2018 HONDA RIDGELINE

8 recalls, 198 complaints - 154 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating

SUSPENSION:REAR

Defect Description

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, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minne... Read more

Consequence

Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy... Read more

880,514 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Defect Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 ... Read more

Consequence

Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. Th... Read more

98,892 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, F... Read more

Consequence

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

2,490,460 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Defect Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ridgeline vehicles. Opening and closing the tailgate may break the rearview camera wiring harness, causing the rearview camera to fail.

Consequence

An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rearview camera wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2023. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is 6RW.

117,445 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

Defect Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.

Consequence

A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will either repair the hood latch striker, or replace the hood if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PBV.

724,826 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

EQUIPMENT

Defect Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling all Honda Genuine Accessory Tonneau Covers, part number 08Z07-T6Z-100F, sold for installation on 2017-2020 Ridgeline trucks. If the tonneau cover is not properly secured in the open or closed position, wind resistance may cause the cover to flip and buc... Read more

Consequence

A separated panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash or injury.

Remedy

Honda will notify all registered owners of 2017-2020 Honda Ridgelines, and dealers will install tethers onto any Honda Genuine Accessory Tonneau Cover to prevent panel separation and apply warning labels, free of charge. In addition, an updated accessory user's information manual will be provided. ... Read more

151,343 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ridgeline trucks. Exposure to acids, such as from car wash soaps, can result in the fuel pump feed port cracking.

Consequence

A crack in the fuel pump feed port can allow pressurized fuel to leak out, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, if necessary, and install a fuel pump cover, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. The recall number for this recall is Q3V.

106,683 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

SEATS

Defect Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Pilot and Ridgeline vehicles and 2018 Acura MDX vehicles. The front driver and passenger powered seats in the Honda vehicles and the driver powered seats in the Acura vehicles may have been assembled with improperly manufactured rivet... Read more

Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the floor, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver seat frame assembly in Acura MDX vehicles, and replace the driver and front passenger seat slide rail frames in Honda Pilot and Ridgeline vehicles, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service... Read more

5,810 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Complaint Statistics

198 total complaints 6 crashes 5 fires 4 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	47
ENGINE	20
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	18
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	18
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA	14
POWER TRAIN	12
SERVICE BRAKES	11
STRUCTURE:BODY	6
VISIBILITY/WIPER	6
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING	5

Incident date: Aug 22, 2026

From researching this, my Honda 2018 Ridgeline is having a problem with the Keyless Access/TPMS Control Unit, causing the vehicle security alarm to go off when the vehicle is idol which could result in a dead battery if not attended. Honda referenced this manufacturing defect in its Service Bulletin... Read more

Incident date: Mar 17, 2025

I have had the vehcile in traffic when it can cause banging sounds, have transmission slippage, and not allow the transmission to shift into higher gears, other occurences include transmission shudder. I was told the reset would be to change the transmission fluid with a 3 flush process at the deale... Read more

Incident date: Mar 17, 2025

Incident date: Jul 18, 2026

The vehicle was being driven under normal highway conditions while towing a boat within the vehicle's rated towing capacity. The driver observed the oil pressure warning light illuminate and continued driving normally for approximately 20-30 minutes, at which point the engine lost power and stalled.... Read more

Incident date: Apr 3, 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact discovered that the rear lenses was full of water. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to get a diagnosis however, the failure cause was unidentifiable. The vehicle was n... Read more

Incident date: Apr 3, 2026

I am filing a complaint regarding a major CVT transmission failure in my 2015 Subaru Crosstrek at approximately 117,318 miles. Prior to failure, there were no warning lights, dashboard messages, or significant indications of impending transmission failure. The only noticeable symptom was a slight wh... Read more

Incident date: May 9, 2026

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado1500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, four different warning lights illuminated: ABS, Service Brake Assist, Service ESC, and two specific "Brake System Failure" messages limiting the top speed to 42 MPH and 62 MPH, suddenly the vehicle ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 23, 2026

My car had issues like harsh/hard shifting, jerking, hesitation, and a "shuddering" sensation, often occurring at low speeds, I took it to the dealer several times for this issue, because the engine light keeps coming on, back in May 2025 they said they did a valve replacement that should fix the is... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

Constant errors in dash. Cruise control fails while driving. Auto braking no longer works. Warning of other vehicles in blind spots does not work anymore. Many error in dash display regarding the camera and lkas are displayed.

