Total Complaints
55 filings
HONDA RIDGELINE · model year
55 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash reports, and 8 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2013HONDARIDGELINE carries 55 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 8 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. 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 2013 RIDGELINE is air bags with 35 filings, followed by structure:body (6) and engine (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 8 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 2013 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.
Total Complaints
55 filings
Crashes Reported
8 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 35 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
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
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
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.
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
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-
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
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
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
The rear crossmember of the Honda Ridgeline 2013 RTL where the trailer hitch is attached is rusted through which could break when towing or driving causing an accident. I think Honda should weld a plate onto the crossmember beam and undercoat it. Thank you
The rear crossmember of the Honda Ridgeline 2013 RTL where the trailer hitch is attached is rusted through which could break when towing or driving causing an accident. I think Honda should weld a plate onto the crossmember beam and undercoat it. Thank you
The rear crossmember of the Honda Ridgeline 2013 RTL where the trailer hitch is attached is rusted through which could break when towing or driving causing an accident. I think Honda should weld a plate onto the crossmember beam and undercoat it. Thank you
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V4300000(Structure). Several dealers had been notified about the recall and each confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
1 air bag 2
1 air bag 2
1 air bag 2
I took this vehicle to the local Honda dealership in Sioux Falls Sd in 2015 or 2016 and waited (approximately 4 + hours) while they stated they repaired the faulty airbags according to the recall - but since that time I keep receiving these notices so now I donât know if the Honda dealership didnât actually repair the passenger airbag or didnât file the repair
Purchased used at dealer, brakes spongy and press all the way to floor. Dealer replaced pads and master cylinder, some improvement. Must pump brakes to stop.
I AM NOT SURE WHEN IT HAPPENED BUT AT SOME TIME THE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT AND ASSEMBLY BLOW OFF OF MY TRUCK. I TRIED TO LOOK UP THE PART NUMBER AND SAW SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THIS HAPPENING TO OTHER OWNERS I AM TOLD BY MECHANICS THAT THE CLIPS THAT HOLD THE ASSEMBLY IN PLACE ARE OFTEN BAD I HAVE A 500.00 DEDUCTIBLE AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE 800.00. I AM SAVING TO HAVE THE REPAIR DONE I DON'T DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY BECAUSE THE SIDES ARE LOOSE SINCE THERE IS NOTHING HOLDING THEM IN PLACE SINCE I DON'T KNOW EXACTLY WHEN OR WHERE THIS HAPPENED THE REST OF MY REPORT IS ESTIMATED. *TR
Mileage: 50,000
I WAS STOPPED IN A LEFT TURN LANE BEHIND ANOTHER CAR. A THIRD CAR CAME FROM BEHIND AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH AND HIT MY CAR FROM BEHIND, PUSHING IT VIOLENTLY INTO THE CAR AHEAD OF ME. MY DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT ACTIVATE ON IMPACT. I SUFFERED FACIAL AND ARM INJURIES FROM STRIKING THE STEERING WHEEL. I WAS WEARING SEAT BELT AND SHOULDER RESTRAINT. MY CAR WAS SUBJECT TO PRIOR TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL AND AIRBAG WAS REPLACED BY DEALER.
Mileage: 70,000
I WAS STOPPED IN A LEFT TURN LANE BEHIND ANOTHER CAR. A THIRD CAR CAME FROM BEHIND AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH AND HIT MY CAR FROM BEHIND, PUSHING IT VIOLENTLY INTO THE CAR AHEAD OF ME. MY DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT ACTIVATE ON IMPACT. I SUFFERED FACIAL AND ARM INJURIES FROM STRIKING THE STEERING WHEEL. I WAS WEARING SEAT BELT AND SHOULDER RESTRAINT. MY CAR WAS SUBJECT TO PRIOR TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL AND AIRBAG WAS REPLACED BY DEALER.
Mileage: 70,000
TAKATA RECALL - DEALER WILL NOT PROVIDE RENTAL VEHICLE.
FUEL CAP LIGHT COMES ON. I REPLACE THE FUEL CAP FROM THE THE DEALER. THE LIGHT STILL COMES ON. REPLACE THE SENSOR ON TOP OF THE FUEL TANK BY A CERTIFIED MECHANIC LIGHT STILL COMES ON DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO NEXT IS THERE A RECALL. THE LIGHT IS OFF WHEN YOU START THE VEHICLE BUT COMES ON GOING DOWN THE ROAD 10 MINUTES LATER OR 15 MINUTES LATER THE LIGHT WILL COME ON AND STAY ON. ALL THE TIME.
Mileage: 6
LIGHT STATE DOFF FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 SECONDS AND CAME ON AGAIN AND REMAINED ON AND IS STILL ON ON 11/15/18. SOMEHOW I WAS ABLE TO TRAVEL APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES TO THE NEXT EXIT, TUCUMCARI, NM, WITHOUT TRACTION AND LIMITED STEERING. NO REPORT TO POLICE WAS MADE AS POLICE AND TOW TRUCKS WERE FULLY OCCUPIED. THERE WAS NO OPTION FOR TURNING AROUND OR STOPPING AND WAITING FOR ASSISTANCE. BODY DAMAGE WAS LESS THAN EXPECTED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.
Mileage: 52,000
LIGHT STATE DOFF FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 SECONDS AND CAME ON AGAIN AND REMAINED ON AND IS STILL ON ON 11/15/18. SOMEHOW I WAS ABLE TO TRAVEL APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES TO THE NEXT EXIT, TUCUMCARI, NM, WITHOUT TRACTION AND LIMITED STEERING. NO REPORT TO POLICE WAS MADE AS POLICE AND TOW TRUCKS WERE FULLY OCCUPIED. THERE WAS NO OPTION FOR TURNING AROUND OR STOPPING AND WAITING FOR ASSISTANCE. BODY DAMAGE WAS LESS THAN EXPECTED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.
Mileage: 52,000
LIGHT STATE DOFF FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 SECONDS AND CAME ON AGAIN AND REMAINED ON AND IS STILL ON ON 11/15/18. SOMEHOW I WAS ABLE TO TRAVEL APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES TO THE NEXT EXIT, TUCUMCARI, NM, WITHOUT TRACTION AND LIMITED STEERING. NO REPORT TO POLICE WAS MADE AS POLICE AND TOW TRUCKS WERE FULLY OCCUPIED. THERE WAS NO OPTION FOR TURNING AROUND OR STOPPING AND WAITING FOR ASSISTANCE. BODY DAMAGE WAS LESS THAN EXPECTED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.
Mileage: 52,000
AIR WENT OFF. WAS HELPING A STUCK CAR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. LIGHTY PULL SMALL CIVIC AND PUSHED HIM TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE AIR BAG WENT OFF.
Mileage: 35,620
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 HONDA RIDGELINE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE OVER A WOOD CHIPPER. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, BUT DID NOT INFLATE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE RIBS, CHEST, BACK, NECK, AND NOSE. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOWING FACILITY. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.
WHILE COMING TO A STOP TRUCK ACELERATES WILL NOT STOP UNTIL SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR HAS HAPPEN TWICE 2ND TIME RESULTING IN A CRASH REPORTED TO POLICE OF ST PETERS MO CASE NUMBER 2017-15285 TRUCK IS NOW AT HONDA DEALER HAPPENED ON CITY STREET REARENDING CAR IN FRONT
Mileage: 10,000
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.
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