Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Honda Ridgeline has 21 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
21
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | ENGINE | Connecting rod/bearing failure. |
| Dec 1, 2025 | ENGINE | Spun Rod Bearing at 70,000 miles. Truck will need a new Short Block. Truck has been at the dealer ... |
| Nov 20, 2025 | ENGINE | Stranded in traffic unable to start almost got rearend because the start-stop died and to cycle to ... |
| Oct 31, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2020 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked or whi... |
| Oct 7, 2025 | ENGINE | The rod bearings had failed on cylinders 3,5, and 6 at 140 thousand miles with proper mantice being ... |
| Aug 16, 2025 | ENGINE | Truck stalls repeatedly at intersections due to failure of ignition to restart after stop signs or s... |
| Aug 3, 2025 | ENGINE | On several occasions (>5) the engine had delayed starting after the auto engine stop feature engaged... |
| Jul 2, 2025 | ENGINE | My Ridgeline has stalled during normal operation 3 times. The 1st was in April 2024, and the latest ... |
| May 23, 2025 | ENGINE | Regarding 2020 Honda Ridgeline, we have two issues. In December 2024, the auto stop / start feature ... |
| Mar 24, 2025 | ENGINE | The Autostart does not work. This has happened to me three times since I bought it brand new in Apr... |
| Jan 8, 2025 | ENGINE | Checked oil display at 40% on 04JAN2025, had to put in 2.5 qts 0-40 viscosity engine oil to get betw... |
| Jan 7, 2025 | ENGINE | After significant time (hours) at highway speeds with 90% cruise control use, the car, when stopped ... |
| Dec 5, 2024 | ENGINE | I have had an engine knocking noise at startup but now is continuous/constant. Diagnosed at my local... |
| Jun 15, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2020 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving ... |
| Apr 8, 2024 | ENGINE | When stopping at a red light and or stop sign the engine shuts off as designed. But intermittently o... |
| Jan 15, 2024 | ENGINE | OEM starter that vehicle came with failed at 40,000 miles. Took vehicle to Honda dealership and deal... |
| Oct 12, 2022 | ENGINE | Engine fails to restart after Idle Stop engaged. Engine stops normally when brake pedal is pressed a... |
| Jun 27, 2022 | ENGINE | No restart after engine auto start/stop engages. Multiple times when the engine auto stop is engag... |
| Sep 15, 2021 | ENGINE | I understand my vehicle has a start and stop function. It does not work as it’s intended per Honda d... |
| Mar 2, 2021 | ENGINE | I've had the start stop issue not function multiple times. I had to replace the battery did the soft... |