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2021 Honda Ridgeline Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2021 Honda Ridgeline has 11 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2021 Honda Ridgeline

Other
23
Engine
16
Lights
14
Electrical
12
Powertrain
11
Structure
4

11

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 2, 2025POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINETruck was waiting at a stop light in drive mode and foot on brake pedal. When the light changed to g...
Nov 3, 2023POWER TRAIN1. Vehicle shift to neutral while driving. 2. Shift vehicle from park to drive, but vehicle shift t...
Dec 18, 2022POWER TRAIN,ENGINEWhen driving at 70mph for a couple of hours and exiting the freeway, the truck will go into limp mod...
Jan 17, 2022POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMVehicle went into "limp mode" after exiting a freeway. When attempting to merge into roadway, vehicl...
Dec 31, 2021POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEDrove the pickup 3 hours in 10 degree weather at 60-70 mph. Exited the freeway, stopped at light, we...
Dec 19, 2021POWER TRAIN,ENGINEAfter driving for long distance (over 200 miles) in cold weather at highway speeds, and then making ...
Dec 7, 2021POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThis is an unsafe vehicle to drive and can cause injury or DEATH. I along with many others have bee...
Nov 19, 2021POWER TRAIN,ENGINEI will be filing a issue with our 21 Honda Pilot too as the same problem has occurred in both vehicl...
Oct 22, 2021POWER TRAINOn this model of vehicle, if the vehicle dies and cannot be restarted, as an example if you are on a...
Jun 16, 2021POWER TRAIN,ENGINEWhen the vehicle is in drive, stopped on a steep hill, and allowed to slip backward the software put...
Jun 12, 2021POWER TRAIN,ENGINEWhen vehicle is in drive, stopped on a steep hill, and allowed to slip backward the software puts th...

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