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2018 Honda Ridgeline Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Honda Ridgeline has 19 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Honda Ridgeline

Other
50
Electrical
49
Engine
19
Fuel System
13
Structure
8
Powertrain
6
Visibility
3

19

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 1, 2026ENGINETruck only has 40,500 miles. Was driving down road and made a clunk noise and engine seized up and ...
Nov 26, 2025ENGINEService engine light came on and mechanic stated the failed rod bearings have made the vehicle undri...
Nov 25, 2025ENGINEWhile driving the vehicle to the dealership to have them inspect the vehicle for a knocking noise co...
Nov 2, 2025ENGINEMy check engine light came on and within minutes there was a loud noise, smoke and my vehicle lost p...
Sep 5, 2025ENGINEEngine started making a knocking noise on start up. Got progressively worse for the next 3 days befo...
Aug 4, 2025ENGINEHad a clacking noise that got louder depending on RPM's, scheduled a visit to the dealer same day to...
Feb 27, 2025ENGINEAs I was driving on the freeway, the vehicle lost power completely without any prior warning. All th...
Jan 4, 2025ENGINEAfter performing regular maintenance to Honda Ridgeline 2018 by replacing the spark plugs, spark plu...
Jan 2, 2025ENGINECrankshaft leading to rod bearing failure causing engine failure. Same issuse as 2017 and 2019 model...
Sep 22, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2018 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, se...
Jun 14, 2024ENGINEI just turned onto the interstate on ramp and as soon as I pushed on the gas, I lost some engine pow...
Jun 13, 2024ENGINEThe engine suffered catastrophic failure at highway speed, without any prior warning. Vehicle is cur...
Mar 9, 2024ENGINEWhat component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request?- ...
Jan 30, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2018 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, t...
Jan 28, 2024ENGINEIn July of 2023, on my way home from a 3 hour. trip, the engine light started flashing on and off an...
Dec 7, 2023ENGINEOur 2018 Honda Ridgeline broke a connecting rod, that quickly punched through the engine block. My e...
Dec 2, 2022ENGINEThe Honda Ridgeline 2018 has an issue that it burns its transmission fluid really fast to the point ...
Apr 5, 2022ENGINEMy 2018 Honda Ridgeline began to make a loud knocking noise from the lower motor. I bought this vehi...
Feb 10, 2022ENGINEOn Approximately February 10, 2022 I hit a deer and sent my truck out for repair, I encountered a se...

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