2018 Chevrolet Colorado vs 2018 Honda Ridgeline
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Chevrolet Colorado | 2018 Honda Ridgeline |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 183 | 160 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,261 | 113 |
| Investigations | 0 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–25 | 21–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 18,607 mi | 28,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Colorado | Honda Ridgeline |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 78 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 34 | 49 |
| Engine | 24 | 22 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 31 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 17 |
| Steering | 18 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 13 |
| Structure | 4 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 49 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 12 | 7 |
| Stalling | 10 | 10 |
| Shifting problems | 10 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 35 |
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.