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2012 HONDA RIDGELINE Problems

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Honda Ridgeline. This model year has 24 NHTSA complaints β€” top issue: Airbag Malfunctions.

24
Complaints
β€”
Crashes
1
Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
12
Recalls

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Worst 2012 Honda Ridgeline Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1
14
complaints

Airbag Malfunctions

#2
4
complaints

Structural Problems

#3
2
complaints

Steering Defects

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Honda Ridgeline. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
Airbag Malfunctions14β€”β€”β€”
Structural Problems4β€”β€”β€”
Steering Defects2β€”β€”β€”
Uncategorized Issues2β€”β€”β€”
Seat Belt Issues1β€”β€”β€”
Seat-Related Issues1β€”β€”β€”
Wheel Issues1β€”β€”β€”
Electrical Faults1β€”1β€”
Engine Problems1β€”1β€”
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1β€”β€”β€”
Brake System1β€”β€”β€”
Fuel/Propulsion System1β€”β€”β€”

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2012 Honda Ridgeline. Type a keyword (e.g. β€œtransmission”, β€œstalling”, β€œbrakes”) to filter.

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Showing 24 most recent complaints

Seat Belt IssuesMay 3, 2025

Because of well known water intrusion into the cabin from the firewall, over time the seat risers rust away, and then the compromised metal breaks, at which point the front of the seat is no longer bolted into the floor board. The seat swings backward uncommanded, and may is like…

Steering DefectsOct 10, 2023

1. Left Rear Cam Bolt Seized, YES 2. This will not allow for any movement to have tires probably aligned. 3. Yes, I have documentation available upon request 4. No 5. It was caught during an alignment, I first noticed it during the first rear end recall but area was outside of…

Electrical FaultsπŸ”₯ FireOct 4, 2022

After returning from a short trip to the local convenience store smoke was observed coming from under the hood and also into the cabin as the truck was entering the driveway. Driver immediately opened the hood and witnessed that the engine was smoking and on fire. Driver immedia…

Structural ProblemsSep 30, 2022

The contact owns a 2012 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall r…

Structural ProblemsJul 4, 2022

Roof Garnish Molding it’s pop ups two times and i change everything new but my concern is when i drive in the highway or interstate that part can blow off to the air and can cause an accident. Last time I went to the dealership was 07/01/2022. That’s my concern. Thank you.

Electronic Stability Control (Esc)May 10, 2019

ABS AND VSA LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTANT AT WHICH TIME THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK. PUMPING THE BRAKE ALLOWS SHIFT BUT LIGHTS STAY ON, THEN SOMETIMES JUST FLASH OFF AND STABILITY CONTROL AND ABS RESUME OPERATION. CAN BE DANGEROUS ON A SUDDEN STOP OR HIGH SPEED TURN.

Structural ProblemsMar 28, 2019

THIRD BRAKE LIGHT PANEL (ABOVE REAR WINDOW) BLEW OFF AT 75 MPH. IN CHECKING ONLINE, THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MANY OTHER RIDGELINE TRUCKS.

Airbag MalfunctionsMay 15, 2017

2012 HONDA RIDGELINE SPORT. CONSUMER WRITES REQUESTING A STATUS UPDATE ON DRIVERS FRONT AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED A REASNABLE AMOUNT OF TIME HAD EXCEEDED FOR THE RECALL TO BE COMPLETED. THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE AN UPDATE. *JS

Airbag MalfunctionsDec 12, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR TH…

Airbag MalfunctionsOct 13, 2016

TAKATA INFLATORS: I HAD SERVICE PERFORMED FOR THE TAKATA AIRBAG ISSUE ON OR ABOUT JULY 13. WITHIN A MONTH THE SRS UNIT LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK IT IN TO LUCAS HONDA, WHERE I BOUGHT THE RIDGELINE. AFTER A FEW DAYS OF THEM NOT FINDING THE PROBLEM, THEY CAME BACK TO ME AND SAID THE SRS…

