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2025 Honda Ridgeline

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2025 Honda Ridgeline.

Common problems

What to watch for on the 2025 Honda Ridgeline

caution·3.5L V6 (J35Y)

Timing Belt and Water Pump Service

The Honda 3.5L V6 uses a timing belt that must be replaced on schedule (usually with the water pump).

Typical repair cost
$900 – $1,600

Which of these apply to your 2025 Ridgeline?

Your guide shows which apply to the exact car, and what to ask the seller.

Safety record

Recalls on the 2025 Honda Ridgeline

Recall·24V321000

Back over prevention: camera

The rearview camera (RVC) tailgate wire harness may fatigue and break, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.

Recall·26V332000

Air bags: front passenger

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 102 owners reported

Electrical system28
Exterior lighting26
Engine15
Forward collision avoidance8

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

2025 Honda Ridgeline at a glance

Trims
Black EditionRTLRTL-ESportTrailSport
Engine
3.5L 6-Cylinder
Transmission
Automatic 9-spd
Drivetrain
AWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
Truck
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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2025 Honda Ridgeline?

Owners have filed 102 complaints about the 2025 Honda Ridgeline with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. There are 2 recall campaigns covering this model year. Known problems on its engines include timing belt and water pump service. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 2025 Honda Ridgeline reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 2 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2025 Honda Ridgeline?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2025 Honda Ridgeline listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.