2018 Honda Ridgeline driver assistance & safety tech problems

Related recalls

• Recall 22V867000Nov 23, 2022117,445 vehicles
  BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

  Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ridgeline vehicles. Opening and closing the tailgate may break the rearview camera wiring harness, causing the rearview camera to fail.

  Risk: An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2023. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is 6RW.

What owners say

1. Filed Aug 26, 2026ILDriver Assistance & Safety TechTransmission & Drivetrain

   I have had the vehcile in traffic when it can cause banging sounds, have transmission slippage, and not allow the transmission to shift into higher gears, other occurences include transmission shudder. I was told the reset would be to change the transmission fluid with a 3 flush process at the dealership with a cost in excess of $750. Unfortunately that did not work. I have multiple error code lights on the dashboard that light up to include emission control issue, On the…

   NHTSA complaint #11759800 · source
2. Filed Oct 12, 2025CADriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   Multiple warning lights appeared and remained illuminated on my dash, all related to safety features (LKAS, ACC, CMBS AND ROAD DEPARTURE). The problem was confirmed by Capitol Honda Service Department. The vehicle was scanned and stored DTC was found at INTEGRATED DRIVER SUPPORT SYSTEM. U3000-49 MULTIPURPOSE CAMERA UNIT INTERNAL ELECTRONIC FAILURE. The DTC was set as hard code, unable to clear. RECOMMEND REPLACING MULTIPURPOSE CAMERA AND PERFORMING CALIBRATION. The estimate…

   NHTSA complaint #11692872 · source
3. Filed Jan 8, 2025CADriver Assistance & Safety TechFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2018 Honda Ridgeline The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 23V858000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) and 22V867000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool…

   NHTSA complaint #11634838 · source
4. Filed Oct 15, 2024ILDriver Assistance & Safety TechFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2018 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V867000 (Back Over Prevention) and 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue…

   NHTSA complaint #11619867 · source
5. Filed Apr 4, 2023CODriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   Rear view camera not working, exposed wires from lift gate operation. I can now see the exposed wires and some have been cut due to operation of lift gate over time.

   NHTSA complaint #11515483 · source
6. Filed Mar 27, 202322,000 miORTowedDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2018 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, all four windows of the vehicle were rolling up and down independently. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle braked unintendedly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the electric system was reset; however, the horn engaged unintendedly while the vehicle was parked. The contact stated that he disconnected the battery, and the vehicle was towed to the dealer,…

   NHTSA complaint #11514025 · source
7. Filed Mar 21, 2023CADriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2018 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V867000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

   NHTSA complaint #11513107 · source
8. Filed Mar 20, 202338,000 miTXDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2018 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that the rear-view camera screen displayed a black image when the vehicle was shifted into reverse. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V867000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was…

   NHTSA complaint #11512857 · source
9. Filed Jan 30, 202346,000 miNYDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   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); however, the parts for the recall repair were unavailable. The manufacturer had been notified of the issue and the contact was provided a case number. The contact stated that the manufacturer had…

   NHTSA complaint #11504401 · source
10. Filed Jan 19, 2023KYDriver Assistance & Safety TechOther / Unknown

    I’m hearing impaired and cannot get in contact with Honda online. Recall KCK 22V-867 RVC. I already replaced the item 2 years ago and want Honda to reimburse me for the parts.

    NHTSA complaint #11502624 · source
11. Filed Nov 10, 2022KYDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemVisibility & Wipers

    The backup camera intermittently works. When put in reverse, sometimes I’ll have a black screen with grid lines, other times just a blank screen. Yes, it is available for inspection. I cannot see persons and property when backing up. I am afraid, in reverse, of running over persons shorter than the vehicle that only the backup camera would pick up. This has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or service station. The vehicle has not been inspected by another entity.…

    NHTSA complaint #11493074 · source
12. Filed Oct 21, 2022CADriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemVisibility & Wipers

    The failed system is the Backup camera and the failure can be inspected. Our safety is compromised because we cannot see objects behind the vehicle before or during backing maneuvers. The damage has been reported and confirmed by the Honda dealer as well as an independent. There was no warning of the failure, one day it worked the next day it did not work.

    NHTSA complaint #11490347 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology