Is the 2022 Honda Ridgeline a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
B+8.5/10
Solid choice for those wanting a comfortable, versatile truck without heavy-duty needs.
Pros
- Smooth ride quality
- Spacious and comfortable interior
- Standard all-wheel drive
Cons
- Limited off-road capability compared to traditional trucks
- Lower towing capacity
- Infotainment system can be slow
Ownership at a glance
Fuel economy
18 mpg
Maintenance cost
$1,500/yr
Expected lifespan
250,000 miles
Common problems to watch for
- Transmission judder due to torque converter issues
- Occasional infotainment system glitches
- Battery drainage problems
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (3)
The 2022 Honda Ridgeline has 3 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Structure — Frame And Members (campaign 26V365000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Master Cylinder — Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the …
- Back Over Prevention — Sensing System — Camera — Honda (America Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ridgeline vehicles. The rearview camera (RVC) tailgate wire harness may fatigue and break, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.…
- Structure — Frame And Members — American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Il…
Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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