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2018 Honda Ridgeline

2018 Honda Ridgeline: electrical issues lead the owner complaints

Owners filed 157 complaints with NHTSA. The electrical system is the most reported area at 31%, followed by back-over prevention (19%) and the engine (13%). The reports are mild by outcome: no fires, no injuries, and no deaths anywhere, with just a single crash tied to the electrical system. Many complaints center on electronics and fueling rather than safety failures.

Most reported areas

Electrical System safety 31%
The most reported area: 49 reports (31%), with 1 crash and no fires or injuries. Worth checking the electronics on a test drive.
Back Over Prevention0 19%
Second most reported: 30 reports (19%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. Several owners describe backup-camera failures.
Engine0 13%
21 reports (13%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. Listen for any knocking noises from the engine.
Fuel/Propulsion System0 11%
17 reports (11%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. Complaints often involve the fuel filler area.
Fuel System0 8%
The fewest reports here: 13 (8%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. Several describe trouble at the fuel filler when refueling.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 157 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only, not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Studio AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.