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2021 Honda Ridgeline engine problems

The 2021 Honda Ridgeline has 28 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 21% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

28

Engine complaints

21%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

What owners report

Engine began knocking from the bottom end at 53k miles. It was determined that a connecting rod bearing had failed and Honda is replacing my engine under warranty. No cost was incurred to me but I am adding my complaint because my VIN is not included in the recall for this exact problem in other…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · August 13, 2025

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2021 Honda Ridgeline have?

NHTSA has 28 complaints about the 2021 Honda Ridgeline engine — 21% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.