2018 Honda Ridgeline Problems & Complaints

Most common 2018 Honda Ridgeline problems

• Electrical system~33,000 miles
  4930%
• Driver assistance~46,000 miles
  3723%
• Fuel & propulsion system~2,000 miles
  3019%
• Engine & cooling~93,000 miles
  2415%
• Other / not specified~50,000 miles
  1710%
• Transmission & drivetrain~59,000 miles
  106%
• Body & structure~3,000 miles
  96%
• Windows, wipers & sunroof
  74%
• Brakes~28,000 miles
  42%
• Speed control & acceleration~25,000 miles
  21%
• Locks & latches~1,000 miles
  11%
• Seats~0 miles
  11%
• Stability & traction control
  11%
• Suspension
  11%
• Air bags~57,000 miles
  11%

Share of the 162 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Honda Ridgeline complaints by model year

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2018 Honda Ridgeline recalls (7)

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into 5 possible defects involving the 2018 Honda Ridgeline:

What 2018 Honda Ridgeline owners say

Electrical system all 49 →

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50-55 MPH on I-40 Westbound to I-25 and making a turn in a construction zone, the passenger's side air bag deployed without warning or impact to the vehicle. There were no reported injuries. The air bag control message was displayed after the failure. Two days later, the system indicators produced a failure with the road departure mitigation, collision mitigation, trailer stability control field assist, vehicle stability control, power steering, air bag system, and adaptive cruise control. The brake system warning light was illuminated after the parking brake was released. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 56,850.

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while the vehicle was not being driven, the vehicle remained running, causing the battery to drain. The contact had the vehicle jumpstarted; however, the battery failure recurred. The contact replaced the battery. Upon replacing the battery, several unknown warning lights were illuminated, and the alarm system sounded off throughout the night. The contact called an independent mechanic and was referred to the dealer to have the vehicle diagnosed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the vehicle was diagnosed with a faulty keyless access unit. The dealer recommended that the keyless access unit be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.

Driver assistance all 37 →

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, all four windows of the vehicle were rolling up and down independently. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle braked unintendedly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the electric system was reset; however, the horn engaged unintendedly while the vehicle was parked. The contact stated that he disconnected the battery, and the vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the electrical control unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that there was no recall related to the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to NHTSA for assistance. The failure mileage was 22,000.

The contact's husband owns a 2018 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that the rear-view camera failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V867000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts for the recall repair were unavailable. The manufacturer had been notified of the issue and the contact was provided a case number. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Fuel & propulsion system all 30 →

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The power steering seized, and the contact had to coast to the side of the road. After pulling over, the vehicle was restarted but almost immediately stalled again. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were displayed. The vehicle had been towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V215000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, neither the VIN nor the model year was included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with an engine misfire. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted but the failure recurred. The dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

2018 Honda Ridgeline engines & fuel economy

EPA ratings. Class: Small pickup.