2017 Honda Ridgeline Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

80Engine complaints

24%Of all 334 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM92 · 27.5%

ENGINE80 · 24%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM42 · 12.6%

POWER TRAIN40 · 12%

Unspecified / other35 · 10.5%

Share of the 334 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Honda Ridgeline overview page.

What owners report

“2 WEEKS AGO MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON WHEN I STARTED THE VEHICLE (POWER STEERING, VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST, HILL START ASSIST, TRAILER STABILITY ASSIST, EMISSION…”NHTSA complaint 11385136 — filed 12/27/2020

“WHEN STARTING TO ACCELERATE MY VEHICLE WOULD BECOME JERKY UP TO AROUND 40 MPH. THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS POOR TRANSMISSION FLUID AND AN UPDATE…”NHTSA complaint 11265863 — filed 10/03/2019

“CORRECTION TO LAST REPORT. PLEASE IGNORE THE APRIL 26TH POST. SORRY FOR THE TYPOS AND WRONG WORDS.. THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE OF THIS DANGEROUS…”NHTSA complaint 11204164 — filed 04/27/2019

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Honda Ridgeline have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2017 Honda Ridgeline: 80 of 334 complaints on file (24%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2017 Honda Ridgeline have in total?

334 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 1 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.