2010 Honda Ridgeline Problems & Owner Complaints

Air Bags 18 1 crash

“I AM REPORTING UNWANTED, EXCESSIVE ACCELERATION FOR MY 2010 HONDA RIDGELINE. AFTER TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT, I WAS EASING INTO MY DESIRED PARKING SPACE AND, SINCE THERE WAS A SLIGHT INCLINE, I LIGHTLY PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO INCH FURTHER INTO THE SPACE. ALL OF A SUDDEN, TO MY SURPRISE AND WITHOUT AN OPPORTUNITY TO REACT, THE TRUCK ACCELERATED GREATLY, PROPELLING ITSELF OVER A 5 INCH CURB, PAST TWO FEET OF SPACE, AND THROUGH THE WALL OF A BUILDING. THE FORCE OF THE SUDDEN IMPACT WAS SO GREAT THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED, THE HOOD WAS BENT AND THE FRONT BUMPER WAS DAMAGED - ALSO P…”
NHTSA complaint #10486585, 2012 · crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.”
NHTSA complaint #10953812, 2016

“TAKATA RECALL - I RECEIVED A NOTE IN THE SPRING OF 2016 THAT MY DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE NOTICE STATED THAT THE AIRBAG REPLACEMENT WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN THE SUMMER OF 2016. TODAY IS NOVEMBER 4, 2016 AND I STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED A NOTICE THAT MY NEW AIR BAGS ARE AVAILABLE.”
NHTSA complaint #10924276, 2016

Service Brakes 4 1 crash

“On Friday 2/18/2022 I was pulling into a parking space with my 2010 Honda Ridgeline. When applying the brake, the vehicle suddenly accelerated unintentionally and hit the car in the opposing parking space. I stood on the brake harder when I sensed the vehicle lurching forward. After I struck the opposing car, I confirmed that my foot was on the brake and not touching the accelerator. Also, oddly the vehicle immediately stopped running and I noticed the car was in Reverse. I took pictures and video immediately after the incident both inside the car and outside before I touched anything. I…”
NHTSA complaint #11452956, 2022 · crash

“BRAKES ARE SOFT AND PEDAL SOMETIMES GOES CLOSE TO THE FLOOR WITH ENGINE ON REGARDLESS OF BEING IN MOTION OR STOPPED. TOOK TRUCK IN FOR REPAIR AT HONDA DEALER THEY THOUGHT IT SERIOUS ENOUGH TO REPLACE THE MASTER CYLINDER AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AT BLEEDING THEM. BRAKES ARE STILL SOFT BUT HONDA NOW CLAIMS THAT THEY ARE FINE.”
NHTSA complaint #11180637, 2018

“BRAKES POORLY STOPPING TWICE THE DISTANCE AS NORMAL. SOFT PEDAL WAS TOLD BY DEARLSHIP THIS IS NORMAL FOR TRUCK. BRAKES WILL NOT LOCK UP WITH OR WITHOUT ABS FUSE IN PLACE”
NHTSA complaint #11031629, 2014

Structure 4

“The contact owns a 2010 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the ABS and ESC warning lights were also illuminated. The contact had driven back to the residence. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was determined that, because of extreme corrosion to the rear cross members and structure, the vehicle could to be repaired. The contact was advised by the dealer to pick up the vehicle and take it back to the residence. The contact was aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (S…”
NHTSA complaint #11694725, 2025

“The contact owns a 2010 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated water was entering the cabin of the vehicle causing the windows to become foggy. The contact stated that the failure happened every time it rained. The contact said there was a strong mildew odor inside the vehicle. Additionally, the headliner separated inside the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with a crack on the roof of the vehicle on the driver’s side. The contact was notified by the dealer that the vehicle needed to be spot welded to repair the crack. The manufacturer was contacte…”
NHTSA complaint #11453443, 2020

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA RIDGELINE. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT PANEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED TWO YEARS LATER. THE PANEL PLACED A HOLE IN THE COVER WHEN IT MADE CONTACT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.”
NHTSA complaint #10837237, 2014

Vehicle Speed Control 4 2 crash

“On Friday 2/18/2022 I was pulling into a parking space with my 2010 Honda Ridgeline. When applying the brake, the vehicle suddenly accelerated unintentionally and hit the car in the opposing parking space. I stood on the brake harder when I sensed the vehicle lurching forward. After I struck the opposing car, I confirmed that my foot was on the brake and not touching the accelerator. Also, oddly the vehicle immediately stopped running and I noticed the car was in Reverse. I took pictures and video immediately after the incident both inside the car and outside before I touched anything. I…”
NHTSA complaint #11452956, 2022 · crash

