2017 Honda Ridgeline Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 88about this part
- Share
- 25%of 347 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,106miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 88 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Honda Ridgeline, 25% of the 347 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,106 miles. 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My engine started to have a clicking or a ticking sound, and then abruptly stop running. The dealer said that the engine is seized up. From what I have read, it sounds like the connecting rod problem that other 2017 models have had. I think that my engine needs to also be on the recall. Honda has offered NO help with this, what-so-ever, even though I think they know there is a manufacturing defect.”
NHTSA complaint #11638750, filed 2025-01, 116,399 miles“I started getting a p0306 code on my truck on Thursday Jan 2, 2025. I took it to my mechanic and he said that it is a lower engine problem. On Saturday Jan 11,2025 there was a loud clunk from the engine and the vehicle lost power. My mechanic said that the connector rod broke. I contacted Honda but they said my vin is not in the recall and I would have to deal with the dealership. I know that they won't do anything so I am in the process of trying to install a used engine myself.”
NHTSA complaint #11639098, filed 2025-01, 122,255 miles“When starting to accelerate my vehicle would become jerky up to around 40 MPH. The dealership said it was poor transmission fluid and an update on software. This cost me $210!”
NHTSA complaint #11265863, filed 2019-10, 51,000 miles“On february 4th, 2019, I parallel parked my vehicle at 9am on the street. At about 4pm that day, the fire department notified me that my 2017 Honda Ridgeline was on fire. My Ridgeline was stationary, parked on the street, and it was a rainy day. The fire fighter told me the fire started under the hood in the engine area. The Ridgeline was towed to a Honda dealership in hopes of finding the cause of the spontaneous fire. The Honda dealership did not even open the vehicle and would not diagnose the cause of the spontaneous fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #11176124, filed 2019-02, 40,000 miles“2 weeks ago multiple warning lights came on when I started the vehicle (power steering, vehicle stability assist, hill start assist, trailer stability assist, emission control, etc.). At the same time the vehicle's performance became sluggish. Acceleration, shifting and braking were all effected. The next day the lights were off, only to reappear with all issues the day after. I disconnected the battery to 'reset', and that worked for 1 day. I then replaced the battery with the same result. Now the problem happens every time the vehicle is started. …”
NHTSA complaint #11385136, filed 2020-12, 64,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11019252May 21, 2025Service Bulletin - Torque converters may not have been manufactured to proper specifications. As a result, the torque converter lock-up clutch cannot provide adequate holding…
- 11019241May 21, 2025Service Bulletin - Torque converters may not have been manufactured to proper specifications. As a result, the torque converter lock-up clutch cannot provide adequate holding…
- 11017326Apr 18, 2025Service Bulletin - Torque converters may not have been manufactured to proper specifications. As a result, the lock-up clutch cannot provide adequate holding force due to…
- 11017320Apr 18, 2025Dealer Message - Torque converters may not have been manufactured to proper specifications. As a result, the torque converter lock-up clutch cannot provide adequate holding force…
- 11005272Jul 20, 2024Service Bulletin - MIL flashes and vehicle will not accelerate, low power. After cycling the ignition, the symptom does not return with no stored DTCs. This issue is more common…
- 11002716Jun 19, 2024Service Bulletin - The MIL flashes and vehicle will not accelerate, low power. After cycling the ignition, the symptom does not return with no stored DTCs. This issue is more…
- 10168308Nov 21, 2019Service Bulletin - There is a chirping coming from the engine area with the engine warmed up. The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.
- 10143359Jul 20, 2018Service bulletin - There is a chirping coming from the engine area with the engine warmed up. The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.
- 10136413Apr 26, 2018Service bulletin - There is a chirping coming from the engine area with the engine warmed up. The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.
- 10130037Jan 10, 2018Servicenews article - We?re getting reports of reduced engine power with the MIL on. Service techs are seeing DTC P0369 (CMP sensor circuit intermittent interruption) and signs…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9% |
| 2025 | 26 | 25% |
| 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 2017 Honda Ridgeline
93 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 complaintsEngine cooling
11 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 28, 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