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2018 Honda Ridgeline Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 2.8× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
157Complaints
8Recalls
3Crashes
1Fires
1Injured
0Deaths

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

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Electrical System (30.6% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Electrical System complaints here are 2.8× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Electrical System48 · 30.6%not available
Engine21 · 13.4%not available
Fuel/propulsion System17 · 10.8%RecalledRecall 19V053000 · Recall 23V858000
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera14 · 8.9%RecalledRecall 22V867000
Fuel System, Gasoline12 · 7.6%RecalledRecall 19V053000 · Recall 23V858000
Structure:body8 · 5.1%RecalledRecall 21V932000 · Recall 26V365000

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ENGINE21 · 13.4%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM17 · 10.8%
Unspecified / other17 · 10.8%
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA14 · 8.9%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE12 · 7.6%
STRUCTURE:BODY8 · 5.1%
POWER TRAIN7 · 4.5%
VISIBILITY/WIPER7 · 4.5%
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING6 · 3.8%

Percentages are the share of the 157 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 8 campaigns

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 19V053000 · 2019 · reported 01/24/2019

A crack in the fuel pump feed port can allow pressurized fuel to leak out, increasing the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seats

NHTSA campaign 18V221000 · 2018 · reported 04/05/2018

In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the floor, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment

NHTSA campaign 20E068000 · 2020 · reported 09/17/2020

A separated panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash or injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Structure:body:hood

NHTSA campaign 21V932000 · 2021 · reported 11/29/2021

A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

NHTSA campaign 22V867000 · 2022 · reported 11/23/2022

An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · 2023 · reported 12/18/2023

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger

NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · 2026 · reported 05/21/2026

Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Structure:frame And Members

NHTSA campaign 26V365000 · 2026 · reported 06/04/2026

Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“1. Vehicle when locked arms the car alarm. When armed the car alarm is randomly and intermittently going off, and dash lights light up exactly…”NHTSA complaint 11595856 — filed 06/22/2024 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“Rear view camera not working, exposed wires from lift gate operation. I can now see the exposed wires and some have been cut due to…”NHTSA complaint 11515483 — filed 04/04/2023 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“The contact owns a 2018 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, all four windows of the vehicle were rolling up and down…”NHTSA complaint 11514025 — filed 03/27/2023 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Honda Ridgeline?

Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 48 of 157 NHTSA complaints (30.6%), followed by engine (21), fuel/propulsion system (17), unspecified/other issues (17). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2018 Honda Ridgeline have?

157 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 3 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 1 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2018 Honda Ridgeline have any recalls?

Yes — 8 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V053000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2018 Honda Ridgeline's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

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.