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SteeringPart report

2012 Honda Ridgeline Steering Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
8%of 24 total for the year
Median mileage
40,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2012 Honda Ridgeline, 8% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles.

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 experienced a loss in power steering, sometimes, when driving through puddles of water. I see this as a serious safety concern, as if you're expecting to be able to turn a certain way, and then you can't, you're going to run into something, and this has almost happened to me on a couple of occasions. This happens without warning, and does not happen with every puddle. Indeed, it happens fairly infrequently, which to me, is more dangerous, as you tend to forget about the issue. If it happened every time, it would become a habit. …”

NHTSA complaint #10852152, filed 2016-03, 40,000 miles

“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 recall area and was not addressed by Honda.”

NHTSA complaint #11549158, filed 2023-10

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202522%
202411%
202397%
202243%
202111%
201921%
201741%
201413%
201312%
201228%
201025%
200926%
200832%
200721%
200662%

Other parts of the 2012 Honda Ridgeline

Air bags
14 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 Honda Ridgeline

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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