{"count":157,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11737831,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/03/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"05/14/2026","vin":"5FPYK3F66JB","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE","summary":"I had been hearing a ticking or clicking sound from the engine. When I brought it to a Honda dealership that I had used about a year ago for  the 100,000 mile maintenance, I was told that the truck had a rod bearing failure and that I needed a new engine.  I was told that if I kept driving it as is, that I could have catastrophic engine seizure without warning at anytime.  This is a disaster waiting to happen.  I saw that the same part on both the Ridgeline models of 2017 and 2019 had been recalled in 2023.  The truck only has 110k miles and I have faithfully had routine maintenance.  For an expensive $9,500 engine to fail at only 110,000 miles is not right.  I will try to upload a picture of the invoice in a separate email.  I hope this information will be part of the second investigation of the initial recall and also the present lawsuit against Honda in the state of California,  thus sufficing as more evidence that the 2018 Ridgeline should be included in a Second Recall.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11737382,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/09/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"05/12/2026","vin":"5FPYK3F72JB","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"The contact owns a 2018 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, on the freeway  while depressing the accelerator pedal the gear shifts shifted independently. No warning light illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed however the diagnoses was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified on the failure and opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 58,538.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11731559,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/23/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"04/16/2026","vin":"5fpyk3f71jb","components":"ENGINE","summary":"Catastrophic Engine Failure.  Reported to NHTSA on 10.11.24 for Recall 23.097. Investigation  (RQ24013) which no issues were allegedly determined.   Now a new investigation has opened PE25008: We had our engine replaced for a used one and are concerned that this engine still has the issues realated to Recall 23.097.  Called Honda to ask if they can confirm whether or not this used/salvaged engine had been checked to see if it has rod bearing issues related to Recall 23.097 or was from a vehicle that was related to the recall. They said they had not.  Furthermore, we provided the motor serial number so they can check and they said they were not able to.  They have systems in place to quickly cross reference VIN and motor serial numbers, so it was surprising they would not be able to provide this information.  Furthermore, why would Honda not have systems in place to ensure they are not installing a faulty motor given the absurdly expensive pricing for a used unit. Our families life was at risk previously with the first engine failure and now it could be again, and this was their response.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11722952,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/01/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"03/09/2026","vin":"5FPYK3F70JB","components":"ENGINE","summary":"Truck only has 40,500 miles.  Was driving down road and made a clunk noise and engine seized up and wouldn't start. There were no warning signs.  I had it towed to Honda dealership. Their official repair estimate states verbatim \"Bearing on a connecting rod went bad and the rod snapped.\"  The bill is $7800 for a remanufactured engine or $13500 for a new one.  I had just had the vehicle's 40,000 mile inspection done at the same Honda Dealership 2 months prior, and no issues were found.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11713888,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/27/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"01/28/2026","vin":"5FPYK3F74JB","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"I had the backup camera harness recall performed on my 2018 Honda Ridgeline on 09/06/2023 by Honda of Escondido , CA. (See attached invoice of recall work performed.) On 01/27/2026, the backup camera failed to appear on the dash screen when the vehicle was in reverse.  I restarted the vehicle and the camera view was still not visible on the screen.  I drove home and parked the vehicle in my garage.  I turned the ignition off and then on again and put the car in reverse with the brake applied.  This time the camera view was displayed on the dash screen.  Appears to be an intermittent problem. (See attached two pictures of rear camera view not projected to the dash screen and one picture of my vehicle\"s mileage, 50,518 miles.)","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11702851,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/25/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"12/03/2025","vin":"5FPYK3F78JB","components":"ENGINE","summary":"While driving the vehicle to the dealership to have them inspect the vehicle for a knocking noise coming from the engine at startup, the engine stalled.  The engine locked up and had to be towed approximately 10 miles to the dealership.  Upon inspection by the dealership after pulling the oil pan and inspecting for evidence of rod bearing failure, it was confirmed by the shop manager that there was indeed evidence of this in the oil pan.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11702383,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/26/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"12/01/2025","vin":"5FPYK3F79JB","components":"ENGINE","summary":"Service engine light came on and mechanic stated the failed rod bearings have made the vehicle undriveable.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11700587,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/13/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"11/20/2025","vin":"5FPYK3F73JB","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"The contact owns a 2018 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50-55 MPH on I-40 Westbound to I-25 and making a turn in a construction zone, the passenger\u2019s side air bag deployed without warning or impact to the vehicle. There were no reported injuries. The air bag control message was displayed after the failure. Two days later, the system indicators produced a failure with the road departure mitigation, collision mitigation, trailer stability control field assist, vehicle stability control, power steering, air bag system, and adaptive cruise control. The brake system warning light was illuminated after the parking brake was released. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 56,850.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11698463,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/02/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"11/09/2025","vin":"5FPYK3F56JB","components":"ENGINE","summary":"My check engine light came on and within minutes there was a loud noise, smoke and my vehicle lost power.  I was on Hwy 20 returning to Boise, ID from Bend, OR.  Luckily this occurred just as I had cell service since I was without cell service just before this occurred.    This happened in the evening on Nov 2, 2025.  I had just had it serviced for regularly needed maintenance as recommended by Honda.  10/20/2025 I spent $2274.28 on service at the Honda dealership.  Service included transmission service, oil change, strut service, replace front struts, wheel alignment, and resurfaced front rotors.  I've had all my regular maintenance handled timely and at the dealership.  I was 75 miles from the dealership and had to spend $521 to have it towed to the dealership.    My truck lost power so fast after the check engine light leaving me on the side of the hwy 15 miles from the nearest town as the sun set.  I waited in the dark for a tow truck.  So grateful that I had regained cell service to call for help.    The truck is currently at the dealership awaiting resolution.  Dealership notes: engine oil leaking all over the engine assembly, used bore scope and inspected behind bank 2 catalytic converter and found a hole in the engine block.  Recommend replacement of the short block with new heads or replace the engine.    Service department suspects the problem a connecting rod bearing failed.  We've had multiple phone and in person discussions regarding the matter as we try to resolve this.  There is a recall on the 2017 and 2019, but not the 2018.  There is an open probe regarding the 2018.  [XXX]  INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11692872,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/09/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"10/12/2025","vin":"5FPYK3F76JB","components":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE","summary":"Multiple warning lights appeared and remained illuminated on my dash, all related to safety features (LKAS, ACC, CMBS AND ROAD DEPARTURE). The problem was confirmed by Capitol Honda Service Department. The vehicle was scanned and stored DTC was found at INTEGRATED DRIVER SUPPORT SYSTEM. U3000-49 MULTIPURPOSE CAMERA UNIT INTERNAL ELECTRONIC FAILURE. The DTC was set as hard code, unable to clear. RECOMMEND REPLACING MULTIPURPOSE CAMERA AND PERFORMING CALIBRATION. The estimate I was initially given for the cost of the repair parts and labor was close to $2,000. The repair was necessary because the inoperable safety features directly affects my safety on the road as well as the safety of others. Honda Sensing is  a suite of driver-assist safety technologies that use cameras, radar, and sensors to monitor the vehicle's surroundings, alert the driver to potential hazards, and provide automatic steering and braking assistance to help prevent collisions. Key features include Collision Mitigation Braking, which applies the brakes to avoid or mitigate a crash; Adaptive Cruise Control, which maintains a set distance behind the leading vehicle; and Lane Keeping Assist, which provides subtle steering adjustments to keep the vehicle centered in its lane.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11688362,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/05/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"09/19/2025","vin":"5FPYK3F67JB","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"Infotainment system have a black screen","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11686685,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/05/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"09/11/2025","vin":"5FPYK3F74JB","components":"ENGINE","summary":"Engine started making a knocking noise on start up. Got progressively worse for the next 3 days before I stopped operation. Dealer states \"engine has a rod knock likely due to a spun bearing\". No warning lights or messages displayed.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11680789,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/04/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"08/14/2025","vin":"5FPYK3F73JB","components":"ENGINE","summary":"Had a clacking noise that got louder depending on RPM's, scheduled a visit to the dealer same day to also take care of a B1 maintenance  notification that appeared 2 days prior and on the way to the dealer from work the same day the clacking noise started, the engine light started to flash and then within a few seconds there was a complete loss of power to the accelerator and the RPM's dropped to zero; Had to pull off the interstate in a construction zone where there was no shoulder and just on a dirt slope. When towed to the dealer, dealer stated the engine had suffered Rod bearing failure and there were metal shavings in the oil pan. The car is available upon request, it is at the dealership at the moment and I am scheduling it to get an engine replacement. I contacted Honda because this is a Honda Ridgeline 2018 and they denied my request for goodwill consideration, I stated that this is surely apart of the ongoing investigation \"RQ24013\" as it sounds extremely similar and there have already been recalls issued under \"23V-751\". They stated the vehicle was not taken to dealers for maintenance before I bought the truck 5 months ago and that the truck has too many miles at 90k miles so therefore they will not help. This is an extremely dangerous car to own when the engine can die on you like that after only 1 day of a clacking noise, if you are on a bridge with no shoulder or like me in a construction zone, you will be a foot away from traffic moving at 70+mph next to you and stranded with no Hvac system. I was personally in my car for an hour and a half in the deep south in the middle of summer, so 90+ degree temps without A/C. Also I bought this from Carvana who did a \"150 multi-point inspection\" of the car and missed this and refuses to help in any way, they just stated \"Oh sorry to hear that\" and then closed the chat, so don't buy from Carvana, they won't help you at all.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11678753,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/05/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"08/06/2025","vin":"5FPYK3F52JB","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"The truck has a hard/rough shifting between 2nd and 3rd gear in an automatic transmission. No dash light indicating anything wrong with the engine or the transmission.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11666066,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/08/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"06/10/2025","vin":"5FPYK3F73JB","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL UNIT PART NUMBER:  38320-T6Z-A31  The vehicle headlights came on and dash lights flashed on and off.   The alarm would also go off and on.   This causes the battery to drain as well.  Also I know of several other Honda Ridgeline owners who have had the same part failure","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11665536,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/17/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"06/07/2025","vin":"5FPYK3F13JB","components":"POWER TRAIN,ENGINE","summary":"We were traveling up the freeway just like any other day.  Out of nowhere the low oil light flashed and next thing we know a loud clanking started to happen. We were able to make it to the exit as it was right there thankfully because once we stopped I shut the engine off got out and checked the oil and it was full. I tried to start it again, it started but turned it off fast because the noise it was making was horrible.  