Service Bulletin - MIL flashes and vehicle will not accelerate, low power. After cycling the ignition, the symptom does not return with no stored DTCs. This issue is more common in regions with cold weather (specifically near or below freezing temperatures). Usually after a long drive (around 2 hours) and accelerating while cornering.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2022 Honda Ridgeline engine problems
severe Owners of the 2022 Honda Ridgeline have filed 16 NHTSA complaints about the engine at roughly $3,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See engine across all vehicles →
Complaints
16
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$3,100
| Model year | engine complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 Ridgeline | 20 |
| 2019 Ridgeline | 32 |
| 2020 Ridgeline | 22 |
| 2021 Ridgeline | 16 |
| 2022 Ridgeline (this page) | 16 |
| 2023 Ridgeline | 11 |
| 2025 Ridgeline | 7 |
1crash
1fire
What stands out
No new NHTSA engine complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 3 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering engine on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Service Bulletin - The MIL flashes and vehicle will not accelerate, low power. After cycling the ignition, the symptom does not return with no stored DTCs. This issue is more common in regions with cold weather (specifically near or below freezing temperatures). Usually after a long drive (around 2 hours) and accelerating while cornering. Moisture accumulation in the intake manifold during long drives gets drawn into the combustion chamber while cornering, causing misfires.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service Bulletin - Due to variations in the purge control solenoid valve spring, the valve wears unevenly and intermittently sticks. This may result in setting DTC P0441 (Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Purge Flow Malfunction).
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Typically, the customer can immediately restart the vehicle by selecting Park and pushing the ENGINE START/STOP button.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Owner Notification Letter - On some 2022 Passport, Pilot, and Ridgeline vehicles, during the manufacturing process, the cover cap for the front blower motor may have been partially blocked. If this occurs, airflow may be restricted to the motor, which may cause the motor to overheat.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
The most common complaint is a flashing check engine light and severe power loss (limp mode around 30-40 mph) triggered after 1–2.5+ hours of highway driving in cold weather (10–34°F), typically when accelerating to merge or pass. The engine shakes, the vehicle limps, and restart clears the problem—but no diagnostic code remains stored. One owner confirmed cylinder 3 misfire; another reported finding water in the intake manifold at the dealer, then faced the same issue again. The dealer who examined it had no explanation and told another owner that Honda hasn't issued a fix yet.
A second and more severe cluster involves early bearing failure. One Ridgeline seized at 74,859 miles with disintegrated crankshaft bearings and no prior warning light, despite regular oil changes—owner facing a $5,000–$13,000 engine replacement. Another suffered a spun rod bearing at 68,517 miles after hearing a rattling noise. A third was diagnosed with complete engine failure at 50,150 miles.
One report describes unintended full-throttle acceleration while descending a parking ramp with foot on the brake, resulting in a two-vehicle collision. Another documents a parked Ridgeline catching fire under the hood at 35,000 miles with no prior warning lights. A small number report tachometer dropout during acceleration in cold weather, and one notes failure to restart during auto start-stop operation.
Same Honda Ridgeline engine reports on nearby years: 2019 · 2020 · 2021 · 2023
Failure modes owners describe
Intermittent misfire and loss of power after extended highway driving in cold weather
Flashing check engine light, engine shaking, and severe power loss (limp mode ~30-40 mph) triggered after 1-2.5+ hours of highway driving followed by acceleration (merge, exit acceleration, or lane change) in cold temperatures (10-34°F). Vehicle returns to normal operation after restart with no stored diagnostic codes.
When: Cold weather (10-34°F), after 1-2.5+ hours highway driving, upon acceleration
Symptoms owners cite: Check engine light flashing; Engine shaking or vibration; Severe power loss (limp mode, max 30-40 mph); Tachometer dropping to zero (one report); No warning codes stored after restart
Codes mentioned: P0303 (cylinder 3 misfire, one confirmed report), Multiple cylinders misfiring (reported in one case)
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer found water/condensation in intake manifold in one case; removed water and reassembled. No lasting repair or explanation provided by dealer. Multiple owners report dealer unable to reproduce or diagnose the issue.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer confirmed familiarity with problem but reported Honda has no resolution yet (complaint #7). No recalls or TSBs mentioned.
Rod bearing failure and engine seizure
Crankshaft or rod bearings fail, causing engine seizure or severe internal damage. One case involved spun rod bearing at 68,517 miles; another involved disintegrated crankshaft bearings at 74,859 miles with no warning light. One case at 50,150 miles diagnosed as engine failure requiring replacement.
When: 68,517 miles (spun bearing); 74,859 miles (seizure); ~50,150 miles (engine failure)
Symptoms owners cite: Loud rattling or banging noise from engine (described as rod bearings banging); Loss of motive power; Engine seizure while driving; Multiple warning lights illuminated; No warning prior to seizure (one case)
Codes mentioned: P0303 (cylinder 3 misfire, prior to spun bearing diagnosis)
Repairs/costs cited: Spun rod bearing replacement; engine replacement required in at least two cases ($5,000-$13,000 cost cited by owner). Vehicles had consistent oil changes per owner report.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer made aware of at least one failure (complaint #6, case filed). No recalls or TSBs mentioned.
Unintended full-throttle acceleration
Vehicle suddenly accelerated to full throttle while driver had foot on brake pedal descending a parking deck ramp. No gas pedal input from driver. Engine then shut off after collision.
When: While descending parking deck ramp
Symptoms owners cite: Sudden full-throttle acceleration despite brake pedal depressed; Loss of driver control; Engine shutdown after collision; HondaLink automatically called for help
Repairs/costs cited: Resulted in collision with two parked vehicles. No repair details provided.
Engine fire while parked
Vehicle caught fire while parked and unoccupied. Fire originated from under engine hood and consumed the entire vehicle. Occurred with no warning lights illuminated and no reported issues prior to fire.
When: While parked; failure mileage 35,000
Symptoms owners cite: Fire originating from under engine hood; Vehicle fully engulfed; No prior warning signs or illuminated lights
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle destroyed by fire.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer was not made aware of this failure per complaint narrative.
Tachometer dropout during acceleration
Tachometer drops to zero during highway driving (lane change or acceleration) while vehicle loses power momentarily, then reengages when accelerator is released and re-applied. No warning lamps. Occurs repeatedly in cold temperatures near freezing.
When: Cold weather (near freezing), during highway acceleration or lane changes
Symptoms owners cite: Tachometer drops to zero; Temporary loss of acceleration/power; Buzzing or grinding noise from left front (one report); Occurs 3-6 times over months; No warning lamps
Auto start-stop system failure to restart
Vehicle did not restart when using the auto start-stop feature at a red light. Limited information provided.
When: At red light during auto start-stop feature
Symptoms owners cite: Failure to restart after auto start-stop activation
Engine noise and loose component
Click noise when engine starts; component loose or moving afterward. Limited detail provided.
When: Engine startup
Symptoms owners cite: Click noise at startup; Loose or moving component afterward
Synthesized from 16 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
Driving on interstate in 10 degree F weather. Exited interstate on exit ramp. Stopped at end of ramp. Light turned green so I accelerated and the check-engine-light began flashing, engine shook a little bit, and I could no longer drive over 30mph. Multiple people behind me honking, flashing lights, etc to try and make me go faster when I couldn't. Found hundreds of other similar complaints on…
vehicle did not restart when using the auto start stop feature at a red light.
Had engine trouble with your 2022 Honda Ridgeline?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2022 Honda Ridgeline?
It's a meaningful issue. 16 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $3,100.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Based on the 16 complaints filed, engine issues most often appear around 63,717 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2022/Honda/Ridgeline.
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