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Forward collision avoidancePart report

2018 Honda Ridgeline Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 162 total for the year
Median mileage
22,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2018 Honda Ridgeline, 1% of the 162 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,000 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.

“Multiple warning lights appeared and remained illuminated on my dash, all related to safety features (LKAS, ACC, CMBS AND ROAD DEPARTURE). The problem was confirmed by Capitol Honda Service Department. The vehicle was scanned and stored DTC was found at INTEGRATED DRIVER SUPPORT SYSTEM. U3000-49 MULTIPURPOSE CAMERA UNIT INTERNAL ELECTRONIC FAILURE. The DTC was set as hard code, unable to clear. RECOMMEND REPLACING MULTIPURPOSE CAMERA AND PERFORMING CALIBRATION. The estimate I was initially given for the cost of the repair parts and labor was close to $2,000. …”

NHTSA complaint #11692872, filed 2025-10

“The contact owns a 2018 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, all four windows of the vehicle were rolling up and down independently. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle braked unintendedly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the electric system was reset; however, the horn engaged unintendedly while the vehicle was parked. The contact stated that he disconnected the battery, and the vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the electrical control unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11514025, filed 2023-03, 22,000 miles

Forward collision avoidance: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026325%
20251616%
202479%
2023118%
20221714%
20211515%
2020159%
201931%
201821%
2017123%

Other parts of the 2018 Honda Ridgeline

Electrical system
49 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
31 complaints
Fuel system
30 complaints
Engine
22 complaints
Other or unknown
17 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
10 complaints
Body and structure
9 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
Lane departure
6 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 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.

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