2011 Honda Ridgeline Problems & Owner Complaints

Air Bags 27 2 crash 1 death

“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”
NHTSA complaint #10946923, 2015 · crash · 1 death(s)

“I WAS TRAVELING 20-25 MPH WHEN I NOTICED ANOTHER CAR ABRUPTLY MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN IN FRONT OF ME. THIS CAR WAS TRAVELING THE SAME DIRECTION AS ME. I TRIED TO AVOID HITTING THE CAR BY SWERVING TO THE RIGHT, BUT I CLIPPED THE PASSENGER REAR QUARTER WHICH RESULTED IN A AIRBAG DEPLOYING IN MY VEHICLE . THE IMPACT ON MY VEHICLE WAS ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE. THE AIRBAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DEPLOYED, BUT THE DRIVER SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY. COULD THIS BE A DEFECT WITH THE AIR BAG PROBLEM OUT THERE CURRENTLY? NOBODY WAS HURT BUT IT MAKES A PERSON WONDER WHAT IF. *JS”
NHTSA complaint #10661385, 2014 · crash

“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10968624, 2016

Structure 6

“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…”
NHTSA complaint #11661227, 2025

“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11605198, 2024

“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”
NHTSA complaint #11505595, 2022

Unknown Or Other 5

“Since January 1st, 2022, the GPS system has become erratic with irregular display of routes. Proof: auto-clock is not working anymore.”
NHTSA complaint #11457805, 2022

“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10983168, 2017

“THE REAR SLIDING WINDOW SHATTERED WITHOUT ANY IMPACT. I GOT INTO THE TRUCK AND STARTED THE VEHICLE. IT WAS STILL STATIONARY. A FEW SMALL PIECES OF GLASS FLEW OFF ONTO THE BACK SEAT. THE REST LUCKILY WAS HELD INTACT BY THE WINDOW TINT FILM. I CAN ONLY IMAGINE WHAT WOULD OF HAPPENED WITH A REAR FACING CHILD SEAT AND NO WINDOW TINTING. I AM PRETTY CONFIDENT THE GLASS WOULD OF EXPLODED ONTO THE SMALL CHILD SEATED THERE. I WAS LUCKY MY CHILDREN WERE NOT IN THE BACK SEAT.”
NHTSA complaint #10787823, 2015

Electrical System 1

“The back passenger door opens by itself while I'm driving. The heater mode never changes when I switch it to defrost, face, feet.”
NHTSA complaint #11449662, 2021

Engine And Engine Cooling 1

“FIREWALL: ON 12/2010, WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE THERE WAS A HIGH PITCHED SQUEAL FROM THE FIREWALL AREA. WINDSHIELD MOLDING: ON 07/2011, WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE MOLDING CAME LOOSE & WAS FLAPPING IN THE WIND, I PUSHED IT BACK IN UNTIL A DEALER COULD LOOK AT IT & THEY RE-GLUED IT. HOWEVER, IT CAME LOOSE AGAIN JUST THE OTHER DAY. ROOF STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY: ON 09/12/2011, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING DOWN A STATE HIGHWAY. (@65MPH) & THE ENTIRE REAR ROOF MOLDING CAME OFF THAT HOLDS THE STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY & THIS MAY BE UNSAFE SINCE IT HOLDS A LIGHT ASSEMBLY. *KB”
NHTSA complaint #10425628, 2011

Exterior Lighting 1

“FIREWALL: ON 12/2010, WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE THERE WAS A HIGH PITCHED SQUEAL FROM THE FIREWALL AREA. WINDSHIELD MOLDING: ON 07/2011, WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE MOLDING CAME LOOSE & WAS FLAPPING IN THE WIND, I PUSHED IT BACK IN UNTIL A DEALER COULD LOOK AT IT & THEY RE-GLUED IT. HOWEVER, IT CAME LOOSE AGAIN JUST THE OTHER DAY. ROOF STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY: ON 09/12/2011, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING DOWN A STATE HIGHWAY. (@65MPH) & THE ENTIRE REAR ROOF MOLDING CAME OFF THAT HOLDS THE STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY & THIS MAY BE UNSAFE SINCE IT HOLDS A LIGHT ASSEMBLY. *KB”
NHTSA complaint #10425628, 2011

Suspension 1

“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11500517, 2023

Tires 1

“MICHELIN LTX M/S P245 60 R18 RADIAL TIRES PURCHASED TWO YEARS AGO WITH MY 2011 HONDA RIDGELINE TRUCK. EXCESSIVE DRY ROT ON TOP BETWEEN TREAD AND ON SIDEWALLS OF THE TIRES”
NHTSA complaint #10731699, 2015

Visibility 1

“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11478766, 2011