Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Honda Ridgeline
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Honda Ridgeline has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 162 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V365000 Rear Suspension Components May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V332000 Air Bags May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V858000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V867000 Rearview Camera May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V932000 Hood May Open While Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20E068000 Tonneau Cover Panel May Detach from Vehicle NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V053000 Fuel Pump Feed Port May Crack And Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V221000 Rivets that Secure Seats may Fail/FMVSS 207, 210 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 50 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 30 complaints
- Engine 22 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 17 complaints
- Unknown or Other 17 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 13 complaints
Of the 162 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 162 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$13,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Honda Ridgeline has a moderate complaint count and eight recall campaigns, suggesting an average reliability outlook. Issues with electrical systems and back-over prevention are notable, but overall data is limited.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 45,000-75,000 miles | $150–$1,200 | common |
| Back-over prevention | 35,000-65,000 miles | $200–$900 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and service
- Coolant replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive infotainment
- Faulty backup camera
- Fuel smell near vehicle
- Seat adjustment issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Honda Ridgeline at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.