Top 5 Problems Honda Ridgeline Pickup 2017-Present 2nd Generation

Here are the top 5 problems with the 2nd generation Honda Ridgeline, which you can find in model years 2017 and up! In this video, Andy discusses the 5 most common issues that can show up on a Honda Ridgeline, based on reports from mechanics across the country! Whether you own a Ridgeline already, or are planning on getting one, check out this video to learn more about it!

0:00 Top 5 Problems Honda Ridgeline 2017-Present 2nd Generation
0:25 Fuel Injectors
1:01 Timing Belt
1:29 Backup Camera
2:10 Fuel Leak
2:27 Oxygen (O2) Sensors

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[tdbagwell]

Biggest problem of all: the frequently imperfect seal on some of the rear cab body joints. To check this after a heavy rain, pull the rear interior area floor plastic up, one at each door and the one that runs down the middle where the rear seat legs snap in when they are down. All three of them just pull up, no screws involved. Next stick your hand under the carpet and fell all around. If it's wet or damp then you have an issue. The carpet is waterproof and you will NEVER know you have a leak unless you check. Eventually the underside will mildew and the truck will stink of mildew if this is not addressed. Dealer may give you the run around since Honda does not reimburse them adequately. My dealer took 30 hours to fix and got reimbursed for two! But Team Gillman Honda North was awesome and fixed my leak. They had to disassemble the bed to get to the seams to re-caulk them. Pro tip, take some colored construction paper and video sticking it under the carpet and changing to a darker color when you take it out wet or damp. That way the service manager will see the problem right away!

[jimsteel]

My 2010 Ridgeline has none of those problems, except the 'unfixable by Honda' downstream O2 sensor. It's been unfixed twice. It doesn't matter - the Ridgeline is the best vehicle I've ever had.

[Tom-ejbb]

I'll take em!!! Had to give up on silverados after 20 years! Love my CRV and '05 accord kickn butt!!

[uneCENT]

I've got the fuel injector issue and my local Honda dealership refuses to help. Gotta love Honda!

[adubeauify]

Mine had the Body Leak in the rear of the cab, Honda fixed it after a couple of tries - I got rid of it because of that, otherwise I never had an issue with my Ridgeline RTL-T. Loved it trade up to a Honda Passport TS

[happynow]

Mine just started running bad, limp mode, with emissions warning? Guess I’ll be going to Honda, thank God I was near home! Hope it’s just a update

[toupac]

I have a 2018. Great truck in bad weather. Do you owners know about the hood latch recall? Hood could fly up at high speeds. Otherwise no major problems.

[nicknickelsen]

My 2017 just got back from Honda dealer to correct engine light which resulted in injector change out. Drove for 75 miles then engine light reappeared. Honda shop said injector 1 & 3 were swapped out to correct problem, truck was then driven by shop with computer hooked up and all was good. I picked up truck, drove for 50 miles and light came back on. Now they are suggesting to replace cat converters ($3-$4000).

[SteveSmith-uhui]

My 2017 Ridgeline transmission needed replaced at 52, 500 miles. First noticed the problem at 48, 908 miles. Cost me $10000.00 loss in trade in value. The Honda transmission fluid and filter needs replaced every 20, 000 miles.

[toddready]

Had a 2017, 2020, ridge line no problems at all, have had my new 2023 a few months with 1, 737 miles battery was not holding a charge replaced by dealer under warranty

[MrChickensnatcher]

Just bought a '23 Ridgeline last month, we shall see.

[rickspinks]

Very informative. Thanks! I've had Toyotas for years. I maintain my cars well and try to keep them for a long time. I'm looking to get a '23 or '24 Ridgeline. Since the J35Y engine is Direct Injection only (My Toyotas have PI & DI.), is there a problem with carbon buildup on the intake valves?

[carlosnavarro]

I traded a Ram1500 for an 2017 ridgeline not a bad little truck, the only thing replaced was the fuel injectors Honda did those under warranty

[corykluthe]

The fuel leak and O2 sensor problems must only be in US we dont have those bulletins in Canada since im a Honda tech. And timing belt recall was very few in Can.

[axerhand]

I thought the ones with the 9 speed automatic transmission had issues? I am looking at 2021 model years.

[codeman-dev]

2:00 If the harness has multiple failures, do not repair! Replace it! Honda now sells a new version of the harness with some extra protection.

[Guillepalomo]

Any tips on the front collision system problems ?

[mattp]

2017 Ridgeline; Flickering !lights. Took the service tech for a ride and pointed to dome light and he claimed not to see anything wrong. I returned to the stealership with the Service Bulletin and they fixed it by adjusting an alternator screw.

[brianoconner]

Just had the wire harness of the backup camera replace at 90k km. Good thing it was under warranty or I would have spent CA$1000 at a minimum.