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Fuel systemPart report

2017 Honda Ridgeline Fuel system Problems

Complaints
46about this part
Share
13%of 347 total for the year
Median mileage
28,350miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 46 complaints about the fuel system of the 2017 Honda Ridgeline, 13% of the 347 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,350 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

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

“Ice formed between the inner and outer flaps of the capless fuel filler system. I had to break the outer flap to gain access to the space between the flaps. With the outer flap removed, I was able to remove the ice and finally refuel the Ridgeline. I was parked at a gas station in plainfield indiana, 163 miles from home.”

NHTSA complaint #11192752, filed 2019-03, 20,000 miles

“My company owns six (6) 2017 Honda ridgelines. Each of hte trucks has experienced a fuel related issue where the truck stops in traffic unexpectedly causing a potentially dangerous situation on the highway. All dash lights and warnings illuminate and the truck will not take fuel when the accelerator is pushed. To date, Honda has only acknowledged my complaint with no resolution”

NHTSA complaint #11208009, filed 2019-05, 60,817 miles

“Emission system problem light came on at about 50,500 miles. Took it to the Honda dealership I purchased the truck from and they told me it was the fuel injectors. The only thing I noticed before the light came on was the RPM would 'bounce' slightly while at around 35 MPH and around 47mph. It would occur while maintaining the speed or going up any incline, but would stop if I accelerated and maintained a higher speed”

NHTSA complaint #11318087, filed 2020-03, 50,500 miles

“This vehicle comes equipped with a capless fill door. Upon trying to fill up with gas, I found myself unable to insert the nozzle for filling. After further effort, the first fuel flap broke. After removing the broken flap, I found the fuel fill neck filled entirely with ice, thus preventing inward movement of the flap. I was unable to fill the vehicle up with fuel as a result. Vehicle is a 2017 with 50,000 miles.”

NHTSA complaint #11288645, filed 2019-12, 50,000 miles

“Needed gas in sub-zero temperatures and could not insert the gasoline nozzle into the cap-less fuel filler. There was a chunk of ice between the outer door and inner door preventing insertion of the nozzle. I had to force the outer door open with the nozzle tip and break up the ice with the nozzle before I could insert to refuel. The area between the outer door and inner door is prone to accumulation of water during heavy rain or car washes.”

NHTSA complaint #11071643, filed 2018-02, 7,261 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202511%
202457%
202365%
2022108%
202166%
202085%
20197331%
20183019%
20174613%
201324%
201214%
201012%
200926%
200886%
200732%
2006156%

Other parts of the 2017 Honda Ridgeline

Electrical system
93 complaintsEngine
88 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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