2009 Honda Ridgeline

Routine

Owners filed 35 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the airbags. It has been recalled 9 times.

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Most common 2009 Honda Ridgeline problems

21 of the 35 complaints (60%) are about the airbags.

ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Air Bags · airbags21
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Tires2
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Structure · body and frame2
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Steering2
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Unknown or Other1
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Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems1
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Structure › Body · body and frame1
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Service Brakes · brakes1
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Power Train › Automatic Transmission · transmission1
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Power Train · transmission1
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9 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Structure › Frame and Members22V430000
Filed Jun 16, 2022132,882 vehiclesHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles that were sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. An accumulation of road salt may cause the frame mounting surface, where the fuel tank mounting bands are attached, to corrode and possibly detach the fuel tank, which can result in a fuel leak.

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy. Dealers will inspect and repair the rear frame, as necessary, free of charge. Depending on the extent of any corrosion damage, Honda may offer to repurchase the vehicle. Owner notification letters were mailed August 9, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is LCD.

Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal19E068000
Filed Oct 10, 20193,744 vehiclesDorman Products, Inc.

Defect. Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2007-2011 Honda Element, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot and 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The rotating portion of the accelerator pedal assembly may bind. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 124, "Accelerator Control Systems."

Risk. If the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no longer pressed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy. Dorman will notify owners, and qualified service facilities will replace the affected accelerator pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2019. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, using option 5. Dorman's number for this recall is AS1019XXXX.

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module19V500000
Filed Jun 27, 20191,558 vehiclesHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2013 Insight and 2007-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are S5B and W59.

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module19V501000
Filed Jun 27, 20191,657,752 vehiclesHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are E5D and X5C.

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module19V182000
Filed Mar 6, 20191,101,534 vehiclesHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.

Risk. An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module18V041000
Filed Jan 9, 201824,945 vehiclesHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2012 Acura RL, 2010 Honda Element, and 2010-2013 Honda Ridgeline vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Honda is recalling certain 2010 Acura RL, 2010-2011 Honda Element and Honda Ridgeline vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." If not included in zones A or B above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura RL, Honda Element, and Honda Ridgeline vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are U0H, and G0I.

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module17V029000
Filed Jan 10, 2017308,884 vehiclesHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2011 Honda Element vehicles, 2005-2012 Acura RL vehicles, 2006-2012 Honda Ridgeline vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles and 2005-2008 Honda Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2009 Acura RL and Honda Element vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot vehicles and 2006-2009 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2008 Acura RL, Honda Element and Honda Pilot vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles and 2006-2008 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall bagan March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KD9 and KE0.

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module16V344000
Filed May 23, 20161,790,894 vehiclesHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2006-2011 Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that have ever been registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2008 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2008 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2006-2008 Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that have ever been registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling model year 2002-2004 Odyssey and model year 2003-2004 Acura MDX, Honda Element, and Honda Pilot vehicles originally sold, or registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KA0, KA1, KA2, and KA3.

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module16V061000
Filed Feb 3, 20162,232,187 vehiclesHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.

All 9 campaigns on file, newest first.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Structure › Body
Filed Apr 10, 2025NC

Corrosion formed on the rear frame and a recall was issued for Honda Ridgelines. The Checkered Flag Honda dealership tested our Ridgeline, and it failed the punch test regarding corrosion. The fuel tank, which is mounted to the rear frame, can become unsecured as the rear frame deteriorates from corrosion. An unsecured fuel tank could have a fuel leak and an increased risk of fire. The dealership confiscated the Ridgeline and Honda manufacturer still has not issued a buyback or any compensation.

Structure
Filed Oct 17, 2023CO

The contact owns a 2009 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Oct 11, 2023FL

After driving through Lake Alfred and getting on I-4 heading NE bound toward Orlando, I noticed a very loud noise. I drove to the next exit a few miles down the road (the car seemed to handle fine), Exit 55 at Davenport FL. On the exit ramp, I began to smell burning rubber. After pulling over into the grass off of the exit ramp (to clear traffic) and coming to a complete stop - I smelt Gasoline. I killed the ignition and looked under the vehicle (see attachments). I immediately called 911 to get a fire truck - as to my surprise - I had a fuel leak right next to dragging metal (how this didn't ignite is beyond me - but I am grateful it did NOT ignite!). First fire truck arrived about 10min after calling 911and they requested a second truck be rolled out also. I did not know what was going on. Under the guidance of the Fire fighters - I called my insurance company to organize a Tow truck. I assumed something had caused undercarriage damage (although I did not distinctly recall hitting anything). State Farm organized to Tow it to their authorized repair station - who then advise they will not be repairing the vehicle due to an open Safety Recall. State Farm then had the vehicle towed to the nearest Honda Dealer in Winter Haven to investigate. I NEVER received a Recall Notice! I have had this vehicle since 2020 and it has been registered and tagged in BOTH Kentucky and Florida. Even with this - I never received a Recall Notice!!! I called America Honda 9/6 at 9:49am & spoke with

