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.
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Worst 2012 Honda Ridgeline Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbag Malfunctions
Structural Problems
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.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag Malfunctions | 14 | β | β | β | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | β | β | β | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | β | β | β | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 2 | β | β | β | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | β | 1 | β | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | β | 1 | β | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Brake System | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | β | 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. βtransmissionβ, βstallingβ, βbrakesβ) to filter.
Showing 24 most recent complaints
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 likeβ¦
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 ofβ¦
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 immediaβ¦
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 rβ¦
Roof Garnish Molding itβs 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. Thatβs my concern. Thank you.
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.
THIRD BRAKE LIGHT PANEL (ABOVE REAR WINDOW) BLEW OFF AT 75 MPH. IN CHECKING ONLINE, THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MANY OTHER RIDGELINE TRUCKS.
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
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 THβ¦
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 SRSβ¦
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 RECAβ¦
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 β¦
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 MANβ¦
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 β¦
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". SEVβ¦
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 Fβ¦
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 β¦
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 AVAILAβ¦
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 VEβ¦
"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 β¦
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2012 Honda Ridgeline.
Recalls for 2012 Honda Ridgeline
12 campaignsNHTSA 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.
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?βΎ
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?βΎ
#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?βΎ
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2012 Honda Ridgeline?βΎ
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?βΎ
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?βΎ
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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