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2018 Chevrolet Colorado vs 2018 Honda Ridgeline

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2018 Chevrolet Colorado2018 Honda Ridgeline
NHTSA complaints180157
Recall campaigns17
Service bulletins (TSBs)1,260113
Investigations05
Crash reports33
Fire reports51
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)15–2521–22
Median reported incident mileage18,607 mi28,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentChevrolet ColoradoHonda Ridgeline
Power Train787
Electrical System3448
Engine2321
Back Over Prevention131
Fuel/propulsion System1117
Steering180
Fuel System, Gasoline313
Structure49

Symptoms owners describe

Vibration / shaking496
Loss of power126
Shifting problems100
Clunking / rattling106
Stalling99
Check engine light70
Hesitation / surging60
Electrical failures035
2018 Chevrolet Colorado
2018 Honda Ridgeline

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.