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Vehicle A

Gasoline · 21 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 21 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2025 Honda Ridgeline

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2025 Honda Ridgeline

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

Short answer: Ridgeline needs more recall homework, Ridgeline has more complaint activity and Ridgeline has more severity reports. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2025 Honda Ridgeline 2024 Honda Ridgeline Difference
Total recalls 2 1 Ridgeline has 1 more recalls
Total complaints 59 45 Ridgeline has 14 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 2 / 1 / 1 / 0 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 Ridgeline has 3 more severity reports
Defect investigations 4 4 Similar
Open investigations 4 4 Similar
Manufacturer communications 17 20 Ridgeline has 3 more communications
Recall completion reports 6 6 Similar
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 1 1 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall May 21, 2026 May 9, 2024 Ridgeline has newer activity
Latest complaint May 29, 2026 Apr 30, 2026 Ridgeline has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Forward Collision Avoidance
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Back Over Prevention
  • Electrical System
 Similar focus
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 21 combined MPG 21 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,850 $2,850 Similar
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2025 Honda Ridgeline

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had exterior lighting and forward collision avoidance repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2024 Honda Ridgeline

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had exterior lighting and back over prevention repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2025 Honda Ridgeline

  • Exterior Lighting: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Forward Collision Avoidance: sensors, alerts, automatic braking, cameras
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

2024 Honda Ridgeline

  • Exterior Lighting: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Back Over Prevention: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

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