2020 Honda Ridgeline Engine Problems

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

34Engine complaints

21%Of all 162 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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM46 · 28.4%

Unspecified / other41 · 25.3%

ENGINE34 · 21%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING12 · 7.4%

BACK OVER PREVENTION10 · 6.2%

Share of the 162 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2020 Honda Ridgeline overview page.

What owners report

“OEM starter that vehicle came with failed at 40,000 miles. Took vehicle to Honda dealership and dealership stated that starter motor was weak and need…”NHTSA complaint 11610187 — filed 08/22/2024

“When stopping at a red light and or stop sign the engine shuts off as designed. But intermittently on restart after taking foot off the…”NHTSA complaint 11583053 — filed 04/15/2024

“Engine fails to restart after Idle Stop engaged. Engine stops normally when brake pedal is pressed and vehicle comes to full stop. Brake pedal is…”NHTSA complaint 11488999 — filed 10/12/2022

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

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Honda Ridgeline have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2020 Honda Ridgeline: 34 of 162 complaints on file (21%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2020 Honda Ridgeline have in total?

162 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 1 involved a crash, 0 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.