What's Wrong with the 1st Generation (2006–2014) Ridgeline?

Ridgeline owners have made 207 complaints about the 2006–2014 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 31st out of 58 Honda generations in overall reliability, with some engine and interior concerns.

Compare With Other Ridgeline Generations

Common 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline Problems

Some of the worst issues 1st generation Ridgeline owners have to deal with.

What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

1st Generation (2006–2014) Ridgeline Key Numbers

  1. 9 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 207 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 31st in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 58 eligible generations.

Recent 1st Generation (2006–2014) Ridgeline News

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  2. The 4th phase of Honda’s Takata airbag recall is set to get underway next month.

    Honda says it has made a lot of progress with existing recall repairs because plenty of replace airbag inflators are available. The 77.7 percent completion rate out of nearly 13 million recalled vehicles has allowed Honda to issue the recall now instead of waiting until December. An automaker that’s actually ahead of schedule on a recall? What world is this?…

    keep reading article "The Next Phase of Honda’s Massive Takata Recall is Ahead of Schedule"

  3. Your vehicle might be involved in one of the largest and most dangerous recalls in automotive history. Honda is recalling 2.2 million vehicles with PSDI-5 Takata inflators.

    You've probably heard about Takata by now. They're the ones responsible for airbag inflators that explode with too much force, sometimes sending metal shrapnel flying throughout the cabin. They're also the ones that have been linked to a number of deaths and injuries.

    The good news here is that these particular inflators (PSDI-5) don't have the same history of rupturing. The bad news is replacement parts aren't expected to be available until later this year.

    Needless to say, Takata isn't going to make anyone's holiday card list.

    keep reading article "PSDI-5 Takata Inflators Recalled in 2.2 Million Honda Vehicles"