2007 Honda Ridgeline Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2007 Honda Ridgeline has a complaint index of 44, ranks 11th worst of 19 model years, and carries a Caution verdict capped by 8 recall campaigns. Airbags are the top problem area, with 74 complaints (46% share) at a median 81,500 miles.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 44/100
- #11 of 19 Ridgeline years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 160
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 8
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 6
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 5
- Injuries
- 5
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 17
- 15 city / 20 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
Top 2007 Honda Ridgeline problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags74 (46%)
- Structure & Body34 (21%)
- Electrical System19 (12%)
- Engine15 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain12 (8%)
- Visibility & Wipers11 (7%)
- Other9 (6%)
- Brakes7 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (3%)
- Fuel System3 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy in low- and moderate-speed frontal collisions, including a deer strike at 55 mph and a rear-end crash at 20 mph.
- Blower motor and HVAC wiring harness connectors melted or caught fire, sometimes producing smoke from under the dashboard while driving.
- Electrical fires broke out near the tail light area and passenger dashboard, in some cases while the vehicle sat parked in a garage.
- ABS and VSA systems failed to engage during a skid on snow-covered lanes, resulting in loss of control and a crash.
- An OEM light-truck tire suffered complete tread separation from the sidewalls at highway speed with no warning.
2007 Honda Ridgeline recalls
8 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 22V430000Jun 16, 2022Structure & Body132,882 vehicles
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, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. An accumulation of road salt may cause the frame mounting surface, where the fuel tank mounting bands are attached, to corrode and possibly detach the fuel tank, which can result in a fuel leak.
Risk: 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 customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is LCD.
- NHTSA 19V500000Jun 27, 2019Airbags1,558 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
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 service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 19V501000Jun 27, 2019Airbags1,657,752 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
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 may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: 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.
2007 Honda Ridgeline fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15 MPG
- Highway
- 20 MPG
- Combined
- 17 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,800
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other Ridgeline years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Honda Ridgeline reliable compared to other Ridgeline years?
- It ranks 11th worst out of 19 model years with a complaint index of 44 and a Caution verdict, meaning several other years perform worse but it is not among the best.
- Why is the 2007 Ridgeline rated Caution instead of based purely on complaints?
- NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns requiring a dealer visit for this year, which caps the verdict at Caution even though the complaint index alone might suggest better.
- What is the top problem area for the 2007 Honda Ridgeline?
- Airbags are the top problem area, accounting for 74 complaints, a 46% share of all complaints, 5 crashes, and a median failure mileage of 81,500 miles.
- Does the 2007 Honda Ridgeline have an airbag recall?
- Yes. NHTSA recalls 19V500000, 19V501000, 19V182000, 17V029000, and 16V344000 all involve airbag inflator replacements covering the 2007 Ridgeline.
- What other issues does NHTSA data show for the 2007 Ridgeline?
- Beyond airbags, owners reported Structure & Body issues (34 complaints), Electrical System problems including fires (19 complaints, 5 fires), and Engine complaints (15 complaints) at a median 108,105 miles.