“I AM REPORTING UNWANTED, EXCESSIVE ACCELERATION FOR MY 2010 HONDA RIDGELINE. AFTER TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT, I WAS EASING INTO MY DESIRED PARKING SPACE AND, SINCE THERE WAS A SLIGHT INCLINE, I LIGHTLY PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO INCH FURTHER INTO THE SPACE. ALL OF A SUDDEN, TO MY SURPRISE AND WITHOUT AN OPPORTUNITY TO REACT, THE TRUCK ACCELERATED GREATLY, PROPELLING ITSELF OVER A 5 INCH CURB, PAST TWO FEET OF SPACE, AND THROUGH THE WALL OF A BUILDING. THE FORCE OF THE SUDDEN IMPACT WAS SO GREAT THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED, THE HOOD WAS BENT AND THE FRONT BUMPER WAS DAMAGED - ALSO P…”
NHTSA complaint #10486585, 2012 · crash

“WHILE DRIVING DOWNTOWN AT 4:30PM I WAS SLOWING TO A STOP LIGHT. THE ENGINE ALL OF A SUDDEN SPED UP THROWING THE VEHICLE FORWARD. I CONTINUED TO KEEP THE BRAKE ON, BUT THE VEHICLE KEPT PUSHING FORWARD. I GOT TO THE STOP LIGHT, JUST MISSING THE PEDESTRIAN, PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK, AND THE ENGINE STARTED RACING AND MY HUSBAND TOLD ME TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. WE TURNED THE VEHICLE BACK ON BUT THE ENGINE STARTED RACING AGAIN SO I TURNED IT BACK OFF. I PUMPED THE GAS AND STARTED THE VEHICLE AGAIN WITH NO FURTHER PROBLEMS FOR THE REST OF THE NIGHT. THE VEHICLE HAS 121634 MILES ON IT.”
NHTSA complaint #10789863, 2015

Engine 2 1 crash

“I BACKED MY 2010 HONDA RIDGELINE OUT OF MY GARAGE. IT WAS A LITTLE TOO CLOSE TO MY BASKETBALL HOOP SO I PUT IT IN DRIVE TO PULL FORWARD. THE TRUCK TOOK OFF LIKE A JET AND ACCELERATED ABOUT 20 FEET FORWARD UNTIL IT CRASHED INTO MY GARAGE. I IMMEDIATELY LOOKED DOWN AND MY FOOT WAS FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE AND THE BRAKE WAS COMPLETELY PRESSED TO THE FLOOR. THE TRUCK ACCELERATED BY ITSELF. I AM THANKFUL NOBODY GOT HURT. IT DID A NUMBER ON THE RIDGELINE AND MY GARAGE. A SIMILAR INCIDENT HAPPENED ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO IN THE BEST BUY PARKING LOT. I PUT THE TRUCK IN REVERSE AND IT JUST TOOK OFF WITHOUT ME TOU…”
NHTSA complaint #10712859, 2015 · crash

“WHILE DRIVING DOWNTOWN AT 4:30PM I WAS SLOWING TO A STOP LIGHT. THE ENGINE ALL OF A SUDDEN SPED UP THROWING THE VEHICLE FORWARD. I CONTINUED TO KEEP THE BRAKE ON, BUT THE VEHICLE KEPT PUSHING FORWARD. I GOT TO THE STOP LIGHT, JUST MISSING THE PEDESTRIAN, PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK, AND THE ENGINE STARTED RACING AND MY HUSBAND TOLD ME TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. WE TURNED THE VEHICLE BACK ON BUT THE ENGINE STARTED RACING AGAIN SO I TURNED IT BACK OFF. I PUMPED THE GAS AND STARTED THE VEHICLE AGAIN WITH NO FURTHER PROBLEMS FOR THE REST OF THE NIGHT. THE VEHICLE HAS 121634 MILES ON IT.”
NHTSA complaint #10789863, 2015

Power Train 2

“WHILE DRIVING DOWNTOWN AT 4:30PM I WAS SLOWING TO A STOP LIGHT. THE ENGINE ALL OF A SUDDEN SPED UP THROWING THE VEHICLE FORWARD. I CONTINUED TO KEEP THE BRAKE ON, BUT THE VEHICLE KEPT PUSHING FORWARD. I GOT TO THE STOP LIGHT, JUST MISSING THE PEDESTRIAN, PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK, AND THE ENGINE STARTED RACING AND MY HUSBAND TOLD ME TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. WE TURNED THE VEHICLE BACK ON BUT THE ENGINE STARTED RACING AGAIN SO I TURNED IT BACK OFF. I PUMPED THE GAS AND STARTED THE VEHICLE AGAIN WITH NO FURTHER PROBLEMS FOR THE REST OF THE NIGHT. THE VEHICLE HAS 121634 MILES ON IT.”
NHTSA complaint #10789863, 2015