Incident date: Jan 27, 2026

Rear windshield shattered into pieces when the vehicle was started.

Incident date: Nov 25, 2025

Vehicle: 2022 Ford Escape VIN: [XXX] Dealer: Westfield Ford, Countryside IL Problem: Rear light repeatedly fails even after multiple repairs; vehicle becomes unsafe and illegal to drive. The rear tail light on my 2022 Ford Escape has failed repeatedly since early Spring 2025. The dealer (Westfield... Read more

Incident date: Nov 26, 2025

My 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 3.0L LZO Duramax with approx. 3,380 miles experienced a sudden and complete engine failure while towing my camper on the interstate at night, in the rain, while traveling alone 375 miles from home. The vehicle lost power, displayed warnings, and became inoperable, forcing... Read more

Incident date: Nov 13, 2025

Rear window of ram truck leaks and ram will not authorize proper window replacements. Caulk is not the answer as they’ve suggested

Incident date: Nov 13, 2025

Odometer Fraud. The contact attempted to purchase a 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 142,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 214,... Read more

Incident date: Nov 13, 2025

I was driving from richlands coming home and my vechial kept trying to die on me like i didnt have any gas and then i had to suddenly pull off the side of the road without any power and i sat their and even try to restart the vechial and it wouldn't start back then a woman come out of nowhere in an... Read more

Fire 1 injured

Incident date: Nov 2, 2025

My vehicle has a slow speed pick up and I’m getting code p0018 and has very rough idling !

Incident date: Oct 9, 2025

I hust bought a 2023 Nissan Roghe SV, Took it home next day Tried to start the vehicle but the dashboard display system was malfunctionig, tried to shft to reverse or drive and the vehicle wouldn't go foward or backwards.... It flashed all the icons on the dash board. In addition to this inced... Read more

Incident date: Oct 9, 2025

On 10/11/25 approximately 9pm my vehicle completed an OTA update initiated by the manufacturer. Upon completion of the update, I went for a drive. At approximately 30 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off, shifted into neutral, and ceased to operate leaving me stranded in the middle of the road. The ve... Read more

Incident date: Oct 9, 2025

Incident date: Nov 5, 2024

The contact's insurer owned a 2024 BMW I5. The contact stated that the insurer received notice of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that while the insurer was parking the vehicle, and the brake was depressed, the veh... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Sep 5, 2025

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000(Structure). The contact stated that an unknown dealer was contacted; however, the contact was informed that the recall parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 4, 2025

Vehicle is experiencing sluggish acceleration and stalling when driving under 40 mph. Vehicle has stalled in heavy traffic on occasion. Further investigation with transmission is being conducted soon. No other issues with powertrain to this point, vehicle maintenance has been on or only slightly beh... Read more

Incident date: Aug 5, 2025

Engine light illuminating due to a known issue by Ford due to coolant leaking into the engine. Could potentially lead to fire within the engine. Ford has confirmed although they are aware of the issues, there are no recalls to fix the issue and we must pay for it on our own

Incident date: Jun 8, 2025

The contact owned a 2018 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving into a parking lot at a very low speed when the vehicles engine shut off, the contact proceeded to attempt to restart the vehicle however the engine would not start, and upon inspecting underneath the hood of the vehicle the cont... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Mar 17, 2025

A corroded faulty ground strap under the car, which is connected to the transmission caused the engine wiring harness to overload a smaller ground wire in the wheel well, then continued to melt other sections of the main engine wiring harness when trying to start the car. This is only a $200 part, b... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Mar 17, 2025

Fire

Incident date: Sep 12, 2024

unknown. i know that my car was doing fine and then randomly the coolant was low and my car was overheating on my way to work. i have yet to get it fixed, as i dont know how much it could cost me. but i read that 2020-2021 toyota makes were having issues with their coolant.