Airbag MalfunctionsSep 23, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECA…

Airbag MalfunctionsAug 29, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE …

Airbag MalfunctionsJul 11, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS PROVIDED A LOANER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MAN…

Airbag MalfunctionsJun 29, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF …

Airbag MalfunctionsJun 27, 2016

TAKATA RECALL. I HAVE RECEIVED NO NOTIFICATION FROM HONDA ON WHEN THE REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE GOING TO BE AVAILABLE. THE ROHRMAN AUTO GROUP IS THE HONDA DEALER I PURCHASED AND SERVICE THE VEHICLE AT - RECALL WAS ON MY SERVICE REPORT AND WAS TOLD THE PARTS WERE "NOT A PROBLEM". SEV…

Airbag MalfunctionsJun 21, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME F…

Airbag MalfunctionsJun 15, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE …

Airbag MalfunctionsMay 18, 2016

2012 HONDA RIDGELINE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEALERSHIP REFUSAL TO DISCLOSE RENTAL VEHICLE INFORMATION UNTIL ARRIVAL FOR PICK UP AND CONSUMER STATES SMALL ECONOMY RENTAL VEHICLE UNACCEPTABLE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE PARTS FOR THE AIR BAG RECALL, WOULD NOT BE AVAILA…

Airbag MalfunctionsApr 11, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT WANTED TO VOICE THEIR DISPLEASURE ON THE WAY THE RECALL WAS BEING HANDLED. THE CONTACT STATED THE LOCAL DEALER WERE NOT PROVIDING ANY LOANER VEHICLES OR WOULD NOT OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR A TEMPORARY LOANER VE…

Airbag MalfunctionsMar 30, 2016

"TAKATA RECALL" I FOUND OUT MY VEHICLE WAS ON THE RECALL LIST IN FEBRUARY 2016, EVEN BEFORE I RECEIVED MY RECALL LETTER WHICH WAS MARCH 29, 2016. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING A VEHICLE THAT COULD SERIOUSLY INJURE ME OR EVEN KILL ME AND DO SERIOUS HARM TO ANY PASSENGERS AS WELL AS SOMEONE …

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Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2012 Honda Ridgeline.

Recalls for 2012 Honda Ridgeline

12 campaigns

NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2012 Honda Ridgeline. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.

18V662000Invalid Date
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

19V182000Jun 3, 2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

19E068000Oct 10, 2019
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

19V501000Invalid Date
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

19V500000Invalid Date
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

18V268000Invalid Date
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

16V061000Mar 2, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

18V041000Sep 1, 2018
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

17V029000Oct 1, 2017
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

12V025000Invalid Date
TIRES

12V432000May 9, 2012
AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY

22V430000Invalid Date
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

2012 Honda Ridgeline β€” FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2012 Honda Ridgeline reliable?β–Ύ

Good Record. The 2012 Honda Ridgeline has 24 NHTSA owner complaints, 0 crash-related, and 12 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Airbag Malfunctions (14 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Honda Ridgeline?β–Ύ

#1: Airbag Malfunctions (14 complaints). #2: Structural Problems (4 complaints). #3: Steering Defects (2 complaints)

At what mileage do problems start on the 2012 Honda Ridgeline?β–Ύ

Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.

How safe is the 2012 Honda Ridgeline?β–Ύ

The 2012 Honda Ridgeline has 0 crash-related complaints and 1 fire reports out of 24 total NHTSA complaints. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Does the 2012 Honda Ridgeline have any recalls?β–Ύ

Yes β€” 12 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2012 Honda Ridgeline. The largest issue: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.

Should I buy a 2012 Honda Ridgeline?β–Ύ

The 2012 Honda Ridgeline has a relatively low complaint rate. Pay particular attention to Airbag Malfunctions issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.

Wider context: See the full Honda Ridgeline reliability report with year-by-year comparison.

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