Model year
2018 Honda Ridgeline
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 162 complaints for the 2018 Honda Ridgeline (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (49), ENGINE (22), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (17). NHTSA lists 5 investigations, including 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 21–22 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$3,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2006 242 complaints
- 2007 160 complaints
- 2008 143 complaints
- 2009 35 complaints
- 2010 42 complaints
- 2011 39 complaints
- 2012 24 complaints
- 2013 45 complaints
- 2014 34 complaints
- 2017 345 complaints
- 2018 162 complaints
- 2019 237 complaints
- 2020 169 complaints
- 2021 102 complaints
- 2022 118 complaints
- 2023 130 complaints
- 2024 69 complaints
- 2025 102 complaints
- 2026 10 complaints
Recalls
26V365000 · Jun 4, 2026
SUSPENSION:REAR; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland,…
26V332000 · May 21, 2026
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022…
23V858000 · Dec 18, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019…
22V867000 · Nov 23, 2022
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ridgeline vehicles. Opening and closing the tailgate may break the rearview camera wiring harness, causing the rearview camera to fail.
21V932000 · Nov 29, 2021
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH; STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.
19V053000 · Jan 24, 2019
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ridgeline trucks. Exposure to acids, such as from car wash soaps, can result in the fuel pump feed port cracking.
18V221000 · Apr 5, 2018
SEATS
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Pilot and Ridgeline vehicles and 2018 Acura MDX vehicles. The front driver and passenger powered seats in the Honda vehicles and the driver powered seats in the Acura vehicles may have been assembled with…
Complaints
162 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 1, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE22001 | Rear-View Camera Failure · BACK OVER PREVENTION; BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | Feb 7, 2022 | Dec 19, 2022 |
| RQ24011 | Rear-View Camera Failure · BACK OVER PREVENTION | Jun 26, 2024 | Feb 11, 2025 |
| RQ24013 | Engine failure · ENGINE | Nov 8, 2024 | Aug 20, 2025 |
| EA25003 | Rear-View Camera Failure · BACK OVER PREVENTION | Feb 11, 2025 | Sep 18, 2026 |
| PE25008 | Engine failure · ENGINE | Aug 20, 2025 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PU/CC AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.169 | NHTSA photo |
| PU/CC FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.164 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline FWD · 3.5L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Ridgeline AWD · 3.5L · Automatic 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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