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2017 Honda Ridgeline Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
3%of 347 total for the year
Median mileage
90,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2017 Honda Ridgeline, 3% of the 347 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“The contact owns a 2017 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormal sound and shaking coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the timing belt needed to be replaced. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11616615, filed 2024-09, 100,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2017 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle started to lurch forward. The contact stopped and had the vehicle towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the camshaft and camshaft sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,280.”

NHTSA complaint #11683084, filed 2025-08, 86,280 miles

“The contact owns a 2017 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while starting and driving the vehicle, the driver became aware that the engine was knocking. The vehicle was driven to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the failure was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11720461, filed 2026-02, 90,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2017 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. While the vehicle was in for routine maintenance, the mechanic discovered metal shavings inside the engine oil. The contact stated that additional diagnostic tests confirmed that the engine rod bearings and connecting rods had failed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11753927, filed 2026-07, 55,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2017 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started shuddering and vibrating before becoming inoperable. The check engine warning light illuminated, and five seconds later the Low Oil Pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was diagnosed with a spun rod bearing and engine knock. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 152,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11756965, filed 2026-08, 152,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202619%
202411%
202322%
202133%
201963%
201821%
2017113%
201113%
200854%
200721%
2006146%

Other parts of the 2017 Honda Ridgeline

Electrical system
93 complaintsEngine
88 complaintsFuel system
46 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
42 complaintsOther or unknown
36 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
34 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsForward collision avoidance
12 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology