2018 Honda Ridgeline Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 26 engine complaints for the 2018 Honda Ridgeline, 16% of all complaints filed for that year, with a median mileage at failure of 63,269. No recall is directly tied to this year's engine complaints, though owners reference a related connecting rod bearing recall on other Ridgeline model years.
- Engine complaints
- 26
- 16% of 161
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 63,270 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners describe sudden loss of engine power at highway speed accompanied by loud knocking or rattling noises from the engine.
- Several complaints describe connecting rod or rod bearing failure diagnosed by dealers, sometimes resulting in full engine replacement.
- Some drivers report an unexpected delay of several seconds when accelerating from a stop, with the vehicle failing to respond to the throttle.
- Others report intermittent uncommanded acceleration of a few mph after cruise control is set, at both low and high speeds.
- A few owners found oil-contaminated spark plugs during routine maintenance, pointing to oil entering the combustion chamber.
- One complaint links engine trouble to a fuel system recall campaign, noting the check engine light stayed on while waiting for repair parts.
When 2018 Honda Ridgeline engine complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 13, 2020, latest Aug 21, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2018 Honda Ridgeline
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Ridgeline model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems on the 2018 Honda Ridgeline?
- NHTSA lists 26 engine complaints for the 2018 Ridgeline, which is 16% of the 161 total complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do 2018 Ridgeline engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine complaints on this model year is 63,269 miles.
- Is there a recall for 2018 Honda Ridgeline engine failures?
- NHTSA does not list a recall tied directly to this year's engine complaints, though some owners reference a connecting rod bearing recall issued for other Ridgeline model years.
- What specific engine failures do owners report on the 2018 Ridgeline?
- Owners describe sudden power loss with loud knocking, connecting rod or rod bearing failure, delayed acceleration from a stop, intermittent uncommanded acceleration, and oil-contaminated spark plugs.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these engine complaints?
- NHTSA records 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the 26 engine complaints filed for the 2018 Ridgeline.