2019 Honda Ridgeline Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 23 Structure & Body complaints for the 2019 Honda Ridgeline, 10% of all complaints filed for the year, at a median 3,500 miles. Three related recalls cover the hood latch striker, center pillar trim clip, and rear subframe.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 23
- 10% of 237
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 3,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Owners report the hood vibrating, bouncing, or fluttering at highway speeds, especially in wind gusts or when passing semi trucks.
- Some describe the hood latch requiring excessive force to secure, or the hood appearing unlatched even after dealer inspection.
- One owner reported the hood becoming warped after years of improper latching, with the dealer declining to replace it despite a recall.
- One report describes the hood fully opening while driving at 65 mph on a windy day, requiring the driver to stop and re-close it.
- A tailgate hinge was reported as too weak to hold the tailgate open, causing it to slam shut on someone loading the bed.
- One owner reported the tailgate could not be opened to access the spare tire.
When 2019 Honda Ridgeline body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 12, 2019, latest Aug 15, 2025.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2019 Honda Ridgeline
- NHTSA 26V365000Jun 4, 2026Structure & Body880,514 vehicles
Structure:frame and members
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.
Risk: Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10, 2026.
- NHTSA 21V932000Nov 29, 2021Structure & Body724,826 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.
Risk: A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will either repair the hood latch striker, or replace the hood if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PBV.
- NHTSA 18V848000Nov 28, 2018Structure & Body404 vehicles
Structure:body:roof and pillars
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Honda Ridgeline and Pilot vehicles. The mounting holes for the clip that secures the right center pillar trim panel may be larger than intended. In the event of a crash necessitating right side curtain air bag deployment, the clip may not hold the center pillar trim panel in position and it may potentially interfere with the curtain air bag deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection," and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the curtain air bag does not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket on the right center pillar that will securely hold the center pillar trim clip, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is D3D.
Structure & Body complaints by Ridgeline model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2019 Honda Ridgeline?
- NHTSA lists 23 Structure & Body complaints for the 2019 Ridgeline, which is 10% of the 237 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall related to the hood on the 2019 Honda Ridgeline?
- Yes. Recall 21V932000 covers a hood latch striker that may become damaged and separate, and recall 18V848000 covers a center pillar trim clip issue on the 2019 Ridgeline.
- At what mileage do these structure and body problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2019 Ridgeline is 3,500 miles.
- Did the hood vibration issue cause any crashes or injuries?
- No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries associated with these Structure & Body complaints.
- Is the rear subframe recall the same as the hood issue?
- No, they are separate. Recall 26V365000 addresses the rear subframe, while the hood latch striker is covered by a different recall, 21V932000.