2019 Honda Ridgeline Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 36about this part
- Share
- 15%of 238 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,853miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2019 Honda Ridgeline, 15% of the 238 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,853 miles. 2 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.
“Hard shifting between lower and upper gears while driving. Happened mostly when accelerating from a stop sometimes on a turn.otherwise functioned ok. Dealer replaced the secondary valve body and remedied the situation. All under warranty”
NHTSA complaint #11257776, filed 2019-09, 4,080 miles“Truck started clacking going down the freeway after religiously maintaining it for the last 5 years. Took it into the dealer at 153,000 miles and was told my engine needs replacing due to rod bearing knock. A little premature on a Honda that has been religiously maintained! Called Honda customer service and was told my vin is not included in the rod bearing safety recall for my exact vehicle, year, make, and model!”
NHTSA complaint #11690387, filed 2025-09“My torque converter is failing, sputtering in 1st and 2nd gear constantly. P0741 shows up in code however my truck is not part of the INVIN 8 year 150,000 extended. I currently have 140,000 on my truck with a bad torque converter and am having to pay in full for the repair.”
NHTSA complaint #11610880, filed 2024-08“While driving with the cruise control set at 52mph, I was coming to a known left curve with a stop sign four way intersection that follows it (I drive this route at least 50% of the time whenever leaving my home). I hit the 'Cancel' button to stop the cruise control as I came to the curve, and there was no response. I hit the brakes and again there was no response. At that point I prepared for a wreck because I knew the curve was tight, followed by that intersection's stop sign, and I was almost upon the curve. …”
NHTSA complaint #11676371, filed 2025-07“I have had to replace the transmission fluid at least 5 times. The vehicle shifts extremely hard and feels like your being rear ended, That is my indicator to change fluid. Also will not shift and continues to run at 4500+ rpms on the highway. The clutch converter my self destruct and I feel that it is a poor design and I should not have to pay for this over and over and hope it does not have a catastrophic failure at some point. I know they Honda has replaced some clutch converters but mine is not one of the six speeds chosen.”
NHTSA complaint #11638346, filed 2025-01Related 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…
- 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…
- 10135066Apr 16, 2018Service bulletin - When adjusting the driver's seat height or tilt, the power seat does not move or moves just a small amount and clicks loudly during operation. The vertical…
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 2019 Honda Ridgeline
73 complaintsEngine
38 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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