10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,949 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2019 Honda Ridgeline drivetrain problems

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2019 Honda Ridgeline Owner Comments

problem #10

Jul 132023

Ridgeline

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My 2019 Honda Ridgeline had very noticeable torque converter judder with milage in the 40k. I do not tow other than an occasional utility trailer, loaded lightly. Additionally, the vehicle was always operated in normal conditions. There were never any warning vehicle codes or any other Honda notices on potential problem. On 7/14/2023, I took it to a Honda dealer who verified condition in writing on invoice and serviced the vehicle in accordance with Honda Service Bulletins 17-025 and 17-026 which resulted from similar complaints and class action from 2017 Honda Ridgelines. After researching online, I noticed many 2018 and 2019 ridgeline owners were complaining about the same issue of premature transmission torque converter problems in various forums. This premature defective transmission issue did not go unnoticed by Honda as they changed to a different transmission for 2020 models. I believe that Honda and this issue should be investigated so as to hold Honda responsible for appropriate corrective action to include warranty extension of the 5 year / 60000 miles. I am uploading Invoice which documents issue and payment. Document says RPM surges 1000 to 2000, which should have read 100 to 200 RPMs.

- Woodstock, GA, USA

problem #9

Jan 122023

Ridgeline

  • miles
Truck was parked for 5+ minutes in same stationary spot as it has been parked many time before in similar conditions and environment. Passenger front Door to vehicle was closed and truck somehow slipped a gear and brake and rolled away as shown in the video that recorded on my ring doorbell.

- Lynnfield, MA, USA

problem #8

Dec 202022

Ridgeline

  • miles
Corroded wire harness to the rear differential. It has been confirmed by the dealer. All wheel drive problem appeared on the dash. Rear differential oil pump is also being replaced

- New Kingston, NY, USA

problem #7

Dec 162022

Ridgeline

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Multiple occasions of vehicle lurching, jerky acceleration, and horrible noises when shifting gears at low speeds at 40,000-50,000 miles. Brought to Honda twice. They could not replicate the problem. It was unpredictable when this occur. Vehicle was returned at a huge loss of depreciation value in a short time for customer, who felt too scared to drive it anymore.

- Gaithersburg, MD, USA

problem #6

Aug 202022

Ridgeline

  • 23,706 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while his wife was driving through a parking lot, the vehicle accelerated upon the depression of the brake pedal without warning. Due to the failure, the contact's wife hit a brick column which resulted in a chip. The air bags deployed upon impact. The contact's wife suffered bruises around her waist and right thumb. The contact's wife did not seek medical treatment due to her injuries. A police report was not filed. The contact was called to the scene and had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was repaired. Prior to the failure, the contact noticed that the brakes were soft upon depression without any warning. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had been repaired. The failure mileage was 23,706.

- Butte, MT, USA

problem #5

Jul 012022

Ridgeline

  • miles
Transmission starts to surge during light acceleration between 35 and 45mph

- Hanford, CA, USA

problem #4

Jul 052022

Ridgeline

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

At 45k miles the transmission is surging at low speed. according to several honda forums, this is a very common problem cause by a bad torque converter. Mine is going to the dealership for repair Friday (I first have to pay $200 for transmission fluid flush/replacement) Even the guy at the dealerships new it was an issue (told me: "probably torque converter, seeing a lot of those"). vehicle is in great shape otherwise and has been babied the whole time. he says torque converter is covered only up to 60k miles. this needs to be a recall!

- Rock Hill, SC, USA

problem #3

Jul 072020

Ridgeline

  • miles
Vehicle had had a rodent due to the wires long story short through the next day I got a light and things were not driving right and I got it to the dealer thank God. Cost me roughly 250 to 300 to have it repaired on my own dime because they said a rodent chewed The wire. I see and hear from other Honda owners that is a major problem with soy based wires. I do not consider an animal a natural act. It's a pest therefore you child-proof that you do not leave wires on the bottom open to areas that a animal can get to The chew. I feel Honda should be looked at since they know of this problem they saw hot and deterrent capacity type tape to deter rodents. How do I not know one of those components is not going to be something that is life limb or eyesight next time and that one next little wire that that road and choose to is going to cause an accident? Please address thank you.

- Brooksville, KY, USA

problem #2

Dec 112019

Ridgeline

  • 11,700 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving and making a left turn, the vehicle failed to accelerated. No waring light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred four times. The vehicle was taken to gerald jones Honda dealer, (4022 Washington rd, augusta, ga 30907, (706) 740-6058) and was diagnosed but could not find a failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 11,700.

- Augusta, GA, USA

problem #1

Sep 232019

Ridgeline

  • 4,080 miles
Hard shifting between lower and upper gears while driving. Happened mostly when accelerating from a stop sometimes on a turn.otherwise functioned ok. Dealer replaced the secondary valve body and remedied the situation. All under warranty

- Bastrop, TX, USA

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