2018 HONDA RIDGELINE Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Honda Ridgeline. This model year has 155 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Electrical Faults.
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Worst 2018 Honda Ridgeline Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Back Over Prevention
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Honda Ridgeline. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 49 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 30 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 22 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 17 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 16 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Showing 155 most recent complaints
Catastrophic Engine Failure. Reported to NHTSA on 10.11.24 for Recall 23.097. Investigation (RQ24013) which no issues were allegedly determined. Now a new investigation has opened PE25008: We had our engine replaced for a used one and are concerned that this engine still has …
Truck only has 40,500 miles. Was driving down road and made a clunk noise and engine seized up and wouldn't start. There were no warning signs. I had it towed to Honda dealership. Their official repair estimate states verbatim "Bearing on a connecting rod went bad and the rod s…
I had the backup camera harness recall performed on my 2018 Honda Ridgeline on 09/06/2023 by Honda of Escondido , CA. (See attached invoice of recall work performed.) On 01/27/2026, the backup camera failed to appear on the dash screen when the vehicle was in reverse. I restarte…
While driving the vehicle to the dealership to have them inspect the vehicle for a knocking noise coming from the engine at startup, the engine stalled. The engine locked up and had to be towed approximately 10 miles to the dealership. Upon inspection by the dealership after pu…
Service engine light came on and mechanic stated the failed rod bearings have made the vehicle undriveable.
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50-55 MPH on I-40 Westbound to I-25 and making a turn in a construction zone, the passenger’s side air bag deployed without warning or impact to the vehicle. There were no reported injuri…
My check engine light came on and within minutes there was a loud noise, smoke and my vehicle lost power. I was on Hwy 20 returning to Boise, ID from Bend, OR. Luckily this occurred just as I had cell service since I was without cell service just before this occurred. This h…
Multiple warning lights appeared and remained illuminated on my dash, all related to safety features (LKAS, ACC, CMBS AND ROAD DEPARTURE). The problem was confirmed by Capitol Honda Service Department. The vehicle was scanned and stored DTC was found at INTEGRATED DRIVER SUPPORT …
Infotainment system have a black screen
Engine started making a knocking noise on start up. Got progressively worse for the next 3 days before I stopped operation. Dealer states "engine has a rod knock likely due to a spun bearing". No warning lights or messages displayed.
Had a clacking noise that got louder depending on RPM's, scheduled a visit to the dealer same day to also take care of a B1 maintenance notification that appeared 2 days prior and on the way to the dealer from work the same day the clacking noise started, the engine light starte…
The truck has a hard/rough shifting between 2nd and 3rd gear in an automatic transmission. No dash light indicating anything wrong with the engine or the transmission.
KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL UNIT PART NUMBER: 38320-T6Z-A31 The vehicle headlights came on and dash lights flashed on and off. The alarm would also go off and on. This causes the battery to drain as well. Also I know of several other Honda Ridgeline owners who have had the same…
We were traveling up the freeway just like any other day. Out of nowhere the low oil light flashed and next thing we know a loud clanking started to happen. We were able to make it to the exit as it was right there thankfully because once we stopped I shut the engine off got out…
The transmission lost power on the highway. Whit smoke poured out from under/behind the vehicle making it difficult for drivers on the highway to see the road. The vehicle lost power and I costed three lanes to the right to get the vehicle off the highway. Transmission fluid was …
The vehicle’s front suspension system failed, specifically the driver’s side and passenger’s side front strut assemblies and the driver’s side inner and outer tie rods. These components have been identified by the dealership as needing immediate replacement. The defective compone…
As I was driving on the freeway, the vehicle lost power completely without any prior warning. All the lights on the dashboard were flashing. The vehicle could not be started again. I was stranded in the middle of the freeway at the very high risk of being rear ended given the rel…
After performing regular maintenance to Honda Ridgeline 2018 by replacing the spark plugs, spark plug number 4 was contaminated with oil. All other 5 spark plugs had not sign of oil. This was discovered during the 100K miles tune up. A leaking component (e.g. a tube seal) in t…
I went to fill my vehicle with gasoline on 02/06/2025. The 2018 Honda Ridgeline has a capless fuel system to enter fuel into the vehicle and there are two flaps that the gasoline nozzle is required to open. It repeatedly attempted to insert the nozzle and the first flap would not…
The referenced Recall for my Honda Ridgeline indicates that the fuel pump is suspect for an inadequate impeller and a possible safety problem. I have been awaiting this replacement part at least 8 months and the original recall has a date of December 18, 2023 which is over a year…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2018 Honda Ridgeline.
Recalls for 2018 Honda Ridgeline
6 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2018 Honda Ridgeline. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2018 Honda Ridgeline — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2018 Honda Ridgeline reliable?▾
Notable Issues. The 2018 Honda Ridgeline has 155 NHTSA owner complaints, 3 crash-related, and 6 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Electrical Faults (49 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Honda Ridgeline?▾
#1: Electrical Faults (49 complaints). #2: Back Over Prevention (30 complaints). #3: Engine Problems (22 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2018 Honda Ridgeline?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2018 Honda Ridgeline?▾
The 2018 Honda Ridgeline has 3 crash-related complaints and 1 fire reports out of 155 total NHTSA complaints. 1 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2018 Honda Ridgeline have any recalls?▾
Yes — 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2018 Honda Ridgeline. The largest issue: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2018 Honda Ridgeline?▾
The 2018 Honda Ridgeline has notable issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Electrical Faults issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Honda Ridgeline reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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