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2007 Honda Ridgeline Engine Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
7%of 160 total for the year
Median mileage
124,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the engine of the 2007 Honda Ridgeline, 7% of the 160 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 124,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My radiator failed in a fashion in which the radiator fluid mixed with the transmission fluid, destroying my transmission. I was driving my 2007 Honda Ridgeline on a main road in va when the transmission failed causing me. The failure of the transmission was caused by the radiator failing and subsequently mixing coolant with the transmission fluid. This mix of fluids destroyed the transmission and radiator. I did not want to buy a new car, so I had a local shop install a used transmission and radiator at the cost of about $4k. …”

NHTSA complaint #11187180, filed 2019-03, 159,881 miles

“My vehicle has catastrophic internal engine failure. There was no indication of any issue with my vehicle. I had my 3 year old grandson with me and we were out to run a quick errand. I detected a strange noise that I thought was a stone in my wheel. I decided to turn the truck around and forego the errand, as it was an odd noise. Moments after I turned the truck around my vtm-4 and vsa warning lights came on. I pulled to the side of the road and looked these warning lights up in my owner's manual. …”

NHTSA complaint #10703576, filed 2015-04, 119,210 miles

“For years I have always wanted a ridge line Honda. Now I have one. I had purchased my truck february 2015. I only drove the truck literally for 4 months and I pay a lot of money each month to capital one. I have already placed a transmission and radiator in it around february or march of 2016. I was told that the truck was okay don't worry about anything. It is safe to drive and travel with. So towards the end of june - I had drove from ohio to alabama. On june 17, on my way to church the engine blew up on the expressway. It has been almost 2 months without my truck. …”

NHTSA complaint #10895331, filed 2016-08, 5 miles

“We were traveling in the adirondacks on 08-09-2015 when suddenly without warning the car started to jerk a few times then as it was in drive I had no forward motion in drive.I pushed the accelerator down and the car acted as if it was in neutral.I slowly came to a stop on the side of the road and saw the radiator and transmission fluid were leaking from the car.we called aaa and had it towed to a garage.the mechanic informed us the radiator was no good and needed to be replaced.the cooling system was bled and the thermostat and radiator replaced.at this time the car was drivable but was…”

NHTSA complaint #10758527, filed 2015-08, 97,000 miles

“Engine developed a sudden misfire in #4 cylinder for about 20 seconds, then cleared. Subsequently, had large white clouds of coolant and burned oil coming from tailpipe while driving on city streets. After turning engine off and letting it cool, noticed coolant level low in reservoir, low oil level on dipstick. Low compression on #4 cyl. And burned oil on #4 spark plug. If allowed to continue running, coolant would be consumed, resulting in overheating and engine seizing while driving.”

NHTSA complaint #11348738, filed 2020-08, 131,285 miles

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Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202619%
20252625%
20242129%
20232217%
20222521%
20212928%
20203822%
20193816%
20182214%
20178825%
201413%
201324%
201214%
201025%
200854%
2007117%
2006115%

Other parts of the 2007 Honda Ridgeline

Air bags
74 complaints
Body and structure
29 complaints
Electrical system
17 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
12 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaints
Other or unknown
9 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 Honda Ridgeline

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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