2017 Honda Ridgeline Engine Problems
Owners have filed 86 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2017 Honda Ridgeline, 25% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 61,106 miles. The words owners use most often: “connecting rod” (24% of reports).
- 86engine complaints
- 61,106median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $9,000typical repair cost reported by owners
- 61%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Connecting rod: mentioned in 21 of 86 complaints (24%)
- Engine started: mentioned in 12 of 86 complaints (14%)
- Knocking noise: mentioned in 5 of 86 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2017 Honda Ridgeline at $9,000, and half of them between $740 and $9,300.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2019–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 16 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 86 complaints, 4 a fire.
Honda Ridgeline engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ridgeline | 1 | 10% | — |
| 2025 Ridgeline | 24 | 24% | 1,300 |
| 2024 Ridgeline | 17 | 27% | 34,600 |
| 2023 Ridgeline | 21 | 16% | 26,059 |
| 2022 Ridgeline | 25 | 21% | 52,575 |
| 2021 Ridgeline | 29 | 28% | 11,900 |
| 2020 Ridgeline | 38 | 22% | 99,000 |
| 2019 Ridgeline | 38 | 16% | 81,150 |
| 2018 Ridgeline | 22 | 14% | 83,007 |
| 2017 Ridgeline | 86 | 25% | 61,106 |
| 2014 Ridgeline | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2013 Ridgeline | 2 | 4% | 28,250 |
| 2012 Ridgeline | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2010 Ridgeline | 2 | 5% | 113,817 |
| 2008 Ridgeline | 5 | 3% | 145,000 |
| 2007 Ridgeline | 11 | 7% | 124,000 |
| 2006 Ridgeline | 11 | 5% | 102,152 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
Risk: A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024. 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed in mid-December 2024. Honda began mailing owner notification letters as of March 18, 2024. 2015-2016 Acura owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-December 2024, 2018 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed the end of March/early April 2024, 2019 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-May 2024, 2020 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-June 2024, and 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed January 27, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XG1 and GG0.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Engine started running extremely rough, and multiple warning lights came on. Had to have it towed to a mechanic. This rod bearings failed, this is a Honda recall, but they refuse to honor it.
I own a 2017 Honda Ridgeline with approximately 128,000 miles. In late August 2026, I noticed a deep knocking noise coming from the engine shortly after an oil change. The knocking increased with engine RPM and continued even after the engine warmed up. The oil level appeared full, and there was no…
This exact event is described in a Honda service bullertion (see attached)
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2017 Honda Ridgelines have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 86 owner complaints about engine for the 2017 Honda Ridgeline (25% of the 344 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Honda Ridgeline engine?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 61,106 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2017 Honda Ridgeline?
Owners report a typical cost of $9,000 (half paid between $740 and $9,300), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2017 Honda Ridgeline?
The most frequent phrase is “connecting rod”, in 21 of 86 complaints, followed by “engine started” (12).
Other 2017 Honda Ridgeline problems
See all 2017 Honda Ridgeline problems or engine problems across all Ridgeline years.