Fuel system recalls and engine bearings
The 2019 Ridgeline has about 710 complaints per 100,000 sold. Fuel system recalls, engine bearing failures and torque converter shudder lead.
Updated November 2026 · based on 238 owner complaints and 12 recalls
714 1.6x the Ridgeline average
12 free to fix at a dealer
Every Ridgeline year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Top problems and what they cost
Fuel pump recall
The engine can stall.
Fix: Free under recall
Fuel system
Torque converter shudder
Shudder and RPM jumps when shifting.
Fix: Fluid service or converter $1,500 to $3,000
Power train
Recalls
A separated panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash or injury.
A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
A crack in the fuel pump feed port can allow pressurized fuel to leak out, increasing the risk of a fire.
In the event of a crash, if the air bags or seatbelt pretensioners do not function as intended, there would be an increased risk of injury.
Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Show all 12 recalls
In the event of a crash, if the curtain air bag does not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2019 Honda Ridgeline
- Check by VIN for open recalls.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2019 Ridgeline has 12 recalls on record, listed below.
- Feel for shudder at 25 to 45 mph.A shudder feels like driving over rumble strips. It usually points to a worn torque converter or transmission, which can be expensive to fix.36 of the 238 owner complaints about the 2019 Ridgeline involve the transmission and drivetrain (15%).
Questions
Is the 2019 Honda Ridgeline reliable?
Fuel system recalls and engine bearings. The 2019 Ridgeline has about 710 complaints per 100,000 sold. Fuel system recalls, engine bearing failures and torque converter shudder lead.
How many recalls does the 2019 Honda Ridgeline have?
12 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Honda dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2019 Honda Ridgeline problems?
Fuel pump recall; Torque converter shudder.
Crash rating shown for the 2019 Honda Ridgeline PU/CC AWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.