Structure
Filed Dec 9, 2022NY

The contact owns a 2009 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure) however, the equipment needed to repair the under carriage of the vehicle was unavailable and was not sent from the manufacturer to the local dealer. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Air Bags
Filed Aug 17, 2021148,000 milesNY

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V041000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Steering
Filed Apr 16, 2019OH

IT'S HARD TO TURN MY STEERING WHEEL. IT'S ONLY EASY TO TURN WHEN I'M HITTING THE GAS. WHEN MY FOOT IS ON THE BREAK IT'S HARD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. I CANNOT PARALLEL PARK BECAUSE I HAVE TO PRESS THE BREAK. AT THE HOSPITAL I AM NOT ALLOWED TO GET VALET PARKING BECAUSE THEY SAY MY VEHICLE IS TOO RISKY FOR THE OTHER VEHICLES BECAUSE THEY CANNOT PARK BECAUSE MY STEERING WHEEL IS TOO TIGHT TO TURN. I HAVE SICKLY KIDS AND IT'S SAD BECAUSE THEY ALWAYS RECOGNIZE MY VEHICLE AND WILL NOT VALET PARK MY CAR FOR THE EMERGENCY ROOM. I TOOK IT TO MANY MECHANICS THAT CLAIM THEY DON'T SEE ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE POWER STEERING PHYSICALLY. NO ONE KNOWS WHY IT'S A TIGHT TURN.

Air Bags
Filed Mar 6, 2017AR

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA NOTIFICATION CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V001000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Air Bags
Filed Sep 27, 2016FL

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS). HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Air Bags
Filed Aug 17, 201635,212 milesIN

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER AIR BAG INDICATORS ILLUMINATED BEFORE AND AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER A RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE LOCAL DEALER WHO PERFORMED THE RECALL REPAIR. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATORS ILLUMINATED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS WRECKED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURES WERE NOT REMEDIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,212.

Air Bags
Filed Aug 12, 2016CA

TAKATA RECALL- I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO GET ANY INFORMATION AS TO WHEN I CAN EXPECT A CORRECTION TO THIS PROBLEM. IN THE MEAN TIME I AM AFRAID TO ALLOW ANY OF MY FAMILY TO SET IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. WHAT SHOULD I DO? [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Air Bags
Filed Jul 29, 2016HI

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V061000 (AIR BAGS). HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT AND VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS UNAVAILABLE.

Air Bags
Filed Jul 29, 2016GA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN MAY OF 2016. THE NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN FEBRUARY OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND NO ESTIMATED TIME FOR RECEIVING THE PARTS COULD BE GIVEN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Air Bags
Filed Jul 29, 2016CA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V061000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Air Bags
Filed Jul 22, 201688,000 milesFL

TAKATA RECALL. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING THIS VEHICLE AROUND WITH MY WIFE AND SMALL CHILDREN UNAWARE OF THE POSSIBLE HARM THAT COULD COME TO THEM FROM THE "EXPLODING" AIRBAGS. WE JUST RECEIVED OUR TRUCK BACK WITH THE FIXED DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG AFTER HAVING A RENTAL FOR 3 MONTHS SINCE HONDA DID NOT HAVE REPLACEMENT PARTS YET. WE JUST RECEIVED ANOTHER RECALL FOR THE "EXPLODING" PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG WHICH THEY ALSO DO NOT HAVE PARTS FOR. WE HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO USE OUR TRUCK FOR FEAR THAT THE AIRBAGS COULD HURT OUR SMALL CHILDREN OR OTHER PASSENGERS. WE HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND THE #S PROVIDED ON THE RECALL BUT HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO GET ANY RESPONSE FOR ABOUT 4 DAYS. WE ARE CONCERNED THAT HONDA SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WAS DEFECTIVE AS WELL BEFORE THEY GAVE OUR VEHICLE BACK TO US SUPPOSEDLY "FIXED." WE ARE ALSO CONCERNED THAT OUR SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS HAVE THE SAME DEFECTS AND EVEN IF WE GET OUR PASSENGER AIRBAG FIXED THERE WILL BE YET ANOTHER RECALL FOR THE SIDE AIRBAGS.

