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2018 Honda Ridgeline Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 7 NHTSA recalls and 157 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2018 Honda Ridgeline

The 2018 Honda Ridgeline shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

7
NHTSA Recalls
7 recalls on record
157
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
3
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Honda Ridgeline (7)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Honda dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V053000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V221000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20E068000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V932000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V867000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V858000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #26V332000
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Most Common Problems — 2018 Honda Ridgeline

Based on 157 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
49
Back Over Prevention
22
Engine
18
Fuel/propulsion System
17
Fuel System
13
Unknown Or Other
11
Structure
8
Power Train
7
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Honda Ridgeline — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

2012 24 complaints 2013 45 complaints 2014 33 complaints 2015 2 complaints 2016 0 complaints 2017 331 complaints 2018 157 complaints 2019 227 complaints 2020 160 complaints 2021 94 complaints 2022 109 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2017, 2019 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2012, 2013, 2014 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2018 Honda Ridgeline

Is the 2018 Honda Ridgeline reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Honda Ridgeline has 7 recalls and 157 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2018 Honda Ridgeline have?
The 2018 Honda Ridgeline has 7 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Honda Ridgeline?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 Honda Ridgeline are: Electrical System, Back Over Prevention, Engine, Fuel/propulsion System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2018 Honda Ridgeline safe to buy?
The 2018 Honda Ridgeline has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 7 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Honda Ridgeline should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Honda Ridgeline are: 2012, 2013, 2014. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2017, 2019.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.