2019 Honda Ridgeline Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Honda Ridgeline.

20182020
Complaints
285
per 10K Sold
85.5
US Sales
33,334
Crashes
16
Fires
1
Injuries
13
Fatalities
Recalls
9

Worst 2019 Honda Ridgeline Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#138 complaints

Gasoline Fuel System

Avg mileage:48,894 mi
#236 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:33,831 mi
Crash-related:2
#333 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:35,500 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Honda Ridgeline.

Gasoline Fuel System
38
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
48,894
Transmission / Drivetrain
36
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
33,831
Electrical Faults
33
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
35,500
Engine Problems
33
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
61,700
Fuel System
33
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
21,123
Body Structure
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
3,917
Brakes
13
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
9,020
Wipers & Visibility
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
2,499
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
21,000
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
15,250
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Hood
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2019 Honda Ridgeline

9 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,407,433 vehicles.

23V858000Fuel Pump
~2,490,460 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

23V751000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical
~248,999 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.

22V867000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~117,445 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ridgeline vehicles. Opening and closing the tailgate may break the rearview camera wiring harness, causing the rearview camera to fail.

21V932000Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch · Structure:body:hood
~724,826 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.

21V215000Fuel Pump
~624,552 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

19V298000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys
~93,946 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.

19V053000Fuel Pump
~106,683 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ridgeline trucks. Exposure to acids, such as from car wash soaps, can result in the fuel pump feed port cracking.

18V848000Structure:body:roof And Pillars
~404 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Honda Ridgeline and Pilot vehicles. The mounting holes for the clip that secures the right center pillar trim panel may be larger than intended. In the event of a crash necessitating right side curtain air bag deployment, the clip may not hold the center pillar trim panel in position and it may potentially interfere with the curtain air bag deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection," and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

18V664000Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module · Seat Belts:pretensioner · Airbags
~118 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Honda Insight, Odyssey, and Ridgeline vehicles. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) control unit may have a manufacturing error, possibly resulting in the air bags or seatbelt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.

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2019 Honda Ridgeline — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2019 Honda Ridgeline reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2019 Honda Ridgeline has 285 NHTSA complaints, 16 crash-related, and 9 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Gasoline Fuel System with 38 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Honda Ridgeline?
Top reported problems: Gasoline Fuel System (38 complaints, avg 48,894 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (36 complaints, avg 33,831 mi); Electrical Faults (33 complaints, avg 35,500 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 Honda Ridgeline?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 33,483 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2019 Honda Ridgeline?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Honda Ridgeline include 16 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 13 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2019 Honda Ridgeline have any recalls?
Yes — 9 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,407,433 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2019 Honda Ridgeline?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (gasoline fuel system) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Honda Ridgeline reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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