Body complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 10% | — |
| 2025 | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2023 | 4 | 3% | 2,000 miles |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 5% | — |
| 2020 | 4 | 2% | — |
| 2019 | 21 | 9% | 4,000 miles |
| 2018 | 9 | 6% | 3,000 miles |
| 2017 | 13 | 4% | 26,000 miles |
| 2014 | 7 | 21% | 155,000 miles |
| 2013 | 7 | 16% | 50,000 miles |
| 2012 | 4 | 17% | 67,000 miles |
| 2011 | 6 | 15% | 129,000 miles |
| 2010 | 4 | 10% | 90,000 miles |
| 2009 | 3 | 9% | — |
| 2008 | 14 | 10% | 90,000 miles |
| 2007 | 29 | 18% | 128,000 miles |
| 2006 | 30 | 12% | 70,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the tonneau cover detached from the bed of the truck. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated that the brackets used to hold the cover were defective. The tonneau cover was not replaced. The manufacturer was contacted, and the manufacturer offered to replace the tonneau cover. The failure mileage was 2,100.
Both Drivers and Passenger doors won't unlock or open without significant' force. This only occurs sometimes but has happened many times over the last year. I have had witnesses (son's) in the car when this happens. It seems like the door locking solenoid is holding the doors locked and both pulling the handle and tryin to flip the unlock switch are difficult. The risk here is in a crash or fire, someone without strength, won't be able to exit the vehicle. I video'd this on 27Apr24 (can provide if requested).
On the new Honda Ridgeline HPD there are small front fender flairs. At the bottom they are fastened with screws but at the top they are fastened with 3M tape. My Vehicle has 2K miles so I decided to take it on the interstate. Going about 75 MPH the wind resistance the tape gave away and the flair flipped right back into the tire. I thought my tire had blown as there was pulling and a loud noise. If I had overcorrected there could have been a tragic accident. I was able to get the vehicle to the side of the road and saw the issue as the fender flair was all chewed up from the tire. And for what? Using Tape instead of a secure system. Going at that rate of speed and assuming your tire just blew is an accident waiting to happen and this could be easily prevented.
I've had issues with the side view mirrors with this vehicle since the day that i took delivery. They were always wobbly. Honda issued a recall on them and the replacement mirrors look like "fun house" mirrors. They are super distorted and make me nauseous looking out of them. This is not an isolated incident. Many people are experiencing issues with the recalled mirrors being distorted. Honda needs to come up with another recall and real fix for this
The contact owns a 2020 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 26V365000 (STRUCTURE, SUSPENSION) and 26V332000 (AIR BAGS); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the bolt set needed to perform the suspension recall repair, and the parts needed to perform the air bags recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the dealer had expressed frustrations due to a lack of support from the manufacturer. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue, but no assistance was provided. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Sudden spontaneous moonroof explosion. Traveling at approximately 60mph I experienced a spontaneous explosion of the moonroof while it was closed and the headliner was closed. Glass flew into following traffic. There was no oncoming traffic and we were not following anyone. Sky's were clear and the road was dry and paved. This was a loud and distracting event and if the headliner cover wasn't closed it could have been much more serious. This happened around 10am MDT yesterday June 25 2023. The vehicle had about 20300 miles on the odometer.
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. …
Related recalls (3)
Structure › Frame and members
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles that were sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont,…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the rear frame, as necessary, free of charge. Depending on the extent of any corrosion damage, Honda may offer to repurchase the vehicle.
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.
Structure › Body › Hood
On certain vehicles, the hole in the sheetmetal front bulkhead that serves as the base and pivot point for the hood support rod was not punched to specification. The hood support rod May fail to hold the hood in position due to insufficient strength.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the prop rod base hole and, if necessary, install reinforcement parts free of charge. The recall began on December 5, 2007. Owners May contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Frequently asked questions
Which Honda Ridgeline years have body problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2006 (30), 2007 (29), 2019 (21), 2008 (14) and 2017 (13) model years. Body complaints make up 12% of all complaints for the 2006.
Is there a recall for Honda Ridgeline body problems?
Yes — 3 recalls, including 22V-430 (frame and members, Jun 16, 2022); 18V-848 (roof and pillars, Nov 28, 2018); 07V-542 (hood, Nov 21, 2007). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Honda Ridgeline body problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 70,000 miles; 50% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the body (101 mentions), followed by the frame and members (5).
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.