2013 HONDA RIDGELINE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
55
Owner Complaints
8
Recalls
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 HONDA RIDGELINE
The 2013 HONDA RIDGELINE has received a total of 55 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 8 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (35 complaints), Structurebody (6 complaints), and Engine (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2013 HONDA RIDGELINE
NHTSA has recorded 8 recalls for the 2013 HONDA RIDGELINE, potentially affecting up to 5,211,697 vehicles.
Recall 22V430000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
| 132,882 vehicles affected
Defect: 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, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. An accumulation of road salt may cause the frame mounting surface, where...
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
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. Owner notification letters were mailed August 9, 2022. Owners may contact Honda...
View full details →Recall 19E068000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
| 3,744 vehicles affected
Defect: Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2007-2011 Honda Element, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot and 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The rotating portion of the accelerator pedal assembly may bind. As such, these vehicles fail...
Consequence: If the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no longer pressed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dorman will notify owners, and qualified service facilities will replace the affected accelerator pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2019. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, using option 5. Dorman's number for this recall...
View full details →Recall 19V500000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 1,558 vehicles affected
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2013 Insight and 2007-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are S5B and W59.
View full details →Recall 19V501000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 1,657,752 vehicles affected
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are E5D and X5C.
View full details →Recall 19V182000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 1,101,534 vehicles affected
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The...
Consequence: An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 18V662000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 57,095 vehicles affected
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Ridgeline vehicles nationwide. Honda is also recalling certain 2011-2012 Acura RL, 2011 Honda Element and 2011-2013 Ridgeline vehicles in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Lastly, if...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are H2H and S2I.
View full details →Recall 18V041000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 24,945 vehicles affected
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2012 Acura RL, 2010 Honda Element, and 2010-2013 Honda Ridgeline vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Honda is recalling certain 2010 Acura...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are U0H, and G0I.
View full details →Recall 16V061000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 2,232,187 vehicles affected
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may...
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 HONDA RIDGELINE
55 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 HONDA RIDGELINE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 35 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The rear crossmember of the Honda Ridgeline 2013 RTL where the trailer hitch is attached is rusted through which could break when towing or driving causing an accident. I think Honda should weld a plate onto the crossmember beam and undercoat it. Thank you
The rear crossmember of the Honda Ridgeline 2013 RTL where the trailer hitch is attached is rusted through which could break when towing or driving causing an accident. I think Honda should weld a plate onto the crossmember beam and undercoat it. Thank you
The rear crossmember of the Honda Ridgeline 2013 RTL where the trailer hitch is attached is rusted through which could break when towing or driving causing an accident. I think Honda should weld a plate onto the crossmember beam and undercoat it. Thank you
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V4300000(Structure). Several dealers had been notified about the recall and each confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Safety Rating for the 2013 HONDA RIDGELINE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 HONDA RIDGELINE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 HONDA RIDGELINE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 HONDA RIDGELINE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
A-HNS-02262016-3 — AIR BAGS
DEALER MESSAGE - UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR THE HONDA 2007-2015 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR SAFETY RECALL.
A-CA-02152016-30 — EQUIPMENT
"DEALER MESSAGE - ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2016, AMERICAN HONDA NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A STOP SALE AND SAFETY RECALL FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.7 MILLION MODEL YEAR 2007-2015 HONDA VEHICLES. DUE TO THIS, THE FOLLOWING MODELS ARE SUBJECT TO A RECALL AND STOP SALE ORDER IN ALL REGIONS OF THE UNITED STATES...
15-028 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
PGM-FI SOFTWARE UPDATE DUE TO MISINTERPRETATION OF THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM *CN
Service Bulletin — POWER TRAIN
Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P2101 (electronic throttle control system malfunction) stored. The vehicle may enter failsafe mode and experience a lack of power or poor acceleration. The problem is intermittent, and cycling the ignition will usually restore the vehicle to its normal function. However, the...
DLR MSG - RFP - — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2014 Ridgeline with a Low Brake Fluid Warning On, even with sufficient brake fluid. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to your attempting any repair.
ENG REQ - AER150 — SERVICE BRAKES
Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2014 Ridgeline with a Low Brake Fluid Warning On, even with sufficient brake fluid. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to your attempting any repair.
DLR MSG - RFI - — STEERING
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)is investigating certain 2013-2014 Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a complaint of steering wheel vibration due to wheel/tire imbalance. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.
DLR MSG - RFI - — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)is investigating certain 2013-2014 Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a complaint of steering wheel vibration due to wheel/tire imbalance. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.
ENG REQ - AER131 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2014 Ridgelines with a complaint of MIL on with the DTC P2101 (Throttle Control System Malfunction) stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of...
IN-14-02 — EQUIPMENT
ACURA: AN INVESTIGATION ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) IS ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P2101 MALFUNCTION OF THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM. MODEL 2012-2014 RIDGELINE. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 HONDA RIDGELINE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HONDA RIDGELINE
- 2008 HONDA RIDGELINE — 155 complaints
- 2009 HONDA RIDGELINE — 39 complaints
- 2010 HONDA RIDGELINE — 50 complaints
- 2011 HONDA RIDGELINE — 44 complaints
- 2012 HONDA RIDGELINE — 30 complaints
- 2013 HONDA RIDGELINE (current)
- 2014 HONDA RIDGELINE — 35 complaints
- 2015 HONDA RIDGELINE — 2 complaints
- 2016 HONDA RIDGELINE — 0 complaints
- 2017 HONDA RIDGELINE — 411 complaints
- 2018 HONDA RIDGELINE — 189 complaints
Other HONDA Models
- HONDA ACCORD — 30,831 total complaints
- HONDA CR-V — 20,109 total complaints
- HONDA CIVIC — 19,776 total complaints
- HONDA ODYSSEY — 15,588 total complaints
- HONDA PILOT — 12,071 total complaints
- HONDA FIT — 2,686 total complaints
- HONDA HR-V — 2,201 total complaints
- HONDA PASSPORT — 2,079 total complaints