The 2011 Honda Ridgeline crew cab is a decent midsize pickup truck equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 engine. It has commendable ride quality, handling and offers certain features like the in-bed trunk and a two-way opening tailgate which are unique to the Honda Ridgeline. The interior has ample storage spaces. What we like about the Honda Ridgeline Crew Cab is its versatility as a family car and a pickup truck. It offers a decent towing capacity of 5000 pounds. The Honda Ridgeline has only 33 complaints and 11 recalls registered. Most of the complaints registered pertain to the Takata recalls. It competes against the Toyota Tacoma, the Nissan Frontier, and the Chevrolet Avalanche.
2011 Honda Ridgeline Crew Cab User Complaints and Problems
Safety Complaints
- Airbag inflator may explode or not deploy: Most of the user complaints, 25 out of the 27 registered under the safety of the airbags pertain to the TAKATA airbag recalls. Unavailability of replacement parts and delay in repair by the dealers. Out of the 27 cases reported 2 were instances where the airbag failed to deploy during accidents.
Engine and Mechanical Complaints
- Squealing noise from the firewall area: A user has reported squealing noise from the engine firewall area. The dealers have failed to identify the reason for this.
Exterior
- Glass shattering: Two users have complained about the rear passenger side and rear glass shattering without any impact.
Electrical Complaints
- A/C Blower malfunction: A user has also complained about the A/C blower malfunctioning. This might be an isolated case.
- GPS not working: A user has also complained about GPS working erratically, displaying irregular routes.
- Back passenger door opens by itself: A user has reported that the rear passenger door opens by itself while driving.
2011 Honda Ridgeline Crew Cab Recalls
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S. No |
Date |
NHTSA ID |
Issues Noticed |
Additional Remarks |
Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1. |
16th June 2022 |
22V430000 |
Frame Corrosion may cause a fuel leak. |
The recall is specific to vehicles sold or registered in the salt-belt region. The frame mounting surface where the fuel tank mounting bands are attached is prone to corrosion due to the accumulation of road salts which can result in fuel leaks. |
Dealers will inspect and repair the frame free of cost. |
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2. |
10th October 2019 |
19E068000 |
Accelerator pedal Binding. |
Certain accelerator pedal assemblies sold as replacement is prone to binding which can result in a crash. |
Dorman will notify owners, and qualified service facilities will replace the affected accelerator pedal assemblies, free of charge. |
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3. |
27th June 2019 |
19V501000 |
Airbag Inflator may explode. |
The frontal passenger airbag inflator may explode. This is particularly due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature, and temperature cycling. |
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. |
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4. |
27th June 2019 |
19V500000 |
Airbag Inflator may explode. |
The Driver's frontal passenger air bag inflator may explode. This is particularly due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. |
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. |
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5. |
6th March 2019 |
19V182000 |
Driver frontal air bag inflator may explode. |
The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy. |
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. |
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6. |
27th September 2018 |
18V662000 |
Passenger frontal air bag inflator may explode. |
These vehicles equipped with certain air bag and airbag inflators as replacements may explode due to propellant degradation. |
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. |
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7. |
9th January 2018 |
18V041000 |
Passenger frontal air bag inflator may explode. |
The vehicles which are equipped with certain inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment may explode due to propellant degradation. |
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. |
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8. |
10th January 2017 |
17V029000 |
Passenger frontal air bag inflator may rupture. |
The vehicles which are equipped with certain airbag and airbag inflators as replacements may explode due to propellant degradation. |
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. |
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9. |
24th May 2016 |
16V344000 |
Passenger frontal air bag inflator may rupture. |
The vehicles equipped with certain air bag and airbag inflators as replacements may explode due to propellant degradation. |
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. |
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10. |
3rd February 2016 |
16V061000 |
Driver’s frontal air bag may rupture. |
The vehicles equipped with certain air bag and airbag inflators as replacements may explode due to propellant degradation. |
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. |
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11. |
26th January 2012 |
12V025000 |
Incorrect labeling of the spare tire. |
The spare tire installed in affected vehicles may not match the information on the tire information placard. |
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary exchange the spare tire assembly. |
Should you buy the 2011 Honda Ridgeline Crew Cab?
The Honda Ridgeline has very few complaints registered over the year but has around 11 recalls, which is a bit concerning. Nonetheless, the 2011 Honda Ridgeline is a right fit for somebody who needs a compact pickup that can accommodate a family and occasionally tows stuff and doesn’t want to own a full-size pickup truck. It offers decent ride quality, average interiors, and ample storage space. The lack of low-range gearing makes it a not-so-good performer in off-road conditions and we would recommend the Toyota Tacoma for a more frugal user. It offers better performance and resale value as compared to the Honda Ridgeline.