I\u2019ve contacted Honda regarding this issue because the Ridgeline from 2017 and 2019 are covered under a recall but the can\u2019t explain why the 2018 is exempt from the recall seeing it\u2019s the same engine.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11661988,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/12/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"05/19/2025","vin":"5FPYK3F15JB","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"The transmission lost power on the highway. Whit smoke poured out from under/behind the vehicle making it difficult for drivers on the highway to see the road. The vehicle lost power and I costed three lanes to the right to get the vehicle off the highway. Transmission fluid was running out under the vehicle. A tow truck was called to get the vehicle removed from highway.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11650188,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/17/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"03/24/2025","vin":"5FPYK3F68JB","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"The vehicle\u2019s front suspension system failed, specifically the driver\u2019s side and passenger\u2019s side front strut assemblies and the driver\u2019s side inner and outer tie rods. These components have been identified by the dealership as needing immediate replacement. The defective components should be available for inspection upon request, pending completion of repairs. The vehicle exhibited wobbling and a dragging sensation from the front left tire, which raised concerns regarding control and steering safety. A loose or faulty suspension or tie rod can significantly impair vehicle handling, stability, and steering precision, particularly during acceleration, turning, or driving on inclines. If these components had failed while driving, it could have resulted in loss of control or an accident, posing a serious safety risk to both the driver and other road users. The issue was confirmed and diagnosed by a Honda dealership service department on March 18, 2025, and a detailed repair estimate was provided indicating strut and tie rod failure. The issue was inspected by a Honda-certified dealership service center, but not by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives at this time. There were no warning lights or messages on the dashboard. The only symptoms were a wobbling or loose feeling in the front left tire and a dragging sensation during acceleration on inclines, first noticed approximately two days prior to the March 18 service visit. Upon visual inspection, I also observed what appeared to be oil on the suspension, suggesting a possible strut fluid leak.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11649842,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/27/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"03/21/2025","vin":"5FPYK2F10JB","components":"ENGINE","summary":"As I was driving on the freeway, the vehicle lost power completely without any prior warning. All the lights on the dashboard were flashing. The vehicle could not be started again. I was stranded in the middle of the freeway at the very high risk of being rear ended given the relatively lighter traffic at 11pm in Los Angeles. It put other drivers on the freeway at very high risk of running into me as well. The vehicle was towed to the dealership where an inspection was conducted. It concluded a blown-out engine (literally), possibly caused by the piston. A hole was found on the engine cast. The incident was escalated to Honda's corporate customer care department.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11645650,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/04/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"02/28/2025","vin":"5FPYK3F73JB","components":"ENGINE","summary":"After performing regular maintenance to Honda Ridgeline 2018 by replacing the spark plugs, spark plug number 4 was contaminated with oil.  All other 5 spark plugs had not sign of oil.  This was discovered during the 100K miles tune up.  A leaking component (e.g. a tube seal) in the well or an engine-related issue that's causing oil to enter the combustion chamber can cause a critical engine failure.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11642815,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/06/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"02/14/2025","vin":null,"components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"I went to fill my vehicle with gasoline on 02/06/2025. The 2018 Honda Ridgeline has a capless fuel system to enter fuel into the vehicle and there are two flaps that the gasoline nozzle is required to open. It repeatedly attempted to insert the nozzle and the first flap would not move. I pushed harder, and the first flap broke. I still could not insert the nozzle to get gasoline into my vehicle. I then observed a block of ice preventing the nozzle from accessing the second flap. I could not remove the ice to put gas in my vehicle. On 02/07/2025, the temperature rose above freezing and I was able to mop out the water from the area, however my capless system was broken at this time. I brought it to the local Honda dealership and they were able to repair the damaged component, however charged me for this repair as they contended there were no recalls on this issue and the vehicle is out of warranty. I went on the internet and found in several consumer forums that people have cited this to be an issue with the Ridgeline and other Honda vehicles. I am unclear how Honda could manufacture a vehicle component that allows water to collect at the entrance to the gas tank which could cause a myriad of engine issues as well as the ice issue which would prevent being able to put gasoline in the vehicle.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11639708,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/07/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"01/30/2025","vin":"5FPYK3F6XJB","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"The referenced Recall for my Honda Ridgeline indicates that the fuel pump is suspect for an inadequate impeller and a possible safety problem. I have been awaiting this replacement part at least 8 months and the original recall has a date of December 18, 2023 which is over a year since identified. I have visited the dealership several times over the last six months and have been assured that I am on the \"list\" to receive a new fuel pump. The service department informed me on January 7, 2025 that they still have not received the fuel pump from you. The latest recall notice informed me pumps are available, but as you see in the previous paragraph I am not able to get the pump at present. Please expedite the delivery of the new improved fuel pump to the Honda dealership in Maui (Island Honda, 110 Hana Hwy, Kahului, HI 96732) to resolve this long overdue corrective action for my Honda Ridgeline truck","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11639497,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/02/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"01/29/2025","vin":"5FPYK3F78JB","components":"ENGINE","summary":"Crankshaft leading to rod bearing failure causing engine failure. Same issuse as 2017 and 2019 models that had recall 23v-751 issued","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11634838,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/31/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"01/08/2025","vin":"5FPYK3F76JB","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,BACK OVER PREVENTION","summary":"The contact owns a 2018 Honda Ridgeline The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 23V858000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) and\u00a022V867000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11634662,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/28/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"01/07/2025","vin":"5FPYK3F75JB","components":"ENGINE","summary":"In July of 2023, on my way home from a 3 hour. trip, the engine light started flashing on and off and the engine would not exceed 30 mph.  Just after my 2018 Honda Ridgeline's warranty expired, it had a catastrophic engine failure.  I was told by the Honda Service advisor that it was caused by broken bearings that caused a rod to break.  The engine was damaged beyond repair and required replacement.  I was devastated.  Honda Corporate paid a percentage of the cost of replacement and I paid the lower percentage.  The vehicle was at the service department at the Honda dealership for  4 weeks.  Interestingly, I later heard through news reports about this being a systemic problem and that there would be a recall.  However, when I tried to report it on the NHTSA website, my vehicle is not registered. I suppose Honda excluded it, but  I wanted to let the NHTSA know that my vehicle should be included in any statistics.  I also feel Honda should refund my share of the nearly $800.00 I paid to get a new engine.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11624253,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/08/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"11/08/2024","vin":"5FPYK3F59JB","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"The contact owns a 2018 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 exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11623097,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/31/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"11/01/2024","vin":"5FPYK3F15JB","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"Initially the car would not turn on.  We were able to start it but then the engine would not turn off.    Shop indicated that the Body Control Module is faulty. Honda of Olathe has the component that malfunctioned as of today 11/1/2024.  My understanding is that this system controls door locks, windows, lights, turn signal, horn, etc.  Malfunction of some of these systems may put my safety or the safety of others at risk.  There was a warning message indicating \"Keyless Start System Problem\".","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11622887,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/01/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"10/31/2024","vin":"5FPYK3F78JB","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"The fuel pump recall was issued in December 2023 and it still hasn't been repaired.  It is almost a year later and when I have tried to contact the dealer and the company about the status of the recall, I don't get a response.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11619867,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/01/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"10/15/2024","vin":"5FPYK3F51JB","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,BACK OVER PREVENTION","summary":"The contact owns a 2018 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V867000 (Back Over Prevention) and 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11619271,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/11/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"10/11/2024","vin":"5FPYK3F75JB","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"The contact owns a 2018 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 local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11619280,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/22/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"10/11/2024","vin":"5FPYK3F71JB","components":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING","summary":"The contact owns a 2018 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, several unknown warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the lower connecting rod was causing the rob bearing to fail. After further investigation, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11616692,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/26/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"09/26/2024","vin":"5FPYK3F73JB","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"The contact owns a 2018 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11611919,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/01/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"08/31/2024","vin":"5FPYK3F64JB","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"Honda recall on fuel pump from February  2024 has not been corrected due to Honda failing to supply part to local dealer for repair. I have concerns of the fuel pump failing while driving and have made multiple calls to Honda asking for the repair. Honda reply is that when the part is available they will notify. Six months is a long time to wait on a defect that could have serious consequence.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11610181,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/01/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"08/22/2024","vin":"5FPYK3F52JB","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"The power train vibrates at certain speeds (Between 23mph to 37mph) as if it doesn't know which gear it should be in. It seems like it's in a higher gear when it's at a low speed. Additionally, sometimes when at highway speed I'll get a \"transmission problem\" warning. The drive train would still drive normally and it'll shift through gears with no problem. But the drive train indicator on the dashboard will be flashing and not showing which gear I'm at, (weather I'm in drive or reverse or neutral).","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11603812,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/22/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"07/22/2024","vin":"5FPYK2F25JB","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"The contact owns a 2018 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 local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with an engine misfire. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted but the failure recurred. The dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000. Parts distribution disconnect.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11602301,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/19/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"07/15/2024","vin":"5FPYK3F7XJB","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE","summary":"The contact owns a 2018 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 check engine warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11596247,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/13/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"06/24/2024","vin":"5FPYK3F68JB","components":"ENGINE","summary":"The engine suffered catastrophic failure at highway speed, without any prior warning. Vehicle is currently at CMA\u2019s Valley Honda in Staunton Va if further inspection is requested. Engine lost all power accompanied by a violent vibration, forcing me to coast off to the side of the road. The problem has been confirmed by the dealer. \u201cCatastrophic engine failure\u201d metal in engine oil.  