2017 Honda Ridgeline safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
3
complaints reporting a crash
7
complaints reporting fire
8
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2017 Honda Ridgeline PU/CC AWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 1 report injuries (1 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2017 Honda Ridgeline vehicles were involved in 20 fatal crashes with 9 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskRear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result… · Jun 4, 2026
- Crash riskFront passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause… · May 21, 2026
- Crash riskFuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail · Dec 18, 2023
- Fire riskDue to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear… · Nov 13, 2023
- Crash riskOpening and closing the tailgate may break the rearview camera wiring harness… · Nov 23, 2022
- Crash riskHood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can… · Nov 29, 2021
- Fire riskExposure to acids, such as from car wash soaps, can result in the fuel pump… · Jan 24, 2019
- Crash riskWater may enter the rear wiring harness through the connector located under the… · Dec 9, 2016