TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS). HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFI…
2009 honda Ridgeline airbags problems
moderate 21 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
21
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 14 most recent
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V041000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was ill…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER AIR BAG INDICATORS ILLUMINATED BEFORE AND AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER A RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE LOCAL DEALER WHO PERFORMED THE RECALL REPAIR. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATORS ILLUMINATED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS WRECKED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE…
TAKATA RECALL- I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO GET ANY INFORMATION AS TO WHEN I CAN EXPECT A CORRECTION TO THIS PROBLEM. IN THE MEAN TIME I AM AFRAID TO ALLOW ANY OF MY FAMILY TO SET IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. WHAT SHOULD I DO? [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V061000 (AIR BAGS). HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD N…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN MAY OF 2016. THE NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN FEBRUARY OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V061000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CON…
TAKATA RECALL. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING THIS VEHICLE AROUND WITH MY WIFE AND SMALL CHILDREN UNAWARE OF THE POSSIBLE HARM THAT COULD COME TO THEM FROM THE "EXPLODING" AIRBAGS. WE JUST RECEIVED OUR TRUCK BACK WITH THE FIXED DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG AFTER HAVING A RENTAL FOR 3 MONTHS SINCE HONDA DID NOT HAVE REPLACEMENT PARTS YET. WE JUST RECEIVED ANOTHER RECALL FOR THE "EXPLODING" PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG WHICH…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
TAKATA RECALL PARTS ORDERED APRIL 14, 2016 STILL NOT ARRIVED A ABSOLUTELY NO RESPONSE WHEN ASKED STATUS, DON'T KNOW WHEN THEY WILL ARRIVE AND NO SENSE OF URGENCY WHAT IS TAKING SO LONG?
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2009 honda Ridgeline?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 21 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
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.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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