NHTSA Complaint #11661988 — 2018 HONDA RIDGELINE POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11661988
Vehicle	2018 HONDA RIDGELINE
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	September 12, 2024
Date Filed	May 19, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

The transmission lost power on the highway. Whit smoke poured out from under/behind the vehicle making it difficult for drivers on the highway to see the road. The vehicle lost power and I costed three lanes to the right to get the vehicle off the highway. Transmission fluid was running out under the vehicle. A tow truck was called to get the vehicle removed from highway.

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