Incident date: Mar 17, 2025

While fueling the tank the pumps stops fueling voluntarily, the tank is not full it gives a hard time. Currently about 75,000 miles Longrom 2019

Incident date: Feb 27, 2025

my Ford Eco Boost engine has a coolant intrusion which can cause overheating and possibly engine fire. There is currently a class action lawsuit against Ford and Ford has issued a TSB bulletin for this problem.

Incident date: Jan 4, 2025

Hi, I was driving on [XXX] and my radio volume went to full volume 100% by itself. The radio would not shut off and none of the controls would work, everything froze. I kept turning the volume button down and the volume bar on the screen showed that it was trying to minimize, but it wouldn't stay. I... Read more

Incident date: Feb 6, 2025

2024 tundra crew max hybrid limited off road, since day one of purchase of this vehicle I have had excessive wind noise in the windows on the driver and passenger side. From what I understand many people are having the same problem with the tundras. Toyota dealership tried to solve the remedy by put... Read more

Incident date: Jan 7, 2025

My "Service 4WD" light started going on and shutting off and then it would come back a few weeks later. No incident occurred when it started. A few months in, it went to a solid light. I took it to the dealership to get it diagnosed and was told the "range shaft splines had damage" and that I would ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 2, 2025

While driving, the vehicle went into Engine Power Reduced mode, check engine light went on, and the Brake Assist notification came on. I pulled over and turned off the vehicle; vehicle would not restart. Had the vehicle towed for diagnosis; told initial codes were timing issues. Vehicle has 83,000 m... Read more

Incident date: Aug 31, 2023

The front sensor to bumper coming up to check ok at every time you start the vehicle. In-between 30mph to 50mph It hesitates and feels like it's jumping in and out, if you do a hard acceleration you don't feel it, not sure if it's through the fuel system for the transmission. Check to see if codes w... Read more

Incident date: Aug 31, 2023

Incident date: Jan 28, 2024

The contact owns a 2016 BMW 528I. The contact stated that there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the vehicle while at a stop. The contact detected fumes underneath the hood and there was oil on the alternator. The contact stated that the tires were replaced, but the vehicle was not aligned. ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 8, 2024

The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the instrument panel became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed and the contact was informed that the instrument panel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not inc... Read more

Incident date: Oct 31, 2024

Dead battery parasitic drawer. brand new 2024 Hyundai Kona purchase February 2024. The car has been in the repair shop four times for this issue. Service department cannot find the parasitic draw so they just give you a new battery. The battery has been replaced twice. the problem has been reproduce... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2023

The catalytic converter malfunctioned and is defective. My vehicle is within 8 years and under 80,000 miles and Volkswagen of Toms River will not replace or address the safety concern as they are required by law to replace it. The vehicle will hit 8 year on January 1st and they are trying to stallma... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2024

I have been waiting on a part that been on back order for months- ABS module anti lock braking system in my 2015 Jeep Wrangler- I'm not the only 1 waiting for this part to come off back order been since Feb 2024 I've been waiting its Oct 2024 - They need to recall it if they cant take off back orde... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2024

Incident date: Oct 11, 2024

The contact owns a 2014 Fiat 500L. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal, before accelerating forward. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact learned online of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V192000 (Power Train). The vehicle had not been... Read more

Incident date: Sep 22, 2024

The transmission is experiencing the following: Difficulty shifting gears, Delayed or harsh, shifting, Transmission slipping. I have a 2015 that experienced the same thing and was recalled and fixed. This is not under recall. The vehicle has under 80K mines.

Incident date: Sep 26, 2024

We bought this car used from the Ford dealership in Ellensburg WA in 2021. It had 79k at the time. We performed a lot of maintenance on the vehicle; new tires, alignment, coolant flush, transmission flush, spark plugs, and updated the Synce software. Then the turbo failed about 5 months later. And w... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2024

Car has a rod knock, has been looked at by a private mechanic, seen online there was a recall on Hyundai Sonatas for rod knock issues.

Incident date: Jan 1, 2024

See attached document for complaint.

