2023 Honda Ridgeline power train problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2023 Honda Ridgeline — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On about 5 occasions, and at a stop light, the auto stop did not re-engage when I attempted to move forward. The first time it happened I only had about 28k miles on it and I was making a left at a light in [XXX]. On another occasion, about 7 months ago, I was driving in [XXX] and the vehicle shut…”
filed Jul 17, 2026
“During warmer months of the year the vehicle can have a long pause when shifted into drive. Most commonly occurs when you finish backing up and want to go forward. The vehicle will pause and not go anywhere for 2-3 seconds. It also happens by shifting out of park into drive. Again, the vehicle will…”
filed Jun 24, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Ridgeline years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ridgeline | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 Ridgeline | 3 | 6% |
| 2022 Ridgeline | 11 | 10% |
| 2021 Ridgeline | 11 | 11% |
| 2020 Ridgeline | 9 | 5% |
| 2019 Ridgeline | 36 | 16% |
| 2018 Ridgeline | 7 | 4% |
| 2017 Ridgeline | 40 | 12% |
| 2013 Ridgeline | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 Ridgeline | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 Ridgeline | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 Ridgeline | 5 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 Honda Ridgeline
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.