2019 Honda Ridgeline Engine Problems

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

35Engine complaints

15.2%Of all 230 complaints

#3Most-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

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE38 · 16.5%

POWER TRAIN36 · 15.7%

ENGINE35 · 15.2%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM34 · 14.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM34 · 14.8%

Share of the 230 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Honda Ridgeline overview page.

What owners report

“i was driving abut 25 miles per hour on [XXX] . i split second my car start shake and rapidly stop . All electronic messages…”NHTSA complaint 11584845 — filed 04/23/2024

“My car was recalled months ago but Honda has not provided the parts for the repair. I don't know why they are telling me about…”NHTSA complaint 11580727 — filed 04/02/2024

“I contacted North America Honda and they referred me to a local dealer. However, the dealer told me that they cannot repair the fuel pump…”NHTSA complaint 11570864 — filed 02/08/2024

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

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Honda Ridgeline have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2019 Honda Ridgeline: 35 of 230 complaints on file (15.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2019 Honda Ridgeline have in total?

230 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 8 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.