |
| Engine | 81 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 42 | 10 |
| Power Train | 40 | 6 |
| Back Over Prevention | 34 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 14 | 0 |
| Structure | 13 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Electrical failures | 35 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 20 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 0 |
| Stalling | 13 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 5 | 0 |
2017 Honda Ridgeline
2017 Nissan Frontier
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.