Incident date: Jul 22, 2024

Fuel Cap recovery error light comes on and when taken to the dealership and diagnosed they replaced the fuel cap twice in 2 years. Still presenting the same problem. Engine Rocker arm and camshaft failure on 3.6L V6 Pentastar engine. Stability control problem when driving on rough highway roads at... Read more

Incident date: Feb 19, 2024

On [XXX], I parked on a slight incline at an open market. There was nothing wrong with the steering when I parked the car. It was dry and sunny. When I returned to the car an hour later, the power steering was out and all sensor lights were flashing: Hill Assist, lane assist, cruise control, bra... Read more

Incident date: Feb 19, 2024

Incident date: Jun 13, 2024

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine misfired while the vehicle was being driven on a hill. In addition, the check engine and low coolant warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it w... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2018 HONDA RIDGELINE

2018 Honda Ridgeline PU/CC AWD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk	16.9%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Optional
Lane Departure Warning	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2018 HONDA RIDGELINE

154 manufacturer communications from 76 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	32
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	20
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES	13
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE	13
130000 VISIBILITY	10
350000 EQUIPMENT	8
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER	7
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS	6

130000 VISIBILITY

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2023 Passports, 2016-2022 Pilots, & 2017-2023 Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the front passengera??s power window inop from either the drivera??s w

130000 VISIBILITY

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

130000 VISIBILITY

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

130000 VISIBILITY

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2023 Passports, 2016-2022 Pilots, & 2017-2023 Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the passengera??s power window inop from drivera??s master window swit

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

130000 VISIBILITY

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2023 Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the power window master switch inop. Customer may also report that the other window switches are still operabl

130000 VISIBILITY

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

130000 VISIBILITY

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

130000 VISIBILITY

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

100000 POWER TRAIN

Service Bulletin - Torque converters may not have been manufactured to proper specifications. As a result, the torque converter lock-up clutch cannot provide adequate holding force due to pressure bleeding down through a crack in the lock-u

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Dealer Message - Torque converters may not have been manufactured to proper specifications. As a result, the torque converter lock-up clutch cannot provide adequate holding force due to pressure bleeding down through a crack in the lock-up

100000 POWER TRAIN

Service Bulletin - Vehicle shows Transmission Temperature Too Hot on the MID with no related DTCs due to ATF deterioration causing high foaming and low viscosity. During extended high load driving ATF will foam and cooler flow rate is reduc

220000 SEATS

Service Bulletin - There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the drivera??s or front passengera??s seat forward and backward. This is due to the issue that the flex cable in the seat adjustment mechanism is not correctly lubricated.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Service Bulletin - The headlight seal may become damaged from a misadjusted hood. Damage to the headlight seal may lead to moisture condensation building up in the headlight.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Dealer Message- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2018 Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline with a customer complaint of the vehicle running rough or in low power mode with the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2018 Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline with a customer complaint of the vehicle running rough or in low power mode with the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on wit

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2018 Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline with a customer complaint of the vehicle running rough or in low power mode with the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on wit

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin - REVISION SUMMARY Under PARTS INFORMATION, the trim level was corrected. SYMPTOM The vehiclea??s factory security system will sound off intermittently when the vehicle is parked, and the system is armed.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service bulletin - The MIL is on with DTC P2422 (EVAP canister vent shut valve stuck closed malfunction). Dirt may be clogging the EVAP canister vent tube.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Service bulletin - The MIL is on with DTC P2422 (EVAP canister vent shut valve stuck closed malfunction). Dirt may be clogging the EVAP canister vent tube.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service bulletin - The MIL is on with DTC P2422 (EVAP canister vent shut valve stuck closed malfunction). Dirt may be clogging the EVAP canister vent tube.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Service bulletin - The MIL is on with DTC P2422 (EVAP canister vent shut valve stuck closed malfunction). Dirt may be clogging the EVAP canister vent tube.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Service bulletin - One or more accessory running board lights are flickering or not working. The running board light assembly is faulty. * Denotes Required Fields TSB ID : TSB Date : Calendar for date entry assistance

350000 EQUIPMENT

160000 STRUCTURE

Service Bulletin - The hood flutters or vibrates at highway speeds.

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Service Bulletin - The hood flutters or vibrates at highway speeds.

