HONDA RIDGELINE · model year

2011 HONDA RIDGELINE

44 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports, and 11 active recalls for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2011HONDARIDGELINE carries 44 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 1 fatality. For crash performance, NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gave this cohort an overall Not Rated/5 rating, with Not Rated/5 front crash, Not Rated/5 side crash, and 4/5 rollover scores derived from standardized barrier and dynamic tests.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2011 RIDGELINE is air bags with 27 filings, followed by unknown or other (5) and structure (2). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 11 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.

NHTSA currently has 5 investigation files overlapping the 2011 RIDGELINE, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

44
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Deaths

Total Complaints

44 filings

Crashes Reported

2 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

NHTSA NCAP overall: Not Rated/5 — Not rated · Front: Not Rated/5 · Side: Not Rated/5 · Rollover: 4/5

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
AIR BAGS27
UNKNOWN OR OTHER5
STRUCTURE2
STRUCTURE:BODY2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
TIRES1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD1
SUSPENSION1
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS1

Recalls (11)

18V66200027/09/2018

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Ridgeline vehicles nationwide. Honda is also recalling certain 2011-2012 Acura RL, 2011 Honda Element and 2011-2013 Ridgeline vehicles in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Mary

19V50100027/06/2019

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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.

19V50000027/06/2019

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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 wi

12V02500026/01/2012

TIRES

HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 RIDGELINE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 25, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 29, 2011. THE SPARE TIRE INSTALLED IN AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY NOT MATCH THE INFORMATION ON THE VEHICLE’S TIRE INFORMATION PLACARD. THEREFORE, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE

16V34400023/05/2016

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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, Calif

22V43000016/06/2022

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

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, R

19E06800010/10/2019

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

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-

17V02900010/01/2017

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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, i

18V04100009/01/2018

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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 N

19V18200006/03/2019

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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

16V06100003/02/2016

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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 2010-20

Recent Complaints

20250929STRUCTURE:BODY

I have repeatedly been in touch with dealerships and Honda USA about a paint defect. I have had this corroborated with paint and body shops and Honda. Refuses to do anything, even though they say it's a known issue for that year. And model.

20250929UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I have repeatedly been in touch with dealerships and Honda USA about a paint defect. I have had this corroborated with paint and body shops and Honda. Refuses to do anything, even though they say it's a known issue for that year. And model.

20250515STRUCTURE

The contact owns a 2011 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, there was a loud squealing sound coming from the rear end of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over and upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware that the rear crossmember had snapped, and inside the rear driver’s side wheel well was melted, and the sidewall of the tire was damaged. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the rear subframe was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (STRUCTURE); as the possible cause for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 177,237.

Mileage: 177,237

20240729STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

The contact owns a 2011 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the rear driver's side tire was at an angle. The contact also stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the rear end of the vehicle was rocking back and forth. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and a local dealer where it was diagnosed with a rusted sub frame. The contact was advised that the vehicle should not be driven. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000.

Mileage: 129,000

20230204STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

leak coming from roof drivers side, stained seat and top ceiling. strip needs to be checked underneath. not sure exactly where the leak is coming from

20230106SUSPENSION

New strut assemblies (complete struts, assembled by manufacturer) were professionally installed on 01/03/2023. During a road test, clunking on the front right of the vehicle. The vehicle was returned to the shop to investigate the issue. The issue was determined to be the strut assembly was not assembled correctly by the manufacturer. The retaining nut that hold the assembly together, was not torqued to the proper value. This could result in loss of control of the vehicle.

20220811VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

The contact owns a 2011 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that during rainy weather conditions, there would be rain exposure to the dashboard. The contact noticed that in the winter months the dashboard would have frost on it the same as the outside. The vehicle seemed as though a leak was coming from the windshield. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic but was not able to locate any fracture in the windshield. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100.

Mileage: 100

20220322UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Since January 1st, 2022, the GPS system has become erratic with irregular display of routes. Proof: auto-clock is not working anymore.

20220201ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The back passenger door opens by itself while I'm driving. The heater mode never changes when I switch it to defrost, face, feet.

20220201STRUCTURE:BODY

The back passenger door opens by itself while I'm driving. The heater mode never changes when I switch it to defrost, face, feet.

20170502UNKNOWN OR OTHER

IN THE LAST TWO YEARS I HAVE TO CHANGE FIVE (5) TIMES A/C BLOWER MOTOR DUE TO MALFUNCTION. THE HONDA SERVICE DEPARTMENT DOES NOT KNOW WHAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. WHEN I START THE CAR A TURN ON THE A/C SOMETIMES DOES NOT START THE BLOWER SOI HAVE TO DRIVE THE CAR AND AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES IT START.

20170327AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V061000 (AIR BAGS). 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.

20170123CrashFatalAIR BAGS

TAKATA RECALL MY SISTER WAS DRIVING A 2011 HONDA RIDGELINE ON I-85 ON MAY 2, 2015 WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROAD SHE CORRECTED THIS AND THE TRUCK OVERTURNED. TWO OTHERS IN THE TRUCK WERE ABLE TO GET TO GET OUT BUT MY SISTER HAD TO BE CUT FROM THE VEHICLE. ALL WERE TAKEN TO HOSPITAL AND RELEASED BUT 12 DAYS LATER MY SISTER DIED AS A RESULT OF TRAUMA TO THE LUNGS. RECALLS FOR THIS VEHICLE WERE DATED 02/12/2016 AND 05/23/2016 A LITTLE LATE. I HAVE THE ACCIDENT REPORT AND THE AUTOPSY BUT HAVE NO WAY TO UPLOAD THEM. *TR

Mileage: 100,000

20161228AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 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.

