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2013 Honda Ridgeline Body and structure Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
16%of 45 total for the year
Median mileage
50,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 2013 Honda Ridgeline, 16% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 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 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

“I am not sure when it happened but at some time the 3rd brake light and assembly blow off of my truck. I tried to look up the part number and saw several other complaints of this happening to other owners I am told by mechanics that the clips that hold the assembly in place are often bad I have a 500.00 deductible and the repairs will be 800.00. I am saving to have the repair done I don't drive on the highway because the sides are loose since there is nothing holding them in place since I don't know exactly when or where this happened the rest of my report is estimated.”

NHTSA complaint #11330286, filed 2020-06, 50,000 miles

“Light state doff for approximately 5 seconds and came on again and remained on and is still on on 11/15/18. Somehow I was able to travel approximately 30 miles to the next exit, tucumcari, nm, without traction and limited steering. No report to police was made as police and tow trucks were fully occupied. There was no option for turning around or stopping and waiting for assistance. Body damage was less than expected. There were no injuries.”

NHTSA complaint #11151810, filed 2018-11, 52,000 miles

“While coming to a stop truck acelerates will not stop until shifted out of gear has happen twice 2nd time resulting in a crash reported to police of st peters mo case number 2017-15285 truck is now at Honda dealer happened on city street rearending car in front”

NHTSA complaint #11001735, filed 2017-06, 10,000 miles

“The rear crossmember of the Honda Ridgeline 2013 RTL where the trailer hitch is attached is rusted through which could break when towing or driving causing an accident. I think Honda should weld a plate onto the crossmember beam and undercoat it. Thank you”

NHTSA complaint #11669209, filed 2025-06

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202619%
202522%
202343%
202211%
202155%
202042%
2019229%
201896%
2017134%
2014721%
2013716%
2012417%
2011615%
2010410%
200939%
20081410%
20072918%
20063113%

Other parts of the 2013 Honda Ridgeline

Air bags
35 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology