Transmission Major
Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, premature clutch replacement.
What Owners Say
"Recall due to torque converter."
Anonymous, OK (2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL 3.5-L V6)"while reporting intermittent issues for 18 months, Honda denied any concerns. Unit failed and was replaced at my expense. About a year later Honda issued a recall- extended warrantee for torque convertor. I pursued Honda and they reimbursed me about 80%"
Anonymous, PA (2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL 3.5-L V6)""There was a manufacturer's defect that caused the torque converter to be replaced. I was receiving a transmission warning when the vehicle reached 60 MPH. They replaced the torque converter for free. It was near but under 100,000 miles when it occurred. The dealership acted like they didn't know what the problem was even though I found information on the internet stating it was a widespread problem. I had to agree to pay for a diagnostic test before they would do anything. As expected, the torque converter was bad, and they didn't charge me for the diagnostic test or the replacement.""
Anonymous A., VA (2018 Honda Ridgeline RT 3.5-L V6)""As mentioned, the torque converter is the culprit for the shudder in the transmission. According to Hondas service bulletin, this issue can be solved with 3 complete transmission fluid flush/changes and a software update. This service would cost close to $1000. The shudder started when the truck was about 4 years old. The dealer charged me about $200 just to diagnose and document the shudder, prior to me getting the first tranny flush/change and software update. The shudder has gone away after this first service.""
Anonymous A., MA (2018 Honda Ridgeline Sport 3.5-L V6)"No performance issue but warning light came on to take to dealer. Item was defective and rebuilt at NO charge because of a TSB."
Anonymous A., WI (2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL 3.5-L V6)"I did not notice any performance issue with the vehicle but a warning light came on and said to take to dealer. Dealer found the torque converter/transmission to be defective. It was rebuilt at NO charge under a TSB."
Anonymous A., WI (2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL 3.5-L V6)"Truck would lurch between gears. Check engine light came on"
Anonymous, PA (2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL 3.5-L V6)"At 158000 miles the transmission started to slip and shift hard from 1st to second gear and from second to third gear. I finally had to replace the transmission. Honda extended the warranty on the torque converter to 150000 miles but it was too late for me."
Anonymous A., KY (2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL 3.5-L V6)
""Error message at 50.000 mines, replaced torque converter at 59,000 miles with no help from Honda""
Anonymous A., OK (2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL 3.5-L V6)