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severe 59 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Of the 59 airbags complaints filed for the 2006 Honda Ridgeline, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 100,000-125,000 mi.
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
All 2 active airbags recalls on this vehicle are classified critical — based on documented crash, fire, or fatality outcomes in NHTSA's record.
Among the 11 model years of Honda Ridgeline in our records for airbags problems, this one ranks #3 by owner-complaint volume.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passenger's airbag inflator only.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passenger's airbag inflator only.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
Owners of 2006 Honda Ridgelines report airbag failures in the most dangerous scenarios. In front-end and rear-end collisions ranging from 25 to 65 mph, the driver-side front airbag consistently failed to deploy while the passenger-side deployed normally. Vehicles sustained $14,000+ in damage; one driver suffered herniated discs and severe whiplash. Police and emergency responders questioned the failures, expressing disbelief that the system malfunctioned. Diagnostic testing showed no warning codes beforehand and seat-belt tensioners fired correctly—suggesting selective airbag circuit failure rather than sensor error.
Side-curtain airbags showed opposite problems: deploying without impact during minor lane corrections, yet failing to deploy in actual T-bone collisions. Dealers attributed false deployments to sensors misinterpreting vehicle movement as rollover risk. Honda refused inspection after crashes and declined to replace suspected-defective units, instead only swapping sensors.
A systemic Takata inflator recall (2015–2016) created a separate crisis. Owners were notified the airbag posed "severe injury or death" risk and prohibited front-passenger seating—but parts remained unavailable for 3–12 months. Dealers scheduled appointments without ordering components, provided no status updates, and refused rental vehicles. Some owners waited nearly a year. Honda geographic limits excluded humid areas like Virginia and Maryland from recall eligibility despite comparable climate conditions.
Same Honda Ridgeline airbags reports on nearby years: 2007 · 2008 · 2009
Multiple owners report that the driver-side front airbag did not deploy during front-end and rear-end crashes where the vehicle sustained significant damage and the passenger-side airbag deployed normally. Crashes ranged from 25 to 65 mph impacts. In several cases, the sensor system and seat-belt tensioner functioned correctly, but the driver airbag remained inactive. Police and emergency responders questioned the failure; one case involved herniated disc, whiplash, and back injuries. Owners report Honda refused to examine the vehicles post-crash or acknowledge a defect.
When: During front-end and rear-end collisions at various mileages (100,000–166,000 miles documented)
Symptoms owners cite: Driver-side airbag does not deploy despite significant front-end impact; Passenger-side airbag deploys normally in the same crash; Seat-belt tensioner activates correctly; No diagnostic codes or warning lights present before deployment failure; Vehicle damage consistent with crash severity but driver protection absent
Codes mentioned: 11-40 OPEN IN DRIVERS AIR BAG INFLATOR, 41-11 NO SIGNAL FROM IMPACT
Repairs/costs cited: Insurance adjusters have ordered replacement sensors; dealers and Honda have declined to replace the airbag itself. One case documents air bag was replaced 12/18/2014 but not disclosed on CarFax after vehicle became total loss. Repair cost estimate: $1,666 for SRS diagnostic and potential component replacement.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Honda declined to inspect vehicles; stated airbags 'are not that important.' Honda issued Takata recalls 15V320000, 16V344000, 16V061000, 16V346000; however, widespread parts shortage delayed repairs months beyond safe standards.
Owners report side-curtain airbags deployed without any accident (e.g., during a minor lane correction at 50 mph) and in side-impact collisions where they failed to deploy. One case involved both side curtains deploying on a gentle curve correction with no damage; dealer noted sensors misinterpreted the movement as an imminent rollover. In T-bone and side-impact crashes (25–60 mph), side airbags remained inactive despite direct side impact damage.
When: During normal driving (premature) and side-impact collisions (failure); no consistent mileage pattern noted
Symptoms owners cite: Side-curtain airbags deploy without crash or damage (false positive); Side-curtain airbags fail to deploy in T-bone or side-impact crashes; Sensor incorrectly interprets lane correction as rollover threat; No airbag warning light illuminated before unwarranted deployment
Repairs/costs cited: Dealers replaced side airbags after false deployment; no repair costs cited. Undeployed side airbags in impact crashes were not diagnosed or repaired by dealers in reported cases.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Honda stated the vehicle 'sensors thought a rollover crash was imminent' for premature deployment and claimed 'no responsibility or obligation to correct this defect.' No recalls issued for side-curtain sensor malfunction.
Owner reports SRS warning indicator illuminated after vehicle start-up. Dealer diagnosed driver-side seat-belt sensor failure and noted seat belt failed to retract properly. This sensor malfunction can prevent airbag deployment or trigger false warnings.
When: At 166,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: SRS (airbag) warning light illuminates after engine start; Driver-side seat-belt sensor fails; Seat belt fails to retract properly
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle was taken to dealer but not repaired; owner did not pursue repair.
