2018 Honda Ridgeline Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 8 NHTSA recalls and 162 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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High Reported Activity — 2018 Honda Ridgeline
The 2018 Honda Ridgeline shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.
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8
NHTSA Recalls
8 recalls on record
162
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
3
Crash Reports
1 fire report
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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Honda Ridgeline (8)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Honda dealer at no charge to the owner.
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump
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…
🔧 Seats
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…
🔧 Equipment
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,…
🔧 Structure: Body: Hood
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…
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
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…
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump
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…
🔧 Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification: Front Passenger
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…
🔧 Structure: Frame And Members
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…
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Most Common Problems — 2018 Honda Ridgeline
Based on 162 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Honda Ridgeline — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.
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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2017, 2019 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.
✅ 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 8 recall campaigns and 162 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2018 Honda Ridgeline have?
The 2018 Honda Ridgeline has 8 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 8 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 with higher complaint counts: 2017, 2019.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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.