The vehicle hasn\u2019t been inspected by any other party. There were no lights or warnings prior to the failure.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11595856,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/21/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"06/22/2024","vin":"5FPYK3F63JB","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"1. Vehicle when locked arms the car alarm.  When armed the car alarm is randomly and intermittently going off, and dash lights light up exactly like the system is ready to start.  Vehicle is available for inspection. 2. has potential to run battery down if alarm is not silenced in a timely manner leaving the vehicle operator stranded. 3. problem on this specific vehicle has not yet been reproduced by the dealer but HONDA issued a service bulletin relating to the problem.  Honda Service Bulletin 21-055 4. vehicle not yet inspected by others 5. No early indication failure would occur.  First indication of problem occurred week of 6/16/2024.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11594956,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/14/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"06/17/2024","vin":"5FPYK3F70JB","components":"ENGINE","summary":"I just turned onto the interstate on ramp and as soon as I pushed on the gas, I lost some engine power and the loudest racket came from the engine.  I couldn\u2019t go passed 55mph without it getting louder but luckily there was an exit shortly after getting on the onramp.  I sat for 3 hours in 90 degree weather with no cool air waiting on a ride and a tow truck.  My truck is not drivable now.  I noticed a knocking sound earlier so I set up an appointment to have it looked at but I couldn\u2019t afford it.  Right after I left the appointment, that\u2019s when it happened.  There\u2019s a recall for a connecting rod bearing fail for the 2017 and 2019 Ridgelines but not the 2018.  The 2018 should be involved.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11594382,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/14/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"06/14/2024","vin":"5FPYK2F63JB","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"The contact owns a 2018 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 local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11591777,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/01/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"05/31/2024","vin":"5FPYK3F11JB","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"The contact owns a 2018 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 exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11589092,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/16/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"05/16/2024","vin":"5FPYK3F74JB","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"The contact owns a 2018 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 local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11588724,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/30/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"05/14/2024","vin":"5FPYK3F6XJB","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"The contact owns a 2018 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while the vehicle was not being driven, the vehicle remained running, causing the battery to drain. The contact had the vehicle jumpstarted; however, the battery failure recurred. The contact replaced the battery. Upon replacing the battery, several unknown warning lights were illuminated, and the alarm system sounded off throughout the night. The contact called an independent mechanic and was referred to the dealer to have the vehicle diagnosed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the vehicle was diagnosed with a faulty keyless access unit. The dealer recommended that the keyless access unit be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11579526,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/09/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"03/26/2024","vin":"5FPYK3F73JB","components":"ENGINE","summary":"What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request?- Suspected failed crankshaft bearing failure/rod knock. Honda declined request for further troubleshooting and engine was replaced at owner's expense. Failed engine was retained and is available for inspection.  How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? - Loss of power on highway but no catastrophic failure.  Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center?- The symptoms were reproduced by dealer.  Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others?- Inspection was requested by owner but declined by Honda corporate   Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear?- A slight ticking sound was detected a couple of days prior to the failure. During the loss of power, a flashing check engine light and #2 cylinder misfire error codes were generated.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11570313,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/30/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"02/06/2024","vin":"5FPYK3F8XJB","components":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING","summary":"The contact owns a 2018 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine made abnormal clicking sounds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who referred the contact to the dealer. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with connecting rod bearing wear and it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11566865,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/10/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"01/21/2024","vin":"5FPYK3F53JB","components":"ENGINE","summary":"On Approximately February 10, 2022 I hit a deer and sent my truck out for repair, I encountered a serious issue with my vehicle's engine, which was later diagnosed by Honda as a rod bearing failure which was not related to the accident which meant insurance wouldnt cover. This failure caused the rod bearing to wear and seize, resulting in significant damage to the engine and the presence of metal shavings in the oil pan. As a result, my vehicle's engine has been rendered inoperable and requires extensive repairs.  To my dismay, I recently discovered that Honda has issued a recall for nearly 250,000 vehicles due to the same rod bearing issue. The recall states that the rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, leading to engine damage and potential issues such as improper running or stalling while driving. However, to my surprise, my 2018 Honda Ridgeline is not included in this recall.  Considering the identical nature of the problem I encountered and the fact that Honda has acknowledged the issue by issuing a recall, it is evident that my vehicle should have been included in this recall. This exclusion not only undermines my trust in Honda as a manufacturer but also raises concerns about the company's commitment to customer satisfaction and safety.  I firmly believe that my 2018 Honda Ridgeline is a lemon, and the engine failure I experienced is a direct result of Honda's negligence in ensuring the quality and reliability of their vehicles. I have always been a loyal Honda customer, and this unfortunate incident has left me feeling betrayed and let down by a brand I once held in high regard.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11561380,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/07/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"12/21/2023","vin":"5FPYK3F73JB","components":"ENGINE","summary":"Our 2018 Honda Ridgeline broke a connecting rod, that quickly punched through the engine block. My entire family was left stranded on the side of  I-79, at night, in the mountains of West Virginia, in  subfreezing temperatures, with no power or heat. It took an hour for a tow truck  to reach us (we were in the middle of nowhere) and another hour to get it towed to the nearest Honda dealership. The only warning we had was a slight rattle for about 10 minutes, followed by a POW, immediate and complete loss of engine power, and all the dashboard lights came on simultaneously. The dealership (Urse Honda in Bridgeport WV) confirmed the hole in the side of the engine block, and let me take pictures of the broken rod cap. Ironically, the month before the catastrophic failure, on 11/9/2023 Honda internally released Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) [XXX] that speaks to \"internal damage at the connecting rod bearings, possibly leading to engine failure.\"  However I only found out about this TSB AFTER my engine blew up. Furthermore even though this TSB describes exactly the failure I experienced, it ONLY covers 2017 and 2019 Ridgelines, mysteriously skipping over my 2018 Ridgeline. Because of this (for now) Honda is refusing to cover damages to my engine, and also to repair other customers' 2018 Ridgelines before they too catastrophically fail. Even more curious the front 2/3rds of the Ridgelines and Pilots are the same, replacing only the third row Pilot seat with a truck bed in the Ridgelines. Yet the 2018 Pilots ARE covered by this TSB. Honda cannot explain this discrepancy. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11561011,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/19/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"12/19/2023","vin":"5FPYK3F80JB","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"The hood flops in the wind, like a 2 foot long piece of aluminum foil.   It's because the glue holding the composite skin to the metal frame has come loose.  I'm sure over time, the stress from the wind will cause the composite material to break completely from the hood.  Honda dealer wanted Honda to repair it, but Honda will only pay 60%, leaving me with a 1100.00 bill.  Not acceptable, since it's a manufacturing defect.  I now have a brick and a tie down holding it in place, and you know that's really safe.   Since we only drove it in town for the first 2 1/2 years (bought it new off the showroom floor) we didn't know it had a problem.   Wasn't until we drove it on I-90 at 80mph, that it had a floppy in the wind problem, it just got worse from then on.  Honda dealer in Scottsbluff NE was the place that told us it wasn't normal.  That's when we tried to get HONDA to fix it.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11553165,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/28/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"11/02/2023","vin":"5FPYK3F63JB","components":"STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"My hood is subtly bouncing at speeds over 55mph. I see that many Pilots, Ridgelines, etc. had recalls about the hood latch. I searched to see if my car was on the recall list for that after experiencing the hood bouncing, but it was not; however, it is concerning. I have not had my truck inspected yet, as I just bought it. There are no lights, messages etc. Should I be concerned or take it in?","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11521587,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/08/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"05/11/2023","vin":"5FPYK3F79JB","components":"VISIBILITY/WIPER","summary":"Drivers side mirror has slid down. Can't adjust mirror anymore. Something wrong with adhesive on back of mirror.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11515483,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/02/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"04/04/2023","vin":"5FPYK3F71JB","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION","summary":"Rear view camera not working, exposed wires from lift gate operation.  I can now see the exposed wires and some have been cut due to operation of lift gate over time.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11514025,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/18/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"03/27/2023","vin":"5FPYK3F77JB","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE","summary":"The contact owns a 2018 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, all four windows of the vehicle were rolling up and down independently. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle braked unintendedly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where  the electric system was reset; however, the horn engaged unintendedly while the vehicle was parked. The contact stated that he disconnected the battery, and the vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the electrical control unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that there was no recall related to the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to NHTSA for assistance. The failure mileage was 22,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11513107,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/23/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"03/21/2023","vin":"5FPYK2F6XJB","components":"BACK OVER PREVENTION","summary":"The contact owns a 2018 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V867000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11512857,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/01/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"03/20/2023","vin":"5FPYK2F64JB","components":"BACK OVER PREVENTION","summary":"The contact owns a 2018 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that the rear-view camera screen displayed a black image when the vehicle was shifted into reverse. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V867000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000. Parts distribution disconnect.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11504401,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/01/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"01/30/2023","vin":"5FPYK3F70JB","components":"BACK OVER PREVENTION","summary":"The contact's husband owns a 2018 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that the rear-view camera failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V867000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts for the recall repair were unavailable. The manufacturer had been notified of the issue and the contact was provided a case number. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000. Parts distribution disconnect.