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#BS-2018-HONRID-702B2018 Honda RidgelineProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 200 owners and 8 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Think Twice
Based on 200 complaints, 4 crashes, 1 fires, and 8 recalls.
Top reported problems
failed backup camera
6 complaints • Severity 8/10
heater inadequate in cold weather
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
excessive wind noise
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
grinding clunking brakes
1 complaints • Severity 6/10
collision avoidance system erratic
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
49 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 25K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (32 reports) • Median: 25K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Most Likely
Worst Case
Top cost driver: Electrical (49 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2018 Honda Ridgeline: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2018 Honda Ridgeline, with 49 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 25,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 25K-mile mark.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2018 Honda Ridgeline, with 29 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2018 Honda Ridgeline, with 24 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera Issues
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2018 Honda Ridgeline, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to back over prevention: sensing system: camera-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2018 Honda Ridgeline. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (8 recalls)
SEATS
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Pilot and Ridgeline vehicles and 2018 Acura MDX vehicles. The front driver and passenger powered seats in the Honda vehicles and the driver powered seats in the Acura vehicles may have been assembled with improperly manufactured rivets. In the event of a crash, the rivets can break causing the seats not to be secured to the floor. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ridgeline trucks. Exposure to acids, such as from car wash soaps, can result in the fuel pump feed port cracking.
EQUIPMENT
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling all Honda Genuine Accessory Tonneau Covers, part number 08Z07-T6Z-100F, sold for installation on 2017-2020 Ridgeline trucks. If the tonneau cover is not properly secured in the open or closed position, wind resistance may cause the cover to flip and buckle. If this occurs, the hinges between the center and rear panel may deform, possibly allowing the rear panel to separate from the vehicle.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ridgeline vehicles. Opening and closing the tailgate may break the rearview camera wiring harness, causing the rearview camera to fail.
+ 3 more recalls in the full report
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2018 Honda Ridgeline NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (5)
1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.
Rear-View Camera Failure
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Rear-View Camera Failure
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Engine failure
ENGINE
Rear-View Camera Failure
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Engine failure
ENGINE
The worst model year for the Honda Ridgeline is the 2006 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
2018 Honda Ridgeline vs. Class Average (Small Pickup Trucks 2WD)
This vehicle
200
Class avg
168
Complaint volume is roughly in line with other small pickup trucks 2wd vehicles from 2018.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 200 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 8 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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