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2023 Honda Ridgeline Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 24 engine-related complaints for the 2023 Honda Ridgeline, 19% of all 127 complaints filed for the year. The typical failure showed up around 32,000 miles, with sudden power loss on the highway a recurring pattern. No related recalls are on file.

Engine complaints
24
19% of 127
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
32,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Sudden loss of power and a flashing check engine light after highway driving, often right after exiting or slowing from cruise control in cold weather.
  • Owners report the vehicle stalling unexpectedly with no warning light, in one case leading to a dealer diagnosis of engine failure requiring replacement.
  • Some drivers describe the engine revving to high RPM without the vehicle accelerating past low speeds or shifting properly.
  • A subset of owners report toxic fuel or exhaust smells entering the cabin, traced to a hose near the engine.
  • One report describes smoke and a fire originating from the engine compartment while driving at low speed.

When 2023 Honda Ridgeline engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 26, 2023, latest Sep 18, 2026.

2023 Honda Ridgeline engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Mar 2023Dec 2023Mar 2024Aug 2024Dec 2024Dec 2025May 2026Aug 2026
24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Dec 2023 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2023 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. 200628 (12%)
  2. 200715 (9%)
  3. 200810 (7%)
  4. 20090 (0%)
  5. 20105 (12%)
  6. 20111 (3%)
  7. 20121 (4%)
  8. 20132 (4%)
  9. 20143 (9%)
  10. 20150 (0%)
  11. 201797 (28%)
  12. 201826 (16%)
  13. 201948 (20%)
  14. 202039 (23%)
  15. 202134 (34%)
  16. 202225 (21%)
  17. 202324 (19%)
  18. 202413 (22%)
  19. 202523 (26%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2023 Honda Ridgeline have?
NHTSA lists 24 engine-related complaints for the 2023 Ridgeline, which is 19% of the 127 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Honda Ridgeline engine?
No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to the reported engine complaints for the 2023 Ridgeline.
At what mileage do 2023 Ridgeline engine problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints is 32,000 miles, based on NHTSA data.
What kind of engine problems do 2023 Ridgeline owners report?
Owners most often describe sudden power loss with a flashing check engine light after highway driving, stalling, and in some cases engine failure requiring replacement.
Are the 2023 Ridgeline's engine problems worse than other years?
The 19% share for 2023 is lower than the 34% share seen in 2021 and the 28% share seen in 2017, based on NHTSA complaint data across model years.

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.