2020 Honda Ridgeline Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 22%of 170 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,000miles
- 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 2020 Honda Ridgeline, 22% of the 170 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I've had the start stop issue not function multiple times. I had to replace the battery did the software update for it and it still does not start occasionally. I have to restart the vehicle like if it was parked. Stalling on a light is why I no longer use this feature, I just press on the start stop button every single time I start the engine. This has happened multiple times throughout the years.”
NHTSA complaint #11651830, filed 2025-03“The Autostart does not work. This has happened to me three times since I bought it brand new in April 2021. I have taken it to Honda for repairs and they did nothing as they could not replicate the issue. Just happened again on March 24th after driving 10 minutes on the highway.”
NHTSA complaint #11651562, filed 2025-03“Beginning about 3 months ago the Automatic Idle Stop (AIS) would randomly not function at start-up during the length of a drive though there was no indication of any issue on the dash. Shutting off and restarting would allow usually allow it to function normally. About 6 weeks ago the AIS stopped the engine at a red light, and when I removed my foot to accelerate the engine did not start, the car shut off. …”
NHTSA complaint #11472506, filed 2022-07“Whenever I’m driving in my vehicle everything seems to be fine until I stop at a red light. On three separate occasions, while my vehicle is stopped it will automatically go into neutral and stall. This causes my truck not to run properly. I have to shut my car off, and then turn it back on to put it in drive and operate it like normal. I’m unsure what my cars issue is but it is an inconvenience and a safety concern due to it keeps happening while in traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #11669986, filed 2025-06“Condition: truck is stopped, the auto engine idle is on Action: release the brake to press the accelerator Result: the truck fails to restart, shuts off the engine completely, puts itself in Neutral, and all the lights in the dash illuminate I have to place the truck in Park and restart the engine. Sometimes the engine is difficult to restart, and I have to try several times. This has happened 3 times since November, and 3 other times the truck has almost stalled when restarting.”
NHTSA complaint #11505638, filed 2023-02Related service bulletins
- 11020578Jul 7, 2025Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle stop, the vehicle may not restart automatically due to excessive cylinder pressure and/or…
- 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…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9% |
| 2025 | 26 | 25% |
| 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 2020 Honda Ridgeline
49 complaintsOther or unknown
42 complaintsForward collision avoidance
15 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
14 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsLane departure
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Honda Ridgeline
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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