20161026AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS). 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 NOT AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

20160930AIR BAGS

I WAS NOTIFIED IN APRIL OF THE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT DEVICE RECALL BY MAIL WITH INDICATION THAT MY LOCAL DEALER WOULD CONTACT ME. I CONTACTED PERFECTION HONDA IN ALBUQUERQUE, 898-0000, IN EARLY JULY AFTER NO ONE CALLED ME AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD HAVE TO ORDER IT BUT WERE HAVING TROUBLE GETTING THEM. I HAVE CHECKED BACK EVERY MONTH SINCE THEN AND THE PART IS NOT AVAILABLE. I CONTACTED HONDA NORTH AMERICA 9/5/2016 AND THEY SAID THEY CANNOT HELP THAT MY ONLY OPTION IS TO WAIT UNTIL PERFECTION HONDA CALLED ME AFTER RECEIVING THE PART. SO IT IS NOW 5 MONTHS LATER AND I STILL HAVE A DEFECTIVE INFLATOR AND NO RESOLUTION IN SIGHT. THIS IS A GREAT SAFETY CONCERN AND NO ONE SEEMS TO BE WILLING TO OR ABLE TO HELP??!! IS THIS VEHICLE SAFE TO OPERATE ON THE ROADS? WHAT'S THE RISK? WHAT CAN YOU DO?

20160913AIR BAGS

SPECIFICALLY, IN SOME VEHICLES, THE DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG INFLATOR COULD PRODUCE EXCESSIVE INTERNAL PRESSURE UPON DEPLOYMENT. IF AN AFFECTED AIRBAG DEPLOYS, THE INCREASED INTERNAL PRESSURE MAY CAUSE THE INFLATOR TO RUPTURE (BREAK APART) AND DEPLOY ABNORMALLY. I GOT THIS RECALL IN FEB 12, 2016 HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO WAIT TO GET TAKEN CARE OF, BEFORE SOMETHING HAPPENS?

20160911AIR BAGS

TAKATA RECALL I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM HONDA LAST MARCH ALERTING ME TO THE AIRBAG RECALL AND THAT DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG COULD KILL ME AND THAT A REMEDY WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN THE SUMMER OF 2016. SUMMER IS ABOUT OVER AND I'VE YET TO RECEIVE NOTICE TO BRING MY VEHICLE IN TO A HONDA DEALER TO RECTIFY THIS DANGEROUS SITUATION.

20160827AIR BAGS

HONDA IS REPLACING ONLY MY DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG AND NOT THE PASSENGER SIDE. HONDA IS NOW SAYING ITS SAFE TO DRIVE AS LONG AS NO ONE SITS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THIS IS NOT AN OPTION FOR MY FAMILY. THE RENTAL CAR HONDA WAS PROVIDING SHOULD CONTINUE TO BE OFFERED TO ME UNTIL MY VEHICLE IS SAFE TO DRIVE AND THE PASSENGER SIDE TAKATA AIR-BEG IS REPAIRED. CASE:04962383.

20160824AIR BAGS

TAKATA RECALL INAPPROPRIATE AND UNACCEPTABLE ADVISE PROVIDED BY HOEHN HONDA DEALERSHIP CARLSBAD CALIFORNIA. AUGUST 9, 2016, PHONE CONVERSATION WITH HOEHN HONDA REGARDING AIRBAG RECALL. 1.HOEHN TOOK VEHICLE INFO AND VIN NUMBER. 2.HOEHN ADVISED US THAT THE CAR WAS RECALLED AND NOT TO HAVE ANYBODY RIDE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT UNTIL THE AIRBAG IS REPLACED. 3.AIRBAGS ARE ORDERED BUT NOT AVAILABLE. 4.NO MENTION OF DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG RECALL. 5.NO OFFER OF LOANER CAR MADE. AUGUST 23, 2019, PHONE CONVERSATION WITH HOEHN HONDA REGARDING AIRBAG RECALL AND OUR UPDATED INFORMATION THAT THE DRIVERS AIRBAG IS RECALLED AS WELL. 1.HOEHN AGAIN ADVISED US THAT THE CAR WAS RECALLED AND THE AIRBAGS ARE ORDERED, BUT HAVE NOT ARRIVED AND NOT TO HAVE ANYBODY RIDE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT UNTIL THE AIRBAG IS REPLACED. 2.I ASK ABOUT THE DRIVERS AIRBAG AND AFTER TAKING MY VEHICLE VIN NUMBER THEY THEN ADVISED US NOT TO DRIVE THE CAR. 3.I INQUIRED ABOUT A LOANER CAR. 4.HOEHN SA

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2011 HONDA RIDGELINE have?
The 2011 HONDA RIDGELINE has 44 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 1 deaths reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2011 HONDA RIDGELINE?
The 2011 HONDA RIDGELINE received an overall NHTSA safety rating of Not Rated/5, front crash rating of Not Rated/5, side crash rating of Not Rated/5, and rollover rating of 4/5.
Are there any recalls for the 2011 HONDA RIDGELINE?
Yes, the 2011 HONDA RIDGELINE has 11 recall(s). The most common affected component is AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 HONDA RIDGELINE?
The most-complained component for the 2011 HONDA RIDGELINE is AIR BAGS with 27 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include UNKNOWN OR OTHER and STRUCTURE.
Is the 2011 HONDA RIDGELINE safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. The 2011 HONDA RIDGELINE has an NHTSA safety rating of Not Rated/5. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.