2018 Honda Ridgeline problems and complaints
Owners have filed 163 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Honda Ridgeline. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (50), Back Over Prevention (30), Engine (22).
Key takeaways
- 163 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 50 | 31% |
| Back Over Prevention | 30 | 18% |
| Engine | 22 | 13% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 18 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 17 | 10% |
| Fuel System | 13 | 8% |
| Gasoline | 13 | 8% |
| Power Train | 10 | 6% |
| Structure | 9 | 6% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 7 | 4% |
| Lane Departure | 6 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Honda Ridgeline PU/CC AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Honda Ridgeline PU/CC FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-11-04
Fuel pump causing lurching during acceleration. Causing dangerous issue when traveling in city. Poor acceleration creates issues to pass or speed up when needed.
Power Train - filed 2026-10-01
My truck has a persistent driveline vibration, judder, and hesitation issue. This condition creates sudden, unexpected driveline surge and power-delivery hesitation, which poses a distinct safety concern. Honda TSB 23-078 (Warranty Extension for Torque Converter), acknowledges a manufacturing defect in the torque con...
Power Train - filed 2026-09-18
My 2018 Honda Ridgeline experienced an internal transmission failure June 2026. Local Honda dealership installed a Honda remanufactured transmission under my extended warranty, I picked up the vehicle on July 7, 2026. About 400 miles later, about July 25, the replacement transmission exhibited delayed engagement when...
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More for the 2018 Honda Ridgeline
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.