2023 Honda Ridgeline Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 132 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,700miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2023 Honda Ridgeline, 2% of the 132 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,700 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.
“The contact owns a 2023 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was inspected and determined that there was potential damage to the bearings and that the crankshaft and the short block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11704454, filed 2025-12, 82,000 miles“The contact owns a 2023 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that the 4WD system became inoperable. The contact stated that the antifreeze was not suitable for the area he lived. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the dealer, who stated that the antifreeze would thicken below 35 degrees. The contact was informed that the engine would not produce enough power to move thicker coolant throughout the engine. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was concerned about being stranded. The manufacturer was not contacted. …”
NHTSA complaint #11567285, filed 2024-01, 1,400 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245550Nov 10, 2023Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Typically, the customer can…
- 10234629Apr 12, 2023Service Bulletin - The engine will not crank on initial startup after precipitation and sub-freezing temperatures. Water can enter the starter motor, and when temperatures drop…
- 10232977Mar 10, 2023Product Update - Honda is conducting a product update to your 2019-22 Passport, 2016-22 Pilot, and 2020-23 Ridgeline. Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the…
- 10232975Mar 10, 2023Warranty Extension - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart.
- 10232973Mar 10, 2023Warranty Extension - Warranty Extension reimbursement form for engine idle stop repairs made before the warranty extension notice date.
- 10232960Mar 1, 2023Service Bulletin - The engine will not crank on initial startup after precipitation and sub-freezing temperatures. Water can enter the starter motor, and when temperatures drop…
- 10231048Jan 25, 2023Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Typically, the customer can…
- 10229678Jan 6, 2023Dealer Message - During development, the idle stop enable criteria was mis-set allowing idle stop to improperly engage while battery health is low. Under certain circumstances…
- 10229677Jan 6, 2023Service 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…
- 10229675Jan 6, 2023Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Typically, the customer can…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 | 6 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 11 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 4% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 14 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2023 Honda Ridgeline
39 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsForward collision avoidance
11 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsLane departure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 Honda Ridgeline
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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