Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2017 Honda Ridgeline Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints: 42about this part
Share: 12%of 347 total for the year
Median mileage: 43,000miles
Trend: RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2017 Honda Ridgeline, 12% of the 347 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“I am experiencing transmission shudder between 2nd to 3rd gear. When slowing to a stop the vehicle makes a jerking motion. I took my vehicle into the dealership to have computer flash done that would stop the transmission shudder. The problem is not fixed and I'm not sure what to do from here. My 2006 5 speed Ridgeline shifts flawlessly with over 250k miles not so much the 2017 6 speed with 44k. Honda makes good engines but not transmissions.”

NHTSA complaint #11322608, filed 2020-04, 41,000 miles

“On 8/22/17 I brought my Ridgeline to apple Honda in riverhead ny due several warning lights being activated. The activated warning lights are as follows: collision mitigation, road departure mitigation, blind spot info system, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, power steering system, vehicle stability assist, hill start assist, trailer stability assist. After a query of your database I found that similar problems have been reported and as a result of this the following NHTSA campaign number 16v888000 was generated. …”

NHTSA complaint #11024509, filed 2017-09, 4,181 miles

“The truck vibrates, shudders, and rumble when speed hits 44, 66, 68, 70, 72 MPH upon light acceleration/push of the pedal. The experience is similar or exactly like driving over the emergency rumble strip on the side of the road, but only you're not. The dealership refused to admit the problem nor fix the problem even after the mechanic witnessed the vibration and shuderring in the test drive.”

NHTSA complaint #11265481, filed 2019-10, 52,000 miles

“Transmission is shifting violently when vehicle is in motion, sticking in gears under very light or normal acceleration, holding rpms to 4000 before shifting up then slamming into gear, sluggish to start off the line.”

NHTSA complaint #11240169, filed 2019-07, 37,800 miles

“Juddering while going 32-39mph. Most obvious while taking a looping exit ramp going uphil and trying to maintain 35mph. It also appeared on and off while going uphill anywhere from 20-50mph. During this time it was also having shifting issues, not being able to find the correct gear, along with juddering. I had previously gone in for a noisy transmission, and they did the transmission computer update. Then after this issue arose, they did a transmission fluid flush. This appears to have fixed the issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11141809, filed 2018-10, 44,000 miles

Related service bulletins

10244188Oct 6, 2023Service Bulletin - Torque converters may not have been manufactured to proper specifications. As a result, the torque converter lock-up clutch cannot provide adequate holding…
10241879Aug 31, 2023Service Bulletin - Torque converters may not have been manufactured to proper specifications. As a result, the torque converter lock-up clutch cannot provide adequate holding…
10241864Aug 31, 2023Dealer 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…
10241165Aug 15, 2023Service Bulletin - Vehicle shows Transmission Temperature Too Hot on the MID with no related DTCs due to ATF deterioration causing high foaming and low viscosity. During extended…
10187008Feb 11, 2021"Service Bulletin - The PCM software may misinterpret sensor inputs as a deteriorated catalytic converter. Additionally, debris from the high pressure pump or the fuel injector…
10187006Feb 11, 2021"Service Bulletin - The PCM software may misinterpret sensor inputs as a deteriorated catalytic converter. Additionally, debris from the high pressure pump or the fuel injector…
10183516Nov 24, 2020"Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [bank 2]). Additionally, one or more of the following DTCs may also be…
10152764Jan 22, 2019Tech line summary article - We're getting reports of vehicles being stuck in ACCESSORY mode and unable to fully shut down. When this happens, the audio unit stays on, the ENGINE…
10139549May 19, 2018Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque…
10139548May 19, 2018Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque…

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2025	2	2%
2024	5	7%
2023	12	9%
2022	11	9%
2021	11	11%
2020	9	5%
2019	36	15%
2018	10	6%
2017	42	12%
2013	1	2%
2010	2	5%
2009	2	6%
2008	5	4%
2007	12	8%
2006	16	7%

Other parts of the 2017 Honda Ridgeline

Electrical system
93 complaints Engine
88 complaints Fuel system
46 complaints Other or unknown
36 complaints Back-over prevention (rear camera)
34 complaints Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaints Brakes
17 complaints Body and structure
13 complaints Forward collision avoidance
12 complaints Engine cooling
11 complaints Exterior lighting
9 complaints Electronic 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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