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Service Bulletin - The vehicle's factory security system will sound off intermittently when the vehicle is parked, and the system is armed.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Odysseys, Passports, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P0441 (EVAP System Purge Fl

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin - The Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) system freezes after a phone call, and the stored voice tags are missing when the ignition is turned to ON.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

"Owner Notification Letter - On some 2017-19 Pilot, 2017-19 Ridgeline, and 2018-19 Odyssey models, the malfunction indicator light (MIL) may come on if one or more of the following diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) are stored: - P0420 (rear

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service Bulletin - MIL Comes On with DTC P0300-P0306 or P219A/B

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Service Bulletin - MIL Comes On with DTC P0300-P0306 or P219A/B

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service Bulletin - MIL Comes On with DTC P0430 or P0430 with P030X, P219A, P219B (Without Software Update)

350000 EQUIPMENT

Service Bulletin - MIL Comes On with DTC P0430 or P0430 with P030X, P219A, P219B (Without Software Update)

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Service Bulletin - MIL Comes On with DTC P0430 or P0430 with P030X, P219A, P219B (Without Software Update)

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

"Service Bulletin - The PCM software may misinterpret sensor inputs as a deteriorated catalytic converter. Additionally, debris from the high pressure pump or the fuel injector machining process can cause internal wear or clogging inside on

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

350000 EQUIPMENT

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message - On, November 24, 2020, American Honda announced a warranty extension for certain 2016 Pilot vehicles. Today, February 11, 2021 American Honda is announcing an expansion to the vehicles covered under this warranty extension.

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

"Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector -Ultrasonic Leak Detector -Leak Dye"

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected), and/or P0301-P0306 (cylinder misfire detected), or P219A/B (air-fuel ratio variation of cylinder [bank 1, rear bank/bank 2, front bank]).

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service Bulletin - The timing belt area makes a chirping noise after the engine warms up.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service Bulletin - You hear a chirping in the cabin with the engine running, the transmission in Drive, and the engine at operating temperature.

072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2019 Odysseys, 2016-2019 Pilots & 2017-2019 Ridgelines with a customer complaint of a fuel leak at the fuel joint pipe. To better understand the cause of th

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Service Bulletin - One or more accessory running board lights are flickering or not working.

160000 STRUCTURE

Service Bulletin - One or more accessory running board lights are flickering or not working.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Service Bulletin - The MIL is on with DTC P2422 (EVAP canister vent shut valve stuck closed malfunction).

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

350000 EQUIPMENT

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2019 Accords, Civics, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of fuel smell or leak from the fuel tank area. To better understand the

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Service Bulletin - There is a chirping coming from the engine area with the engine warmed up. The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Service Bulletin - There is a chirping coming from the engine area with the engine warmed up. The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2019 Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of a chirp noise heard inside cabin or coming from the engine compartment. To better understand

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

220000 SEATS

Service Bulletin - There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver's or front passenger's seat forward and backward. The flex cable in the seat adjustment mechanism is not correctly lubricated.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

350000 EQUIPMENT

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

114300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK

Dealer Message - American Honda (AHM) is collecting a HEALTHY tailgate harness from certain 2017-2018 Ridgelines which fits the criteria listed below.

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Dealer Message - American Honda (AHM) is collecting a HEALTHY tailgate harness from certain 2017-2018 Ridgelines which fits the criteria listed below.

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Dealer Message - American Honda (AHM) is collecting a HEALTHY tailgate harness from certain 2017-2018 Ridgelines which fits the criteria listed below.

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Service Bulletin - The A/C does not blow cold air, and the lower corner of the condenser around the receiver/dryer cap is stained.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Service Bulletin - The A/C does not blow cold air, and the lower corner of the condenser around the receiver/dryer cap is stained.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

Dealer Message - American Honda (AHM) is collecting a HEALTHY tailgate harness from certain 2017-2018 Ridgelines which fits the criteria listed below.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

"Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [bank 2]). Additionally, one or more of the following DTCs may be stored: -P030X (misfire) -P219A (air-fuel ratio variation of cyli

162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

Dealer Message - American Honda (AHM) is collecting a HEALTHY tailgate harness from certain 2017-2018 Ridgelines which fits the criteria listed below.

