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2022 Honda Ridgeline Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 25 engine complaints for the 2022 Honda Ridgeline, 21% of all 117 complaints filed for the year. Owners report sudden power loss and stalling in cold weather, with a median failure mileage of 52,575 miles. No related recall is listed for this issue.

Engine complaints
25
21% of 117
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
52,575 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Engine loses power and check engine light flashes during cold-weather highway driving, often when exiting a ramp or taking a turn, sometimes with misfire codes for two cylinders.
  • Vehicle drops into a reduced-power or limp mode after extended highway driving in freezing temperatures, requiring the engine to be shut off and restarted to clear.
  • Engine cuts off unexpectedly while moving, in one case while coasting downhill at highway speed, with steering and brakes becoming harder to operate.
  • Sudden loss of motive power leads to a dealer diagnosis that the engine needs replacement.
  • Engine seizes while driving, preventing acceleration despite the pedal being depressed.
  • One vehicle caught fire under the hood while parked and unoccupied.

When 2022 Honda Ridgeline engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 30, 2022, latest Sep 14, 2026.

2022 Honda Ridgeline engine complaints: complaints filed per month4Jan 2022Feb 2023Jan 2024Dec 2024Apr 2025Nov 2025Sep 2026
25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Jan 2026 (4).

Engine recalls for the 2022 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.

  1. 20105 (12%)
  2. 20111 (3%)
  3. 20121 (4%)
  4. 20132 (4%)
  5. 20143 (9%)
  6. 20150 (0%)
  7. 201797 (28%)
  8. 201826 (16%)
  9. 201948 (20%)
  10. 202039 (23%)
  11. 202134 (34%)
  12. 202225 (21%)
  13. 202324 (19%)
  14. 202413 (22%)
  15. 202523 (26%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2022 Honda Ridgeline have?
NHTSA lists 25 engine complaints for the 2022 Ridgeline, which is 21% of the 117 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Honda Ridgeline engine?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the engine issues reported on the 2022 Ridgeline.
What engine problems do 2022 Ridgeline owners report?
Owners report power loss and stalling in cold weather, flashing check engine lights, limp mode, engine seizing, and in rare cases engine replacement or a fire under the hood.
At what mileage do engine problems usually appear on the 2022 Ridgeline?
NHTSA data shows a median failure mileage of 52,575 miles for engine complaints on the 2022 Ridgeline.
Did any 2022 Ridgeline engine complaints involve a crash or fire?
Yes, NHTSA records show 1 crash and 1 fire among the 25 engine complaints for the 2022 Ridgeline, with no injuries reported.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.