2010 Honda Ridgeline Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2010 Honda Ridgeline carries a Complaint Index of 28 and ranks 14th of 19 model years, with a Caution verdict capped by 9 recall campaigns even though its complaint count is moderate. Airbags account for 43% of complaints, the largest share for this year.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 28/100
- #14 of 19 Ridgeline years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 42
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 9
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 17
- 15 city / 20 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2010 Honda Ridgeline problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags18 (43%)
- Structure & Body6 (14%)
- Engine5 (12%)
- Brakes4 (10%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (7%)
- Visibility & Wipers3 (7%)
- Electrical System2 (5%)
- Other2 (5%)
- Steering2 (5%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some owners report sudden unintended acceleration while parking at low speed, resulting in the truck lurching forward despite the brake pedal being pressed.
- Owners describe the accelerator pedal briefly not responding at low speed before the issue corrected itself.
- One owner reported the power steering fluid reservoir sits unshielded at the frame base, exposed to road debris, ice, and water.
- A driver's door reportedly would not latch shut after fueling, which the owner attributed to a weak door-latch spring.
- Owners describe windshield wipers mounted too low on the hood, causing them to freeze and stick in snowy conditions.
- One owner reported the rear passenger window shattered while the vehicle was parked and not in use.
2010 Honda Ridgeline recalls
9 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.
2010 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.
2010 compared with other Ridgeline years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Honda Ridgeline reliable?
- NHTSA lists 42 complaints and 9 recall campaigns for the 2010 Ridgeline, giving it a Complaint Index of 28 and a Caution verdict compared with other Ridgeline model years.
- What is the top complaint area for the 2010 Honda Ridgeline?
- Airbags are the top problem area, making up 43% of complaints (18 of 42), with a median failure mileage of 51,620 miles.
- Does the 2010 Honda Ridgeline have a recall?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2010 Ridgeline, most involving airbag inflator replacement plus one covering rear frame corrosion.
- Why is the 2010 Ridgeline rated Caution instead of based only on its complaint count?
- Its verdict is capped to Caution because of the 9 recall campaigns requiring a dealer visit, even though its complaint index of 28 is relatively low among Ridgeline years.
- How does the 2010 Ridgeline compare to other model years?
- It ranks 14th worst of 19 Ridgeline model years, well below the 2006 model (index 100, Avoid) but higher risk than the 2014 model, which is rated Best with an index of 11.