“STEERING WHEEL SHIMMIES AT ALL SPEEDS. TIRES HAVE BEEN CHANGED 3 TIMES, DEALERSHIP CHECKED 2 TIMES, MULTIPLE ALIGNMENTS. THE PROBLEM REMAINS THE SAME FROM ABOUT 25,000 MI. NOW 66,000 MI. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10535561, 2013

Steering 2

“STEERING WHEEL SHIMMIES AT ALL SPEEDS. TIRES HAVE BEEN CHANGED 3 TIMES, DEALERSHIP CHECKED 2 TIMES, MULTIPLE ALIGNMENTS. THE PROBLEM REMAINS THE SAME FROM ABOUT 25,000 MI. NOW 66,000 MI. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10535561, 2013

“2010 HONDA RIDGELINE TRUCKS HAVE THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR FLUID MOUNTED TO THE BASE OF THE FRAME. THE RESERVOIR IS NOT PROTECTED OR SHIELDED FROM ANY DEBRIS WHICH COULD EASILY ENTER INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT TO INCLUDE WATER, ICE AND SNOW FROM THE ROAD WHICH COULD STRIKE THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR AND CAUSE A COMPLETE AND INSTANT FAILURE OF STEERING. THE RESERVOIR IS MOUNTED BY ONE BOLT ON A THIN BRACKET WHICH CAN FLEX. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10307954, 2010

Tires 2

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS MICHELIN TIRES, MODEL LTX M/S LT 225/75 R18 THAT WAS BEING USED ON A 2010 HONDA RIDGE LINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES CONTINUED TO LOSE AIR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC, WHO REPLACED THE AIR SENDING UNIT. THE REPAIR DID NOT REMEDY THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT DID NOT CALL THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,500. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.”
NHTSA complaint #10558670, 2013

“MICHELIN TIRES LTX MS P245 60R18 - CRACKING SIDEWALLS/DRY ROTTING. HONDA DEALER SAID MY SIDEWALLS WERE CRACKING AND/OR DRY ROT. MY HONDA TRUCK HAS 43,000 MILES AND TIRES HAVE BEEN MAINTAINED. MICHELIN HAS RECALL JULY 12, 2013 WHICH DETAILS SIMILAR ISSUE FOR SIMILAR LINE OF TIRES. MINE NOT COVERED. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10548230, 2013

Visibility 2

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE LOCATED TOO LOW ON THE HOOD AND WHENEVER IT SNOWS THE WIPERS GET STUCK CAUSING THEM NOT TO WORK PROPERLY. HE HAD TO USE A SCREWDRIVER IN ORDER TO RELEASE THEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO NOTIFY THE DEALER. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THEY WERE UNABLE TO CHANGE THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 6,500.”
NHTSA complaint #10376508, 2010

“WHILE PARKED ON DRIVEWAY WITH THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE FACING WEST AT APROXX 6PM THE REAR PASSENGER WINDOW EXPLODED. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10355028, 2010

Electrical System 1

“XM SATELLITE RADIO VOLUME IS LOWER AND HAS LESS BASS THAN OTHER SOURCES. HOWEVER, LOADING A CD IN THE CHANGER AND TEMPORARILY SWITCHING TO CD THEN BACK TO XM AFTER EVERY RESTART BRINGS THE BASS, VOLUME, AND CLARITY BACK TO EXPECTATIONS. DOZENS OF OTHERS ARE COMPLAINING OF THE SAME ISSUE ON FORUMS AND MESSAGES BOARDS. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PERFORM A "WORKAROUND" BY CYCLING THROUGH MODES ON THE RADIO AFTER EACH RESTART JUST TO HAVE DECENT XM SOUND QUALITY. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10351852, 2010

Equipment 1

“XM SATELLITE RADIO VOLUME IS LOWER AND HAS LESS BASS THAN OTHER SOURCES. HOWEVER, LOADING A CD IN THE CHANGER AND TEMPORARILY SWITCHING TO CD THEN BACK TO XM AFTER EVERY RESTART BRINGS THE BASS, VOLUME, AND CLARITY BACK TO EXPECTATIONS. DOZENS OF OTHERS ARE COMPLAINING OF THE SAME ISSUE ON FORUMS AND MESSAGES BOARDS. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PERFORM A "WORKAROUND" BY CYCLING THROUGH MODES ON THE RADIO AFTER EACH RESTART JUST TO HAVE DECENT XM SOUND QUALITY. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10351852, 2010

