2025 Honda Ridgeline

On several occasions, while driving at night, the auto dimming headlights would not dim. last evening, on 2 different occasions , on a rural road, no road signs, mailboxs . nothing that would cause a issues, the headlights would not go from high beam to regular (or low beam.) 2 different times , vehicles coming at us, the lights would not dim. time was apx 9pm , not a cloud in the sky. i had all so noticed while driving on a interstate , the same thing would happen, the lights would not dim,, drive maybe 50' or 5-10 seconds later. they would dim. there seems to be no rime or reason of if or when they will dim. we had 18 and 22 outback and they worked perfectly , where the ridgeline has malfunctions. asking the dealer they have not heard of anything wrong .. i have not had them to check , but have heard from other owners of the ridgeline and they are complaining about the same thing. uptill either the 22's or 23 models the auto dimming worked perfectly .. then honda changed either the location of the sensor or changed the software.

The auto dimming is way to sensitive. it turns down on road signs, street lights etc.

Auto dimming headlight feature is worthless in the 2024 honda ridgelines as any reflective surface including reflective house numbers on a mailbox will cause the headlights to dim.

Auto headlight high beam extremely errati on dark country roads i live on. highbeams come on with oncoming traffic blinding them. very dangerous!

I purchased a 2025 honda ridgeline and noticed that the turn signal is hardly audible. if you have the radio on or the windows rolled down, you will not hear the warning tone. in the infotainment system there is an adjustment that allows you to raise the volume of the warning indicator and even at the highest volume you can barely hear it. i also found that i am not alone and that this ia a common problem with some honda models. every other car i have ever owned made a mechanical or audio tone to warn that the signal light is active. this makes the driver behind you question whether you are taking a turn or not, should they pass you or not? i took it to the service department, and they could not tell me how to increase the volume. i had them go to another 2025 honda ridgeline and it had the same problem. i think that it is supposed to work with the infotainment system but even with their settings the issue persisted. even the blind spot detection is inaudible. i think this is negligence on behalf of honda. you can search on "honda turn signal inaudible".

The 2020 et seq honda ridgeline includes a flawed and wholly unsafe automatic high beam function. this has been well documented for years by owners across various mediums. the issue was not previously present (2017-2019) but appears to align with camera and/or software related changes. it remains unaddressed. i'm providing additional context below. i just traded my 2017 ridgeline rtl-e for a 2025 black edition. i never previously understood the complaints about the auto high beam, as my prior truck worked very well. i never had a "false negative" (failing to turn off for an oncoming car), "false positives" were always for reflective signs or similar directly in line of sight, and the response was virtually instantaneous (both on and off). while i knew about the horrible post-2020 adjustment to only activate above 45 mph (the exact opposite use case for me, whereas i disengage on highway and engage on lower speed, unlit back roads), i was not expecting the dramatic decline in performance. it is now wholly unusable and unsafe, even when the speed criterion is met. the response is incredibly slow (5+ seconds when it turns back on at all), it frequently fails to turn off the high beams for approaching vehicles even on flat, straight roads, it constantly turns itself off for every minor light/reflection (and sometimes won't come back on for miles), etc. beyond being an unusable advertised vehicle feature on higher trims, it presents an unacceptable safety risk for both the ridgeline driver and other drivers on the road. no idea why they elected to ruin this previously well-functioning feature. it was a big safety aid living in rural areas and one of my favorite features on my old truck. having owned/driven other honda vehicles (beyond the previous ridgeline), this system grossly underperforms compared to that of their other vehicles.

The contact owns a 2025 honda ridgeline. the contact stated that the high beam lights turn on and off while driving 45 mph or above at night. the contact stated that the headlights were flashing oncoming drivers. the contact had to deactivate the feature. additionally, while driving on two occasions using the adaptive cruise control, the vehicle was braking hard. the contact was concerned about being rear-ended. there were no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the vertical mounting of the radar sensor was slightly off. the dealer leveled the system. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. the approximate failure mileage was 99.

I want to bring to your attention what i consider a safety concern with the 2025 honda ridgeline black editition that i just purchased and an important feature that does not function properly. my concern is the the auto high beam headlight feature. this is one of the features for which i choice to purchase this particular pickup truck. the issue/problem is as follows. the auto high beam feature is very slow to respond and extremely inconsistent as to when and why the headlights switch from low beam to high beam and vice versa. for example, i have experienced while driving a two lane very dark windy road with no street lights; the auto high beam feature is very slow to respond and once it does, it will switch very back to low beam if it detects reflections from traffic signs, reflectors in the center of the road, and or such things as porch lights. i have witnessed the high beam feature switching to low beam when going up or down a hill in the road and/or while going around a corner with no on-coming cars. this can be very unsafe because when you are depending on high beams to see around a corner and suddenly the bright lights switch to low beams is it extremely detracting and difficult to see around the corner when going the speed limit 55 miles per hour. i have witness the high beam feature turning back on while approaching an on coming car and or being very slow switch to low beam while approaching an oncoming car. i feel that this could be dangerous by blinding an on-coming driver. one of the most important safety features on my new honda ridgeline is for all purposes unsafe and nu-usable. i have not yet brought this to the dealer's attention because i suspect that they will tell me nothing can be done to fix these problems. i however, intend to do so. i have read on-line that this is a very common problem/complaint with later model honda ridgelines and other owners have noted that there is currently no fix for this safety issue. thank you

