While there’s no particular issue with the 2nd gen Honda Ridgeline, problems with the fuel injectors, timing belt, and more are known to happen. Here’s the top 5 most common problems with the 2nd generation Honda Ridgeline, years 2017 to present.
Top 5 Most Common Problems with the 2nd Gen 2017 to Present Honda Ridgeline
1. Problems with the Fuel Injectors
Symptoms of Problems with the Fuel Injectors on the 2017 to Present Honda Ridgeline
- Rough running engine
- Flashing check engine light
Causes of Fuel Injector Issues
Problems with the fuel injectors is a known issue that Honda has a technical service bulletin (TSB) for.
How to Fix the Fuel Injectors
Honda released a TSB for this issue. Bring the truck to a Honda dealership so they can reprogram the computer to fix it. They may replace the fuel injectors if they’re too dirty to clean.
2. Timing Belt Failure
Symptoms of Problems with the Timing Belt on the 2nd Gen Honda Ridgeline
- Broken timing belt
- Truck won’t run
Causes of Timing Belt Failure
Typically you’ll need to replace the timing belt every 80,000 to 100,000 miles. The Ridgeline’s timing belts are known to have issues, and Honda released a recall for this problem.
How to Fix Timing Belt Failure
Have your VIN number ready and call a Honda dealership to confirm your vehicle falls under the recall.
3. Backup Camera Failure
Symptoms of Backup Camera Failure
- Backup camera cuts in and out
- Backup camera screen is blank
Causes of Issues with the Backup Camera in the 2017 to Present Honda Ridgeline
The wires traveling from the bed to the rest of the truck can move around as the tailgate is used. A broken wire may be causing this problem.
How to Fix Backup Camera Issues
If there’s a broken wire, repair it to fix this problem.
More on how to fix a broken wire
4. Fuel Leaks
Symptoms of Fuel Leaks
- Fuel leak from the fuel tank or fuel lines
- Smell of fuel
Causes of Fuel Leaks
There is a recall from Honda for a problem with fuel leaks. Fuel can leak from the fuel tank or fuel lines, which can cause fuel to leak on the ground and emit a fuel smell.
How to Fix Fuel Leaks
Have your VIN number ready and call a Honda dealership to confirm your vehicle falls under the recall.
5. Oxygen (O2) Sensors Failing
Symptoms of a Bad O2 Sensor
- Check engine light for an O2 sensor code
Causes of Faulty O2 Sensors
The downstream O2 sensors, which are the O2 sensors placed after the catalytic converter along the exhaust pipe, could fail. Since these sensors are only monitoring and confirming that the catalytic converter is working, you may not notice any issues besides a check engine light for an O2 sensor code.
How to Fix Bad O2 Sensors
Replacing the faulty O2 sensors will fix this issue.
2nd Generation Honda Ridgeline Model Years
- 2017 Honda Ridgeline
- 2018 Honda Ridgeline
- 2019 Honda Ridgeline
- 2020 Honda Ridgeline
- 2021 Honda Ridgeline
- 2022 Honda Ridgeline
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