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11502624,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/22/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"01/19/2023","vin":"5FPYK3F65JB","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE","summary":"I\u2019m hearing impaired and cannot get in contact with Honda online. Recall KCK 22V-867 RVC.  I already replaced the item 2 years ago and want Honda to reimburse me for the parts.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11496512,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/02/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"12/07/2022","vin":"5FPYK3F89JB","components":"ENGINE","summary":"The Honda Ridgeline 2018 has an issue that it burns its transmission fluid really fast to the point that the Truck's transmission starts to judder. This causes the truck to have issues accelerating or changing gears. This happened to me in a 70 MPH highway, when the problem starts you see the RPM gauge fluctuating a lot and the Truck has issues accelerating.   This problem was present on the 2017 version of the truck and Honda issued a service bulletin (https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10139548-9999.pdf) but this bulletin does not cover any other version of the truck when the same exact problem is still happening. I went to the dealership and they confirmed that the Transmission Judder was there.      When you go online other owners of the truck are complaining about the same exact problem:  Problem happening on a Honda Ridgeline 2019 - https://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/threads/2019-transmission-judder.233046/  Same problem on a Honda Ridgeline 2018 - https://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/threads/2018-honda-ridgeline-rtl-transmission-judder.228917/  Another owner with a Honda Ridgeline 2019 with the same problem - https://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/threads/transmission-shudder-any-solutions-yet.224260/  There are tons of other owners complaining about the same issue. I would like for Honda to fix this issue and refund me all the money the dealership charged me to fix this issue.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11493517,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/14/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"11/14/2022","vin":"5FPYK3F66JB","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"The backup camera has stopped working, at least the imaging part. This makes backing up riskier, especially in parking lots, driveways or where pedestrians may be behind me.  I have not been to the dealership yet as it failed today but this seems a common complaint for Ridgeline owners online.  I have not had others inspect this problem yet.  There was no warning, yesterday worked fine, today it doesn't work.  I took a picture of the broken wiring harness at the corner of the tailgate, looks same as what I found online.  Truck is a 2018 model with between 70 and 80K miles.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11493074,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/10/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"11/10/2022","vin":"5FPYK3F75JB","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER,BACK OVER PREVENTION","summary":"The backup camera intermittently works. When put in reverse, sometimes I\u2019ll have a black screen with grid lines, other times just a blank screen. Yes, it is available for inspection.  I cannot see persons and property when backing up. I am afraid, in reverse, of running over persons shorter than the vehicle that only the backup camera would pick up.  This has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or service station.  The vehicle has not been inspected by another entity.  There has been no warning lights or messages from the vehicle about the issue. I purchased the vehicle in October 2022 and the issue started two weeks after purchase.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11493078,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/07/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"11/10/2022","vin":"5FPYK3F68JB","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"Rear safety camera does not work and can be inspected. Cannot see via camera when backing up. Has not yet been inspected by anyone but myself and no outside party has yet been contacted. There were no warning signs other than black screen when in reverse. Broken wires can be visibly seen at driver's side tailgate hinge point. Appears to be flawed design that does not allow for sharp bending of wires on repeated usage of tailgate.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11491748,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/01/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"11/01/2022","vin":"5fpyk3f72jb","components":"VISIBILITY/WIPER","summary":"The problem revolves around the rear-view camera failing through the normal use of the vehicle. The issue affects 2017-2018 Ridelines, a number of whose owners complain that the screen goes black when they try to reverse. The complaints suggest that the wiring harness going from the main body of the vehicle into the tailgate, where the camera is located, suffers severe damage caused by the normal opening and closing of the tailgate. In my case I've confirmed this is true. Backup cam suddenly stopped working. Inspected wiring to backup cam at back where tailgate is and confirmed wiring is severed.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11490347,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/15/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"10/21/2022","vin":"5FPYK3F81JB","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER,BACK OVER PREVENTION","summary":"The failed system is the Backup camera and the failure can be inspected. Our safety is compromised because we cannot see objects behind the vehicle before or during backing maneuvers. The damage has been reported and confirmed by the Honda dealer as well as an independent. There was no warning of the failure, one day it worked the next day it did not work.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11489913,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/16/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"10/19/2022","vin":"5FPYK2F62JB","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"The contact owns a 2018 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The power steering seized, and the contact had to coast to the side of the road. After pulling over, the vehicle was restarted but almost immediately stalled again. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were displayed. The vehicle had been towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V215000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, neither the VIN nor the model year was included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11486546,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/26/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"09/26/2022","vin":"5fpyk3f68jb","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"Rear view camera failed - wiring harness drivers side in tailgate is damaged from normal use. Wires are frayed/cut.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11485930,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/22/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"09/22/2022","vin":"5fpyk3f62jb","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER","summary":"Wire harness failed due to pinching in tailgate.  This resulted in the rear view camera no longer functioning.  Due to the camera failure, I can no longer see behind the vehicle when reversing.  This has been inspected by the dealership.  Although this is a common issue, they declined to repair it.  Cost to repair would be $465 + labor.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11485609,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/13/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"09/21/2022","vin":"5FPYK3F50JB","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"After a recent Fuel Injector service last week, there is a strong smell of gasoline both in and out of my vehicle.  Honda Service technicians report they cannot find the issue and there are no Codes reported upon diagnostic check.   However the smell remains and fuel gage needle falls closer to E when the vehicle is parked a few days.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11485708,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/20/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"09/21/2022","vin":"5FPYK3F73JB","components":"BACK OVER PREVENTION","summary":"Backup camera quit working. Found broken wires in wiring harness, by tailgate hinge. Wire routing is unacceptable, causing this break.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11485720,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/21/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"09/21/2022","vin":"5FPYK3F75JB","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"The rear camera shows black when shifting into reverse.  Upon checking it appears the wire harness that contains the wiring from the camera to the dash is cracked.  P/N32109-T6Z-A00. Approximately 40 other vehicles in the 2017-2018 years have experienced the same problem.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11485774,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/01/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"09/21/2022","vin":"5fpyk3f76jb","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE","summary":"What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Rear camera wire harness has failed. When vehicle is in reverse the screen displays a black image. Vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Please see attached image. These wires are visible when the tailgate is open.   How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The rear camera adds tremendous safety information as I reverse the vehicle. In every situation this information is valuable; more so in a neighborhoods like the one I live in.    Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? No. I will mention it during my next routine service.   Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No.  Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No, first signs were the camera would fail sporadically , now almost permanently. Sometimes after opening/closing the tailgate the camera will work until the tailgate is opened again.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11482614,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/17/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"09/02/2022","vin":"5FPYK3F77JB","components":"BACK OVER PREVENTION","summary":"Backup camera stopped working.  Will sometimes work after the tailgate has been opened and closed.  Wiring harness from the tailgate to the truck body is frayed and poorly designed for the fold down and swing feature of the tailgate.  Poor sightlines on the truck make backing up using the mirrors challenging and stressful.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11482501,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/12/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"09/01/2022","vin":"5fpyk3f75jb","components":"BACK OVER PREVENTION","summary":"The back up camera worked for a few months and all of a sudden stopped. I drove it like that for a month or so hoping it would pop back on but it never did. The fuse wasn't blown and the backup lights worked so I assumed it was getting power. Looking online I saw the posts about the cut wires. Mine were not cut where it usually seemed to be by the swing gate hinge, but it was very pinched. After opening it up I discovered one of the wires had in fact been cut via the pinching. Respliced the wire and the camera came right back on.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11473801,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/15/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"07/14/2022","vin":"5FPYK3F69JB","components":"BACK OVER PREVENTION","summary":"Tailgate wiring harness is broken after warranty had just passed , which caused backup camera not to work","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11473970,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/22/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"07/14/2022","vin":"5FPYK3F56JB","components":"BACK OVER PREVENTION","summary":"The backup camera does not work as the wiring harness snapped between the harness's exit from the body and into the tail gate. This is on the left side near the hinges for the tailgate. I reconnected broken wires and camera works again.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11472927,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/28/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"07/08/2022","vin":"5FPYK2F55JB","components":"BACK OVER PREVENTION","summary":"The rear view back up mirror stopped working it is intermittent. I believe the problem is a flaw where the wiring harness goes to the mirror near the hinge on the tailgate. Seems to be what was shown on some sites on the internet. spoke to dealer he said he never heard of the problem kinda blew me off. Hope this government agency can get Honda to fix the problem. Thank You [XXX]  INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11472775,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/02/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"07/07/2022","vin":"5FPYK3F70JB","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"I have had 2 windshields crack in this vehicle.  I had to have it replaced 2 years ago when a small rock cracked the entire bottom of the glass.  The 2nd incident happened on July 2nd, 2022.  A rock hit the windshield in the mirror area and caused a huge chip.  I do not think this is normal.  It sounded like a small explosion when it hit.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11471427,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/20/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"06/28/2022","vin":"5fpyk3f74jb","components":"BACK OVER PREVENTION","summary":"Backup camera failed at 65k miles.  Upon researching issue, found that this is a common problem amongst Ridgeline owners, generally right after the warranty period is over.  The indicated cause, according to the research, is broken wires in the wiring harness due to regular use of the tailgate.  The Honda dealer confirmed this diagnosis and wanted $600+ to replace the wiring harness.  After discussing with them and pointing out the common-ness of this problem, they agreed to cover the cost this one time, but stated that the wiring harness wouldn't be routed any differently, so probability of recurrence of the issue is high.  