While turning left on a snowcovered road, my passenger airbags deployed when i slid into the curb. the only damage was to my rear passenger wheel. the force to the vehicle should not have been hard enough for the airbags to deploy. no warning lights prior to the accident.

The automatic high beam feature in late model honda ridgelines presents significant safety concerns. there are two primary issues: 1. activation speed and sensitivity: the auto high beams only engage when the vehicle reaches speeds above 40 mph, which is higher than many competitors. furthermore, the system frequently toggles between high and low beams, particularly when encountering yellow road signs, leading to potential distractions for the driver and reduced visibility in critical situations. 2. inconsistent performance: there are instances where the high beams fail to deactivate when approaching vehicles are detected, especially on curves. this inconsistency can create dangerous conditions by blinding other drivers, which is particularly concerning at night when visibility is crucial. in contrast, my experience with the automatic high beams in a 2020 honda cr-v has been flawless, highlighting a disparity in performance between models. the honda ridgeline owners forum reflects widespread dissatisfaction with this feature, with numerous posts detailing similar grievances from other owners. despite raising these concerns with a toyota service dealer, i was met with indifference; the supervisor stated there was nothing they could do and suggested i report the issue instead. given these factors, it is clear that the automatic high beam system in the ridgeline is not only ineffective but could potentially lead to hazardous driving conditions.

Unsafe auto high beams. they do not come on over 45mph. they have a mind of their own and seem to always come on and off at the wrong time. also is dangerous to the oncoming vehicles that become impaired due to the high beams coming on when another vehicle is approaching. especially most dangerous when you are on a 2 lane highway. also the adaptive cruise control is inconsistent and seems to be very laggy and brakes way too hard.

On june 3, 2022, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened preliminary evaluation pe22005 after the agency received voqs and several field reports concerning the auto idle stop (ais) feature on 2016-2019my honda pilot vehicles. the complaints allege that the engine fails to restart on its own from a complete stop at a traffic light or road intersection with the ais function engaged. the subject vehicles are equipped with a 3.5l engine with a 9-speed automatic transmission. on january 6, 2023, honda released service bulletins 23-008 and 23-009. these service bulletins address the failure to restart issue in the 2016-2019my honda pilot vehicles, as well as the 2015-2020 acura tlx, 2016-2020 acura mdx, 2019-2022 honda passport, and 2020-2023 honda ridgeline vehicles. the repair outlined in the service bulletins is a two-stage countermeasure to remedy the issue. the first stage is a programmed fuel injection (“pgm-fi”) software update. the second stage is only deployed if the software update fails to remedy the issue. the second stage, depending on the model and model year, consists of replacement of the starter assembly, starter relays, and a valve adjustment. additionally, honda extended the warranty coverage to 10 years with unlimited mileage for vehicles requiring the second stage component replacement. odi continues to receive complaints of the ais failure to restart, with many complainants alleging the campaign countermeasures had been completed.nhtsa has reviewed honda's information request letter responses involving warranty claims, lawsuits, and consumer complaints in addition to odi's own data. this engineering analysis is being opened to further consider the potential safety defect, including gathering additional data regarding honda’s service campaign efficacy. odi is additionally expanding the scope to encompass all vehicles addressed in honda’s service bulletins 23-008 and 23-009 as well as newer model year vehicles, which are substantially similar to the vehicles covered by the service campaign. to review the odi reports cited in the opening resume odi report identification number document, go to nhtsa.gov.

