2013 Honda RIDGELINE

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Average

Quick Summary

The 2013 Honda RIDGELINE has 55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.7x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is air bags problems (64% of all complaints), specifically: takata recall i have contacted the dealer where i purchased my new ridgeline, mohawk honda 175 freemans bridge rd. scotia, ny regarding my recall. they want me to surrender my truck and use a sedan loaner until they can make repairs. i have explained to them that i use my truck to make money with. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report 7 crash reports 5 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.7x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

AIR BAGS

35 complaints

64%

• TAKATA RECALL I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED MY NEW RIDGELINE, MOHAWK HONDA 175 FREEMANS BRIDGE RD. SCOTIA, NY REGARDING MY RECALL. THEY WANT ME TO SURRENDER MY TRUCK AND USE A SEDAN LOANER UNTIL THEY CAN MAKE REPAIRS. I HAVE EXPLAINED TO THEM THAT I USE MY TRUCK TO MAKE MONEY WITH
• TAKATA RECALL: THE VEHICLE I NEED TO FUNCTION CANNOT BE RENTED WHILE I AWAIT BY REPLACEMENT AIRBAG. I NEED WITH A TRUCK WITH A HITCH AND TRAILER LIGHTS. SINCE THE AIRBAG IS THE SAFETY ISSUE, I WOULD LIKE YOU TO GIVE MARKLEY MOTORS IN FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, AUTHORIZATION TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG UNTIL
• TAKATA RECALL DEALER WOULD NOT LET ME DRIVE OFF THE LOT WITHOUT SIGNING A WAIVER AFTER SERVICE WORK. TUFANKJIAN HONDA OF PLYMOUTH FORMERLY AUTOFAIRE. THEY COULD NOT PROVIDE A COMPARABLE RENTAL VEHICLE. I WAS FORCED TO SIGN A HONDA TAKATA AIRBAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT VEHICLE INTENSIONS/STORAGE OWN

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“TAKATA RECALL I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED MY NEW RIDGELINE, MOHAWK HONDA 175 FREEMANS BRIDGE RD. SCOTIA, NY REGARDING MY RECALL. THEY WANT ME TO SURRENDER MY TRUCK AND USE A SEDAN LOANER UNTIL THEY CAN MAKE REPAIRS. I HAVE EXPLAINED TO THEM THAT I USE MY TRUCK TO MAKE MONEY WITH”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

7 complaints

13%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HONDA RIDGELINE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ANTENNA COVER WAS NOT ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A HEATING FAILURE THAT HEATED UP THE METAL, CAUSING THE LENS A
• WHILE COMING TO A STOP TRUCK ACELERATES WILL NOT STOP UNTIL SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR HAS HAPPEN TWICE 2ND TIME RESULTING IN A CRASH REPORTED TO POLICE OF ST PETERS MO CASE NUMBER 2017-15285 TRUCK IS NOW AT HONDA DEALER HAPPENED ON CITY STREET REARENDING CAR IN FRONT
• LIGHT STATE DOFF FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 SECONDS AND CAME ON AGAIN AND REMAINED ON AND IS STILL ON ON 11/15/18. SOMEHOW I WAS ABLE TO TRAVEL APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES TO THE NEXT EXIT, TUCUMCARI, NM, WITHOUT TRACTION AND LIMITED STEERING. NO REPORT TO POLICE WAS MADE AS POLICE AND TOW TRUCKS WERE FULLY OC

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports💥 3 crashes

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HONDA RIDGELINE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ANTENNA COVER WAS NOT ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A HEATING FAILURE THAT HEATED UP THE METAL, CAUSING THE LENS A”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

2 complaints

• WHEN STARTING IN MOTION AFTER A STOP FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL, OR MAKING A SLOW TURN THE POWER FROM THE ENGINE STOPS. I AM A LEFT FOOT BRAKE, TOUCHING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO CONTROL SPEED IN TRAFFIC TO AVOID A STOP AND GO REAR END COLLISION SITUATION FOLLOWING OTHER CARS, THE ENGINE POWER STOPS. PRESSING O
• IF YOU PRESS THE BRAKE AND STILL HAVE A FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL, YOU LOOSE ALL POWER UNTIL YOU TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE BRAKE. I'M GUESSING ITS THE COMPUTER THAT CAUSES THIS TO OCCUR. IT COULD CAUSE A CRASH FOR PEOPLE THAT DON'T KNOW THIS.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“WHEN STARTING IN MOTION AFTER A STOP FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL, OR MAKING A SLOW TURN THE POWER FROM THE ENGINE STOPS. I AM A LEFT FOOT BRAKE, TOUCHING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO CONTROL SPEED IN TRAFFIC TO AVOID A STOP AND GO REAR END COLLISION SITUATION FOLLOWING OTHER CARS, THE ENGINE POWER STOPS. PRESSING O”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

2 complaints

• WHEN STARTING IN MOTION AFTER A STOP FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL, OR MAKING A SLOW TURN THE POWER FROM THE ENGINE STOPS. I AM A LEFT FOOT BRAKE, TOUCHING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO CONTROL SPEED IN TRAFFIC TO AVOID A STOP AND GO REAR END COLLISION SITUATION FOLLOWING OTHER CARS, THE ENGINE POWER STOPS. PRESSING O
• FUEL CAP LIGHT COMES ON. I REPLACE THE FUEL CAP FROM THE THE DEALER. THE LIGHT STILL COMES ON. REPLACE THE SENSOR ON TOP OF THE FUEL TANK BY A CERTIFIED MECHANIC LIGHT STILL COMES ON DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO NEXT IS THERE A RECALL. THE LIGHT IS OFF WHEN YOU START THE VEHICLE BUT COMES ON GOING DOWN THE

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

2 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

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 55 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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AIR BAGS: TAKATA RECALL I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED MY NEW RIDGELINE, MOHAWK HONDA 175 FREEMANS BRIDGE RD. SCOTIA, NY REGARDING MY RECALL. THEY WANT ME TO SURRENDER MY TRUCK AND USE A SEDAN LOANER UNTIL THEY CAN MAKE REPAIRS. I HAVE EXPLAINED TO THEM THAT I USE MY TRUCK TO MAKE MONEY WITH
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BODY/STRUCTURE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HONDA RIDGELINE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ANTENNA COVER WAS NOT ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A HEATING FAILURE THAT HEATED UP THE METAL, CAUSING THE LENS A
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: WHEN STARTING IN MOTION AFTER A STOP FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL, OR MAKING A SLOW TURN THE POWER FROM THE ENGINE STOPS. I AM A LEFT FOOT BRAKE, TOUCHING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO CONTROL SPEED IN TRAFFIC TO AVOID A STOP AND GO REAR END COLLISION SITUATION FOLLOWING OTHER CARS, THE ENGINE POWER STOPS. PRESSING O
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: WHEN STARTING IN MOTION AFTER A STOP FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL, OR MAKING A SLOW TURN THE POWER FROM THE ENGINE STOPS. I AM A LEFT FOOT BRAKE, TOUCHING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO CONTROL SPEED IN TRAFFIC TO AVOID A STOP AND GO REAR END COLLISION SITUATION FOLLOWING OTHER CARS, THE ENGINE POWER STOPS. PRESSING O
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)