2006 Honda Ridgeline Airbag Problems

Which parts fail

• Frontal
  9
• Side/window
  2

Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  414%
• 25k–50k
  00%
• 50k–75k
  310%
• 75k–100k
  414%
• 100k–150k
  1345%
• 150k+
  517%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2006 Honda Ridgeline owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owned a 2006 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the front driver's side and passenger's side air bags deployed inadvertently. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the front driver's side air bag knocked him out, and he became unconscious, causing the vehicle to be involved in a collision. No further information was provided. The contact stated that he only recalled being assisted out of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard, where it was totaled. The contact was unsure whether a police report was filed. The contact received medical assistance and was informed that the had sustained neck and back pain, and fractured ribs. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 300,000.

Email I sent to Honda Corporate on [redacted]. I am contacting executive leadership regarding Honda Corporate Case # ***** My vehicle is currently grounded due to a safety recall and the frame is uninspectable and unsafe to drive per the dealership. A corporate case manager, Breanna, just informed me this afternoon that a buyback AND rental reimbursement will take "months or maybe years". I was also told that the dealership has not even submitted or released ANY paperwork, even though it has been 2 weeks since the incident and 11 days since we contacted Honda Corporate. She also informed me that this would be one of several departments that I would have to go through. This is not only substandard customer service, but the processing issues are enormously cumbersome. …

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Honda Ridgeline. While driving 25 MPH, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The contact's vehicle was rear ended as well. The driver side air bag did not deploy. The contact suffered bruises to the chest, neck, and head that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 125,000. ...updated 06/30/16 the consumer stated the driver side air bad was replaced on December 18, 2014. The consumer stated the replacement of the air bag, was not disclosed on car fax. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. Updated 07/26/16.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Honda Ridgeline. While driving approximately 50 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the rear driver side of the contact's vehicle. The contact's vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control and crashed into a guardrail. The contact stated that the brakes were engaged, but failed to respond as the vehicle continued to accelerate against the guardrail for up to one mile. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle stopped after being turned off. A police report was filed an no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed and repaired; however, the diagnosis was unknown. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000.

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 Honda Ridgeline. While driving approximately 25 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle. The driver's side of the contact's vehicle was damaged; however, the side curtain air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. A police report was filed. The driver sustained a mild neck injury, which did not require medical attention. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and norris Honda (925 merritt blvd, dundalk, md) were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Honda Ridgeline. While driving 30 MPH, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The front driver side air bag failed to deploy. The contact sustained back and neck injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who did not diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

'Takata recall' I had my airbags replaced for recall. I recently had a collision and air bags did not deploy. Injuries consisted of chest, ribs and arm. My frustrations with Honda have been a constant since I've had vehicle. Other issues like blow hearter wires smoking and catching fire burning my ex wifes leg. Too many details to write.

On April 24,2007, I accidentally rear-ended a vehicle stopped at a stoplight. I sustained some moderate front end damage but it was not a serious accident. It is the operation of the SRS that I have tried to have Honda explain. Neither the service manager, factory field service representative, nor the Honda America customer service personnel have adequately answered my question as to whether my driver's airbag is functional. At the time of the accident, the driver's seat belt tensioner did lock and the passenger's side airbag did deploy although there was nothing in the passenger's seat. However, the driver's airbag did not deploy. Aside form the cost of replacing the unnecessarily deployed passenger airbag and the fact that the factory replacement part did not match my dashboard color, my major concern has been whether or not the driver's airbag was, or still is, functional. …

This information is regarding the already existing air bag recall by Honda. I received a recall notice in the mail today (April 15, 2015) and called my local dealer for an appointment. The earliest appointment was July 10, 2015. Because this is a safety recall notice, I called Honda customer service and inquired as to why a safety issue recall would take nearly 3 months to remedy. I was told that most patrons are waiting longer than that and he ([redacted]) was surprised that I actually got a specific appointment. He said there is a supply backlog of replacement air bags. I replied that with a safety issue such as this, and given the resources of Honda motor co., they should do whatever is necessary to expedite the process. Are customers supposed to drive their vehicles not knowing if a catastrophic occurrence could happen at any time? …

Takata recall notice sent by Honda automobile division July 2016. I called pohanka Honda of fredericksburg as soon as I received the notice and was advised they would call when the parts came in to the dealership. I called pohanka Honda on 08/05/2016 and was advised they would order part and call me when it came in. I called pohanka Honda again on 08/15/2016 and was advised that the part May not be available until nov 2016. I called Honda automobile division and was advised that part May not be available until in the fall? Notice says to not allow anyone to sit in the passenger seat due to danger of severe injury or death if bad inflates! I explained that I use this truck for travel all the time and it was unacceptable to take this long. Customer service rep said she would submit a special request to the case manager to see if this could be expedited. I have heard nothing. …

Related recalls

NHTSA investigations

Airbag complaints in other Ridgeline years