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2018 Honda Ridgeline

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2018 models.

Honda Ridgeline
Pictured: 2022 Honda Ridgeline Touring in Sonic Gray Pearl, front left, 2024-05-11. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Small Pickup Trucks 2WD
Body styles
4dr Pickup
Engines
3.5L 6-cyl
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
MPG (best)
22 combined · 19 city / 26 hwy
Length
209.8 in
Curb weight
4,442 lb
NHTSA rating
★★★★★
Recalls
7 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available
  • 5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.

Watch out for

  • 7 recallsMore than similar models (about 3). Confirm repairs with the VIN.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 3 similar 2018 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2018 Honda Ridgeline is a small pickup truck offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 210 inches long and 79 inches wide on a 125-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,442 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 22 MPG combined (19 city / 26 highway), 4% better than the 2018 small pickup truck average of 21.1 MPG, for an estimated $3,050 a year in fuel.

In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.

It has 7 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 162 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.

What changed for 2018

  • Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 5 stars overall

Compared with 2017; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2017 Ridgeline →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
4dr Pickup209.8 in78.7 in70.9 in125.2 in66.1 / 66.5 in4,442 lb58/42

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Ridgeline FWD3.5L 6-cylAutomatic 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive19 / 26 / 22+4%$3,050410
Ridgeline AWD3.5L 6-cylAutomatic 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive18 / 25 / 21+15%$3,200424
4/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
4/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $3,250Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
21.1 MPG2018 Small Pickup Trucks 2WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2018 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

VersionOverallFrontalDriver / passengerSideSide poleRolloverRollover risk
2018 Honda Ridgeline PU/CC AWD★★★★★★★★★★5★ / 5★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★16.9%
2018 Honda Ridgeline PU/CC FWD★★★★★★★★★★5★ / 5★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★16.4%
StandardElectronic stability control
OptionalForward collision warning
OptionalLane departure warning
Frontal crash test — 2018 Honda Ridgeline PU/CC AWD
Frontal crash test — 2018 Honda Ridgeline PU/CC AWD. Photo: NHTSA.
Side crash test — 2018 Honda Ridgeline PU/CC AWD
Side crash test — 2018 Honda Ridgeline PU/CC AWD. Photo: NHTSA.

Similar 2018 small pickup trucks

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2018 Honda Ridgeline (this car)22 MPG★★★★★7
2018 Ford F-15025 MPGNot rated18
2018 Toyota Tacoma21 MPG★★★★★3
2018 Nissan Frontier21 MPGNot rated2

Recalls (7)

Structure › Frame And Members · Jun 4, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V365000 · 965,561 vehicles

Problem
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.
Risk
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.
Fix
Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10, 2026.
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger · May 21, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · 98,892 vehicles

Problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Risk
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix
Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump · Dec 18, 2023

NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · 2,490,460 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera · Nov 23, 2022

NHTSA campaign 22V867000 · 117,445 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the rearview camera wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2023. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is 6RW.
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch · Nov 29, 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V932000 · 724,826 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will either repair the hood latch striker, or replace the hood if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PBV.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump · Jan 24, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V053000 · 106,683 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
A crack in the fuel pump feed port can allow pressurized fuel to leak out, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, if necessary, and install a fuel pump cover, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. The recall number for this recall is Q3V.
Seats · Apr 5, 2018

NHTSA campaign 18V221000 · 5,810 vehicles

Problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Pilot and Ridgeline vehicles and 2018 Acura MDX vehicles. The front driver and passenger powered seats in the Honda vehicles and the driver powered seats in the Acura vehicles may have been assembled with improperly manufactured rivets. In the event of a crash, the rivets can break causing the seats not to be secured to the floor. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the floor, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver seat frame assembly in Acura MDX vehicles, and replace the driver and front passenger seat slide rail frames in Honda Pilot and Ridgeline vehicles, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is D0S, and T0T.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2018 Honda Ridgeline is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

162Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
3Involved a crash
1Involved a fire
1Injuries reported
22,300 miTypical mileage at failure
Electrical System49
Engine22
Fuel/Propulsion System17
Unknown Or Other17
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera14
Fuel System, Gasoline12
Power Train10
Structure › Body8
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
24/05: 324/06: 424/07: 224/08: 224/09: 124/10: 424/11: 225/01: 425/02: 225/03: 225/05: 125/06: 225/08: 225/09: 225/10: 125/11: 225/12: 226/01: 126/03: 126/04: 126/05: 226/08: 326/09: 126/10: 124/0524/0824/1125/0325/0825/1126/0326/08max 4

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2018 Honda Ridgeline buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 7 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Electrical System — 49 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
  3. Engine — 22 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
  4. Fuel/Propulsion System — 17 owner reports. Smell for fuel around the car and in the cabin, check that it starts easily when warm, and look at the oil dipstick for a fuel smell or rising level.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 22,300 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2018 Honda Ridgeline. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Ridgeline years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2026 Ridgeline21210.2 inNot rated011
2025 Ridgeline21210.2 in★★★★★2102
2024 Ridgeline21210.2 in★★★★★172
2023 Ridgeline21210.2 in★★★★★5130
2022 Ridgeline21210.2 in★★★★★3118
2021 Ridgeline21209.8 in★★★★★7102
2020 Ridgeline22209.8 in★★★★★8170
2019 Ridgeline22209.8 in★★★★★11238
2017 Ridgeline22209.8 inNot rated8346
2014 Ridgeline17206.7 inNot rated631
2013 Ridgeline17206.7 inNot rated745
2012 Ridgeline17206.7 inNot rated1124

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Honda. How we calculate this →