Obviously, I was unable to use the backup camera during this issue, so this is a safety problem.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11470232,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/21/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"06/21/2022","vin":"5FPYK3F73JB","components":"BACK OVER PREVENTION","summary":"Wire harness for rear backup camera along the side of the tailgate is visibly damaged. Camera image is blacked out when in reverse.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11469706,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/28/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"06/17/2022","vin":"5FPYK3F74JB","components":"BACK OVER PREVENTION","summary":"broken tailgate wire harness caused backup camera failure.  Yes it is available for inspection.  Dealer inspected it and confirmed the wiring harness had broken wires causing the backup camera from working.  It has not been inspected by the manufacture.  No warning light or lamps indicated this problem.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11469205,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/02/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"06/14/2022","vin":"5FPYK3F6XJB","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"My 2018 Honda Ridgeline pickup has a backup camera which became nonfunctional in June 2022.  Upon inspection the wiring harness at the back gate pivot point has broken as the gate has been opened over time, disabling the backup camera - the display is now black when the vehicle is in reverse.  This has made it difficult to accurately back the vehicle up, and puts pedestrians, pets and other objects at risk as it is impossible to see directly behind the truck when backing.  The dealer has confirmed this wiring harness failure, and has quoted me $2,000 to repair the wiring harness.  The vehicle is scheduled for repair, but I would not expect this failure to occur this early in the vehicle's duty cycle.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11468382,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":true,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/26/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"06/09/2022","vin":"5FPYK3F55JB","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"A fire started in the engine compartment of the 2018 Honda Ridgeline. The vehicle was being driven while towing a lightweight trailer. The driver pulled over to allow vehicles to pass and check the trailer. The driver allowed the engine to idle. As the driver returned to the vehicle she smelled and saw smoke then saw flames appearing from under the hood near the windshield on the driver's side of the vehicle.  Recall work was performed under NHTSA Recall 19V-053 10/09/2019.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11467913,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/29/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"06/07/2022","vin":"5FPYK2F63JB","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"Unknown: Fuel pump problem. Engine stalls and slow down to dangerous speed on highway speed limit. Dealer unable to get fuel pump to fix this problem. Claim back order is the problem. On going problem for 10 plus days. Service advisor said truck can be driven. Still waiting on fuel pump.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11467607,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/01/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"06/05/2022","vin":"5FPYK3F78JB","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"Broken wire in backup camera bundle due to improper design where the bundle exits the tailgate and enters the left rear fender area. Wire had been broken and poorly repaired prior to my purchase. The wire bundle needs a redesign to prevent flexure at the point of failure.  Failure caused loss of backup camera .  There have been many reports of failures at this specific point in the wire bundle  Needs redesign and recall. Thank you.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11467329,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/01/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"06/03/2022","vin":"5FPYK3F70JB","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"Rear backup camera does not work. This is a known manufacturer defect in the wiring from opening the tailgate the wiring harness breaks there should be a safety recall on this They want $653.00 to replace the harness with the same harness which will just break again","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11466931,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/01/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"06/01/2022","vin":"5fpyk3f17jb","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"The back up camera no longer functions due to the wiring harness cracking and breaking at the junction where the wires run from the tailgate into the left rear tail light area.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11466731,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/01/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"05/31/2022","vin":"5FPYK3F58JB","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"The backup camera on my 2018 Honda Ridgeline stopped working.  I took it into the Honda dealership and they diagnosed it as a broken wiring harness.  They will replace it for $833.45.  I asked why Honda wasn't fixing this at no cost given the wiring harness should not break.  The dealer indicated that they had not heard of this problem.  After I returned home, I saw that there is a class action lawsuit.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11466455,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/20/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"05/27/2022","vin":"5FPYK3F75JB","components":"BACK OVER PREVENTION","summary":"The back up camera finally stopped working.  For a few weeks it would work intermittently, usually the guide lines would be orientated upwards instead of to the rear of the image OR the guide lines would be there but there was no camera image.  Now, there is simply a black screen.   The wiring harness at the left front of the tailgate has broken. There are exposed wires and a broken plastic spiral wiring loom.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11464749,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/15/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"05/16/2022","vin":"5FPYK3F75JB","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"Back up camera stopped working.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11462703,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/05/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"04/29/2022","vin":"5FPYK3F68JB","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"The backup camera stopped working.  I brought the vehicle to a Honda dealer and they said it was due to a broken tailgate wiring harness.  The dealer said the wiring harness would need to be replaced.  I asked the dealer why the harness broke and he said it was due to corrosion.  The replacement part was ordered and the repair was made within two days.  I asked for the damaged part when I picked the vehicle up.  Upon inspection, there was no visible corrosion (especially since the outer shielding is made of plastic).","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11462401,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/16/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"04/27/2022","vin":"5FPYK3F70JB","components":"BACK OVER PREVENTION","summary":"The backup camera has stopped functioning after working intermittently for a short period.  The wiring harness was found to have severed wires at the tailgate interface.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11461652,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/17/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"04/21/2022","vin":"5FPYK3F71JB","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"The backup camera doesn't always work correctly. Looks like it's due to an issue in the wiring. The wiring harness that runs near the tail gate left hinge is damaged and bare wire is showing.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11461083,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/02/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"04/17/2022","vin":"5FPYK3F67JB","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"Back up camera wiring crimped and is no longer working","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11461046,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/17/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"04/17/2022","vin":"5FPYK3F72JB","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"Several times now, the alarm of the vehicle has gone off in the middle of the night for no reason. The key access remotes does not respond to the commands properly after replacing them with new batteries.   After several different combinations to set the alarm off, the vehicle is continuing to make electrical circuit noises, flashing the dashboard with potential risk of fire and damages to computer, plus creating the possibility of a heart attack to those nearby. The only solution to keep the alarm of is leaving one door unlocked. The vehicle reflected the Keyless start system problem light for many hours. However, the dealership \"couldnt\" replicate the issue and gave back the vehicle. The vehicle continues to malfunction & could cause an accident, fire while driving  or theft, given known issues that Honda Corp doesn't want to recognize as manufactures' issues. There is a Technical Bulletin addressing 2016  & 2017 Honda Ridgelines (Service Bulletin 20-117), noting an extended warranty coverage & the requirement to replace different aspects. However, for 2018 to 2019 Honda Ridgelines, despite reporting the same issues as the 2016-2017 Ridegelines, the Technical Bulletin notes to check the alarm registry & complete replacement at the customer expense (Service Bulletin 21-055);no recalls or extended warraty. An investigation should be completed to ensure customers' safety","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"},{"type":"Equipment","productYear":"9999","productMake":"UNKNOWN","productModel":"UNKNOWN","manufacturer":"UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER"}]},{"odiNumber":11460257,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/05/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"04/09/2022","vin":"5FPYK3F73JB","components":"ENGINE","summary":"My 2018 Honda Ridgeline began to make a loud knocking noise from the lower motor. I bought this vehicle last June with 47k miles on it. The vehicle has prompted me twice to change the oil. Both times I changes the oil myself within two days of the car warning stating I had 15% life of the oil. At the same time as the indicator light lit I began to notice the knocking sound. I change the oil the very next morning only to find the noise getting louder. The car is at the dealer now and the dealer is fighting me tooth and nail not to cover the work. They made me financially responsible to tare down the motor and find the root cause of the engine failure. Im literally paying them to find whatever excuse they can to not cover the repairs. They are sending out an adjustor to assess the engine parts and take oil samples. At that point a report will be sent to Honda stating the findings. They are asking for my oil change receipts that I unfortunately do not have. I have used OEM filters and reset the on-board computer with each oil change. OfCourse Honda claims they cannot retrieve this information from the on-board computers that I find hard to believe. The vehicle has approximately 64k miles on it and has had a recall completed for a malfunctioning fuel pump that leaks fuel into the oil. Did the repair get done in time to prevent this issue? The issue ever truly get resolved. The warrantee is a Honda Certified warrantee that covers the vehicle for 100k or 7 years. Furthermore, Honda has extended the warrantee on the fuel system to 150k acknowledging there are fuel issues with the vehicle. I even found a you tube video stating the exact problem. The video goes on to say that the oil should be changed more often to prevent viscosity breakdown. If that's the case, why wouldn't they just do an upgrade to the onboard systems to prompt you to change the oil more frequently? This whole time I am left without a vehicle. What if the engine locked up causing an accident","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11459517,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/29/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"04/04/2022","vin":"5FPYK3F73JB","components":"BACK OVER PREVENTION","summary":"Failure of backup camera wire harness at tail gate hinge area.  2018 Ridgeline at approx 26,000 miles, light duty use.  Backup camera became intermittent, then failed.  Dealership service said harness has failed, no kidding.  Wire harness has sheared in area due to opening tailgate\u2026\u2026.this is a two direction tailgate, drop down and swing out.   Wire harness wires been sheared, cable protective jacket has been cut due to normal opening operation.  As a engineer with many years of experience in medical device manufacturing; this is clearly a defect related to weak construction, poor harness routing and mis-assembly.   Overall, a extremely poor design\u2026\u2026.leading to premature failure\u2026this should have not been allowed\u2026..\u2026this is a SAFETY ISSUE due to lack of backup camera\u2026\u2026there is already a class action law suit in process in the state of California for this very issue.   It needs to be fixed by the manufacturer\u2026\u2026\u2026and all Ridgeline owners made whole, accordingly\u2026\u2026\u2026","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11459437,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/02/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"04/03/2022","vin":"5FPYK3F68JB","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"2018 Honda Ridgeline rear back up camera has stopped working 04/02/22. Seems to be a common issue. Clearly can see damage to wires from the tail gate.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11457158,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/13/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"03/17/2022","vin":"5fpyk3f74jb","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"Screen for backup camera goes black when vehicle is in reverse. I can see that wire loom going from rear bumper to tailgate where camera is mounted is broken and wires within the loom are fractured.