Exterior Lighting 1

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA RIDGELINE. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT PANEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED TWO YEARS LATER. THE PANEL PLACED A HOLE IN THE COVER WHEN IT MADE CONTACT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.”
NHTSA complaint #10837237, 2014

Fuel System 1

“2010 HONDA RIDGELINE WITH 450 MILES WAS REFUELED AT A FILLING STATION. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REFUELED, THE DRIVERS DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. A PASSER BY REACHED INTO THE DOOR LATCH AND "TRIPPED" IT WITH A PEN KNIFE. HE ADVISED THAT HONDA IS EQUIPPED WITH WEAK SPRINGS FOR THE LATCH, AND THAT THEY BREAK. THE DOOR HELD FOR ONE USE; THEN MY 75 YEAR OLD FATHER HAD TO HOLD THE DOOR CLOSED FOR NEARLY 100 MILES AS HE DROVE TO HIS RESIDENCE. I CONTACTED THE HONDA DEALER, AND DESCRIBED THE SITUATION. HE RELATED TO ME THAT HE HAD AN ACURA MDX WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. HE SAID TO DRIVE THE CAR IN, AND T…”
NHTSA complaint #10329053, 2010

Latches/Locks/Linkages 1

“2010 HONDA RIDGELINE WITH 450 MILES WAS REFUELED AT A FILLING STATION. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REFUELED, THE DRIVERS DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. A PASSER BY REACHED INTO THE DOOR LATCH AND "TRIPPED" IT WITH A PEN KNIFE. HE ADVISED THAT HONDA IS EQUIPPED WITH WEAK SPRINGS FOR THE LATCH, AND THAT THEY BREAK. THE DOOR HELD FOR ONE USE; THEN MY 75 YEAR OLD FATHER HAD TO HOLD THE DOOR CLOSED FOR NEARLY 100 MILES AS HE DROVE TO HIS RESIDENCE. I CONTACTED THE HONDA DEALER, AND DESCRIBED THE SITUATION. HE RELATED TO ME THAT HE HAD AN ACURA MDX WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. HE SAID TO DRIVE THE CAR IN, AND T…”
NHTSA complaint #10329053, 2010

Seat Belts 1

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA GENESIS (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE LATCH FAILED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SECURE THE SEAT BELT AROUND A CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 13,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10392856, 2011

Trailer Hitches 1

“The contact owns a 2010 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being repaired under recall, the dealer noticed that the trailer harness was rusted. Additionally, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11500435, 2022

Unknown Or Other 1

“FOR THE PAST THREE WEEKS, AND ONLY WHEN IT RAINS, I HAVE NOTICED, WHILE SEATED IN MY VEHICLE (DIVERS SIDE FRONT SEAT) THAT WATER IS ENTERING MY VEHICLE FROM AN UNKNOWN LOCATION AND POOLING ALONG THE ROOF HEADLINER AND A PILLAR PLASTIC COVER. WHEN I TRY TO REPLICATE THE LEAK BY POURING WATER IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS NO WATER ENTERS. WHEN IT RAINS, I SEE THE ROOF HEADLINER NEAREST THE A PILLAR IS SOAKED. WHEN I PARTIALLY REMOVED THE WEATHER STRIPPING FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR AND PARTIALLY REMOVED THE HEADLINE,R I COULD FEEL THAT THE ROOF LINER IN THE AREA WAS STILL WET AS WAS A PORTION OF TH…”
NHTSA complaint #10946132, 2017

Visibility/Wiper 1

“Rear sliding glass window spontaneously exploded while parked in enclosed space. Have read multiple accounts of similar things happening to this generation Ridgeline”
NHTSA complaint #11563710, 2023

Wheels 1

“DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AFTER DRIVING THROUGH ABOUT 8" OF SNOW, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO SHAKE SO BAD HAD TO PULL OVER AND CHECK THAT THE WHEELS WERE TIGHT. THIS WAS CAUSED BY SNOW ON THE INSIDE OF THE RIM ICE WOULD ROLL AROUND ACTING LIKE A WHEEL WEIGHT .THIS COULD CAUSE SOMEONE TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THEIR CAR. THIS SEEMS TO BE A POOR DESIGN TODAY IS 2/1/2011 IN BOSTON IT SNOWED ABOUT 7" DRIVING HOME THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPEN .I HAD TO CLEAN OUT THE SNOW FROM THE INSIDE OF THE RIM. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO DO THIS AFTER DRIVING THROUGH DEEP SNOW.”
NHTSA complaint #10380592, 2011