2018 Honda Ridgeline
Common Problems
Ranked from 79 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
8 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Backup Camera Failure
40complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe backup camera wire harness breaks due to repeated use of the tailgate, resulting in a black screen when reversing.
$250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Capless fuel system water accumulation and freezing
15complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe capless fuel system can accumulate water, which freezes and prevents refueling, especially in cold weather.
Related recalls: 19V053000, 23V858000
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Wire Harness Damage
13complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe wiring harness for the backup camera and other systems becomes damaged due to tailgate usage, leading to intermittent or complete failure of related components.
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Rod Bearing Failure
11complaintsHigh severityEngineThe connecting rod bearing fails, causing the engine to seize and lose power.
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Fuel Pump Defect
6complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe fuel pump has an inadequate impeller, potentially leading to engine stalling or loss of power.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 19V053000, 23V858000
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Transmission Malfunction
5complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission experiences rough shifting and loss of power, often without warning.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Engine Stall at High Speed
3complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls and loses power at high speeds, accompanied by fluctuating RPM and difficulty in acceleration.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Battery Drain
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe car remains running when locked, draining the battery and requiring frequent jumpstarts.
$150–$700est. parasitic-drain diagnosis + battery · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.