Air Bags
Filed Jul 21, 2016NV

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Air Bags
Filed Jul 19, 2016MD

TAKATA RECALL PARTS ORDERED APRIL 14, 2016 STILL NOT ARRIVED A ABSOLUTELY NO RESPONSE WHEN ASKED STATUS, DON'T KNOW WHEN THEY WILL ARRIVE AND NO SENSE OF URGENCY WHAT IS TAKING SO LONG?

Air Bags
Filed Jul 18, 2016WI

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT....UPDATED 09/12/16 *BF UPDATED 09/20/16.*JB

Air Bags
Filed Jul 11, 2016OK

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Air Bags
Filed Jul 8, 2016ME

MARCH 31, 2016 I CONTACTED LOCAL DEALERSHIP (DOVER HONDA- DOVER NH) TO HAVE MY AIRBAG RECALL SERVICED. DEALERSHIP IS UNRESPONSIVE, EVEN AFTER NUMEROUS CONTACT ATTEMPTS TO HAVE THE SERVICE WORK DONE OR RENTAL VEHICLE PROVIDED UNTIL REPAIRS CAN BE MADE. DEALERSHIP IS NOT COOPERATING AND I'M DRIVING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE AS A RESULT!

Air Bags
Filed Jun 29, 2016KY

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Air Bags
Filed Jun 27, 2016MA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REPAIR FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION IN MARCH OF 2016. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PART WOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Air Bags
Filed Jun 20, 2016VA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Air Bags
Filed Apr 25, 2016NY

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. AFTER THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT A LOANER VEHICLE, HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE DEALER COULD NO LONGER PROVIDE A LOANER VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Power Train
Filed Apr 6, 2016108,000 milesOH

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS HESITATING AND THE ENGINE REVVED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL AS AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RADIATOR, THE TRANS COOLER LINE AND THE TRANSMISSION FLUID NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000.

Air Bags
Filed Feb 8, 2016180,000 milesNY

STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG WENT OFF ON A FENDER BENDER ON THE LIE

Air Bags
Filed Feb 6, 201696,000 milesVA

TAKATA RECALL YESTERDAY 2/05/16 I CONTACTED AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR INC AND WAS GIVEN A CLAIM NUMBER 04437864 TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF OBTAINING A RENTAL TO USE UNTIL THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL. A VIN SEARCH INCLUDED MY VEHICLE AT THE TIME AND WAS VERIFIED. I WAS ASSIGNED TO LISA (CASE MANAGER) WHO LEFT A VOICEMAIL YESTERDAY AFTERNOON. AFTER 3 FAILED ATTEMPTS TO REACH HER I ATTEMPTED TO MOVE FORWARD ON MY OWN IN PICKING UP A RENTAL AND DROPPING IF MY TRUCK AT THE LOCAL DEALER RICK WOODSON HONDA. I AM NOT ABLE TO DO ANYTHING AS LISA IS ONLY AVAILABLE M-F AND NOW ALL OF A SUDDEN WHEN I ENTER MY VIN IT REFLECTS THAT THERE IS NOT A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE. IS THIS AN ATTEMPT AT A COVER UP OR DID I DO SOMETHING WRONG? I AM AFRAID FOR MY SAFETY AND THAT OF MY FAMILY DRIVING A VEHICLE WITH AN AIRBAG THAT CAUSE FATAL INJURY. WHAT DO I DO NOW? -[XXX] NO REVIEW OF CARFAX AVAILABLE 'INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'

Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems
Filed Dec 11, 20154,000 milesVA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA RIDGELINE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE TIRE WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PLACED AIR IN THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIRE SENSOR WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIRE SENSOR WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000. UPDATED 02/12/16*LJ *CN