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Dealer Message - American Honda (AHM) is collecting a HEALTHY tailgate harness from certain 2017-2018 Ridgelines which fits the criteria listed below.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, HONDA RIDGELINE

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA, Open , Model Year: 2017

Rear-View Camera Failure

On June 26, 2024, the Oﬃce of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Recall Query (RQ24011) to assess the long-term suitability of the remedy for recall 22V-867, which was ﬁled on November 23, 2022 by American Honda Motor Co. (Honda). Recall 22V-867 addressed concerns of a loss of the Rear-View Ca... mera (RVC) function in model year (MY) 2017-2019 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. Recall 22V-867 states that the RVC wire harness was manufactured with a protective corrugated tubing which was insufficient to protect against bending wear and zip ties which were insufficiently tightened and would not keep the protective tubing in place. The consequence is that the RVC wire harness may fatigue and break after repeated opening and closing of the tailgate. This ultimately results in the failure of the RVC image to display due to a lack of connectivity. Honda’s remedy identified in the recall filing was a replacement harness with longer protective corrugated tubing and sufficiently tightened zip ties. This remedy part was also installed as a production part in certain MY 2019 Ridgeline vehicles. On May 3, 2024, Honda submitted recall 24V-321 to ODI, addressing concerns of a loss of the RVC function in MY 2020-2024 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. Recall 24V-321 states that the RVC wire harness was manufactured with a material which was susceptible to breakage upon repeated opening and closing of the tailgate, which ultimately leads to a complete loss of RVC function. Honda’s remedy identified in the recall filing was a replacement harness manufactured by a new supplier with improved material properties to withstand wear from bending. Since the remedy parts for recall 22V-867 and the production parts recalled under 24V-321 use the same supplier and materials for critical components in the RVC wire harness, ODI opened RQ24011. To date, ODI has received 1 allegation of a 22V-867 remedy RVC wire harness failure. Honda indicated that it is aware of a total of 14 reports regarding remedy RVC wire harness failures associated with Recall 22V-867. Additional remedy parts may not have yet seen sufficient wear to induce the failure. ODI also believes further testing is necessary to assess the potential failures in these parts. This Engineering Analysis is being opened to further assess the scope, frequency, and potential safety related consequences of the rear view camera harness failures in 2017-2019 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. To review the ODI report cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.Read more

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 2017

Rear-View Camera Failure

On June 26, 2024, the Oﬃce of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Recall Query (RQ24011) to assess the long-term suitability of the remedy for recall 22V-867, which was ﬁled on November 23, 2022 by American Honda Motor Co. (Honda). Recall 22V-867 addressed concerns of a loss of the Rear-View Ca... mera (RVC) function in model year (MY) 2017-2019 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. Recall 22V-867 states that the RVC wire harness was manufactured with a protective corrugated tubing which was insufficient to protect against bending wear and zip ties which were insufficiently tightened and would not keep the protective tubing in place. The consequence is that the RVC wire harness may fatigue and break after repeated opening and closing of the tailgate. This ultimately results in the failure of the RVC image to display due to a lack of connectivity. Honda’s remedy identified in the recall filing was a replacement harness with longer protective corrugated tubing and sufficiently tightened zip ties. This remedy part was also installed as a production part in certain MY 2019 Ridgeline vehicles. On May 3, 2024, Honda submitted recall 24V-321 to ODI, addressing concerns of a loss of the RVC function in MY 2020-2024 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. Recall 24V-321 states that the RVC wire harness was manufactured with a material which was susceptible to breakage upon repeated opening and closing of the tailgate, which ultimately leads to a complete loss of RVC function. Honda’s remedy identified in the recall filing was a replacement harness manufactured by a new supplier with improved material properties to withstand wear from bending. Since the remedy parts for recall 22V-867 and the production parts recalled under 24V-321 use the same supplier and materials for critical components in the RVC wire harness, ODI opened RQ24011. To date, ODI has received 1 allegation of a 22V-867 remedy RVC wire harness failure. Honda indicated that it is aware of a total of 14 reports regarding remedy RVC wire harness failures associated with Recall 22V-867. Additional remedy parts may not have yet seen sufficient wear to induce the failure. ODI also believes further testing is necessary to assess the potential failures in these parts. RQ24011 is being upgraded to an Engineering Analysis (EA25003) to further assess the scope, frequency, and potential safety related consequences of the Rear View Camera harness failures in 2017-2019 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. To review the ODI report cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2020

