2011 Honda Ridgeline Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2011 Honda Ridgeline has a complaint index of 22, ranks 15th worst of 19 model years, and carries a Caution verdict capped by 10 recall campaigns. Airbags account for 27 of 39 complaints (69%), with a median failure mileage of 78,000.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 22/100
- #15 of 19 Ridgeline years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 39
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 10
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- 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 / 1
Top 2011 Honda Ridgeline problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags27 (69%)
- Structure & Body6 (15%)
- Other5 (13%)
- Electrical System2 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (5%)
- Engine1 (3%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Takata airbag inflators were flagged in multiple recall notices, with some owners reporting long waits for replacement parts.
- One owner reported a rollover crash tied to the Takata airbag recall that resulted in a fatality.
- A firewall area produced a high-pitched squeal noise while driving on the interstate.
- Windshield molding came loose and flapped in the wind, requiring re-gluing by a dealer, then came loose again.
- Michelin tires fitted to the truck showed excessive dry rot between the tread and on the sidewalls after two years.
- A rear passenger door reportedly opened on its own while driving, and the climate control mode selector would not switch to defrost.
2011 Honda Ridgeline recalls
10 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.
2011 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.
2011 compared with other Ridgeline years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2011 Honda Ridgeline reliable?
- NHTSA lists 39 complaints for the 2011 Ridgeline, giving it a complaint index of 22 and a rank of 15th worst out of 19 model years. It carries a Caution verdict, capped from a lower rating because of 10 recall campaigns requiring a dealer visit.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2011 Honda Ridgeline?
- Airbags are the top problem area, making up 27 of 39 complaints (69%), with a median failure mileage of 78,000. This mostly reflects the Takata airbag inflator recalls.
- Does the 2011 Honda Ridgeline have a Takata airbag recall?
- Yes. It is covered by several Takata-related airbag recalls, including campaigns 16V344000, 17V029000, 18V041000, 18V662000, 19V182000, 19V500000, and 19V501000, covering both driver and passenger inflators.
- How does the 2011 Ridgeline compare to other Ridgeline years?
- Its complaint index of 22 is much lower than 2006 (100, Avoid) and 2017 (83, Avoid), but higher than 2013 (33, Good) and 2014 (11, Best). Among 19 model years, 2011 ranks 15th worst.