Honda Ridgeline Structure Problems
Owners have filed 164 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Honda Ridgeline across 18 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (30). The words owners use most often: “rear frame” (7% of reports).
- 164structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 5related recalls
- 67%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Rear frame: mentioned in 11 of 164 complaints (7%)
- Hood latch: mentioned in 9 of 164 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 80 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 164 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 2 an injury.
Honda Ridgeline structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ridgeline | 1 | 10% | — |
| 2025 Ridgeline | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2023 Ridgeline | 4 | 3% | 2,100 |
| 2022 Ridgeline | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2021 Ridgeline | 5 | 5% | — |
| 2020 Ridgeline | 4 | 2% | — |
| 2019 Ridgeline | 21 | 9% | 3,500 |
| 2018 Ridgeline | 9 | 6% | 3,200 |
| 2017 Ridgeline | 13 | 4% | 21,000 |
| 2014 Ridgeline | 7 | 21% | 97,500 |
| 2013 Ridgeline | 7 | 16% | 50,000 |
| 2012 Ridgeline | 4 | 17% | 41,000 |
| 2011 Ridgeline | 6 | 15% | 129,000 |
| 2010 Ridgeline | 4 | 10% | 82,285 |
| 2009 Ridgeline | 3 | 9% | — |
| 2008 Ridgeline | 14 | 10% | 90,000 |
| 2007 Ridgeline | 29 | 18% | 128,000 |
| 2006 Ridgeline | 30 | 12% | 70,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (5)
Suspension:rear; structure:frame and members
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Problem: American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.
Risk: Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10, 2026.
Structure:frame and members
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch; structure:body:hood
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.
Risk: A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will either repair the hood latch striker, or replace the hood if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PBV.
Structure:body:roof and pillars
Model years: 2019
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Honda Ridgeline and Pilot vehicles. The mounting holes for the clip that secures the right center pillar trim panel may be larger than intended. In the event of a crash necessitating right side curtain air bag deployment, the clip may not hold the center pillar trim panel in position and it may potentially interfere with the curtain air bag deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection," and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the curtain air bag does not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket on the right center pillar that will securely hold the center pillar trim clip, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is D3D.
Structure:body:hood
Model years: 2008
Problem: On certain vehicles, the hole in the sheetmetal front bulkhead that serves as the base and pivot point for the hood support rod was not punched to specification. The hood support rod may fail to hold the hood in position due to insufficient strength.
Risk: If the hood support rod hole fails, the hood could fall increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the prop rod base hole and, if necessary, install reinforcement parts free of charge. The recall began on december 5, 2007. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I am submitting a safety complaint regarding my 2023 Honda Ridgeline with approximately 23,995 miles. My primary concern is an intermittent transmission/powertrain malfunction. While driving on the highway, the vehicle unexpectedly entered limp/fail-safe mode and experienced a significant loss of…
The contact owns a 2014 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure), the contact discovered severe corrosion on the rear frame of the vehicle. An independent mechanic refused to service the vehicle due to the extent…
I am the owner of a 2026 Honda Ridgeline, which I have owned for approximately seven months. Since taking delivery, the vehicle has emitted a persistent, very strong chemical odor consistent with volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing. This is distinct from a mildew or air-conditioning-related…
Truck has been leaking water inside evertime it rains. They say its something that was not welded at the honda plant it fills the floor boards up when it rains or i wash my car. It is become a serious safety problem due to the wetness in the vehicle and the gas and brake petals. I have tried gwt it…
The contact owns a 2020 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 26V365000 (STRUCTURE, SUSPENSION) and 26V332000 (AIR BAGS); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda Ridgelines have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 164 owner complaints about structure for the Honda Ridgeline. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Honda Ridgeline structure?
Yes: 5 safety recalls list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Honda Ridgeline?
The most frequent phrase is “rear frame”, in 11 of 164 complaints, followed by “hood latch” (9).
Other Honda Ridgeline problems
- Electrical System problems (429)
- Air Bags problems (348)
- Engine problems (334)
- Power Train problems (174)
- Exterior Lighting problems (160)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (153)
- Back Over Prevention problems (110)
See all Honda Ridgeline problems.