Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 2.8× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
157Complaints
8Recalls
3Crashes
1Fires
1Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Electrical System (30.6% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Electrical System complaints here are 2.8× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
An open NHTSA investigation (PE25008, opened Aug 2025) covers Engine, but no recall has been issued for it yet.
5 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 1 rests on owner reports alone.
Complaint category
Reports
Official status
Reference
Electrical System
48 · 30.6%
No official action
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Engine
21 · 13.4%
Under investigation
PE25008
Fuel/propulsion System
17 · 10.8%
Recalled
Recall 19V053000 · Recall 23V858000
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
14 · 8.9%
Recalled
Recall 22V867000
Fuel System, Gasoline
12 · 7.6%
Recalled
Recall 19V053000 · Recall 23V858000
Structure:body
8 · 5.1%
Recalled
Recall 21V932000 · Recall 26V365000
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA14 · 8.9%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE12 · 7.6%
STRUCTURE:BODY8 · 5.1%
POWER TRAIN7 · 4.5%
VISIBILITY/WIPER7 · 4.5%
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING6 · 3.8%
Percentages are the share of the 157 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
A crack in the fuel pump feed port can allow pressurized fuel to leak out, increasing the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park itPark outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“1. Vehicle when locked arms the car alarm. When armed the car alarm is randomly and intermittently going off, and dash lights light up exactly…”NHTSA complaint 11595856 — filed 06/22/2024 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“Rear view camera not working, exposed wires from lift gate operation. I can now see the exposed wires and some have been cut due to…”NHTSA complaint 11515483 — filed 04/04/2023 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“The contact owns a 2018 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, all four windows of the vehicle were rolling up and down…”NHTSA complaint 11514025 — filed 03/27/2023 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Honda Ridgeline?
Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 48 of 157 NHTSA complaints (30.6%), followed by engine (21), fuel/propulsion system (17), unspecified/other issues (17). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2018 Honda Ridgeline have?
157 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 3 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 1 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2018 Honda Ridgeline have any recalls?
Yes — 8 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V053000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2018 Honda Ridgeline's reported problems?
5 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. NHTSA has an open investigation (PE25008) into engine that has not led to a recall. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
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 07/14/2026.
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