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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5FPYK3F70JB••••••2018 Honda RIDGELINE
This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2018 Honda RIDGELINE build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
154on the model
51builds in total
Most reportedBack Over Prevention 2Engine 2Fuel/propulsion System 1Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineMar 2026
Truck only has 40,500 miles. Was driving down road and made a clunk noise and engine seized up and wouldn't start. There were no warning signs. I had it towed to Honda dealership. Their official repair estimate states verbatim "Bearing on a connecting rod went bad and the rod…
Back Over PreventionNov 2022
The contact's husband owns a 2018 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that the rear-view camera failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V867000 (Back Over Prevention);…
Unknown Or OtherJul 2022
I have had 2 windshields crack in this vehicle. I had to have it replaced 2 years ago when a small rock cracked the entire bottom of the glass. The 2nd incident happened on July 2nd, 2022. A rock hit the windshield in the mirror area and caused a huge chip. I do not think this…
Electrical SystemMay 2022
Rear backup camera does not work. This is a known manufacturer defect in the wiring from opening the tailgate the wiring harness breaks there should be a safety recall on this They want $653.00 to replace the harness with the same harness which will just break again
Fuel/propulsion SystemFeb 2018
Ice build-up in fuel fill neck causing inability to refuel. Ice forms on flap inside fill neck preventing introduction of fuel fill nozzle
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5FPYK3F70JB013098 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.