Rear-View Camera Failure

On February 13, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE24004 to assess alleged failures of the rear-view camera (RVC) in 2020-2023 Model Year (MY) Honda Ridgeline vehicles. At this time, ODI has received a total of 50 complaints with allegations of the RVC im... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2017

Rear-View Camera Failure

On February 7, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE22-001) to assess alleged failures of the rear-view camera (RVC) in 2017-2018 Model Year Honda Ridgeline vehicles. At this time, ODI has received a total of 107 complaints with allegations of the RVC imag... e failing to display when the vehicle was in reverse.The RVC wire harness is manufactured with a protective corrugated tubing and harness guide to help mitigate stress on the RVC wire harness when the tailgate was opened and closed. Honda determined the length of corrugated tubing inserted into the harness guide was insufficient to provide optimal protection for the wire harness. This lack of protection for RVC wire harness led to severe wire harness damage that ultimately led to the failure of the RVC image to display due to a lack of connectivity.On November 23, 2022, Honda filed a defect information report recalling all 2017-2019MY Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The dealer will replace the RVC tailgate harness with an improved wire harness that has longer corrugated tubing to protect the wire harness.In view of the recall action being taken by Honda, 22V-867, ODI is closing this Preliminary Evaluation. NHTSA reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. The ODI reports cited above are available to review at NHTSA.gov under the following ODI identification numbers:11206191, 11298458, 11319870, 11329993, 11341373, 11343035, 11343035, 11343441, 11350026, 11350162, 11361959, 11362378, 11362758, 11363268, 11372604, 11373525, 11374112, 11388328, 11395026, 11397565, 11397936, 11398930, 11399178, 11400366, 11403360, 11403368, 11404149, 11408414, 11413184, 11415248, 11415847, 11417394, 11419669, 11420068, 11422394, 11422938, 11428514, 11431246, 11437880, 11438172, 11440548, 11441551, 11443328, 11447502, 11448600, 11449291, 11450413, 11451727, 11451728, 11451753, 11451793, 11451847, 11451959, 11452077, 11452433, 11452769, 11453044, 11453189, 11453403, 11453442, 11453622, 11455106, 11456922, 11456929, 11457013, 11457158, 11457908, 11458258, 11458430, 11458861, 11459046, 11459437, 11459517, 11460875, 11461017, 11461047, 11461083, 11461652, 11462082, 11462401, 11462703, 11464525, 11464749, 11465214, 11466731, 11466931, 11470232, 11470656, 11470768, 11471427, 11471889, 11471950, 11472343, 11472927, 11473801, 11473970, 11476348, 11479379, 11479629, 11480475, 11482614, 11484718, 11485708, 11485720, 11485774, 11485930, 11486546Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2006

FIRE

THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON THREE VEHICLE OWNER QUESTIONNAIRE (VOQ) REPORTS ALLEGING A FIRE OCCURRED IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.IN ADDITION, THERE WERE THREE VOQ REPORTS ALLEGING A BURNED, MELTED, OR SHORTED HVAC FAN MOTOR WIRING HARNESS.HONDA REPORTS TH... Read more

HONDA RIDGELINE - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HONDA RIDGELINE across all model years (2003, 2025).

150 Total Recalls

2,756 Total Complaints

5 Investigations

125 Reported Crashes

72 Reported Fires

102 Reported Deaths

HONDA RIDGELINE - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	0	11	View
2025	2	122	View
2024	1	85	View
2023	5	172	View
2022	3	153	View
2021	7	150	View
2020	9	232	View
2019	12	293	View
2018 (current)	8	198
2017	9	434	View
2015	0	2	View
2014	7	36	View
2013	8	55	View
2012	12	30	View
2011	11	44	View
2010	10	50	View
2009	9	39	View
2008	10	159	View
2007	10	195	View
2006	14	296	View
2005	1	0	View
2004	1	0	View
2003	1	0	View

Other HONDA Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
ACCORD	1,544	31,106	View
ODYSSEY	1,083	15,814	View
PILOT	1,019	12,296	View
ACCORD HYBRID	883	1,156	View
CR-V	820	20,314	View
CIVIC	752	19,886	View
INSIGHT	709	669	View
PASSPORT	510	2,127	View

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