2018 Honda Ridgeline

◆ Worse than typical
2018 Honda Ridgeline
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:51:25.539Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Complaints
162
Recalls
8

Campaigns on file for 2018

Investigations
5

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

30% of complaints

Complaints per year

2006: 242 complaints 2006 2007: 160 complaints 2008: 143 complaints 2009: 35 complaints 2009 2010: 42 complaints 2011: 39 complaints 2012: 24 complaints 2012 2013: 45 complaints 2014: 34 complaints 2015: 2 complaints 2017: 346 complaints 2018: 162 complaints 2018 162 2019: 237 complaints 2020: 169 complaints 2021: 103 complaints 2022: 118 complaints 2022 2023: 131 complaints 2024: 73 complaints 2025: 103 complaints 2025 2026: 12 complaints
2006: 242 complaints 2006 2007: 160 complaints 2008: 143 complaints 2008 2009: 35 complaints 2010: 42 complaints 2010 2011: 39 complaints 2012: 24 complaints 2012 2013: 45 complaints 2014: 34 complaints 2014 2015: 2 complaints 2017: 346 complaints 2018: 162 complaints 2018 162 2019: 237 complaints 2020: 169 complaints 2021: 103 complaints 2021 2022: 118 complaints 2023: 131 complaints 2023 2024: 73 complaints 2025: 103 complaints 2025 2026: 12 complaints
2006: 242 complaints 2006 2007: 160 complaints 2007 2008: 143 complaints 2008 2009: 35 complaints 2009 2010: 42 complaints 2010 2011: 39 complaints 2011 2012: 24 complaints 2012 2013: 45 complaints 2013 2014: 34 complaints 2014 2015: 2 complaints 2015 2017: 346 complaints 2017 2018: 162 complaints 2018 162 2019: 237 complaints 2019 2020: 169 complaints 2020 2021: 103 complaints 2021 2022: 118 complaints 2022 2023: 131 complaints 2023 2024: 73 complaints 2024 2025: 103 complaints 2025 2026: 12 complaints 2026

2018: 162 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20030
20040
20050
2006242
2007160
2008143
200935
201042
201139
201224
201345
201434
20152
2017346
2018162
2019237
2020169
2021103
2022118
2023131
202473
2025103
202612

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

30% · 49 reports
CRASH

Back over prevention

21% · 34 reports

Most commonly citing camera and rearview system braking.

Engine

14% · 22 reports
Show complaint excerpts

The vehicle was being driven under normal highway conditions while towing a boat within the vehicle's rated towing capacity.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-21

Fuel/propulsion system

10% · 17 reports

Fuel system, gasoline

8% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing fuel pump.

Safety timeline

8 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first

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    2018Complaint volume 162 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2018-05-30Seats18V221000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Pilot and Ridgeline vehicles and 2018 Acura MDX vehicles.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver seat frame assembly in Acura MDX vehicles, and replace the driver and front passenger seat slide rail frames in Honda Pilot and Ridgeline vehicles, free of charge.

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    2019-03-14Fuel system, gasoline19V053000 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.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, if necessary, and install a fuel pump cover, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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    2020-10-26Equipment20E068000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling all Honda Genuine Accessory Tonneau Covers, part number 08Z07-T6Z-100F, sold for installation on 2017-2020 Ridgeline trucks.

    Remedy: Honda will notify all registered owners of 2017-2020 Honda Ridgelines, and dealers will install tethers onto any Honda Genuine Accessory Tonneau Cover to prevent panel separation and apply warning labels, free of charge.

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    2022-01-18Latches/locks/linkages, structure21V932000 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will either repair the hood latch striker, or replace the hood if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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    2022-02-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 2022-12-19 Rear-View Camera Failure
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    2023-08-31Back over prevention22V867000 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2023. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is 6RW.

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    2024-03-29Fuel system, gasoline23V858000 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...

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.

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    2024-06-26Recall queryClosed 2025-02-11 Rear-View Camera Failure
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    2024-11-08Recall queryClosed 2025-08-20 Engine failure
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    2025-02-11Engineering analysisOpen Rear-View Camera Failure
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    2025-08-20Preliminary evaluationOpen Engine failure
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    2026-07-06Air bags26V332000 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...

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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    Date not on fileStructure, suspension26V365000 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,...

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2026.

Buy-smart checklist

2018 Honda Ridgeline — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 49 reports on file for this year.
  • Back over prevention: 34 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 22 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 26V365000 · Structure, suspension
  • Recall 18V221000 · Seats
  • Recall 19V053000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 20E068000 · Equipment
  • Recall 21V932000 · Latches/locks/linkages, structure
  • Recall 22V867000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 23V858000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 26V332000 · Air bags

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FAQ

Is the 2018 Honda Ridgeline reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Honda Ridgeline is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Honda Ridgeline?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2018 Honda Ridgeline have?
8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.