Unknown or Other
Filed Sep 8, 201545,000 milesME

THE SUNROOF WAS OPEN IN TILT POSITION AND IT SHATTERED WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF APPROX. 50 MPH. IT MADE A VERY LOUD SOUND. LOUD, LIKE A GUN SHOT SOUND. FORTUNATELY, IT DIDN'T MAKE ME SWERVE OFF THE ROAD OR INTO THE ONCOMING LANE (IF THERE HAD BEEN AN ONCOMING VEHICLE AT THE TIME, COULD HAVE CAUSED A COLLISION) IT WAS VERY STARTLING. I WAS SHOWERED WITH SPLINTERED GLASS. THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES NEARBY AT THE TIME IT HAPPENED. THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT THE GLASS COLLIDED WITH ANYTHING TO MAKE IT BREAK. THERE WAS NO OBVIOUS REASON FOR THE GLASS TO SHATTER. THE CONCERN IS THAT THERE MAY HAVE BEEN A DEFECT IN THE GLASS. CONDITIONS:THE TEMPERATURE THAT DAY WAS IN THE HIGH 80'S TO 90 DEGREES. I ALSO HAD THE REAR WINDOW OPENED AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT.

Air Bags
Filed Jun 30, 201580,000 milesNY

AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND IS STILL ON, GARAGE SAY'S MY DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DEFLATER IS BAD, UNIT HAS TO BE REPLACED.

Electrical System
Filed May 16, 201442,000 milesCA

ONE DAY I WAS USING THE A/C AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE. AFTER MY WORK SHIFT I TRIED TO KICK ON THE A/C SYSTEM AND NOTHING HAPPENS. THE SCREEN INDICATES THAT EVERYTHING IS WORKING, HOWEVER, EVEN WITH THE FAN DIAL ON FULL. NOTHING IS FLOWING THROUGH THE VENTS. I HAD THE HONDA DEALERSHIP TAKE A LOOK AND THEY TOLD ME THE HARNESS WAS FRIED AND THAT IT WOULD BE $900 TO FIX IT, WHEN MY CAR PAYMENT IS $600. THEY ALSO TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS A COMMON ISSUE IN 2006 AND 2007 MODELS AND RECALLS HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR BOTH YEARS. I ASKED THEM WHY HAS THE PROBLEM NOT BEEN FIXED BEFORE THE 2008 MODELS WERE RELEASED. THEY TOLD ME TO ASK HONDA... THIS IS A COMPLETE AND UTTER DISAPPOINTMENT. HOW DOES A KNOWN PROBLEM IN PREVIOUS MODELS NOT BEEN FIXED BEFORE THE RELEASE OF FUTURE MODELS AND WHY HASN'T HONDA TAKEN TIME TO RECALL THE TRUCKS OR OFFER A FREE FIX. *TR

Tires
Filed Mar 12, 201440,000 milesFL

TIRES ON HONDA RIDGELINE MICHELIN LTX M/S 245 60/18 (N/A) HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED AS DRY ROTTING. I'VE READ COMPLAINT 10456126 OF THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM. IT SEEMS THIS IS MORE COMMON THAN ANTICIPATED AFTER A GOOGLE SEARCH REVEALED MORE PEOPLE WITH THE ISSUE. *TR

Service Brakes
Filed Jan 7, 201360,000 milesAR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DECELERATE, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS FULLY DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE VSA LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND REQUIRED FURTHER DIAGNOSIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 65,000.

Tires
Filed Apr 23, 2012GA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA RIDGELINE WITH MICHELIN LTX M/S R245 65/R17 (N/A) TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE CRACKED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE TIRES WERE DRY ROTTING. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN, BUT THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,426. ..UPDATED 05/23/12 *BF

Power Train › Automatic Transmission
Filed Feb 10, 2010FL

TRAVELING IN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT 70-75 MPH FOR 60 MINUTES THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AFTER FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL, LET THE VEHICLE IDLE TILL THE OVERHEATING LIGHT WENT OUT. *TR

Steering
Filed Nov 18, 2009100 milesAL

2009 HONDA RIDGELINE RL CONSTANTLY PULLS TO THE RIGHT. I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR 6 MONTHS AND HAD IT IN FOR ALIGNMENT THREE TIMES. *TR

All 35 complaints, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2017
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
202612000Routine
2025103210Routine
202474100Routine
2023132520Routine
2022119330Routine
2021103700Routine
2020170900Routine
20192381220Above average
2018162810Routine
2017347970Above average
20152000Routine
201434710Routine
201345810Routine
2012241210Routine
2011391101Fatalities reported
2010421000Routine
2009 — this page35900Routine
20081431060Routine
20071601050Routine
200624314150Above average
20050100Routine
20040100Routine
20030100Routine

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Reading this record

No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Jun 16, 2022. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.