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2018 Honda Ridgeline Fuel system Problems

Complaints
30about this part
Share
19%of 162 total for the year
Median mileage
1,500miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the fuel system of the 2018 Honda Ridgeline, 19% of the 162 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,500 miles. 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.

“In freezing weather I am unable to refuel my 2018 Ridgeline because the fuel nozzle will not insert into the filler neck due to ice build up in the cap-less fuel shutter in the filler neck. I have contacted american Honda and my local authorized dealership for repairs. Honda has refused to make repairs on this vehicle. This occurs anytime there is moisture in the cap-less fuel filler apparently because the fuel door does not keep moisture and water out. There is no way of knowing when moisture or water is present until it is time to refuel and the cap-less fuel cap is frozen shut. …”

NHTSA complaint #11361168, filed 2020-09, 3 miles

“Water gets in between the first and second flap of the capless fuel filler neck and freezes. This happens when it is raining and the temperature drops below freezing. If the temperature is above freezing the water just sits between the two flaps. I don't know when (stationary, in motion, turning etc) it is getting in there. It happens when it is raining.”

NHTSA complaint #11072138, filed 2018-02, 1,600 miles

“Water gets in fuel filler cap (outer hinge) and freezes. Ice dam in the fuel filler area prevents fuel hinge from being opened, which prevents vehicle from being fueled. Vehicle was stationary when I discovered the problem (parked next to the fuel pumps). Has happened on two separate occasions.”

NHTSA complaint #11058468, filed 2018-01, 1,900 miles

“Water enters between the two flaps on the capless fuel filler. If temperatures are below freezing the outer flap will freeze. Happens when it is raining or going through a car wash. You can sit there and push in the outer flap and see water streaming out of it.”

NHTSA complaint #11088970, filed 2018-04, 100 miles

“The capless gas fill system allows water to get in the fill neck. The water can then freeze and make it difficult or impossible to put a fuel nozzle into the vehicle. The only way to temporarily correct the issue is to melt the ice.”

NHTSA complaint #11072068, filed 2018-02, 650 miles

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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 2018 Honda Ridgeline

Electrical system
49 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
31 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsLane departure
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsVehicle 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