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2013 Honda Ridgeline Problems

Compared with other Honda Ridgeline years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

0/100 0.2× 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
45filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
33,000miles, 11 complaints with mileage
Recalls
7campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
17 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl AWD · 16 city / 21 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Honda Ridgeline (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 45 consumer complaints for the 2013 Honda Ridgeline. The part named most often is air bags, with 35 complaints (78% of the total), followed by body and structure (7) and engine (2). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 64% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 33,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns and 68 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 6 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 31 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.

Also reported: Suspension (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “Takata recall. I have been waiting over two months for a replacement air bag for my vehicle. Lynnwood Honda has provided a rental vehicle, it does not measure up to my Honda. The dealership has been unable to supply a repair date. Maybe the end of june or july. Is the response. Need some help moving this along. Thanks.”

NHTSA complaint #10875374, filed 2016-06, 5,000 miles

Body and structure: “I was stopped in a left turn lane behind another car. A third car came from behind at approximately 40 MPH and hit my car from behind, pushing it violently into the car ahead of me. My driver side airbag did not activate on impact. I suffered facial and arm injuries from striking the steering wheel. I was wearing seat belt and shoulder restraint. My car was subject to prior takata airbag recall and airbag was replaced by dealer.”

NHTSA complaint #11244627, filed 2019-08, 70,000 miles

Engine: “If you press the brake and still have a foot on the gas pedal, you loose all power until you take your foot off the brake. I'm guessing its the computer that causes this to occur. It could cause a crash for people that don't know this.”

NHTSA complaint #10717531, filed 2015-05, 28,250 miles

Fuel system: “Fuel cap light comes on. I replace the fuel cap from the the dealer. The light still comes on. Replace the sensor on top of the fuel tank by a certified mechanic light still comes on don't know what to do next is there a recall. The light is off when you start the vehicle but comes on going down the road 10 minutes later or 15 minutes later the light will come on and stay on. All the time.”

NHTSA complaint #11186359, filed 2019-03, 6 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

64% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 10,000 and 51,621 miles.

18%0–1018%10–2527%25–5036%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (11 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 33,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

20152016292017201820192020202120222025
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 2013 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 · crew cab 4WDnot rated———4 · 14.3% risk

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

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2013 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 automatic162117$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 7 recalls for the 2013 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. 68 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 68 bulletins →

Other model years of the Honda Ridgeline

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202612740521—Too new
20251035002521Too new to compareToo new
20247323,2231521Too 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 2013 Honda Ridgeline have?

NHTSA recorded 45 consumer complaints for the 2013 Honda Ridgeline as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 Honda Ridgeline is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 35 complaints (78% of the total), followed by body and structure with 7.

Has the 2013 Honda Ridgeline been recalled?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Honda Ridgeline get?

The EPA rates the 2013 Honda Ridgeline (Ridgeline Truck 4WD, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 16 city and 21 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 2013 Honda Ridgeline reported?

Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 33,000 miles and the middle half falls between 10,000 and 51,621 miles; 64% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. 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.