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2009 Honda Ridgeline Problems

Compared with other Honda Ridgeline years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

0/100 0.1× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
35filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
60,000miles, 13 complaints with mileage
Recalls
8campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
17 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD/AWD · 15 city / 20 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Honda Ridgeline (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 35 consumer complaints for the 2009 Honda Ridgeline. The part named most often is air bags, with 21 complaints (60% of the total), followed by body and structure (3) and tires (3). 13 of the complaints include a mileage, and 46% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 60,000 miles. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns and 54 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 7 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 34 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Body and structure complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Compared with the other 12 Honda Ridgeline model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 0 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “Takata recall. I have been driving this vehicle around with my wife and small children unaware of the possible harm that could come to them from the exploding airbags. We just received our truck back with the fixed driver's side airbag after having a rental for 3 months since Honda did not have replacement parts yet. We just received another recall for the exploding passenger side airbag which they also do not have parts for. We have been unable to use our truck for fear that the airbags could hurt our small children or other passengers. …”

NHTSA complaint #10887754, filed 2016-07, 88,000 miles

Body and structure: “Corrosion formed on the rear frame and a recall was issued for Honda Ridgelines. The Checkered Flag Honda dealership tested our Ridgeline, and it failed the punch test regarding corrosion. The fuel tank, which is mounted to the rear frame, can become unsecured as the rear frame deteriorates from corrosion. An unsecured fuel tank could have a fuel leak and an increased risk of fire. The dealership confiscated the Ridgeline and Honda manufacturer still has not issued a buyback or any compensation.”

NHTSA complaint #11653997, filed 2025-04

Tires: “The contact owns a 2009 Honda Ridgeline. When the vehicle was started, the tire warning indicator was illuminated. The contact placed air in the rear driver side tire; however, the failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the tire sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the tire sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #10809616, filed 2015-12, 4,000 miles

Electrical system: “One day I was using the A/C and everything was fine. After my work shift I tried to kick on the A/C system and nothing happens. The screen indicates that everything is working, however, even with the fan dial on full. Nothing is flowing through the vents. I had the Honda dealership take a look and they told me the harness was fried and that it would be $900 to fix it, when my car payment is $600. They also told me that this was a common issue in 2006 and 2007 models and recalls have been issued for both years. …”

NHTSA complaint #10588870, filed 2014-05, 42,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

46% of the 13 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 40,000 and 96,000 miles.

15%0–100%10–2531%25–508%50–7523%75–10015%100–1508%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (13 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 60,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 Honda Ridgeline. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Ridgeline · sedan AWDnot rated5 / 5——4 · 14.3% risk

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2009 Honda Ridgeline version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Ridgeline Truck 4WD3.5L 6-cyl5-speed automatic152017$3,950

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 8 recalls for the 2009 Honda Ridgeline → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 54 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 54 bulletins →

Other model years of the Honda Ridgeline

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202612740521—Too new
20251035002521Too new to compareToo new
20247423,2231521Too new to compareToo new
202313226,058552175 · MoreToo new
202211935,000352152 · TypicalRising
202110321,000752165 · MoreStable
202017018,000852265 · MoreRising
201923817,5001152274 · MoreRising
201816222,300752250 · TypicalFalling
201734740,000852274 · MoreStable
20143415,0006—171 · FewerRising
20134533,0007—170 · FewerFalling
20122423,12211—17—Falling
20113965,50010—170 · FewerRising
20104225,5009—174 · FewerRising
20093560,0008—170 · FewerRising
200814370,0008—1727 · FewerFalling
200716084,0008—17Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200624374,00012—17Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Honda Ridgeline model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Honda Ridgeline have?

NHTSA recorded 35 consumer complaints for the 2009 Honda Ridgeline as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 Honda Ridgeline is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 21 complaints (60% of the total), followed by body and structure with 3.

Has the 2009 Honda Ridgeline been recalled?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2009 Honda Ridgeline get?

The EPA rates the 2009 Honda Ridgeline (Ridgeline Truck 4WD, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 20 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,950 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Honda Ridgeline reported?

Among the 13 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 60,000 miles and the middle half falls between 40,000 and 96,000 miles; 46% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.