2017 Honda Ridgeline: complete transmission failure

Filed Oct 23, 2026 · IL

Since XXX I have been experiencing an issue with my 2017 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E where it intermittently jogs,steers or veers to the left for a few feet before re-correcting itself right sometimes over correcting to the right. I have to grab the wheel to stop this from happening. Sometimes it's really pronounced and sometimes it's barely noticeable. I am very sensitive to it and know what it feels like and I know how bad it gets where it actually has changed lanes into the left lane and re-corrected back to the right lane. Normally it shifts a foot or two and corrects back to the right. It is most noticeable when I am in cruise control and accelerate or decelerate with a few clicks but it does it when you add or remove torque to the engine as well. I've been trying to work with the Serra Honda dealership in [XXX], American Honda Corporate and my extended warranty. Corporate and the warranty company are are both willing to pay for repairs if the dealership can replicate it to give them a diagnosis. Since last year, all routine maintenance has been done including the timing belt, struts, and all fluids. Since I have owned the truck there have been recall repairs done for the fuel injection, torque converter, and rear subframe. In addition, the transmission failed and was recently replaced under warranty. After every repair the dealership has required that we replicate the issue but has proven difficult to replicate on short test drives since it is intermittent and seems to come and go in varies in severity. Honda corporate has suggested I trade in or sell it on my own and not spend the money on trying to diagnose it. I do not want to sell a problematic truck to anyone and run the risk of them getting in an accident especially in ice and snow. It is a safety concern. I would like Honda to either fix it or but it at a reasonable price. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Apr 22, 2026 · Transmission · WI

The automatic transmission light/warning lid up. Took to the dealer for diagnostic test. They recommended for transmission replacement based on the codes. Contact Honda to remedy. They review the diagnosis and agreed with the dealer for transmission replacement. It’s terrible that Honda transmission had to be replaced at less than 120,000 miles. The cost to replace is so expensive l, ~$10,500. Honda should recall these defected transmission.

Filed Feb 19, 2026 · Transmission · SC

At 96k miles, the transmission started slipping and juddering. Three warnings appeared: transmission system, emission system, and blind-spot monitoring problems. Also P-D indicator flashing to not drive. Took into dealership. They said that code P0776 was appearing - clogged solenoid in the transmission. Also said that transmission fluid had a foul burnt smell and had large pieces of the clutch. All of these are symptoms of the torque converter failure, which is covered under TSB 23-078 with warranty extension to 10 years, 150 k miles in letter of June 2025. The TSB states that the warranty will only cover these problems if code P0741 appears. Visually, the dealership has confirmed that my torque converter has failed and my transmission needs replacing. However, because code P0741 isn't showing up, they will not cover replacement. Also they confirmed that the clogged solenoid was due to the failed torque converter. They are fixated on the code reading and refuse to repair the transmission. They quoted me a price of over $13,000 to do this work. The TSB 23-078 should have included any code associated with the transmission, torque converter, or other transmission components such as the solenoid B that would be affected by the failed torque converter.

Filed Sep 16, 2025 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, the engine continuously revved very high, and while at a stop light, the vehicle almost stalled after activating the A/C. Additionally, the transmission failed to immediately shift into gear, and the vehicle jerked while shifting gear. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who performed a transmission software update, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included the Manufacturer’s Extended Warranty Coverage that addressed the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Sep 8, 2025 · Transmission · WI

The transmission problem light came on my 2017 Honda Ridgeline. It is less than 9 years old and it has 117K miles. The transmission shifted hard about a month ago, then came the engine light. Honda dealer did a diagnostic and recommended to replace transmission. It’s estimated to cost $10,700. All the routine maintenance has been done at the dealer.

Filed Mar 27, 2025 · Transmission · ID

Transmission failure (6 speed). Vehicle has 56200 miles. Never towed and kept in great shape. Noticed judder symptoms around 35000 miles and have changed the transmission fluid 3 times. Recently experienced large jolts from rear of truck during gear shirting. Warning lights on dash went off ( Emissions system problem; Trans system problem) and my plug in analyzer showed code P0776 - pressure control solenoid B performance/stuck off. Took into dealer - they flushed the transmission 3 times and added fluid. Said they could not find anything wrong but did see the codes and dash warnings. Drove vehicle for about 20 miles and now getting jolts in rear end when shifting. Dealer says I need a new transmission.

Filed Oct 1, 2023 · Transmission · OH

Transmission malfunction. Could lead to transmission failures on the road. Transmission lagging while down shifting and sudden acceleration on occasion. Problem has been duplicated by a 3d party shop that specializes in transmissions. Both Honda and AAMCO agree the transmission has failed. No warning lamps appear indicating a problem unless major transmission shifting occurs which will throw a transmission problem warning lamp. Lamp goes away once car is turned off and re started.

Filed Aug 9, 2023 · Transmission · CT · crash

I purchased the Ridgeline in 2017 and am the sole owner. I have never towed anything with the truck. The mileage is high currently at 129,000. in the beginning of July the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The way it failed caused a dramatic shifting and of gears and the inability for the transmission to change gears without jerking or banging of the gears. The transmission fluid was recently changed and the vehicle has been regularly serviced by Honda dealerships only. Luckily this happened at a low rate of speed and i am a cautious, experienced, driver. This vehicle is driven by my children and has carried passengers from toddlers to the elderly. It is obvious and foreseeable that this will happen to other vehicles at higher speeds and will be the proximate cause of injury to drivers and passengers. I had my vehicle towed to the Honda dealer Coggin Honda in Fort Pierce, Florida. They told me that the failure of the transmission is a known problem with the 2017 Ridgeline model. The transmission was replaced. Unfortunately, this was not under warranty. After searches on the internet it is obvious that this model's transmission has an inherent defect known by Honda Motors. The reports go back to 2017-2018 and continue. Honda should recall this model and repair the transmission to avoid consumers being injured by this obvious, known defect that impacts the safety of consumers.

Filed May 9, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 1,500 miles · CA

New 2017 honda ridgeline truck when put in reverse from drive (stop position) the vehicle would go forward not backwards. After one month the transmission failure light came on and honda dealership replaced the entire transmission. They replaced the entire transmission with a remanufactured transmission. The day after transmission replacement the shift position shifter on the remanufactured transmission switch went bad and was replaced. The vehicle continues to downshift oddly when foot is taken off accelerator. This is with the replaced remanufactured transmission on my 4 month old vehicle. This vehicle does not drive like a normal new car. The vehicle also has a very loud wind noise coming from both driver and passenger door when driving at a high rate/freeway. Dealership says no problems exist if a light does not come on to say failure then everything is ok. The dealerships do not completely document what the problems are when you take it in for repairs. No consolidation of information from honda to report problems from multiple consumers. I have spent hours/days at the dealership regarding this new vehicle and the problems have not been resolved. I have numerous repair orders, e-mails, letters available upon request. Thank you.

Filed Mar 19, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · IN

Various warning lights are coming on power steering. Vehicle stability. Hill start. Emission controls. Happens at start and stays on. Goes off. When driving transmission failed to upshift lights go on but eventually after a day or two go off.