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11456929,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/12/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"03/16/2022","vin":"5FPYK3F61JB","components":"VISIBILITY/WIPER","summary":"Back-Up camera malfunction. Displays black screen in reverse. Appears to be related to a wire ingenuity in the left side of tailgate hinge. First noted 3-12-2022.  Web search depicts back up camera failure on many 2017-2019 Honda Ridgeline trucks.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11457013,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/10/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"03/16/2022","vin":"5FPYK3F87JB","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"My backup camera has stopped working only a month after buying the vehicle. The issue is consistent with others filed against Honda for this model, with the wires clearly severed due to how it was manufactured in the tailgate door. Honda refuses to cover the repair despite this being a known complaint","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11455106,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/10/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"03/03/2022","vin":"5fpyk3f77jb","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"Currently my 2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E is having issues with the backup camera. The screen is completely blacked out, and the wire harness broke off. I believe it's the car design that is rubbing the wires that's causing the issue.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11453622,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/22/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"02/23/2022","vin":"5FPYK3F79JB","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"The wire harness connecting the backup camera wears upon repeated use of the tailgate and breaks the wires inside the harness.  This renders the camera inoperative and creates a hazard to surrounding people because they are not visible if behind the vehicle when the vehicle is in the process of backing.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11453442,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/14/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"02/22/2022","vin":"5FPYK3F76JB","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"The backup camera wiring harness wires are rubbed down to bare wires. I just returned from my local Honda service center without having the issue repaired. I declined to have the work done because it would have cost me around $400.00 to replace the wiring harness.   I have 39,000 miles on my truck so it is just 3,000 miles out of warranty.  I do not use the tailgate very often so this looks to me to be just a poorly engineered or executed design flaw. (As noted online by many other Honda Ridgeline truck owners.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11453189,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/21/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"02/21/2022","vin":"5fpyk3f8xjb","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"Back up camera failed due to wiring harness to tailgate being cracked, splintered and pinched. Protective covering is split, exposing electrical wires that supply power to backup camera and other crucial electrical components in rear of vehicle. Harness is pinched at a compromising position at tailgate and cracked exposed wiring.   Mileage on Vehicle 50,000 miles.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11452433,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/17/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"02/17/2022","vin":"5FPYK2F56JB","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"Wiring harness is failing in tailgate.  Protective covering is split, exposing electrical wires that supply power to backup camera and other crucial electrical components in rear of vehicle.  Harness does not seem secure when opening the tailgate and has excessive motion. Mileage on Vehicle 25,944 miles.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11452077,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/04/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"02/15/2022","vin":"5FPYK3F78JB","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION","summary":"The Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Guidelines has failed several times. It was reported to a local Honda Dealership but because the camera was working at the time the vehicle was taken in to check this system, they didn't find a problem. The problem is when you put the vehicle in reverse, the camera would not work properly. The screen was gray but would have the yellow lines on the screen only. Later, the rear-view camera would work again. This system should not fail especially since it is a safety system for assistance in seeing what is at the rear of the vehicle before backing up.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11451847,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/10/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"02/14/2022","vin":"5fpyk3f7xjb","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER","summary":"The Rear Camera system has completely failed and the wiring harness is severed due to the engineering failure. The harness is pinched and the opening and closing of a door panel causes the harness to fray and split, exposing wires that led to a complete failure.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11451959,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/14/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"02/14/2022","vin":"5FPYK3F68JB","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"Back up camera periodically fails.  Noticed it today but has happened off and on for the past year.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11451727,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/15/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"02/13/2022","vin":"5FPYK3F7XJB","components":"BACK OVER PREVENTION","summary":"Rear camera failure; wiring harness failed just after warranty expired; wiring harness frayed and wires broken where harness traverses from rear cab body to tailgate;","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11451753,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/13/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"02/13/2022","vin":"5FPYK3F7XJB","components":"BACK OVER PREVENTION","summary":"Rear camera quit working due to broke wire at tailgate pivot. Not as safe to back up.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11449291,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/20/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"01/28/2022","vin":"5FPYK3F75JB","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION","summary":"Due to a wiring failure the rear camera is not working correctly. Sometimes not at all. When it is working the normal of three possible views is not working. Research indicates this is a very common problem for this vehicle. As federal law mandates a camera, I feel this is s safety issue.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11448600,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/23/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"01/24/2022","vin":"5fpyk3f73jb","components":"BACK OVER PREVENTION","summary":"My backup camera stopped working on Jan 23, 2022. Shift to reverse, black screen, the guidelines still work. I found broken wires at the harness to the tailgate and will need to repair these to regain use of the backup camera system. There was no damage to the tailgate area of the truck, this appears to be a poor design on the electrical harness to the 2-way opening tailgate.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11446061,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/03/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"01/03/2022","vin":"5FPYK3F67JB","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"The cap-less fuel system accumulates water and can freeze. I have no way of adding fuel to my vehicle until the weather warms up or I find a way to break the ice up","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11445184,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/18/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"12/27/2021","vin":"5FPYK3F78JB","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"Excessive hood vibration/fluttering at varying speeds (30-70 MPH)","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11443328,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/17/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"12/10/2021","vin":"5FPYK3F51JB","components":"BACK OVER PREVENTION","summary":"Rear camera is not working due to frayed and/or disconnected wires.  It is a terrible design that that normal tailgate use pinches the wires and eventually they become damaged, severing the connection and disabling the rear camera.  It is well known and documented problem by dealers and consumers, that has yet to be recalled.  It is a safety issue that needs to be recognized and resolved by Honda.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11441601,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":true,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/17/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"11/24/2021","vin":"5fpyk3f79jb","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"The contact owns a 2018 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while stopped behind a truck that had attempted to make a left turn, the vehicle began to reverse and tapped his vehicle. There was no visible damage to the vehicle and a police report was not filed. Then a few days after the incident, the contact merged onto the highway at 30 MPH and attempted to apply the brakes however, the brake pedal failed operate as needed. The contact stated that the Forward Collision Automatic Emergency Braking System failed to operate as needed and the contact crashed into the vehicle in front of him without warning. The air bags deployed upon impact. There were no injuries reported and no medical attention was required. A police report was filed. Due to the accident, the vehicle was initially towed to an independent mechanic however, the insurance had the vehicle towed to the dealer where it remained in their possession. The contact believed that the incident that occurred a few days prior to the second accident may have contributed to the Forward Collision Automatic Braking System failure. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11441551,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/08/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"11/24/2021","vin":"5FPYK3F78JB","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"THE BACKUP CAMERA stopped working.  When I did an internet search, \"my backup camera does not work\", many posts came up.  In the tailgate wiring harness, one wire in the bundled wire broke, that wire supplys the camera video.  It is a good safety feature to prevent hitting something or someone.   Honda will not voluntarily repair it.  My tailgate is rarely used. I think the door swing alternate way to open the gate is what cause the stress on the wire and it to fail. My car ar 3 years old just went out of warranty when it failed.  About 3 months after the warranty expired. I called the local Honda parts departement, he said they changed the design of the  wiring harness in 2019.  It is was a known design flaw.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11437880,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/01/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"10/23/2021","vin":"5FPYK3F78JB","components":"BACK OVER PREVENTION","summary":"The wires connected to the rear backup camera in the tailgate have broken due to a design defect, making the camera inoperable. Opening and closing of the two-way tailgate, over time, have worn through the wires. I experienced this problem at roughly 50,000 miles with no unusual or overly frequent use of my tailgate. The electrical connection was designed in such a way that normal use of the tailgate causes the wires to break, which prevents the rear backup camera from functioning. I and many drivers rely on the backup camera, along with other aids such as the rearview mirrors, to prevent collisions with pedestrians, other vehicles and other objects when backing up. The defect is clear from the photo and is well-documented by hundreds of other Honda Ridgeline owners in online posts. I believe a class action suit is being prepared or has already been filed. Honda has refused to acknowledge this problem, though I spoke with a dealer who told me they have experienced many complaints identical to mine.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11431246,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/09/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"08/31/2021","vin":"5FPYK2F13JB","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"My complaint for my 2018 Honda Ridgeline Sport is with Honda's part number 32109-T6Z-A00 which is a wiring harness leading into the tailgate of the vehicle.  This harness houses a wiring bundle including the back up camera.  I experienced a failure of the camera on August 9, 2021 when the screen was black however the guide bars were still present.  I consulted a few online resources and found that Honda is collecting information on this failure where the wire of the camera becomes sheered off and in the process breaks the wire to the camera rendering it blank.  I contacted a Honda dealership to get a new harness and and had the repair made on August 31, 2021 only to find that Honda only authorized the same defective part number as the replacement.  The 2020 and later models have a different part number with no reported issues, but because my vehicle is a 2018, they installed the same defective harness.  The design of the tailgate has not changed since 2017.   The back up camera is a vital safety component on my vehicle.  I am at a complete loss as to why Honda would replace a faulty part with the same faulty part, other than as a way of charging $360 to get another repair.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11422938,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/01/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"06/30/2021","vin":"5FPYK3F52JB","components":"BACK OVER PREVENTION","summary":"The contact owns a 2018 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera failed to function properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that the wiring harness was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty coverage and to take the vehicle to a dealer for diagnosis. The failure mileage was 52,904.