2018 Honda Ridgeline Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2018 Honda Ridgeline — the 3.5L V6 engine, 10 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Honda published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year2018
Engines
3.5L V6 — 212 cu in, SOHC
TrimsLX Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · RTL Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · RTL-T Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Black Edition Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · EX-L Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · LX-AS Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door +4
Federal record4 recalls · 194 complaints · 58 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2018 Ridgeline manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 302
  • General Information 1,599
  • Accessories & Equipment 2,688
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 282
  • Body & Frame 705
  • Maintenance 75
  • Brakes 410
  • Restraints 326
  • Drivelines & Axles 100
  • Steering 239
  • Electrical 765
  • Suspension 308
  • Engine Mechanical 609
  • Transmission 1,034
  • Engine Performance 7,119
  • Front 328
  • Rear 245
  • Battery 12

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2018 Ridgeline

  1. Structure — body › hood · 21V932000
    A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.
  2. Back Over Prevention — sensing system › camera · 22V867000
    An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a cra.
  3. Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 23V858000
    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
  4. Equipment · 20E068000
    A separated panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash or injury.

Owners have filed 194 complaints and Honda has issued 58 technical service bulletins for the 2018 Ridgeline. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2018 Ridgeline manual

Is this manual specific to the 2018 Ridgeline?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2018 model year, covering the 3.5L V6 across the LX Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, RTL Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, RTL-T Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Black Edition Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, EX-L Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, LX-AS Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Sport Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, RT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Touring Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, RTL-E Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Honda published for this year.

What 2018 Ridgeline problems does it help with?

4 recalls are on federal record for the 2018 Ridgeline, covering structure, back over prevention, fuel system, gasoline. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Honda dealers.

Does it include 2018 Ridgeline wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2018 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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