2009 Honda Ridgeline problems and complaints

Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Honda Ridgeline. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (21), Structure (3), Tires (3).

Key takeaways

  • 35 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 0 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Air Bags2160%
Structure39%
Tires39%
Fuel/Propulsion System26%
Unknown Or Other26%
Steering26%
Power Train26%
Electrical System26%
Suspension13%
Service Brakes13%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2009 Honda Ridgeline 4-DR. w/SABNot ratedNot ratedNot rated4/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Suspension,structure,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2025-04-10

Corrosion formed on the rear frame and a recall was issued for Honda Ridgelines. The Checkered Flag Honda dealership tested our Ridgeline, and it failed the punch test regarding corrosion. The fuel tank, which is mounted to the rear frame, can become unsecured as the rear frame deteriorates from corrosion. An unsecured...

Structure - filed 2023-10-17

The contact owns a 2009 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware o...

Unknown Or Other,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2023-10-11

After driving through Lake Alfred and getting on I-4 heading NE bound toward Orlando, I noticed a very loud noise. I drove to the next exit a few miles down the road (the car seemed to handle fine), Exit 55 at Davenport FL. On the exit ramp, I began to smell burning rubber. After pulling over into the grass off of t...

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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.