Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Honda Ridgeline
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Honda Ridgeline has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 160 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V430000 Frame Corrosion May Cause Fuel Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19E068000 Accelerator Pedal May Bind/FMVSS 124 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V501000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V500000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V182000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V029000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V344000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V061000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V001000 BLOWER MOTOR HEATING VENTILATION AC NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E013000 AFTERMARKET HITCH STYLE BIKE RACK NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 74 complaints
- Structure 29 complaints
- Electrical System 17 complaints
- Power Train 12 complaints
- Engine 11 complaints
- Visibility 10 complaints
Of the 160 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 160 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Honda Ridgeline has a moderate number of owner complaints and recall campaigns, indicating average reliability. Most issues are related to airbag inflators and structural problems, though these have not led to extreme complaint volumes. However, the recall data suggests some attention may be needed over a five-year ownership period. Economically and mechanically, it performs adequately for its age.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag inflators | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | common |
| Frame and members | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacements
- Cooling system service
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
- Tire rotations and balancing
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning lights
- Unusual frame noises
- Electrical issues
- Speed control problems
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Honda Ridgeline at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.