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2018 Honda Ridgeline Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Honda Ridgeline has 7 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Honda Ridgeline

Other
51
Electrical
49
Engine
20
Fuel System
13
Structure
8
Powertrain
7
Visibility
3

7

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated June 28, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 9, 2026POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2018 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, on the freeway wh...
Aug 5, 2025POWER TRAINThe truck has a hard/rough shifting between 2nd and 3rd gear in an automatic transmission. No dash l...
Mar 17, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINEWe were traveling up the freeway just like any other day. Out of nowhere the low oil light flashed ...
Sep 12, 2024POWER TRAINThe transmission lost power on the highway. Whit smoke poured out from under/behind the vehicle maki...
Jan 1, 2024POWER TRAINThe power train vibrates at certain speeds (Between 23mph to 37mph) as if it doesn't know which gear...
Apr 12, 2021POWER TRAINJUST OUT OF THE BLUE , MY 2018 RIDGELINE RTL-E , THE ENGINE IS REVVING BETWEEN 4TH AND 5TH GEAR. I H...
Feb 13, 2020POWER TRAINI HAD A TRANS LITE ON THE DASH AND OVERHEATING ISSUES IN THE (6 SPEED) TRANSMISSION AT ABOUT 61000 M...

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