2019 Honda Ridgeline Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 16%of 238 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,150miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the engine of the 2019 Honda Ridgeline, 16% of the 238 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,150 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Fuel / combustion chamber odors accumulating around engine compartment when vehicle is parked in garage and filling the cabin with nauseating odor. This problem comes and goes with new resolution from dealer. Seem as an engine venting issue. Ongoing problem since new phurchase.”
NHTSA complaint #11321068, filed 2020-04, 10,000 miles“My engine started knocking from the connecting rod bearings and my vehicle is now not usable. The active recall on 2017 and 2019 Ridgelines is not covering my VIN and I have read many others are having the same issue. This issue if left untreated could cause my vehicle to die resulting in a loss of power. The manufacturer is refusing to repair the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11701104, filed 2025-11“Oil light flash and I receive a alarm from emssion system problem. I stop to check the oil quantity and it was OK. I was near home and to motor just stop and can not start the motor the crank is seize. My NIV is not on Honda recall for the engine problem about the connecting rod bearings so Honda don't won't to covert anytime for my problem. A lot of people seen to have the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11764645, filed 2026-09“I contacted North America Honda and they referred me to a local dealer. However, the dealer told me that they cannot repair the fuel pump until it breaks down on the road. According to a report, if the fuel pump malfunctions, it could shut off the fuel supply, which would cause the engine to stop running. As a result, you would lose power steering and it could create a hazardous situation while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11570864, filed 2024-02“I have a well maintained 2019 RIdgeline that at midnight on the highway started flashing a red motor sign at me, and within 10 miles was flashing all lights and chugging and grinding, stranding me. I found out Honda had recalled hundreds of thousands of cars due to a similar failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11614107, filed 2024-09Related service bulletins
- 11019252May 21, 2025Service Bulletin - Torque converters may not have been manufactured to proper specifications. As a result, the torque converter lock-up clutch cannot provide adequate holding…
- 11019241May 21, 2025Service Bulletin - Torque converters may not have been manufactured to proper specifications. As a result, the torque converter lock-up clutch cannot provide adequate holding…
- 11017326Apr 18, 2025Service Bulletin - Torque converters may not have been manufactured to proper specifications. As a result, the lock-up clutch cannot provide adequate holding force due to…
- 11017320Apr 18, 2025Dealer 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…
- 11005272Jul 20, 2024Service Bulletin - MIL flashes and vehicle will not accelerate, low power. After cycling the ignition, the symptom does not return with no stored DTCs. This issue is more common…
- 11002716Jun 19, 2024Service Bulletin - The MIL flashes and vehicle will not accelerate, low power. After cycling the ignition, the symptom does not return with no stored DTCs. This issue is more…
- 11000142May 1, 2024Service NewsDue to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) regulation change starting with 2019 vehicles, American Honda’s Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) On-Board…
- 10168308Nov 21, 2019Service Bulletin - There is a chirping coming from the engine area with the engine warmed up. The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.
- 10165005Sep 9, 2019Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2019 Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of a chirp noise heard inside…
- 10145029Sep 3, 2018Service bulletin - Some troubleshooting procedures for a loss of communication or F-CAN malfunction DTC?s require running the F-CAN Bus Connected Unit Check using the i-HDS…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9% |
| 2025 | 27 | 26% |
| 2024 | 21 | 29% |
| 2023 | 22 | 17% |
| 2022 | 25 | 21% |
| 2021 | 29 | 28% |
| 2020 | 38 | 22% |
| 2019 | 38 | 16% |
| 2018 | 22 | 14% |
| 2017 | 88 | 25% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 5 | 4% |
| 2007 | 11 | 7% |
| 2006 | 11 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2019 Honda Ridgeline
73 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsElectrical system
35 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Honda Ridgeline
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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