2008 Honda Ridgeline problems and complaints
Owners have filed 144 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Honda Ridgeline. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (60), Electrical System (30), Structure (15).
Key takeaways
- 144 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 6 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 60 | 42% |
| Electrical System | 30 | 21% |
| Structure | 15 | 10% |
| Visibility | 10 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 4% |
| Hydraulic | 6 | 4% |
| Engine | 5 | 3% |
| Power Train | 5 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 | 3% |
| Equipment | 4 | 3% |
| Steering | 3 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Honda Ridgeline 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Structure - filed 2026-11-04
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Ridgeline. While replacing the starter, the contact discovered severe corrosion on the sub frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure); however, the sub frame was not replaced. The dealer photographed the sub f...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-05
The Honda Dealership on 9/03/2026 executed a federal safety recall negligently and punctured my gas tank, creating an immediate fire hazard. The dealership performed the safety recall on 09/03/2026. I went to get my receipt from the lady at the front desk and she handed it to me, no one mentioned anything about what wa...
Unknown Or Other,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-08-29
On 2008 Honda Ridgeline RTL [XXX] Has a possible fuel leak by filling up tank it leaks from the rear side of the vehicle onto the ground. The owner do smells Raw fuel inside the cab. This is a very safety hazard. I report this information to Casa Honda Dealership and Warranty Solutions. The Warranty Solution want to c...
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More for the 2008 Honda Ridgeline
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.