2013 Honda Ridgeline Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2013 Honda Ridgeline ranks 13th out of 19 model years, with a complaint index of 33 and a Good verdict. It has 45 NHTSA complaints, mostly Takata airbag inflator issues (78% of complaints), and 7 recall campaigns.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 33/100
- #13 of 19 Ridgeline years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 45
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 7
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 17
- 16 city / 21 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2013 Honda Ridgeline problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags35 (78%)
- Structure & Body7 (16%)
- Brakes2 (4%)
- Engine2 (4%)
- Fuel System2 (4%)
- Other2 (4%)
- Electrical System1 (2%)
- Seat Belts1 (2%)
- Steering1 (2%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the Takata airbag recall process left them without a usable truck for weeks while waiting for replacement inflators.
- Some describe a driver frontal airbag that failed to deploy during a rear-end collision, resulting in facial and arm injuries.
- Several owners report sudden loss of engine power when braking with a foot still on the gas pedal, sometimes near traffic.
- One owner reported an antenna cover melting due to a heating failure in the structure, with a fire noted.
- Another reported acceleration continuing after attempting to stop, leading to a rear-end crash.
2013 Honda Ridgeline recalls
7 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.
2013 Honda Ridgeline fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 MPG
- Highway
- 21 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.
2013 compared with other Ridgeline years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2013 Honda Ridgeline reliable?
- Among 19 Ridgeline model years, 2013 ranks 13th with a complaint index of 33 and carries a Good verdict relative to other Ridgeline years.
- What problems does the 2013 Honda Ridgeline have?
- NHTSA lists 45 complaints for the 2013 Ridgeline, with airbags as the top problem area at 78% of complaints, followed by structure and body issues.
- Does the 2013 Honda Ridgeline have a Takata airbag recall?
- Yes. Several of the 7 recall campaigns cover Takata airbag inflator replacement, affecting both driver and passenger frontal airbags.
- How does the 2013 Ridgeline compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 33, the 2013 model has far fewer complaints than the worst year, 2006, which has an index of 100 and 242 complaints.