2019 Honda Ridgeline: Recalls, Complaints & California Lemon Law

ENGINE

While operating my 2019 Honda Ridgeline at normal driving speed, the vehicle experienced a sudden and catastrophic engine failure without warning. Immediately prior to failure, a loud metallic knocking/hammering noise developed from the engine area. | The contact's boyfriend owns a 2019 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while her boyfriend was driving at highway speeds, there was an abnormal banging sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle entered LIMP Mode with the check engine and emiss | On 1/5/2026 while pulling unto a major intersection, my 2019 Honda Ridgeline with 64,000 miles suddenly jolted, lost engine power, and every dash light came on indicating that all electronics were inoperable. Fortunately there was no fast moving on c

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exce | I am writing to advise you of Recall Notices I have received but have been unable to get addressed on my 2019 Honda Ridgeline. Over the last year I have received 3 Recall Notices and have not been unable to get them taken care of. Shown below are the | The contact owns a 2019 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exce

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

while driving vehicle hesitated and almost shut off. it has happened twice in the last month. also sometimes is hard to start engine. I received the fuel pump recall in February 2024 and again in May 2024 stating that parts should be available in FAL | WHEN TURN ON THE ENGINE HAS A RARE SOUND LIKE A COMBUSTION. MEET THE TECHNITIAN IN HONDA AND HE SAY THAT IS NOT NORMAL BUT HAPPENS IN SOME RIDGELINES

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Was extended warranty for my make model and year for faulty fuel injectors. Exact same codes on the bulletin but wasn't covered due to vin specific. | I contacted North America Honda and they referred me to a local dealer. However, the dealer told me that they cannot repair the fuel pump until it breaks down on the road. According to a report, if the fuel pump malfunctions, it could shut off the fu | FUEL / COMBUSTION CHAMBER ODORS ACCUMULATING AROUND ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED IN GARAGE AND FILLING THE CABIN WITH NAUSEATING ODOR. THIS PROBLEM COMES AND GOES WITH NEW RESOLUTION FROM DEALER. SEEM AS AN ENGINE VENTING ISSUE. ONGO

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a popping sound coming from the engine compartment while attempting to accelerate. Additionally, there was a burning odor inside the cabin of | The contact owns a 2019 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated while driving 80 MPH, the check engine and oil warning lights started flashing on the instrument panel. The contact pulled over and checked under the hood of the vehicle but found no failure

POWER TRAIN

The Transmission error continues to flash on the dash. It has now happened on four (4) occasions. Transmission was flushed and still occurs. Diagnostic Error Code P0741 stored. Torque Converter issue. Honda has extended the warranty for most of | (This incident report is for my replacement transmission, I have already submitted an incident report for my original transmission which also failed in the exact same manner.) 1. My replacement transmission started bucking and clanging and down shif | Truck started clacking going down the freeway after religiously maintaining it for the last 5 years. Took it into the dealer at 153,000 miles and was told my engine needs replacing due to rod bearing knock. A little premature on a Honda that has been

Allegedly reported: 1 injury (as reported to NHTSA).

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Transmission jerks when shifting thru gears, car shudders and rpms jump when both upshifting and downshifting. Have had the transmission serviced several times by Honda dealer, fluids changed and updated with no change in performance. | Emissions System Problem Alert message and Check Engine Light came on Jan 27th 2024. Vehicle Mileage at this point was 59,960. I took my 2019 2WD Ridgeline Sport in for service early Feb. 2024 to have the problem investigated. It was deemed as bad Fu | I had to replace a bank of injectors and I only had about 75000 miles on vehicle. this is a defect they should not fail so early. They are TSB and recalls on my model just not my VIN

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

Experiencing odor in cabin when truck is idling. (smell like chemical coming from vent). | SMELL OF FUEL OR BURNT OIL EMANATING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND ENTERING CABIN THROUGH HVAC SYSTEM WHEN IDLING. WARM ENGINE ALSO EMANATES FUEL/BURNT OIL SMELL AFTER IT IS PARKED AND SHUT OFF. WHEN PARKED IN AN ENCLOSED GARAGE THE SMELL CAN BE OVER

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle briefly lost motive power before slamming into gear. The contact was unsure if any warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer | Corroded wire harness to the rear differential. It has been confirmed by the dealer. All wheel drive problem appeared on the dash. Rear differential oil pump is also being replaced

SERVICE BRAKES

A few weeks after I purchased a new 2019 Ridgeline I’ve noticed that brake pedal did not feel right. First what I noticed sometimes when I go to start the car the brake pedal is very hard, I have not experienced that with any other car. Then I notice | Brakes suddenly became not effective. I would have to push hard on Brake pedal to stop the car even at a slow rolling speed. Luckily I didn't leave home very far. i check brake fluid level to be fine and didn't find any leaks. I had the car towed t | 2019 HONDA RIDGELINE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO DEFECTIVE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD SOFT/SPONGY BRAKES AND TO CORRECT THE SAFETY CONCERN THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER AND BRAKE BOOSTER BOTH WERE REPLACED. THE PROBLEM STILL PERSI

Allegedly reported: 2 injuries (as reported to NHTSA).

