2011 Honda Ridgeline Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 15%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 129,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2011 Honda Ridgeline, 15% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 129,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have repeatedly been in touch with dealerships and Honda USA about a paint defect. I have had this corroborated with paint and body shops and Honda. Refuses to do anything, even though they say it's a known issue for that year. And model.”
NHTSA complaint #11690310, filed 2025-09“The contact owns a 2011 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, there was a loud squealing sound coming from the rear end of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over and upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware that the rear crossmember had snapped, and inside the rear driver’s side wheel well was melted, and the sidewall of the tire was damaged. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the rear subframe was faulty and needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11661227, filed 2025-05, 177,237 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the rear driver's side tire was at an angle. The contact also stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the rear end of the vehicle was rocking back and forth. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and a local dealer where it was diagnosed with a rusted sub frame. The contact was advised that the vehicle should not be driven. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11605198, filed 2024-07, 129,000 miles“leak coming from roof drivers side, stained seat and top ceiling. strip needs to be checked underneath. not sure exactly where the leak is coming from”
NHTSA complaint #11505595, filed 2023-02Related recalls
- 22V430000Jun 16, 2022Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles that were sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois…Covers: Honda Ridgeline 2006–2014
Related service bulletins
- 10222442Sep 30, 2022Service Bulletin - (Repair Procedure and Parts Information Revision) In salt-belt states where de-icing agents are used to maintain the roadway, the de-icing agents, along with…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9% |
| 2025 | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 | 4 | 3% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 5 | 5% |
| 2020 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 22 | 9% |
| 2018 | 9 | 6% |
| 2017 | 13 | 4% |
| 2014 | 7 | 21% |
| 2013 | 7 | 16% |
| 2012 | 4 | 17% |
| 2011 | 6 | 15% |
| 2010 | 4 | 10% |
| 2009 | 3 | 9% |
| 2008 | 14 | 10% |
| 2007 | 29 | 18% |
| 2006 | 31 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2011 Honda Ridgeline
27 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Honda Ridgeline
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology