2019 Honda Ridgeline
Common Problems
Ranked from 110 federal NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
13 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.
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Backup Camera Failure Due to Wiring Harness Issues
35complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe backup camera stops functioning due to a damaged or severed wiring harness at the tailgate hinge.
$250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Back-Up Camera Intermittent Malfunction
31complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe back-up camera intermittently malfunctions, displaying a black screen or fish-eye view.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Fuel System Recall Issues
18complaintsMedium severityFuel systemRecall for fuel system issues is delayed, leading to parts unavailability and customer frustration.
Related recalls: 21V215000, 19V053000, 23V858000
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Torque Converter Malfunction
16complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe torque converter malfunctions, causing the vehicle to bang into first gear and hesitate during acceleration.
$1,500–$3,000est. torque converter replacement · 6–10 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Hood Fluttering at High Speeds
12complaintsHigh severityOtherThe hood flutters and vibrates violently at highway speeds, causing discomfort and potential safety concerns.
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Engine Failure Due to Connecting Rod Bearing Issues
10complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine experiences a catastrophic failure due to connecting rod bearing issues, causing the vehicle to stall and lose power.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 19V298000, 23V751000
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Stalling and Hesitation
8complaintsMedium severityFuel systemVehicle stalls and hesitates while driving, often without warning, affecting safety and reliability.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 21V215000, 19V053000, 23V858000
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Fuel Pump Failure
7complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe fuel pump fails intermittently, leading to vehicle stalling and hesitation.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 21V215000, 19V053000, 23V858000
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Hood Vibrating or Shaking at High Speeds
7complaintsHigh severityOtherThe hood vibrates or shakes at high speeds, causing discomfort and potential safety concerns.
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Transmission Surging During Light Acceleration
5complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission surges between 35 and 45 mph during light acceleration, potentially leading to loss of control.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Check Engine Light and Catalytic Converter Issues
4complaintsMedium severityEngineThe check engine light illuminates due to catalytic converter efficiency below threshold and air-fuel ratio imbalance.
$900–$2,500est. catalytic converter replacement · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 19V298000, 23V751000
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Vehicle Accelerating Without Warning
3complaintsSafety riskTransmissionThe vehicle accelerates unexpectedly when the brake pedal is depressed, risking loss of control and collision.
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Unexplained Gas Smell Inside the Vehicle
2complaintsLow severityFuel systemAn unexplained gas smell is detected inside the vehicle, possibly indicating a fuel-related issue.
Related recalls: 21V215000, 19V053000, 23V858000
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.