Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2019 Honda Ridgeline owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, he heard the hood vibrating. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive to his destination. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and had TSB #A17-083 completed. The contact stated he continued to hear the hood vibrating. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V932000 (Structure, Latches/Locks/Linkages). The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer and the recall repair was completed. The contact stated that he continued to hear the hood vibrating. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the hood was shaking significantly. The contact stated upon opening the hood, he noticed that the hood latch was significantly loose. Additionally, the contact stated that there were gaps in the front seals of the hood, allowing air inside, which caused the hood to vibrate. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V932000 (Structure, Latches/Locks/Linkages). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the striker support plate was installed; however, the failure reoccurred while driving. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the recall repair was not completed on the vehicle as no issues were found; however, the work order showed that the striker support plate was installed. …
Hood is warped because of 3 years of it not latching properly. Recall did not fix the problem. According to the recall, if the hood is damaged they are supposed to replace it, which it is damaged. Honda Autonation 104 refuses to do so saying "this is normal" and I have provided Honda service people that will vouch for us. Provided photos and videos. Safety is put at risk for the driver and passengers along with other motorists if a failure happens and the hood fly's open at highway speeds it could cause death. Yes has been confirmed by dealer employees and and other service shops. The dealer managers refuse to even come look at the vehicle even when it is there at the dealer. First appeared 6 months after we bought the vehicle brand new from said dealer. Has been documented on many of our oil change visits. Still refuse to replace damaged/warped hood. …
The hood shakes, flutters, bounces, in the wind. It is very unnerving thinking hood will detach and fly up and hit windshield while driving. Took the ridgeline to Honda of Ames Iowa. The glue holding the subframe to hood failed and Honda of Ames said it was out of warranty with 61,094 miles. My opinion was glue failed was not the problem but a design flaw in the hood. Honda of Ames Iowa referred me to a 3rd party for repair. I performed my own repair by glueing hood with gorerilla glue and hood still shakes, flutters, bounces.
I just purchased a 2019 Honda Ridgeline. When driving I noticed the hood vibrating or shaking. I checked to ensure it was closed all the way, and it was. When I did research, I found there is a safety recall for this exact issue, and the year, make and model of my truck falls into the affected years. However, when I look up my VIN, it does not comeback with the recall authorization. Please advise. The recall number is: 21V932
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while passing semi- trucks on the highway traveling the opposite direction, the hood lifted up and vibrated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but it was unknown if the vehicle was diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 0.
When the tailgate of the Ridgeline is open like a door it slams shut hitting the person loading something into the bed in the back. The hinge isn't strong enough to hold the door open. The truck has to be parked on perfectly level ground to keep this from happening. Honda has been made aware of this problem.
I was driving at 65 Miles and I felt something wrong was happening, the hood was totally opened while I was driving .its was a windy day and I thought was the wind . I stopped and I closed it very well but the fallowing week I had the same issue with my car.
Driving at about 60-70mph the hood vibrates or shimmy's. The movement is enough to warrant slowing down in case is opened suddenly. There are no warning lights or messages when it happens. It occurs frequently. I have not visited the Honda dealer yet.
Severe hood vibration, bouncing and shaking present at various highway speeds (55mph-65mph). VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V932000 (Structure, Latches, Locks/Linkages). Upon visual inspection hood latch was significantly loose. Gaps evident in seal of hood and severe vibration of hood presented and remain present following recall/repair. The vehicle was brought to the dealership upon reciving recall notice. Dealership installed striker plate and tightened loose hood latch. (03/03/2022) However, hood continued to vibrate, bounce and shake at highway speeds after initial repair; noticed only after leaving dealership. Consequently, vehicle has been returned to the dealership two additional times for same safety complaint: severe hood vibration. (Vehicle returned again 03/04/2022 and 03/21/2022). …
Related recalls
Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Honda Ridgeline and Pilot vehicles. The mounting holes for the clip that secures the right center pillar trim panel may be larger than intended.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket on the right center pillar that will securely hold the center pillar trim clip, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2019.
Body complaints in other Ridgeline years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2019 Honda Ridgeline?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the body & structure of the 2019 Honda Ridgeline, 9% of the model year's 237 complaints. The component named most often is body (15 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2019 Honda Ridgeline body problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 18V-848 (roof and pillars, Nov 28, 2018). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2019 Honda Ridgeline body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 4,000 miles, and 82% before 25,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.