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11417394,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/30/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"05/17/2021","vin":"5FPYK3F78JB","components":"BACK OVER PREVENTION","summary":"The wiring harness that supports the backup camera on my 2018 Honda Ridgeline has cracked and I suspect broken wires in that harness is the reason that the backup camera does not work any longer. (It is possible that the camera just quit working, but everything that I can see and read about lead me to believe it is a pattern failure with the wiring). The camera not working reduces my ability to see behind me for any potential collision issues when I\u2019m backing up. I have searched for similar issues that other Honda Ridgeline owners might have reported, and I have found several reports, and also posted video\u2019s on how to fix this issue with replacing the wiring harness (and the wires in the harness). On my Ridgeline, this failure happened about 4 or 5 months after the warranty of 3 years ran out. Other reports that I\u2019ve viewed in various forums report similar timeframes, and yet some reported this issue occurring while it was still under warranty. I am currently in contact with Honda to see if they will assist in the cost for this repair, but that is still being discussed. There was no warning that this issue was about to occur. It simply quit working one day (late April of 2021). I hope you\u2019re able to investigate and see that this might well be a pattern failure with the wiring on these vehicles and perhaps  take action to help eliminate any backup safety issues that this might create.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11413125,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/01/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"04/20/2021","vin":"5FPYK3F59JB","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"HANDS FREE CALLING, MICROPHONE NOT WORKING.  PICKS UP BACKGROUND NOISE SO PERSON ON OTHER END CAN'T HEAR.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11407790,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/12/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"04/12/2021","vin":"5FPYK3F71JB","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"JUST OUT OF THE BLUE , MY 2018 RIDGELINE RTL-E , THE ENGINE IS REVVING BETWEEN 4TH AND 5TH GEAR. I HAVE DRIVEN THIS FOR A YEAR WITH NO ISSUES. NOW, 19,000 MILES IN AND IT LIKE REVS TO 3000 RPM AND THEN GRABS 5TH GEAR. IT ACTUALLY PULLS YOU FORWARD WHEN IT DOES. A LITTLE SCARY.  I WILL CONTACT GARY SMITH HONDA   IN FWB FLORIDA TOMORROW TO SEE WHAT IS HAPPENING.  I HAVE RESEARCHED AND YES OTHERS HAVE HAD THIS SAME ISSUE. A LOT OF OTHERS.  SHOULDN'T THIS BE NOTED IN A HONDA LOG SOMEWHERE?  I HOPE THEY CAN FIX THIS.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11400366,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/14/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"03/11/2021","vin":"5FPYK3F65JB","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE","summary":"SEVERAL OF THESE MODELS ARE HAVING ISSUES WITH THE ROUTINE AND DESIGN OF THE POWER SUPPLY AND SIGNAL FROM THE BACKUP CAMERA DUE TO BREAKING OF THE WIRING HARNESS.    MY CAMERA STOPPED WORKING AFTER OPENING THE TAILGATE IN BELOW FREEZING WEATHER.  I NOTICED A BROKEN WIRE IN THE HARNESS.  I CHECKED THE HONDA RIDGELINE FORUM AND MANY OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM.  I ORDERED THE OEM REPLACEMENT PART AND IT NOW IS WORKING.  I TRYING TO GET HONDA TO REFUND MY PARTS COST OF $68.25.  NOT INCLUDING LABOR OF TAILGATE PANEL REMOVAL ALONG WITH REAR BUMPER COVER.    MY HONDA CASE NUMBERS ARE 11916318 AND 11967005,","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11397199,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/21/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"02/21/2021","vin":"5FPYK3F81JB","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"THE VEHICLE ALARM WENT OFF FOR NO REASON  THE KEYLESS REMOTES STOPPED WORKING  LOCKED OUT OF VEHICLE  BACKUP MANUAL KEY WOULD NOT WORK  RESEARCHED ISSUE ON THE INTERNET  MANY SAME VEHICLE OWNERS HAD SAME PROBLEM","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11395026,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/06/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"02/07/2021","vin":"5FPYK3F81JB","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION","summary":"THE TAILGATE WIRING HARNESS IS DAMAGED BY ROUTINE OPENING OF THE TAILGATE. THIS CAUSES THE WIRES TO BE SEVERED, CAUSING FAILURE OF THE BACKUP CAMERA AND OTHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS IN THE TAILGATE. THE WIRING HARNESS BY DESIGN IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO HANDLE THE OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE TAILGATE.     THIS IS AN ISSUE MANY OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING  HTTPS://WWW.RIDGELINEOWNERSCLUB.COM/THREADS/2017-2018-BROKEN-TAILGATE-HARNESS-CAUSES-BACKUP-CAMERA-FAILURE.217776/PAGE-10","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11363268,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/18/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"10/07/2020","vin":"5FPYK3F71JB","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"BACKUP CAMERA QUIT WORKING. INSPECTION OF WIRING HARNESS GOING TO TAILGATE SHOWS WIRE LOOM DISINTEGRATED, WIRES BROKEN. CONSULTED HONDA RIDGELINE FORUM, FOUND THIS THREAD WITH 10 PAGES, 192 POSTS FROM 71 PARTICIPANTS: HTTPS://WWW.RIDGELINEOWNERSCLUB.COM/THREADS/2017-2018-BROKEN-TAILGATE-HARNESS-CAUSES-BACKUP-CAMERA-FAILURE.217776/    TRUCK HAS ONLY 50,000 MILES ON IT.    PHOTO ATTACHED IS LEFT SIDE OF TAILGATE HINGE WHERE WIRE LOOM ENTERS TAILGATE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11362758,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/10/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"10/05/2020","vin":"5FPYK3F77JB","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"BACK UP CAMERA WIRING HARNESS PLACED IN SPOT THAT INEVITABLE DAMAGE WILL OCCUR THAT BREAKS WIRING FOR BACK CAMERA TO BE VISIBLE.  TAILGATE OPENING TWO DIFFERENT WAYS, PLACES THE WIRING AGAINST A METAL BORDER, DAMAGING PLASTIC HARNESS.  CAMERA GOES COMPLETELY BLACK, THEN STOPS WORKING.  HONDA DENIES ANY RECALLS EVEN WITH MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS OF OWNERS FROM 2017 MODELS TO 2020.  WHEN VEHICLE IS PLACED IN REVERSE THERE IS NO VISIBLE CAMERA TO BE SEEN.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11362378,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/01/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"10/02/2020","vin":"5FPYK3F74JB","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"REAR CAMERA FAILURE DUE TO WIRING HARNESS SEVER AT TAILGATE PIVOT POINT.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11361959,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/25/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"09/30/2020","vin":"5FPYK3F75JB","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"WIRING HARNESS TO BACKUP CAMERA SEVERED DO TO TAIL GATE PINCHING WHEN IT IS OPENED OPENED AND CLOSED ELIMINATING CAMERA FUNCTION. THIS HAPPENED AFTER 33 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP AT 33K MILES. DEALER HAS AGREED TO REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY BUT IS NOT PREPARED TO DO SO EXPEDITIOUSLY.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11361168,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/21/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"09/25/2020","vin":"5FPYK3F58JB","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"IN FREEZING WEATHER I AM UNABLE TO REFUEL MY 2018 RIDGELINE BECAUSE THE FUEL NOZZLE WILL NOT INSERT INTO THE FILLER NECK DUE TO ICE BUILD UP IN THE CAP-LESS FUEL SHUTTER IN THE FILLER NECK. I HAVE CONTACTED AMERICAN HONDA AND MY LOCAL AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. HONDA HAS REFUSED TO MAKE REPAIRS ON THIS VEHICLE. THIS OCCURS ANYTIME THERE IS MOISTURE IN THE CAP-LESS FUEL FILLER APPARENTLY BECAUSE THE FUEL DOOR DOES NOT KEEP MOISTURE AND WATER OUT. THERE IS NO WAY OF KNOWING WHEN MOISTURE OR WATER IS PRESENT UNTIL IT IS TIME TO REFUEL AND THE CAP-LESS FUEL CAP IS FROZEN SHUT. EVEN WITH A T.S.B. WRITTEN BY AMERICAN HONDA AND RECOGNIZED BY THE N.H.T.S.A. HONDA HAS REFUSED REPAIR AND DEALERSHIP HAS REFUSED TO PROVIDE PRINTED DOCUMENTATION OF THIS PROBLEM. WITHOUT INDOOR (GARAGE) STORAGE HOW ARE WE SUPPOSED TO MELT ICE BUILD-UP IN THE FUEL FILLER NECK? HONDA RIDGELINE OWNERS NEED RELIEF FROM AMERICAN HONDA.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11353039,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/02/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"09/03/2020","vin":"5FPYK3F7XJB","components":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","summary":"THE VEHICLE EXHIBITS AN UNEXPECTED DELAY IN ACCELERATION FROM A STOP.  THIS DELAY SEEMS TO BE UNPREDICTABLE AND NOT DUE TO ANY PARTICULAR PEDAL MOVEMENT.  AT TIMES, WHEN MOVING FROM A STOP AT AN INTERSECTION, AFTER MOVING INTO A LANE OF TRAFFIC, THE DELAY CAN SUDDENLY  HAPPEN, AND CAN BE AS MUCH AS 3 TO 4 SECONDS.  AT THIS POINT, THE VEHICLE IS \"DEAD IN THE WATER\" SO TO SPEAK.  THE ENGINE IS AT IDLE AND WILL NOT ACCELERATE, AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE.  HENCE, THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE MOVED OUT OF THE WAY OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC UNTIL THE DELAY PERIOD IS OVER.  PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR DOES NO GOOD IN THIS PERIOD OF TIME, AND, IF HOLDING THE ACCELERATOR PARTIALLY PRESSED WHEN THE DELAY PERIOD IS OVER, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHES FORWARD MORE QUICKLY THAN THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY WISH.  I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS DELAY AND THE ENSUING \"DEAD IN THE WATER\" SITUATION WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.  I HAVE TALKED WITH A DEALER SERVICE MANAGER, AND HIS ANSWER WAS THAT IT WAS DUE TO THE \"DRIVE BY WIRE\" SYSTEM THAT CONTROLS THE THROTTLE, AND THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO.  THIS INCIDENT FORM REQUIRES A DATE FOR WHEN THIS HAPPENED. IT HAPPENS FREQUENTLY.  I BOUGHT THE TRUCK IN JANUARY 2020, AND IT HAS HAPPENED EVERY TIME I DRIVE IT.  I'LL GIVE A DATE FOR THE RECORD, BUT IT IS ONLY ONE OF MANY.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11350162,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":true,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/11/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"08/18/2020","vin":"5FPYK3F73JB","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"BACK UP CAMERA INOPERABLE RELATED TO FAILURE OF WIRING HARNESS TO TAILGATE. STRESS POINT IN HARNESS SEVERS ELECTRICAL CONNECTION LEADING TO NO IMAGE FROM CAMERA. THIS INITIALLY OCCURRED WHILE BACKING BOAT TRAILER DOWN ACCESS RAMP AT NOBLEBORO, MAINE PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCH. HEAVILY TINTED REAR WINDOW IN THIS VEHICLE INCREASES DRIVER DEPENDENCE ON BACK UP CAMERA FOR AVOIDING ACCIDENTS. BOUGHT VEHICLE NEW FOR $42,000.00. CAMERA FAIL AT 43,000 MILES OF LIGHT USE. THIS RECURRENT SAFETY ISSUE IS WELL DOCUMENTED ON THE INTERNET AT HTTPS://WWW.RIDGELINEOWNERSCLUB.COM/THREADS/2017-2018-BROKEN-TAILGATE-HARNESS-CAUSES-BACKUP-CAMERA-FAILURE.217776/PAGE-9","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11343035,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/03/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"08/03/2020","vin":"5FPYK3F78JB","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"REVERSE CAMERA FAILURE CAUSED BY BROKEN WIRE IN A FAULTY DESIGNED TAILGATE HARNESS. 40.5K MILES.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11327462,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/05/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"06/05/2020","vin":"5FPYK3F8XJB","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"ON 06/05/20, 15:37  I FUELED MY RIDGELINE AT RACEWAY # 6953 IN ALACHUA, FL 32616, PUMP 1. WHEN IT CAME TIME TO REMOVE THE FUEL PUMP NOZZLE FROM THE CAPLESS FILL SPOUT, IT WOULD NOT COME OUT! I TRIED FOR A FEW MINUTES TO NO AVAIL WHEN THE YOUNG GUY WHO WAS AT THE NEXT PUMP WAS OBSERVING MY SITUATION. HE CAME OVER AND TRIED WITH NO LUCK TO REMOVE IT. FORTUNATELY HE HAD A FLATHEAD SCREWDRIVER WITH HIM. IT TOOK HIM A FEW MINUTES OF PRYING THE CAP AT THE MOUTH OF THE FILL SPOUT UPWARDS ALSO TURNING THE FUEL PUMP NOZZLE SIDE TO SIDE. WE FINALLY TURNED THE FUEL PUMP NOZZLE 180 DEGREES AND WERE ABLE TO FREE THE PUMP NOZZLE FROM THE FILL SPOUT ON THE HONDA. THIS WAS NOT A GOOD SITUATION TO BE IN NOR WAS IT SAFE TO BE PRYING WITH A SCREWDRIVER ON THE METAL FILL SPOUT COVER AT THE  MOUTH OF A FULL TANK OF GAS! I WOULD APPRECIATE THAT HONDA WILL PROVIDE ME AND OTHER OWNERS WITH A FIX FOR FUELING OUR TRUCKS, SO THAT THIS DOES NOT EVER HAPPEN AGAIN. OBVIOUSLY THE TRUCK WAS STATIONARY AS YOU REQUESTED TO BE STATED WITH THIS COMPLAINT.  MY GUESS, THEIR WAS/IS A PROBLEM WITH THE FILL SPOUT CAP AND THE SPRING ON THE FUEL PUMP NOZZLE.  IT SEEMS LIKE THERE IS A MISCALCULATION BY HONDA OR THE FUEL PUMP MFG. OR BOTH  REGARDS,  [XXX]    INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11322043,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/13/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"04/23/2020","vin":"5FPYK3F76JB","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"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  INDICATED A CODE FOR THE CLUTCHES NOT LOCKING UP, WHICH CAUSES OVERHEATING. I NURSED THIS UNTIL I TOOK IT TO MANCHESTER HONDA FOR REPAIR. THEY SAID IF THIS IS A JUDDERING PROBLEM, IT WOULD BE COVERED UNDER THE WARRENTY UNTIL 80K MILES. THEY CHANGED THE FLUID AND DID A SOFTWARE UPDATE. THIS UPDATE CHANGED THE SHIFT POINTS WHERE THE LACK OF LOCKUP BECAME WORSE. I ALSO NOTICED THE GAS MILEAGE WENT DOWN ABOUT 25%.IT WAS SO BAD THAT THE TRANS LIGHT WENT ON AGAIN THE NEXT DAY AFTER THE REPAIR. THEY CLAIMED THAT WITH THE FLUID CHANGE AND SOFTWARE UPDATE, THAT EVERYTHING WAS OK. DURING THIS DEBACLE, I CALLED HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE SEVERAL TIMES AND GOT NO HELP. THEY INSISTED THAT THIS TRUCK DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR THE TSB ISSUED FOR THE 17'S AND EARLIER. THIS OVERHEATING ISSUE HAS BEEN DOCUMENTED ON THE OWNERS FORUM FOR ALL THE EARLIER MODELS AS WELL AS THE 2018'S AND 2019'S. NOW WITH THE TRANS NEARLY NON-FUNCTIONAL, I TOOK THE TRUCK TO LIBERTY HONDA WHERE THEY TOLD ME THE TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDS REPLACEMENT. I KNEW THAT THE CONVERTER FAILED, BUT THEY REFUSED TO COVER ANYTHING UNDER WARRANTY. CAN YOU HELP WITH THIS SITUATION PLEASE?","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11321897,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/21/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"04/22/2020","vin":"5FPYK3F57JB","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"VEHICLE REQUIRES FOOT ON BRAKE FOR STARTING. UPON APPLYING STARTER BUTTON THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES DOWN ALARMING AMOUNT IF VEHICLE HAS BEEN SITTING FOR 30 DAYS AS WE ARE EXPERIENCING THE QUARANTINE. TWO TRIPS TO THE DEALER HAVE NOT PROVIDED ANY SATISFACTORY EXPLANATION FOR MY PROBLEM.