Power Train Problems of Honda Ridgeline

Honda Ridgeline owners have reported 156 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 16 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (125 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (7 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Honda Ridgeline

The Power Train problem

Engine had complete loss of power and loud knocking noise.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2022 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that the vehicle had been driven for approximately a mile; after arriving to her residence, she was unable to shift the vehicle into reverse while depressing the button to select reverse.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

I had a trans lite on the dash and overheating issues in the (6 speed) transmission at about 61000 miles. The issue started with a juddering vibration that was reported to the dealer at 39000 miles. Then I noticed increased vibration from the torque converter(juddering) up until the trans   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

At approximately 59k +/- the transmission system and blind spot system light on my 2017 Honda Ridgeline came on and went off when the car was parked. This phenomenon was repeated twice before the vehicle was returned to the dealer for service at 61k +/-.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Cooler problem

Where the transmission cooling line attaches to the radiator, corrosion occurs in the fitting and this causes the radiator fluid to mix with the transmission fluid. The resulting problem is the transmission starts slipping and the transmission can fail completely.   Read details...




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