What are the most common problems with the 2010 Honda Ridgeline?

Air bags are the biggest complaint group with 18 complaints. Speed control, brakes and structure follow with 4 complaints each.

Does the 2010 Honda Ridgeline have recalls?

Yes. The by-year data lists 9 recalls for 2010. See the Recalls section on this page.

What gas mileage does the 2010 Honda Ridgeline get?

See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.

Is the 2010 Honda Ridgeline reliable?

Owner complaints total 42. Look at the problems and recalls sections here and compare with other years in the by-year table.

2010 Honda Ridgeline Problems, Recalls and MPG

Q: How many complaints does the 2010 Honda Ridgeline have?

NHTSA has 42 owner complaints on file.

NHTSA has 42 owner complaints on file for the 2010 Honda Ridgeline^[1]. The 2010 model year also has 9 recalls listed^[2].

42owner complaints^[1]

9recalls^[2]

17MPG combined (EPA)^[3]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups in the stories we read, biggest first.

Air Bags. 18 complaints name this group^[4]. Owners describe waiting a long time for parts to finish repair work after being notified.
Speed Control. 4 complaints name this group^[5]. Owners describe the truck not responding to the pedal at times, or speeding up when they did not expect it.
Brakes. 4 complaints name this group^[6]. Owners describe a soft pedal that sinks low, and longer stopping than they expected.
Structure. 4 complaints name this group^[7]. Owners describe water getting into the cabin, a loose roof section and a trim panel coming off.
Steering. 2 complaints name this group^[8].
Visibility. 2 complaints name this group^[9].
Power Train. 2 complaints name this group^[10].
Tires. 2 complaints name this group^[11].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2010 Ridgeline is necessarily included.

Structure › Frame And Members (22V430), June 2022. About 132,882 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[12]
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module (19V500), June 2019. About 1,558 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (19V501), June 2019. About 1,657,752 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module (19V182), March 2019. About 1,101,534 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, injury, death, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (18V662), September 2018. About 57,095 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[16]
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (18V041), January 2018. About 24,945 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[17]
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (17V029), January 2017. About 308,884 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[18]
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (16V344), May 2016. About 1,790,894 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[19]
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module (16V061), February 2016. About 2,232,187 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, death, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[20]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Ridgeline Truck 4WD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive^[3]	15 / 20 / 17	$3,950

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
4 DR AWD^[21]	n/a	n/a	n/a	4	14.3%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2010 Honda Ridgeline with electric motor^[22]	250 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
RIDGELINE 4DR PICKUP AWD^[23]	207 in	77 in	70 in	122 in	4,504 lb

How 2010 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Ridgeline model year. The 2010 is highlighted^[2].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2006	242	12
2007	160	8
2008	143	8
2009	35	8
2010	42	9
2011	39	10
2012	24	11
2013	45	7
2014	34	6
2017	345	8
2018	162	7
2019	237	11
2020	169	8
2021	102	7
2022	117	3
2023	129	5
2024	69	1
2025	101	2
2026	10	0

NHTSA's counts for the Ridgeline show 42 complaints and 9 recalls for 2010^[2]. Among the 19 model years listed, 5 have fewer complaints than 2010 and 13 have more^[2]. The fewest complaints are for 2026 (10) and the most are for 2017 (345)^[2]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2010 Ridgeline?

The complaint file for this truck is modest, with 42 complaints in total^[1]. Air bags stand out as the biggest group at 18 complaints^[4]. Speed control and brakes are smaller groups, but owners describe them as scary moments^[5]^[6]. These are unverified reports, so use them as a checklist and not as a verdict. Check the recalls section on this page and have a shop look over the brakes and air bag work before you buy.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Honda Ridgeline?: Air bags are the biggest complaint group with 18 complaints^[4]. Speed control, brakes and structure follow with 4 complaints each^[5]^[6]^[7].
Does the 2010 Honda Ridgeline have recalls?: Yes. The by-year data lists 9 recalls for 2010^[2]. See the Recalls section on this page.
How many complaints does the 2010 Honda Ridgeline have?: NHTSA has 42 owner complaints on file^[1].
What gas mileage does the 2010 Honda Ridgeline get?: See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
Is the 2010 Honda Ridgeline reliable?: Owner complaints total 42^[1]. Look at the problems and recalls sections here and compare with other years in the by-year table.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Honda Ridgeline

2006 242 complaints, 12 recalls
2007 160 complaints, 8 recalls
2008 143 complaints, 8 recalls
2010 this page
2017 345 complaints, 8 recalls
2019 237 complaints, 11 recalls
2020 169 complaints, 8 recalls
2025 101 complaints, 2 recalls
2026 10 complaints, 0 recalls

Compare all model years of the Honda Ridgeline

Other Honda models from 2010

2010 Honda Odyssey 255 complaints, 1 recall
2010 Honda Accord 641 complaints, 13 recalls
2010 Honda Civic 413 complaints, 8 recalls
2010 Honda CR-V 481 complaints, 15 recalls
2010 Honda Element 30 complaints, 10 recalls
2010 Honda Fit 184 complaints, 12 recalls

All Honda models

Similar cars from 2010: pickup trucks

2010 Chevrolet Colorado 29 complaints, 2 recalls
2010 Ford Ranger 156 complaints, 8 recalls
2010 Nissan Frontier 59 complaints, 4 recalls
2010 Nissan Titan 46 complaints, 3 recalls
2010 Toyota Tacoma 294 complaints, 13 recalls

All pickup trucks we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 42 owner complaints on file for the 2010 Honda Ridgeline (3 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Honda Ridgeline model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Ridgeline Truck 4WD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 20 highway / 17 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
18 complaints name the air bags component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
4 complaints name the speed control component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
4 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
4 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the visibility component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the tires component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 22V430, filed June 16, 2022: Structure › Frame And Members. NHTSA recall database
Recall 19V500, filed June 27, 2019: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
Recall 19V501, filed June 27, 2019: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
Recall 19V182, filed March 6, 2019: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
Recall 18V662, filed September 27, 2018: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
Recall 18V041, filed January 9, 2018: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
Recall 17V029, filed January 10, 2017: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
Recall 16V344, filed May 23, 2016: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
Recall 16V061, filed February 3, 2016: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR AWD: rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 14.3%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2010 Honda Ridgeline with electric motor: rated 250 hp. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, RIDGELINE 4DR PICKUP AWD: 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.

2010 Honda Ridgeline: problems, recalls and fuel economy