2018 Honda Ridgeline vs 2018 Nissan Frontier
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Honda Ridgeline | 2018 Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 157 | 25 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 113 | 73 |
| Investigations | 5 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 17–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 28,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Ridgeline | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 48 | 5 |
| Back Over Prevention | 31 | 1 |
| Engine | 21 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 17 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 13 | 0 |
| Structure | 9 | 2 |
| Power Train | 7 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Electrical failures | 35 | 0 |
| Stalling | 9 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
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.