2017 Honda Ridgeline: multiple warning lights

Filed Sep 30, 2026 · Engine · WA

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.

Filed May 25, 2026 · Engine · NC

Camshaft failure, component not available for inspection. It was replaced at dealer. If this had failed on the highway at highway speeds it could have resulted in a serious accident. This issue was diagnosed and repaired at a dealership. There were numerous warning lights that came on. That is what alerted that there was a problem. Camshaft failure at 51,350 miles.. Premature failure of camshaft was wobbling and caused the failure of other engine components including camshaft, camshaft sensor, timing belt, timing belt tensioner, water pump, and other components, seals, and gaskets. Repair total was over 2,600

Filed Jan 20, 2026 · Engine · MA

At about 2:30pm Oct 14, 2025 I had a catastrophic engine failure (called the “Connecting Rod Bearings Failure”) while driving my 2017 Honda Ridgeline truck back home from shopping (a 30 minute ride). I was driving on route 95 in Massachusetts about 8 minutes from home when suddenly, out of nowhere, a noise from the front of the truck started making a knocking sound getting progressively louder while the truck was also slowing/ hesitating/seizing-up/jerking while its speed was slowing down. (I could not accelerate, and simultaneously ALL the lights/icons/warnings on the dashboard began blinking on and off). I struggled to get the Honda Ridgeline off the highway onto the ascending exit, and then off the exit, across the bridge to a large parking lot. I was concerned with my safety, worried I might be rear-ended while on RT95 and while ascending the exit I worried about barely making it to the end of the exit. Also, I was relieved and especially grateful to not have my 2 little grandchildren in the truck with me! I usually have 1 or both of them with me in the truck once or twice a week! Later that same afternoon I had AAA come with a flat-bed truck and brought the truck to the nearby Honda dealer. The dealer inspected and confirmed the vehicle and advised that the engine was destroyed,!! ... caused by the “Connecting Rod Bearings Failures" !! My truck only had 96,200 miles on it on October 14, 2025 and it was always serviced regularly by Honda. I've learned there are many Honda 2017 & 2019 Ridgelines that have been re-called for that defect, but for some reason my VIN number was not included by NHSTA. My truck should be included in the re-call category. It has experienced the same engine disaster as other Ridgelines that were included in the re-call. Please help. I hope the new August 25, 2025 probe will include my truck. Thank you.

Filed Jan 5, 2026 · Engine · GA

Total engine failure on 2017 Honda Ridgeline. It is available for inspection upon request at Milton Martin Honda, Gainesville GA. On the highway going 65 mph when my truck lost power, started shaking and the engine started making loud scraping noises. The engine light then came on. Pulled off the highway slowly with flashers on. The first time turning the ignition back on, all the warning lights came on solid and the warning messages started cycling through. The second time turning the ignition on the engine light started flashing. I then had the truck towed to the Honda dealer I purchased it from. Their diagnosis is total engine failure and it needs the engine replaced. All recommended maintenance has been kept up to date on the vehicle. This engine failure is a huge safety risk and appears to be the same issue as in the earlier recall from November 2023 although my VIN is not one of the ones listed.

Filed Dec 5, 2025 · Fuel system · CA

All the warning lights came on. I took the vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis. They told me that the problem was the fuel injectors. The vehicle only has 40,000 miles. They said there was a factory problem with the programming in the ECU and they are aware of the problem. They have issued an extended warranty for this. They now refuse to honor the warranty because my title is a salvage title. A salvage title has nothing to do with their faulty programming. They now want to charge me $1,300.00 to have them fix it. The vehicle is at the dealer now waiting for a remedy 12/5/2025. I think this could be dangerous if it is not repaired. The engine could stall or fail while on the road.

Filed Jun 9, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · ID

On our way home the motor started ticking loudly and more and more loss of power. All the dash lights came on with the check engine light. We called the dealer and they said to bring it in. We babied it another mile and could no longer go more than 20 mph. We pulled over as soon as we could and the motor couldn’t go any more. Had it towed to the dealership and they said the whole fuel injection system failed and then discovered the rod bearings were destroyed. The car only had 84,000 miles on it and we have only owned it since November of 2023 we had the last service done at the dealership. I know the VIN isn’t right for the recall of the 2017 Ridgelines rod bearings but so many other people have had the same problem. I feel it should at least be looked into more. I do not have a repair invoice yet because it is still at the dealership waiting for a motor to be delivered to put in it.

Filed Sep 4, 2023 · Driver assistance, Engine · IA

When accelerating the engine bogs down and runs rough. All warning lights come on. After shutting off the engine and restarting everything appears to run normally however the warning lights stay on the cruise control does not work. After a couple of days the warning lights went off and everything worked as normal. The same problem manifested again while accelerating. The first incident happened Aug. 26, 2023, the second incident happened on Sept. 3, 2023.

Filed Dec 27, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 64,500 miles · WA

2 weeks ago multiple warning lights came on when I started the vehicle (power steering, vehicle stability assist, hill start assist, trailer stability assist, emission control, etc.). At the same time the vehicle's performance became sluggish. Acceleration, shifting and braking were all effected. The next day the lights were off, only to reappear with all issues the day after. I disconnected the battery to 'reset', and that worked for 1 day. I then replaced the battery with the same result. Now the problem happens every time the vehicle is started. All warnings show up before the vehicle is moving.

Filed Aug 15, 2019 · Fuel system · 63,279 miles · PA

The vehicle decelerates immediately and without warning to limp mode. All warning lights come on on the dash and the throttle pedal is dead. The vehicle will not move over 10 MPH. This problem happens at any speed when attempting to throttle up the vehicle I.e. Such as merging onto a highway from an off ramp. The situation will occur in normal city driving as well. When the vehicle decelerates it is immediate and will not recover. If you are traveling at highway speeds you immediately become a encumbrance to traffic flow and have no means of getting out of the way. This immediate deceleration is a dangerous condition that is frightening as the driver. To date, honda has no answer for the problem. I have invested several hundreds of dollars in diagnostics and the sister truck to this vehicle has been at the dealership under the guidance of honda engineers for a month with no resolution. As we own six of these vehicles I have parked them all for the safety of my coworkers and the general public. In my opinion this a dangerous situation with no resolution requires and immediate response form the oem.

Filed May 16, 2019 · Fuel system · 60,817 miles · PA

My company owns six (6) 2017 honda ridgelines. Each of hte trucks has experienced a fuel related issue where the truck stops in traffic unexpectedly causing a potentially dangerous situation on the highway. All dash lights and warnings illuminate and the truck will not take fuel when the accelerator is pushed. To date, honda has only acknowledged my complaint with no resolution

Filed May 16, 2019 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · PA

Truck decelerates without warning at highway speeds. All dash lights illuminate and the truck will not take fuel when the accelerator is pushed.

Filed May 16, 2019 · Fuel system · 54,750 miles · PA

Truck rapidly decelerates at highway speed and will not take fuel when the accelerator is pushed.all warning lights on the dash illuminate and the truck will not move