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Second generation

2018 Honda Ridgeline

The most reported problem on the 2018 Honda Ridgeline is infotainment, with 67 complaints, usually around 50,000 miles.

  • 161owner complaints
  • 8recalls
  • 3involved a crash
  • 38,000median miles at failure

Newest report Sep 18, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026

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2018 Honda Ridgeline
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What is your Ridgeline doing?

Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2018 model year.

Is the 2018 Honda Ridgeline reliable?

The 2018 Honda Ridgeline has 161 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, less than half the median of 350 for 2018 pickups on this site. Of the 10 Ridgeline model years since 2014, it has the 4th most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.

At a glance

Next to the 2017 and 2019
The 2018 is a low point between its neighbors: 18 complaints for each year on the road, where the 2017 has 34 and the 2019 has 30.
Top problem
One problem takes up much of the file: infotainment, named in 67 of the 161 complaints (42%). A quarter of the 22 owners who gave a mileage for infotainment saw it by about 37,000 miles, and half by about 50,000.
Crash, fire and injury reports
5 of the 161 complaints (3%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, a little under the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 3 reports mention a crash, 1 mentions a fire and 1 person was hurt.
Recalls behind the top problems
No recall on file is on the same system as infotainment. For those, the complaints are all there is.
When owners filed
Filings jumped in 2022, with 55 complaints, 2.6 times the next busiest year. So far in 2026, 9 more have come in.

When each problem shows up

Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: infotainment, screen or backup camera fails, 67 complaints.

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Every complaint with a mileage57 of 161
57 complaints state a mileage. The most, 13, fall between 0 and 10,000 miles.
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails67 reports1 crash
Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing21 reports

middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.

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        How this compares

        2018 Honda Ridgeline161
        Median 2018 model here (86 vehicles)276
        Median 2018 pickup here (12)350

        161 complaints is 1.7 times fewer than the median 2018 model on this site and 2.2 times fewer than the median 2018 pickup. Among the 7 Ridgeline model years here it ranks 4th for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.

        Service bulletins for the 2018 Honda Ridgeline

        Honda filed 113 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2018 Honda Ridgeline. 1 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.

        Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.

        Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 1 bulletin · 67 complaints

        • Service bulletinA18-123Apr 14, 2021

          The Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) system freezes after a phone call, and the stored voice tags are missing when the ignition is turned to ON.

        Complaints filed by year

        Complaints by the year NHTSA received them: 2017: 1, 2018: 13, 2019: 5, 2020: 14, 2021: 13, 2022: 55, 2023: 10, 2024: 21, 2025: 20, 2026: 91'1713'185'1914'2013'2155'2210'2321'2420'259'26

        55 complaints came in 2022, 4.2 times the year before. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.

        NHTSA investigations

        PE25-008opened Aug 20, 2025
        Engine · model years 2017 to 2019

        Engine failure. Open.

        NHTSA summary
        The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 414 reports of connecting rod bearing failures in the 3.5L V6 engine used in the following vehicles: Model Years (MY) 2018-2020 Acura TLX, MY2016-2020 Acura MDX, MY2016-2020 Honda Pilot, MY2018-2020 Honda Odyssey, and MY2017-2019 Honda Ridgeline. The subject engine failures were analyzed as part of a Recall Query (RQ24013). It was determined that these engine failures are outside the scope of Honda Recall 23V-751. Further, evidence gathered in conjunction with RQ24013 does not suggest this failure is caused by the same crankshaft manufacturing defect that is addressed by Honda in Recall 23V-751. Based on analysis of data from RQ24013, NHTSA has closed that investigation. The significant number of reports of engine failure in vehicles outside the scope of RQ24013 presents a potential safety risk that warrants further investigation. ODI is opening this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to further evaluate the scope and severity of the potential problem and to fully assess the potential safety-related issues. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
        EA25-003opened Feb 11, 2025
        Backup camera · model years 2017 to 2019

        Rear-view camera failure. Closed sep 18, 2026.

        NHTSA summary
        On November 23, 2022, American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) filed recall 22V-867 to address a loss of the Rear-View Camera (RVC) function in model year (MY) 2017-2019 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. On May 3, 2024 Honda filed another recall, 24V-321, relating to the loss of the RVC function in MY 2020-2024 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The production parts recalled under 24V-321 and the parts used for the remedy in 22V-867 used the same supplier and materials for critical components in the RVC wire harness. As such, on June 26, 2024, ODI opened Recall Query RQ24011 to investigate the long-term suitability of the remedy in recall 22V-867. After receiving 14 total reports of RVC wire harness failures in vehicles that received the remedy for recall 22V-867, NHTSA upgraded the RQ investigation to this Engineering Analysis (EA25003) to further assess these failures. Recall 22V-867 states that the RVC wire harness was manufactured with a protective corrugated tubing that was insufficient to protect against bending wear and zip ties that were insufficiently tightened and would not keep the protective tubing in place. The consequence is that the RVC wire harness may fatigue and break after the tailgate is repeatedly opened and closed. This ultimately results in the failure of the RVC to display an image due to a lack of connectivity. Honda’s remedy, as identified in the recall filing, was a replacement harness with longer protective corrugated tubing and sufficiently tightened zip ties. This reme
        RQ24-013opened Nov 8, 2024
        Engine · model years 2017 to 2019

        Engine failure. Closed aug 20, 2025.

