2019 Honda Ridgeline: shudder or vibration when accelerating

Filed Jul 7, 2025 · Fuel system · CA

Transmission jerks when shifting thru gears, car shudders and rpms jump when both upshifting and downshifting. Have had the transmission serviced several times by Honda dealer, fluids changed and updated with no change in performance.

Filed Nov 20, 2024 · Transmission · CA

I am writing to express my concern regarding an ongoing transmission issue with my Honda Ridgeline. I initially experienced problems with the transmission around 60,000 miles, which manifested as gear slippage or shuddering. After bringing the vehicle in for inspection, I was informed that this issue had been noticed with other Ridgeline models, although Honda has not issued a recall for it. Instead, a Service Bulletin was issued, recommending a transmission fluid flush followed by a test drive at various speeds, and repeating this process three times. This procedure was performed, and the issue seemed to resolve temporarily. However, I am now experiencing the same problem again at 79,000 miles. While the flush worked previously, it seems unreasonable that I would need to repeat this process, especially considering the associated costs of flushing the transmission fluid multiple times without a lasting solution.

Filed Nov 26, 2023 · Transmission · GA

At approximately 50,000 miles I began experiencing a “judder” from my transmission mostly while driving uphill. I researched the issue and discovered that a significant number of ridgeline transmissions (2017-2019) are experiencing the same issue. It is a problem with the torque converter. The dealer was aware of the issue and charged me over $400 to triple flush the transmission(even though I have a dealer extended warranty). It is possible for the torque converter to fail causing transmission failure. It is now recommended to flush the transmission frequently(more than manufacturer service recommended intervals) to hopefully keep the transmission from failing.

Filed Aug 3, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · 60,000 miles · TN

 The contact owns a 2019 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and shuddered. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the catalytic converter; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V215000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Filed Jul 14, 2023 · Transmission · GA

My 2019 Honda Ridgeline had very noticeable torque converter judder with milage in the 40k. I do not tow other than an occasional utility trailer, loaded lightly. Additionally, the vehicle was always operated in normal conditions. There were never any warning vehicle codes or any other Honda notices on potential problem. On 7/14/2023, I took it to a Honda dealer who verified condition in writing on invoice and serviced the vehicle in accordance with Honda Service Bulletins 17-025 and 17-026 which resulted from similar complaints and class action from 2017 Honda Ridgelines. After researching online, I noticed many 2018 and 2019 ridgeline owners were complaining about the same issue of premature transmission torque converter problems in various forums. This premature defective transmission issue did not go unnoticed by Honda as they changed to a different transmission for 2020 models. I believe that Honda and this issue should be investigated so as to hold Honda responsible for appropriate corrective action to include warranty extension of the 5 year / 60000 miles. I am uploading Invoice which documents issue and payment. Document says RPM surges 1000 to 2000, which should have read 100 to 200 RPMs.