I am reporting unwanted, excessive acceleration for my 2010 Honda ridgeline. After turning into a parking lot, I was easing into my desired parking space and, since there was a slight incline, I lightly pressed the accelerator to inch further into the space. All of a sudden, to my surprise and without an opportunity to react, the truck accelerated greatly, propelling itself over a 5 inch curb,…
2010 Honda Ridgeline airbags problems
severe 18 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
18
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
1crash
When does it fail?
Of the 18 airbags complaints filed for the 2010 Honda Ridgeline, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
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.
What stands out
Airbags accounts for 43% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 4 categories tracked.
No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 13 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 12 most recent
Takata recall - I received a note in the spring of 2016 that my drivers side airbag needs to be replaced. The notice stated that the airbag replacement would be available in the summer of 2016. Today is november 4, 2016 and I still have not received a notice that my new air bags are available.
Takata recall - I received a note in the spring of 2016 that my drivers side airbag need to be replaced. The noticed stated that the airbag replacement would be available in the summer of 2016. Today is november 2, 2016 and I still have not received a notice that my new air bag is available.
Takata inflators it is 10/28/2016 and nothing has been done to correct the problem.
2010 Honda ridgeline. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair defective airbags. *smd
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Honda ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Honda ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v344000 (air bags) and 16v061000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of…
Takata recall: I received the first letter of recall from american Honda on mar 29, 2016 followed by another letter on july 19, 2016. Enough to mention that I have hardly driven my truck since apr 1, 2016! These two letters were followed by several calls by the american Honda on june 30, july 07, july 18, july 29, & aug 17; 2016 informing me that my nearest Honda dealer would call me to offer a…
Takata recall-I got the first recall for the driver's side and my vehicle stayed at the dealer for about 4 months. I just got the vehicle out in july-as I got home there was another recall for the passenger side now-I contacted the dealer and I am told that Honda will not provide alternate transportation for the passenger side-only on as needed basis-contacted gloria with american Honda-one of…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Honda ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the remedy was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
Had airbags trouble with your 2010 Honda Ridgeline?
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2010 Honda Ridgeline?
It's a meaningful issue. 18 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Based on the 18 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 51,620 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2010/Honda/Ridgeline.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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