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Lane departurePart report

2018 Honda Ridgeline Lane departure Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
4%of 162 total for the year
Median mileage
50,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the lane departure of the 2018 Honda Ridgeline, 4% of the 162 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 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.

“Several of these models are having issues with the routine and design of the power supply and signal from the backup camera due to breaking of the wiring harness. My camera stopped working after opening the tailgate in below freezing weather. I noticed a broken wire in the harness. I checked the Honda Ridgeline forum and many owners are experiencing the same problem. I ordered the oem replacement part and it now is working. I trying to get Honda to refund my parts cost of $68.25. Not including labor of tailgate panel removal along with rear bumper cover. …”

NHTSA complaint #11400366, filed 2021-03, 50,000 miles

“I have had the vehcile in traffic when it can cause banging sounds, have transmission slippage, and not allow the transmission to shift into higher gears, other occurences include transmission shudder. I was told the reset would be to change the transmission fluid with a 3 flush process at the dealership with a cost in excess of $750. Unfortunately that did not work. I have multiple error code lights on the dashboard that light up to include emission control issue, On the site transmission trouble hub. …”

NHTSA complaint #11759800, filed 2026-08

“I’m hearing impaired and cannot get in contact with Honda online. Recall KCK 22V-867 RVC. I already replaced the item 2 years ago and want Honda to reimburse me for the parts.”

NHTSA complaint #11502624, filed 2023-01

“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

“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Rear camera wire harness has failed. When vehicle is in reverse the screen displays a black image. Vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Please see attached image. These wires are visible when the tailgate is open. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The rear camera adds tremendous safety information as I reverse the vehicle. In every situation this information is valuable; more so in a neighborhoods like the one I live in. …”

NHTSA complaint #11485774, filed 2022-09

Lane departure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202618%
202544%
202411%
202332%
202233%
202144%
2020106%
201910%
201864%
201751%

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
Brakes
4 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
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