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1 safety recall. 39 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE…
I WAS TRAVELING 20-25 MPH WHEN I NOTICED ANOTHER CAR ABRUPTLY MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN IN FRONT OF ME. THIS CAR WAS TRAVELING THE SAME DIRECTION AS ME. I TRIED TO AVOID HITTING THE CAR BY SWERVING TO THE RIGHT, BUT I CLIPPED THE PASSENGER REAR QUARTER WHICH RESULTED IN A AIRBAG…
THE REAR SLIDING WINDOW SHATTERED WITHOUT ANY IMPACT. I GOT INTO THE TRUCK AND STARTED THE VEHICLE. IT WAS STILL STATIONARY. A FEW SMALL PIECES OF GLASS FLEW OFF ONTO THE BACK SEAT. THE REST LUCKILY WAS HELD INTACT BY THE WINDOW TINT FILM. I CAN ONLY IMAGINE WHAT WOULD OF…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE…
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An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2011 Honda Ridgeline is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 27 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 39 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.