On june 3, 2022, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened preliminary evaluation pe22005 after the agency received voqs and several field reports concerning the auto idle stop (ais) feature on 2016-2019my honda pilot vehicles. the complaints allege that the engine fails to restart on its own from a complete stop at a traffic light or road intersection with the ais function engaged. the subject vehicles are equipped with a 3.5l engine with a 9-speed automatic transmission. on january 6, 2023, honda released service bulletins 23-008 and 23-009. these service bulletins address the failure to restart issue in the 2016-2019my honda pilot vehicles, as well as the 2015-2020 acura tlx, 2016-2020 acura mdx, 2019-2022 honda passport, and 2020-2023 honda ridgeline vehicles. the repair outlined in the service bulletins is a two-stage countermeasure to remedy the issue. the first stage is a programmed fuel injection (“pgm-fi”) software update. the second stage is only deployed if the software update fails to remedy the issue. the second stage, depending on the model and model year, consists of replacement of the starter assembly, starter relays, and a valve adjustment. additionally, honda extended the warranty coverage to 10 years with unlimited mileage for vehicles requiring the second stage component replacement. odi continues to receive complaints of the ais failure to restart, with many complainants alleging the campaign countermeasures had been completed.nhtsa has reviewed honda's information request letter responses involving warranty claims, lawsuits, and consumer complaints in addition to odi's own data. this engineering analysis is being opened to further consider the potential safety defect, including gathering additional data regarding honda’s service campaign efficacy. odi is additionally expanding the scope to encompass all vehicles addressed in honda’s service bulletins 23-008 and 23-009 as well as newer model year vehicles, which are substantially similar to the vehicles covered by the service campaign. to review the odi reports cited in the opening resume odi report identification number document, go to nhtsa.gov.

On june 3, 2022, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened preliminary evaluation pe22005 after the agency received voqs and several field reports concerning the auto idle stop (ais) feature on 2016-2019my honda pilot vehicles. the complaints allege that the engine fails to restart on its own from a complete stop at a traffic light or road intersection with the ais function engaged. the subject vehicles are equipped with a 3.5l engine with a 9-speed automatic transmission. on january 6, 2023, honda released service bulletins 23-008 and 23-009. these service bulletins address the failure to restart issue in the 2016-2019my honda pilot vehicles, as well as the 2015-2020 acura tlx, 2016-2020 acura mdx, 2019-2022 honda passport, and 2020-2023 honda ridgeline vehicles. the repair outlined in the service bulletins is a two-stage countermeasure to remedy the issue. the first stage is a programmed fuel injection (“pgm-fi”) software update. the second stage is only deployed if the software update fails to remedy the issue. the second stage, depending on the model and model year, consists of replacement of the starter assembly, starter relays, and a valve adjustment. additionally, honda extended the warranty coverage to 10 years with unlimited mileage for vehicles requiring the second stage component replacement. odi continues to receive complaints of the ais failure to restart, with many complainants alleging the campaign countermeasures had been completed.nhtsa has reviewed honda's information request letter responses involving warranty claims, lawsuits, and consumer complaints in addition to odi's own data. this engineering analysis is being opened to further consider the potential safety defect, including gathering additional data regarding honda’s service campaign efficacy. odi is additionally expanding the scope to encompass all vehicles addressed in honda’s service bulletins 23-008 and 23-009 as well as newer model year vehicles, which are substantially similar to the vehicles covered by the service campaign. to review the odi reports cited in the opening resume odi report identification number document, go to nhtsa.gov.

On june 3, 2022, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened preliminary evaluation pe22005 after the agency received voqs and several field reports concerning the auto idle stop (ais) feature on 2016-2019my honda pilot vehicles. the complaints allege that the engine fails to restart on its own from a complete stop at a traffic light or road intersection with the ais function engaged. the subject vehicles are equipped with a 3.5l engine with a 9-speed automatic transmission. on january 6, 2023, honda released service bulletins 23-008 and 23-009. these service bulletins address the failure to restart issue in the 2016-2019my honda pilot vehicles, as well as the 2015-2020 acura tlx, 2016-2020 acura mdx, 2019-2022 honda passport, and 2020-2023 honda ridgeline vehicles. the repair outlined in the service bulletins is a two-stage countermeasure to remedy the issue. the first stage is a programmed fuel injection (“pgm-fi”) software update. the second stage is only deployed if the software update fails to remedy the issue. the second stage, depending on the model and model year, consists of replacement of the starter assembly, starter relays, and a valve adjustment. additionally, honda extended the warranty coverage to 10 years with unlimited mileage for vehicles requiring the second stage component replacement. odi continues to receive complaints of the ais failure to restart, with many complainants alleging the campaign countermeasures had been completed.nhtsa has reviewed honda's information request letter responses involving warranty claims, lawsuits, and consumer complaints in addition to odi's own data. this engineering analysis is being opened to further consider the potential safety defect, including gathering additional data regarding honda’s service campaign efficacy. odi is additionally expanding the scope to encompass all vehicles addressed in honda’s service bulletins 23-008 and 23-009 as well as newer model year vehicles, which are substantially similar to the vehicles covered by the service campaign. to review the odi reports cited in the opening resume odi report identification number document, go to nhtsa.gov.