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11319870,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/26/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"03/31/2020","vin":"5FPYK3F7XJB","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"THE WIRING HARNESS (HONDA PART #32109-T6Z-AOO) BETWEEN THE LIFT GATE AND THE TRUCK BED FOR THE BACKUP CAMERA IS SUBJECT TO PREMATURE FAILURE. MY 2018 RIDGELINE BACKUP CAMERA QUIT, AND WHEN I DID RESEARCH ON THE RIDGELINE BLOGS, I FOUND THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. THE HARNESS ITSELF IS SURPRISINGLY WIMPY FOR A HONDA PRODUCT. I HAD MINE REPLACED BY MY HONDA DEALER, BUT MY GUESS IS VIRTUALLY EVERY RIDGELINE WILL EXPERIENCE THIS FAILURE EVENTUALLY. I'VE TRIED TO ATTACH PHOTOS OF THE HARNESS, AS WELL AS THE EMAIL I RECEIVED FROM HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11308903,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/05/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"02/13/2020","vin":"5FPYK3F67JB","components":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","summary":"UNCOMMANDED ACCELERATION OF UP TO 5 MPH AFTER SETTING CRUISE CONTROL.  WILL OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY AT BOTH LOW AND HIGH SPEED.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11302708,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/20/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"01/29/2020","vin":"5FPYK3F7XJB","components":"STRUCTURE,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)","summary":"WATER LEAK FROM MOONROOF AND OR WINDSHIELD WILL SHORT OUT BLIND SPOT MONITOR SENSORS AND CAUSE WARNING LIGHT IN THE DASH TO APPEAR 'BLIND SPOT MONITOR SYSTEM PROBLEM'","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11267166,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/08/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"10/08/2019","vin":"5FPYK3F51JB","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"ALL THE WINDOWS ROLL DOWN ON THEIR OWN.  SOMETIMES WHEN UNLOCKING THE DOOR, AND SOMETIMES WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE.  NEVER WHEN THE CAR IS RUNNING.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11252010,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":true,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/13/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"08/28/2019","vin":"5FPYK3F73JB","components":"STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"ON JUNE 13, 2019, I HIT A ROCK IN A PARKING LOT IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE.  LATER TOOK TO A BODY SHOP WHEN RADAR SENSOR LIGHTS CAME ON.  WAS TOLD IT WAS THE MISALLIGNMENT OF THE RADAR SENSOR UNIT CAUSED BY THE ROCK COLLISION.  BODY SHOP SAYS THEY RECALIBRATED, BUT THE WARNING LIGHTS STILL RANDOMLY COME ON.  COUNLDN'T GET AN APT. WITH THE DEALERSHIP TO LOOK AGAIN, FOR THE THIRD TIME, UNTIL MID SEPT.  DECIDED RATHER THAN RISK A FALSE POSITIVE BREAKING SYSTEM ERROR CAUSED BY THE MALFUNCTIONING RADAR SENSOR, TO TURN IT OFF.  I'M HEADING OUT ON A TRIP OVER 6 MOUNTAIN PASSES AND AM NOT PLEASED THAT I HAVE TO DO THIS AND FEEL THIS DEFECT AND LACK OF RESOLUTION FOR 3 MONTHS COULD AFFECT MY SAFETY.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11228986,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":1,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/01/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"07/02/2019","vin":"5FPYK2F61JB","components":"SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"WHENEVER I DRIVE THE VEHICLE, MY LEFT FOOT GOES NUMB AFTER DRIVING FOR ONLY 5-15 MINUTES.  MY LEFT FOOT AND LEG ARE VERY PAINFUL FOR THE BALANCE OF THE DAY ANYTIME I DRIVE THE RIDGELINE.  (I AM OF AVERAGE HEIGHT AND WEIGHT.)      I HAVE REACHED OUT TO THE HONDA DEALERSHIP AND AMERICAN HONDA (SEE CORRESPONDENCE) AND THEY HAVE NOT BEEN HELPFUL.  I BELIEVE THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE DRIVER'S SEAT, BUT IT COULD ALSO BE IN THE FLOORBOARD OF THE VEHICLE.  I STOPPED DRIVING IT FOR 2 WEEKS, AND ALL MY LEG ISSUES WENT AWAY.    WHEN I RESUMED DRIVING, THE PROBLEMS REOCCURRED.    IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE RIDGELINE.            I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW AT MAITA HONDA IN CITRUS HEIGHTS CA   ON 12-31-18.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11206191,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/06/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"05/08/2019","vin":"5FPYK3F73JB","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"TWO WAY TAILGATE BACK UP CAMERA WIRING BROKE AFTER ONLY 7000 MILES DUE TO POOR DESIGN, PER LIA  HONDA REPRESENTATIVE.THIS WIRE HARNESS SUPPLIES BACK UP CAMERA VIEWING. AFTER 7000 MILES I WAS UNABLE TO SEE WHAT WAS BEHIND VEHICLE WHEN BACKING UP. WIRES BROKE DUE TO UNDER ENGINEERED HARNESS MATERIAL. AS TAILGATE CAN BE OPEN IN 2 WAY, UP/DOWN AND AS A SWINGING OUT DOOR, HARNESS IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO ENDURE SURE REPETITIVE MOTION. DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THEY ARE SEEING MANY HARNESSES BEING REPLACED AND THERE IS NOW A BACK ORDER OF REPLACEMENT HARNESSES. THE NEWLY INSTALLED HARNESS IS THE SAME PART NUMBER AS NEW. IT WAS AND IS NOT AN UPDATED CAMERA WIRE HARNESS. IN CONCLUSION THIS HARNESS WILL ALSO FAIL IN THE FUTURE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11171414,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/20/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"01/22/2019","vin":"5FPYK3F52JB","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"ON SUNDAY JANUARY 20TH I WAS HEADING TO MONTREAL FROM TORONTO DURING A SNOW STORM. ABOUT 2 HRS INTO THE TRIP, SOMEONE CUT IN FRONT OF ME , AND I ATTEMPTED TO SOUND THE HORN, HOWEVER IT APPEARED IT HAD FROZEN UP, AND BARELY WORKED. ALONG WITH A HORRIBLE EXHAUST VIBRATION DURING THE LAST 3 HOURS OF MY 6 HOUR TRIP.  IT APPEARS THAT HONDA ISN'T READY FOR WINTER AS THRY CLAIM WITH THEIR CRV AD AT THIER WINTER TESTING FACITLY.... THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE NOT HAVING A WARNING DEVICE DURING A SNOW STORM, ALONG WITH THE ACCUMULATION OF SNOW STICKING UNDER THE VEHICLE CAUSING A TERRIBLE EXHAUST NOISE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11141551,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/19/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"10/20/2018","vin":"5FPYK3F63JB","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"DURING ACCELERATION VEHICLE LOSES POWER FOR SEVERAL SECONDS.  INTERMITTENT FAILURE WHILE MERGING ONTO HIGH-SPEED HIGHWAY.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11088970,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/13/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"04/19/2018","vin":"5FPYK3F5XJB","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"WATER ENTERS BETWEEN THE TWO FLAPS ON THE CAPLESS FUEL FILLER.  IF TEMPERATURES ARE BELOW FREEZING THE OUTER FLAP WILL FREEZE.  HAPPENS WHEN IT IS RAINING OR GOING THROUGH A CAR WASH.  YOU CAN SIT THERE AND PUSH IN THE OUTER FLAP AND SEE WATER STREAMING OUT OF IT.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11076747,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/12/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"03/07/2018","vin":"5FPYK3F79JB","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"WATER IS ENTERING THE AREA BETWEEN THE INNER AND OUTER FLAPS ON THE FUEL FILLER NECK AND FREEZING. FUELING CAN NOT BE PERFORMED UNTIL THE ICE IS REMOVED. WATER ENTERING THIS AREA WILL ALSO CAUSE FUEL CONTAMINATION IN WARM MONTHS WITH ENGINE FAILURE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11075831,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/10/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"03/02/2018","vin":"5FPYK3F75JB","components":"STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HONDA RIDGELINE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE HOOD RAISED APPROXIMATELY TWO INCHES. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND CHECKED THE HOOD TO ASSURE IT WAS LATCHED PROPERLY. THE DEALER (LODI HONDA, 1700 S CHEROKEE LN, LODI, CA 95240) INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HONDA WOULD HAVE TO LOOK INTO THE MATTER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,165.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11074800,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/12/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"02/23/2018","vin":"","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"2018 HONDA RIDGELINE RTL-E. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NOISE COMING FROM DRIVERS SIDE FRONT WINDOW WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. *LD *JS","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11072138,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/03/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"02/11/2018","vin":"5FPYK3F51JB","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"WATER GETS IN BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND FLAP OF THE CAPLESS FUEL FILLER NECK AND FREEZES.  THIS HAPPENS WHEN IT IS RAINING AND THE TEMPERATURE DROPS BELOW FREEZING.  IF THE TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE FREEZING THE WATER JUST SITS BETWEEN THE TWO FLAPS.  I DON'T KNOW WHEN (STATIONARY, IN MOTION, TURNING ETC) IT IS GETTING IN THERE.  IT HAPPENS WHEN IT IS RAINING.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11072150,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/07/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"02/11/2018","vin":"5FPYK3F70JB","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"ICE BUILD-UP IN FUEL FILL NECK CAUSING INABILITY TO REFUEL.  ICE FORMS ON FLAP INSIDE FILL NECK PREVENTING INTRODUCTION OF FUEL FILL NOZZLE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11072068,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/08/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"02/10/2018","vin":"5FPYK3F7XJB","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"THE CAPLESS GAS FILL SYSTEM ALLOWS WATER TO GET IN THE FILL NECK. THE WATER CAN THEN FREEZE AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE TO PUT A FUEL NOZZLE INTO THE VEHICLE. THE ONLY WAY TO TEMPORARILY CORRECT THE ISSUE IS TO MELT THE ICE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11066789,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/02/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"02/03/2018","vin":"5FPYK3F83JB","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"IN THE WINTER WATER GETS INTO THE FUEL FILLER NECK CAUSING THE CAR UNABLE TO BE FILLED CANNOT PUT THE NOZZLE IN RECOMMEND PUT A SEAL ON THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR SO THE DOOR WILL SEAL AND WATER WON'T ENTER BETWEEN THE COVER","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11064413,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/12/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"01/23/2018","vin":"","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SAFETY SYSTEM FEATURE THAT DETECTS SURROUNDING VEHICLES DID NOT FUNCTION. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES DID NOT ACTIVATE IN ORDER TO AVOID A CRASH WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN VEERING OFF THE LANE, THE SYSTEM DID NOT ALERT THE DRIVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO OCEAN HONDA DEALER (8442 US-19, PORT RICHEY, FL 34668, (727) 312-0759) AND THE COURTESY PALM HARBOR HONDA (31200 US HWY 19 N, PALM HARBOR, FL 34684) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RADAR SUB-ASSEMBLY (PART NUMBER: 36802T6ZA01) NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR WERE ON BACKORDER. THE CONTACT WAS PROVIDED WITH CASE NUMBER: 06603727 FROM THE MANUFACTURER HOWEVER NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,700.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11064511,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/19/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"01/23/2018","vin":"5FPYK3F53JB","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"FUEL FILLER NECK FREEZES IN COLD WEATHER. HONDA REPLACED THE ENTIRE PART ONCE BUT IT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. I CANNOT FILL UP IN COLD WEATHER BECAUSE OF THE FREEZING.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11061131,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/06/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"01/08/2018","vin":"5FPYK3F50JB","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"CAPLESS FUEL FILLER DEFECT.  WATER GETS IN CHAMBER AND IN FREEZING TEMPERATURES, DRAINAGE HOLES GET PLUGGED WITH ICE AND SUBSEQUENT WATER ENTERS, BUILDS UP, CREATES BLOCKAGE AND PREVENTS FLAP FROM OPENING AND VEHICLE CANNOT BE GASSED UP. NOT BEING ABLE TO PUT GAS IN VEHICLE AND BEING STRANDED IN SUB-FREEZING TEMPS IS DANGEROUS TO SAY THE LEAST.  READ MORE DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM AT RIDGELINE OWNER'S GROUP FORUM:  HTTP://WWW.RIDGELINEOWNERSCLUB.COM/FORUMS/185-2G-PROBLEMS-FIXES-TSB-S/157474-GAS-FILLER-NECK-LOCKED-FROZEN-WATER-INSIDE-23.HTML","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11058468,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/04/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"01/04/2018","vin":"5FPYK3F81JB","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"WATER GETS IN FUEL FILLER CAP (OUTER HINGE) AND FREEZES.  ICE DAM IN THE FUEL FILLER AREA PREVENTS FUEL HINGE FROM BEING OPENED, WHICH PREVENTS VEHICLE FROM BEING FUELED.      VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN I DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM (PARKED NEXT TO THE FUEL PUMPS).  HAS HAPPENED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]},{"odiNumber":11057271,"manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/28/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"12/29/2017","vin":"5FPYK3F6XJB","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"WATER COLLECTS BEHIND CAPLESS FUEL FILLER FLAPPER AND IN COLD TEMPERATURES, AN ICE PLUG FORMS BEHIND FLAPPER. ICE PLUG PREVENTS OPENING FLAPPER TO INSERT GAS NOZZLE AND AND INABILITY TO REFUEL VEHICLE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HONDA","productModel":"RIDGELINE","manufacturer":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"}]}]}