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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

2025 Honda Ridgeline

has more open investigations.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

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

Public-record comparison

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

Record 2026 Honda Ridgeline 2025 Honda Ridgeline Difference
Total recalls 0 2 Ridgeline has 2 more recalls
Total complaints 6 59 Ridgeline has 53 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 1 / 0 / 1 / 0 2 / 1 / 1 / 0 Ridgeline has 2 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 4 Ridgeline has 4 more investigations
Open investigations 0 4 Ridgeline has 4 more open investigations
Manufacturer communications 3 17 Ridgeline has 14 more communications
Recall completion reports 0 6 Ridgeline has 6 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 1 1 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall None listed May 21, 2026 Ridgeline has a listed date
Latest complaint Apr 23, 2026 May 29, 2026 Ridgeline has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Engine And Engine Cooling
  • Forward Collision Avoidance Lane Departure
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Forward Collision Avoidance
  • Unknown Or Other
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

2026 Honda Ridgeline

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Can you confirm there are no open recalls by VIN?
  • Has the vehicle had exterior lighting and engine and engine cooling repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

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?

What to inspect first

2026 Honda Ridgeline

  • Exterior Lighting: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Engine And Engine Cooling: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
  • Forward Collision Avoidance Lane Departure: sensors, alerts, automatic braking, cameras

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

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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