2013 Honda Ridgeline Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Honda Ridgeline, 4% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,250 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.
“If you press the brake and still have a foot on the gas pedal, you loose all power until you take your foot off the brake. I'm guessing its the computer that causes this to occur. It could cause a crash for people that don't know this.”
NHTSA complaint #10717531, filed 2015-05, 28,250 miles“When starting in motion after a stop for a traffic signal, or making a slow turn the power from the engine stops. I am a left foot brake, touching the brake pedal to control speed in traffic to avoid a stop and go rear end collision situation following other cars, the engine power stops. Pressing on the gas pedal to increase power does not work, but having pressed the gas pedal and removing my foot from the brake pedal causes rapid acceleration. Often making a left turn into a drive I will touch the brake to control the transition speed from the street to entrance drive of a shopping center. …”
NHTSA complaint #10713298, filed 2015-04Related service bulletins
- 10087402Oct 19, 2016"techline summary article - if the engine is overheating and theres engine oil mixed in the coolant reservoir, chances are the cylinder head may be cracked. A crack may form…
- 10084442Jul 12, 2016"techline summary article - if the engine is overheating and theres engine oil mixed in the coolant reservoir, chances are the cylinder head may be cracked. A crack may form…
- 10055924Jun 12, 2014Honda: on some vehicles, an investigation into malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2101 throttle control system malfunction to find cause of…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9% |
| 2025 | 27 | 26% |
| 2024 | 21 | 29% |
| 2023 | 22 | 17% |
| 2022 | 25 | 21% |
| 2021 | 29 | 28% |
| 2020 | 38 | 22% |
| 2019 | 38 | 16% |
| 2018 | 22 | 14% |
| 2017 | 88 | 25% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 5 | 4% |
| 2007 | 11 | 7% |
| 2006 | 11 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2013 Honda Ridgeline
35 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Honda Ridgeline
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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