2012 Honda Ridgeline Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 2012 Honda Ridgeline, 4% of the 24 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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 immediately gained access to a hose and extinguished the fire with water. Per the attached photo and the attached service record the fire was initiated and involved the alternator and the attached wire harness. (Note that same week I observed a 2012 Honda Pilot in the shop with the same exact fire (cause and engine location). …”
NHTSA complaint #11487806, filed 2022-10Related service bulletins
- 10237953Jun 13, 2023Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS receiver Capacity resulting in rollover of the internal chip memory; the rollover…
- 10206992Jan 25, 2022ServiceNews Article - The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in "rollover" of the internal chip memory; the "rollover"…
- 10108558Apr 23, 2015Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P2101 (electronic throttle control system malfunction) stored. The vehicle may enter failsafe mode and experience a lack of power or…
- 10058373Apr 23, 2015Pgm-fi software update due to misinterpretation of the electronic throttle control system
- 10129319May 29, 2014Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2014 Ridgelines with a complaint of MIL on with the DTC P2101 (Throttle Control System…
- 10129315May 29, 2014Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2014 Ridgelines with a complaint of MIL on with the DTC P2101 (Throttle Control System Malfunction) stored. To…
- 10141160Jan 29, 2014Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2014 Ridgelines with a complaint of MIL on with the DTC P2101 (Throttle Control System Malfunction) stored. To…
- 10052186Jun 21, 2013Honda: certain vehicles are experiencing issues with malfunction of electronic throttle control system and check engine light coming on (dtc p2101). Models 2012-2013 ridgeline.
- 10043248Jan 12, 2012Honda: on some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing alternators, installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | 28% |
| 2024 | 28 | 39% |
| 2023 | 18 | 14% |
| 2022 | 20 | 17% |
| 2021 | 15 | 15% |
| 2020 | 49 | 29% |
| 2019 | 35 | 15% |
| 2018 | 49 | 30% |
| 2017 | 93 | 27% |
| 2014 | 4 | 12% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | 30 | 21% |
| 2007 | 17 | 11% |
| 2006 | 43 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2012 Honda Ridgeline
14 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Honda Ridgeline
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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