Is the 2013 Honda Ridgeline reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Honda Ridgeline is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Honda Ridgeline?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 78% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 Honda Ridgeline have?

8 recalls on file for this model year.

2013 Honda Ridgeline

▲ Better than typical

2013 Honda Ridgeline
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This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 45
Recalls: 8
Investigations: 1
Top problem: Air bags

Complaints per year

2013: 45 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
2003	0
2004	0
2005	0
2006	242
2007	160
2008	143
2009	35
2010	42
2011	39
2012	24
2013	45
2014	34
2015	2
2017	346
2018	162
2019	237
2020	169
2021	103
2022	118
2023	131
2024	73
2025	103
2026	12

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

78% · 35 reports

CRASHINJURY

Structure

16% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing body.

CRASHFIREINJURY

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Light state doff for approximately 5 seconds and came on again and remained on and is still on on 11/15/18. Somehow I was able to travel approximately 30 miles to the next exit, tucumcari, nm, without traction and limited steering.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-15

Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc) and steering

While coming to a stop truck acelerates will not stop until shifted out of gear has happen twice 2ND time resulting in a crash reported to police of st peters mo case number 2017-15285 truck is now at Honda dealer happened on city street...

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-06-27

Also filed under Power train

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Honda Ridgeline. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the antenna cover was not attached to the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-09-14

Fuel/propulsion system

4% · 2 reports

Engine

4% · 2 reports

Suspension

2% · 1 report

Safety timeline

8 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2017-02-22Air bags16V061000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX,...

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.

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2018-02-16Air bags18V041000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2012 Acura RL, 2010 Honda Element, and 2010-2013 Honda Ridgeline vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South...

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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2018-11-06Air bags18V662000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Ridgeline vehicles nationwide.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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2019-04-10Air bags19V182000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005...

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress
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2019-08-12Air bags19V500000 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...

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.

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2019-08-12Air bags19V501000 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,...

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.

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2019-12-09Vehicle speed control19E068000 Dorman Products, Inc.

Remedy: Dorman will notify owners, and qualified service facilities will replace the affected accelerator pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2019. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, using option 5.

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2022-08-09Structure22V430000 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...

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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2013 Honda Ridgeline — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Air bags: 35 reports on file for this year.
Structure: 7 reports on file for this year.
Fuel/propulsion system: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 16V061000 · Air bags
Recall 18V041000 · Air bags
Recall 18V662000 · Air bags
Recall 19V182000 · Air bags
Recall 19V500000 · Air bags
Recall 19V501000 · Air bags
Recall 19E068000 · Vehicle speed control
Recall 22V430000 · Structure

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FAQ

Is the 2013 Honda Ridgeline reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Honda Ridgeline is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Honda Ridgeline?: The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 78% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2013 Honda Ridgeline have?: 8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.