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Forward Collision Avoidance system activated, after which the Automatic Emergency Braking feature was activated. The vehicle returned to norma | I have experienced times when the vehicle brakes automatically for no apparent reason. This has created traffic safety issues--the potential to cause a rear collision--and I've had to override the braking by mashing the accelerator.

BACK OVER PREVENTION

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that the rear-view camera was inoperable, and a black screen or a flashing screen was displayed. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V867000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the | The contact owns a 2019 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V867000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceed | The contact owns a 2019 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V867000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts w

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2019 Honda Ridgeline alarm started going off at random times. This is a safety concern because it causes drain on battery and could affect vehicles ability to operate . The part is the keyless entry unit located behind glove box. I had to go out to c | A failure with the "keyless entry/TPMS control unit" caused my alarm to go off randomly. Alarm would go off at random times, draining the battery & leaving the truck unable to be started. Also, while going off, the truck could not be used/controlled/ | In a blizzard in the mountains on November 5th/24. Right outside mirror did not heat up, completely iced over and could not see anything out of it. My Parking transmission lights are also not coming on - cant see in the dark.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This issue has been experienced by 100's of folks as found researching the issue on the internet. NHTSA has logged many of these including 11240893, 11302469, 11397199, 11438476, 11461046, 11488489, 141547651, 11523078, 11522464, 11518015, 11515091. | Rear Back-up camera cuts in and out. Upon inspection I could see Rear Tailgate wiring harness at tailgate hinge area is damaged( broken wires) . This is known issue with 2017-2019 Honda Ridgeline that the NHTSA is currently investigating. | In March 0f 2021 the backup camera failed. I paid Balise Honda $364.12 to replace the failed backup camera. Now on March 23, 2022 the camera has failed a second time. This backup camera is part of Honda's safety package, and Honda must correct th

STRUCTURE

I just purchased a 2019 Honda Ridgeline. When driving I noticed the hood vibrating or shaking. I checked to ensure it was closed all the way, and it was. When I did research, I found there is a safety recall for this exact issue, and the year, mak | I request Honda consideration of payment for hood replacement on my 2019 Ridgeline. Since I bought the truck new in 2019, the hood has fluttered alarmingly in turbulent air. I took it in when I got the recall notice in Jan 2022, hoping that it would | Severe hood vibration, bouncing and shaking present at various highway speeds (55mph-65mph). VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V932000 (Structure, Latches, Locks/Linkages). Upon visual inspection hood latch was significantly loose. Gap

STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the hood was shaking significantly. The contact stated upon opening the hood, he noticed that the hood latch was significantly loose. Additionally, the conta | The contact owns a 2019 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, he heard the hood vibrating. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive to his destination. The contact took the vehicle to the

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION

BACKUP CAMERA WHICH IS A MANDATORY SAFTEY FEATURE STOPPED WORKING. WIRING HARNESS WHERE IT ENTERS THE TAILGATE WAS PINCHED AND WIRES SEVERED. THIS WAS FIXED UNDER WARRANTY. DEALER STATED THERE IS A TECHNICAL BULLETIN TO ROUTE THE WIRING HARNESS DI | WIRE HARNESS TO BACKUP CAMERA IS FAULTY CAUSING CAMERA SCREEN FAILURE TO DETECT PERSONS OR OBJECTS.

SEAT BELTS

Rear seat belt behind passenger side (right) locks in place and will not move. To remedy this issue the belt needs to be unlatched and returned to the unused position. I cannot make the belt lock in place. I returned the vehicle to my dealer and repo | The contact owns a 2019 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving approximately at 50 mph, the vehicle crashed into a second vehicle causing severe damage to the front end. During the crash, the front driver seat belt pretensioner failed

Allegedly reported: 1 injury (as reported to NHTSA).

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The back up camera has goes to a black screen. The wires in the harness at the tailgate appear pinched/damaged. I am not able to see animals or children in the camera. | The trailer hitch receiver broke off the trailer hitch frame, which caused out travel trailer to become completely disconnected from the truck. The hitch was standard equipment on the truck when we bought the truck new, and the hitch is rated as "Cl | Open Recall for Fuel Pump. Have tried multiple times to schedule repair with Honda Dealer to be told they cannot get parts from Honda and to call them. This problem has been going on for a year.

VISIBILITY/WIPER

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Driver side Side View Mirror - No, I had to have it replaced and did not get it back. Please see recalls related to this issue for years 2020 thru 2021 | Manufacturer is refusing to complete recall #KCK. Dealer inspected vehicle and says backup camera works so Honda is telling them to do nothing. This was 5 months ago. Unable to get recall removed from my VIN. | Driving on the Interstate on 4/09/23 my 2019 Honda Ridgeline hood began to vibrate badly. I slowed and pulled over on the shoulder. The hood was barely still connected but had an open gap. I opened and slammed the hood and continued home at a slower