Driver reports both driver and passenger airbags deployed at 20 mph on normal road during routine drive with no accident or impact. Dealer determined deployment was caused by mud lodged underneath vehicle; no sensor or inflator defect was found.
When: During normal driving at 20 mph
Symptoms owners cite: Both driver and passenger airbags deploy without accident or impact; No airbag warning light illuminated prior to deployment; No injuries reported; Deployment triggered by mud underneath vehicle
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer photographed mud and replaced deployed airbags.
Owner had airbag replaced during Takata recall service. After service completion, SRS warning light illuminated with diagnostic codes indicating open circuit in driver airbag inflator and no signal from impact sensor. Dealer estimated repair cost at $1,666.
When: Appeared after airbag recall service in 2018
Symptoms owners cite: SRS warning light illuminates after recall service; Diagnostic codes show open driver airbag inflator circuit; No impact signal detected
Codes mentioned: 11-40 OPEN IN DRIVERS AIR BAG INFLATOR, 41-11 NO SIGNAL FROM IMPACT
Repairs/costs cited: Estimated repair cost $1,666. Owner requested Honda and Takata cover repair cost.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No response documented; owner seeking manufacturer liability.
After Takata airbag inflator replacement, owner reports SRS warning light (bag inflator) illuminates whenever seat belt is engaged. Honda customer service speculated dirt in seat-belt latch may be the cause, suggesting contamination triggered the sensor.
When: After Takata recall inflator replacement
Symptoms owners cite: SRS warning light illuminates; Light activates when seat belt is engaged; Possible contamination in seat-belt latch sensor
Repairs/costs cited: Honda suggested seat-belt latch may contain dirt; no repair completed.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Honda speculated on cause but provided no repair plan or recall.
Widespread and systemic issue: owners notified of Takata airbag recalls (15V320000, 16V344000, 16V061000, 16V346000) in 2015–2016 but parts remained unavailable for months to over a year. Dealers scheduled appointments without having parts in stock, failed to order parts on time, and provided no status updates. Owners reported waiting 3–12 months for single repair; one owner waited nearly a year with no call-back. Recall notice warned against front-passenger seating due to 'severe injury or death' risk, but repairs could not be completed. Honda customer service acknowledged supply backlog but stated most customers waited longer than three months.
When: 2015–2016 Takata recall campaign period; delays documented from 2015 through 2017
Symptoms owners cite: Parts unavailable months after recall notification; Dealers unable to order parts or provide delivery timeline; Multiple appointments scheduled and cancelled due to parts shortage; No loaner vehicles provided during extended repair wait; Owners restricted from using front-passenger seat for safety reasons but unable to get repair; No follow-up communication from dealer or Honda on repair status
Repairs/costs cited: Parts eventually delivered and repairs completed after months of delay (documented cases: 8/2/2016, 9/2/2016, 11/1/2016, 12/13/2016). No costs cited; work performed under safety recall at no charge.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Honda issued recalls 15V320000, 16V344000, 16V061000, 16V346000 for Takata inflators. Customer service told owners supply backlog was widespread and unavoidable. Honda refused to expedite repairs despite explicit safety risk. Dealers failed to order parts proactively. Honda declined to provide rental vehicles or other accommodation.
Honda limited Takata recall repairs to specific geographic regions perceived as 'high humidity' (Florida, Georgia, Texas, etc.) and excluded other humid areas. Owners in Virginia, Maryland, and other states with comparable or high summer humidity were denied recall repairs. Honda cited lack of 'scientific data' on humidity exposure but offered no technical justification for exclusion. One owner noted that faulty airbag deployments had occurred outside the target regions but was still denied coverage.
When: 2016 recall period
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle not eligible for recall based on registration state despite frequent travel to humid regions; Honda provides no science or threshold data for humidity cutoff; Owners in high-humidity states denied coverage due to geographic designation
Repairs/costs cited: No repairs completed for denied claims.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Honda stated vehicle registered outside target humid regions is ineligible for recall, despite comparative humidity and documented failures in non-target states. Owner escalated complaint with attorney.
Synthesized from 59 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
My SRS light is on...service tech had several codes : 11-40open in drivers air bag inflator and 41-11 no signal from impact the light actuated after the completion of the air bag recall service. The estimated cost is $1666 to repair I want Honda motors and/or tagatta (?) to make the repair at their cost. Date first appeared is not known.....I entered 1-1-18 below.....might have been…
"takata recall" - written recall received from Honda - I have called on september 14, november 1 and december 5 of 2016. Dealer states parts are not available!
2006 Honda ridgeline. Consumer received recall notice, but has yet to hear back from the dealership regarding an appointment to have vehicle repaired. *ss
It's a meaningful issue. 59 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
Across the 26 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most airbags failures cluster between 68,000 and 125,000 miles, with the median around 115,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 68,000; a quarter make it past 125,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 2 active recall(s) cover airbags issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.