        NHTSA summary
        On November 8, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ24013 to assess the scope of Honda recall 23V-751 after receiving complaints that alleged connecting rod bearing failures in vehicles that were not within the scope of recall 23V-751. In November 2023, Honda recalled 248,999 various Model Year (MY)2016–2020 Honda and Acura vehicles equipped with the 3.5L V6 engine. Honda recalled these vehicles due to a crankshaft manufacturing defect that caused premature connecting rod bearing wear and engine seizure. While the out-of-scope failures involved in these complaints appear to have a very similar failure mechanism as the recalled engines, a thorough analysis of all available data from Honda has not indicated that the same manufacturing defect exists in the out-of-scope engines as the engines recalled by 23V-751. Based on this analysis ODI has determined that Honda has properly defined the scope of recall 23V-751. Consequently, ODI will close this RQ investigation. NHTSA will continue to investigate these complaints of engine failure as part of a new Preliminary Evaluation Investigation (PE25008). The Agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by new circumstances.
        RQ24-011opened Jun 26, 2024
        Backup camera · model years 2017 to 2019

        Rear-view camera failure. Closed feb 11, 2025.

        NHTSA summary
        On June 26, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Recall Query (RQ24011) to assess the long-term suitability of the remedy for recall 22V-867, which was filed on November 23, 2022 by American Honda Motor Co. (Honda). Recall 22V-867 addressed concerns of a loss of the Rear-View Camera (RVC) function in model year (MY) 2017-2019 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. Recall 22V-867 states that the RVC wire harness was manufactured with a protective corrugated tubing which was insufficient to protect against bending wear and zip ties which were insufficiently tightened and would not keep the protective tubing in place. The consequence is that the RVC wire harness may fatigue and break after repeated opening and closing of the tailgate. This ultimately results in the failure of the RVC image to display due to a lack of connectivity. Honda’s remedy identified in the recall filing was a replacement harness with longer protective corrugated tubing and sufficiently tightened zip ties. This remedy part was also installed as a production part in certain MY 2019 Ridgeline vehicles. On May 3, 2024, Honda submitted recall 24V-321 to ODI, addressing concerns of a loss of the RVC function in MY 2020-2024 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. Recall 24V-321 states that the RVC wire harness was manufactured with a material which was susceptible to breakage upon repeated opening and closing of the tailgate, which ultimately leads to a complete loss of RVC function. Honda’s remedy identified in
        PE22-001opened Feb 7, 2022
        Backup camera · model years 2017 to 2018

        Rear-view camera failure. Closed dec 19, 2022, led to recall 22V-867.

        NHTSA summary
        On February 7, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE22-001) to assess alleged failures of the rear-view camera (RVC) in 2017-2018 Model Year Honda Ridgeline vehicles. At this time, ODI has received a total of 107 complaints with allegations of the RVC image failing to display when the vehicle was in reverse.The RVC wire harness is manufactured with a protective corrugated tubing and harness guide to help mitigate stress on the RVC wire harness when the tailgate was opened and closed. Honda determined the length of corrugated tubing inserted into the harness guide was insufficient to provide optimal protection for the wire harness. This lack of protection for RVC wire harness led to severe wire harness damage that ultimately led to the failure of the RVC image to display due to a lack of connectivity.On November 23, 2022, Honda filed a defect information report recalling all 2017-2019MY Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The dealer will replace the RVC tailgate harness with an improved wire harness that has longer corrugated tubing to protect the wire harness.In view of the recall action being taken by Honda, 22V-867, ODI is closing this Preliminary Evaluation. NHTSA reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. The ODI reports cited above are available to review at NHTSA.gov under the following ODI identification numbers:11206191, 11298458, 11319870, 11329993, 11341373, 11343035, 11343035, 11343441, 11350

        Recalls that include the 2018 Honda Ridgeline

        Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

        26V-365Jun 4, 2026
        Structure:Frame And Members

        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, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: 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.
        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. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10, 2026.
        26V-332May 21, 2026
        Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger

        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 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
        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. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
        23V-858Dec 18, 2023
        Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

        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 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
        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. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
        22V-867Nov 23, 2022
        Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

        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.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
        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.
        21V-932Nov 29, 2021
        Structure:Body:Hood

        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.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.
        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. Honda's number for this recall is PBV.
        20E-068Sep 17, 2020
        Equipment

        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. If the tonneau cover is not properly secured in the open or closed position, wind resistance may cause the cover to flip and buckle. If this occurs, the hinges between the center and rear panel may deform, possibly allowing the rear panel to separate from the vehicle.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: A separated panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash or injury.
        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. In addition, an updated accessory user's information manual will be provided. The recall began October 26, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is F8M.
        19V-053Jan 24, 2019
        Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

        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.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: A crack in the fuel pump feed port can allow pressurized fuel to leak out, increasing the risk of a fire.
        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. The recall number for this recall is Q3V.
        18V-221Apr 5, 2018
        Seats

        Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Pilot and Ridgeline vehicles and 2018 Acura MDX vehicles. The front driver and passenger powered seats in the Honda vehicles and the driver powered seats in the Acura vehicles may have been assembled with improperly manufactured rivets. In the event of a crash, the rivets can break causing the seats not to be secured to the floor. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: 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.
        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. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is D0S, and T0T.

        All 8 recalls on the 2018 Honda Ridgeline, with the owner complaints on each recalled system

        Guide NHTSA has an open investigation on this car. What the investigation stages mean

        Questions

        What is the most common problem on the 2018 Honda Ridgeline?

        Infotainment, with 67 of the 161 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 50,000 miles.

        At what mileage do 2018 Honda Ridgeline problems start?

        Of the 57 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 10,000 miles and half by about 38,000.

        Is the 2018 Honda Ridgeline better or worse than the 2017 and 2019?

        Counted per year on the road, the 2018 has fewer complaints than both the 2017 and the 2019: 18 a year against 34 and 30.

        How many 2018 Honda Ridgeline complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?

        5 of them (3%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.

        Is there a recall for infotainment on the 2018 Honda Ridgeline?

        No recall on file for the 2018 Honda Ridgeline is on the same system as infotainment. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

        Other model years

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