2019 Honda Ridgeline Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 9%of 238 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the body and structure of the 2019 Honda Ridgeline, 9% of the 238 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The hood on the 2019 Honda Ridgeline always jumps up ad down and vibrates violently at highway speeds. It is very unsettling since it is only held by a very lightwieght latch with a lightweight rivet to to the frame. I expressed this concern to the dealership when I took it in for the fuel pump inspection recall. They reattached the rubber gasket on the hood but there is no change in this problem . My concern is that the latch will let go under this stress and the hood will fly up on the highway.”
NHTSA complaint #11218669, filed 2019-06, 15 miles“The hood moves up and down while driving at highway speeds. Especially when encountering strong wind gusts. For instance, if the wind is blowing hard or when you meet semi trucks going in the opposite direction. The movement is significant and very noticeable. The first time it happened I stopped to make sure the hood was latched. There is a technical service bulletin for this problem (TSB 17-083) and dealer applied some adhesive in accordance with the TSB. It seemed to help, but did not eliminate the movement. I am concerned that down the road the hood could come apart or come off.”
NHTSA complaint #11279946, filed 2019-11, 3,500 miles“Not sure that it's so much of a safety issue,as it is a black paint issue. I bought the truck in the early part of may 2019. I washed it a week later and noticed black bubbles toward the drivers back window. When I had problems getting the truck to pass emissions. I took it to the dealership. I pointed it out to the saleswoman. She didn't say much. So today I washed my truck again. Noticed 2 chips down to the primer on the hood. I took pics. I know we have a 7 year warrantee on the paint and interior. My problem is I'm afraid the repaint will not be nor last as long as the original paint job. …”
NHTSA complaint #11233678, filed 2019-07, 6 miles“Hood flutters on highway. Happens more during windy conditions but can happen anytime while driving on highway. Looks like the hood is going to blow open. Brought it to dealership last year, they said they couldn't find an issue and did nothing.”
NHTSA complaint #11315448, filed 2020-03, 10,500 miles“The hood flutters at certain times under turbulence at freeway speeds. It only happens when conditions are perfect so the dealer refuses to fix because he can't duplicate it. It happens in gusty winds or when driving around semitrucks.”
NHTSA complaint #11287099, filed 2019-12, 9,800 milesRelated recalls
- 18V848000Nov 28, 2018Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Honda Ridgeline and Pilot vehicles. The mounting holes for the clip that secures the right center…Covers: Honda Ridgeline 2019, Pilot 2019
Related service bulletins
- 11021752Aug 1, 2025Service Bulletin - One or more accessory running board lights are flickering or not working due to a faulty running board light assembly.
- 11011045Nov 22, 2024Service Bulletin - The AWD warning light is on potentially due to water intrusion into the rear differential pump motor connector area that corrodes the terminals.
- 10204949Dec 10, 2021Service Bulletin - The hood flutters or vibrates at highway speeds.
- 10175802May 20, 2020Service Bulletin - One or more accessory running board lights are flickering or not working.
- 10168047Nov 14, 2019Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2019 Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of a chirp noise heard inside…
- 10152755Jan 17, 2019Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2019 Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the tailgate not opening from the side. To fully understand the…
- 10152746Jan 11, 2019Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2019 Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the tailgate not opening from the side. To fully understand the…
- 10152731Jan 2, 2019Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2019 Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the tailgate not opening from the side. To fully understand the cause…
- 10150274Nov 26, 2018Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2019 Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the tailgate not opening from the side. To fully understand the cause…
- 10149635Nov 14, 2018Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2019 Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the tailgate not opening from the side. To…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 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 2019 Honda Ridgeline
73 complaintsEngine
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsElectrical system
35 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 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