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NHTSA has 160 owner complaints for the 2007 Honda Ridgeline, and air bags are the most-named component group[1][2]. The model year also has 8 recalls on file, so check the VIN for open ones before you buy or keep one[3].

160owner complaints[1]
8recalls[3]
17MPG combined (EPA)[4]

Reported problems

NHTSA lists 160 owner complaints for this model year[1]. Six mention a crash, 5 a fire and 5 an injury[1]. No deaths are reported[1]. These are unverified owner reports, and one complaint can name more than one part, so the groups below overlap.

Component group Complaints Median mileage at failure
Air bags[2] 74 81,500
Structure[5] 29 128,000
Electrical system[6] 17 73,464
Engine[7] 13 119,210
Power train[8] 12 87,263
Visibility[9] 10 57,000
Brakes[10] 6 76,718

Air bags. In a sample of air bag complaints we read, owners describe being told that Takata-related recall parts were not available yet, even though they had no failure[2]. A few describe air bags that did not deploy in a crash. In two of those, a technician reportedly blamed a short circuit from a faulty ground wire[2]. Others describe a warning light that stayed on[2]. Air bag complaints include 5 crashes and 4 injuries[2].

Structure. In the structure sample, some owners describe a badly rusted rear frame or subframe, including fuel tank straps or a tank support giving way[5]. Others describe pieces coming loose at speed, such as a roof piece or the third brake light panel[5]. The recall below covers the frame corrosion issue[11].

Electrical. This group has 5 fires among its 17 complaints[6]. In the sample we read, owners describe a melted wiring harness for the heater or A/C blower, with smoke or a fire risk[6]. Recall 10V001 covers a related blower wiring connector[12].

Engine. In the engine sample, owners describe radiator failures where coolant mixed with transmission fluid or the engine overheated[7]. Some describe a spark plug breaking or ejecting with serious engine damage, and some describe heavy oil use[7].

Recalls

NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2007 model year[3]. Some cover only certain vehicles, by build date or by where the truck was sold or registered[11][13][14][12]. Ask a dealer to check the VIN to see which ones apply to a specific truck. Newest first:

Some owners in our complaint sample say repair parts were not available when they were notified[2][6]. If a recall is still open on a truck, ask the dealer when the part will be in.

Fuel economy

EPA rates the Ridgeline 4WD with the 3.5L 6-cylinder and Automatic 5-spd at 15 MPG city, 20 highway and 17 combined[4]. EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $3,950[4]. That estimate uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices from when the truck was new.

Safety ratings

In NHTSA's 5-Star ratings, the 4 DR AWD version earned 4 stars for rollover[19]. NHTSA puts its rollover risk at 14.3%[19]. Our data has no other star ratings for this model year.

Engine and size

EPA lists a 3.5L 6-cylinder engine with Automatic 5-spd and four-wheel or all-wheel drive[4]. The size figures below are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US trucks[20].

Measure Value
Length[20] 207 in
Width[20] 77 in
Height[20] 70 in
Wheelbase[20] 122 in
Curb weight[20] 4,504 lb

How 2007 compares with other years

2006: 242 complaints, 12 recalls20062007: 160 complaints, 8 recalls16020072008: 143 complaints, 8 recalls20082009: 35 complaints, 8 recalls2010: 42 complaints, 9 recalls20102011: 39 complaints, 10 recalls2012: 24 complaints, 11 recalls20122013: 45 complaints, 7 recalls2014: 34 complaints, 6 recalls20142017: 345 complaints, 8 recalls2018: 162 complaints, 7 recalls20182019: 237 complaints, 11 recalls2020: 169 complaints, 8 recalls20202021: 102 complaints, 7 recalls2022: 117 complaints, 3 recalls20222023: 129 complaints, 5 recalls2024: 69 complaints, 1 recalls20242025: 101 complaints, 2 recalls2026: 10 complaints, 0 recalls2026
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Ridgeline model year. The 2007 is highlighted[3].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
200624212
20071608
20081438
2009358
2010429
20113910
20122411
2013457
2014346
20173458
20181627
201923711
20201698
20211027
20221173
20231295
2024691
20251012
2026100

The 2007 model year has 160 complaints and 8 recalls[3]. Only 2006, with 242 complaints, is higher among the 2006 to 2014 years listed[3]. The 2008 year has 143, and 2009 through 2014 each have 45 or fewer[3]. Across every year in the list, 2007 ranks sixth for complaints[3]. The years with more are 2017 (345), 2006 (242), 2019 (237), 2020 (169) and 2018 (162)[3].

For recalls, 2007 has fewer than 2006 (12), 2012 (11), 2019 (11), 2011 (10) and 2010 (9)[3]. It has the same count as 2008, 2009, 2017 and 2020, which each have 8[3]. Complaint counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat these as a rough guide.

Should you buy a used 2007 Ridgeline?

The record is mixed. The air bag inflator recalls and the frame corrosion recall are the items to settle first, and the VIN check shows which apply[11][15][18]. If the truck has lived where roads are salted, have a mechanic look at the rear frame and fuel tank mounts, since owners in our sample describe serious rust there[5][11]. Ask for proof that open recalls were done, including the blower wiring fix[12]. The EPA fuel cost of $3,950 a year is worth budgeting for[4].

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Honda Ridgeline?
By NHTSA complaint count, air bags lead with 74 of 160 complaints, then structure with 29 and electrical with 17[1][2][5][6].
How many recalls does the 2007 Honda Ridgeline have?
NHTSA lists 8[3], covering air bag inflators, frame corrosion near the fuel tank and blower wiring. Check the VIN to see which apply[3][11][12].
What is the gas mileage of a 2007 Honda Ridgeline?
EPA rates the 4WD 3.5L version at 15 city, 20 highway and 17 combined MPG[4].
How does the 2007 Ridgeline compare with other years?
Among 2006 to 2014, only 2006 has more complaints, 242 against 160 for 2007[3].
How big is the 2007 Honda Ridgeline?
Canadian-market specs list 207 in long, 77 in wide, 70 in high and 4,504 lb curb weight[20].

Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 160 owner complaints on file for the 2007 Honda Ridgeline (6 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 5 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. 74 complaints name the air bags component group (5 crashes, 1 fires, 4 injuries, median mileage at failure 81,500). NHTSA vehicle records
  3. Owner complaints and recalls for every Honda Ridgeline model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  4. EPA rating for Ridgeline Truck 4WD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 20 highway / 17 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  5. 29 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 128,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  6. 17 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 5 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 73,464). NHTSA vehicle records
  7. 13 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 119,210). NHTSA vehicle records
  8. 12 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 87,263). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 10 complaints name the visibility component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 57,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. 6 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 76,718). NHTSA vehicle records
  11. Recall 22V430, filed June 16, 2022: Structure › Frame And Members. NHTSA recall database
  12. Recall 10V001, filed January 4, 2010: Electrical System › Instrument Cluster / Panel. NHTSA recall database
  13. Recall 17V029, filed January 10, 2017: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
  14. Recall 16V344, filed May 23, 2016: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
  15. Recall 19V501, filed June 27, 2019: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
  16. Recall 19V500, filed June 27, 2019: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
  17. Recall 19V182, filed March 6, 2019: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
  18. Recall 16V061, filed February 3, 2016: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
  19. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR AWD: rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 14.3%. NHTSA vehicle records
  20. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, RIDGELINE PICKUP: length 207 in, width 77 in, height 70 in, wheelbase 122 in, curb weight 4,504 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.