2007 Honda Ridgeline Reliability
The 2007 Honda Ridgeline has 160 owner complaints and 10 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about air bags and body structure. Compared with nearby Ridgeline model years (2005–2009), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Ridgeline's typical year, while the 2009 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
160
NHTSA owner complaints
10
Recall campaigns
6
Complaints citing a crash
5
Complaints citing a fire
2007 Honda Ridgeline complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 model year, filed between 2007 and 2025. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 74 | 46% |
| Body structure | 29 | 18% |
| Electrical system | 17 | 11% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 12 | 8% |
| Engine | 11 | 7% |
| Visibility / wipers | 11 | 7% |
| Unknown or other | 8 | 5% |
| Service brakes | 6 | 4% |
2007 Honda Ridgeline recalls
10 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2007 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08E013000 | Feb 5, 2008 | Equipment — mechanical / carrier/rack | Honda is recalling 2,032 hitch style bike racks sold as aftermarket for use on my 2003-2007 and some my 2008 Honda pilot, Ridgeline, and acura mdx vehicles. A pinch bolt exists between the bike arm bracket and the upright assembly of the "hitch" style bicycle… |
| 10V001000 | Jan 4, 2010 | Electrical system — instrument cluster/panel | Honda is recalling certain model year 2006 and 2007 Ridgeline vehicles manufactured between January 17, 2005, and June 7, 2006. A wiring harness connector for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (hvac) blower motor located under the passenger's side… |
| 16V061000 | Feb 3, 2016 | Air bags — frontal / driver side / inflator module | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012… |
| 16V344000 | May 24, 2016 | Air bags — frontal / passenger side / inflator module | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2006-2011 Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that… |
| 17V029000 | Jan 10, 2017 | Air bags — frontal / passenger side / inflator module | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2011 Honda Element vehicles, 2005-2012 Acura RL vehicles, 2006-2012 Honda Ridgeline vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles and 2005-2008 Honda Pilot… |
| 19V182000 | Mar 6, 2019 | Air bags — frontal / driver side / inflator module | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic,… |
| 19V501000 | Jun 27, 2019 | Air bags — frontal / passenger side / inflator module | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008… |
| 19V500000 | Jun 27, 2019 | Air bags — frontal / driver side / inflator module | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2013 Insight and 2007-2014 Ridgeline… |
| 19E068000 | Oct 10, 2019 | Speed control / throttle — accelerator pedal | Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2007-2011 Honda… |
| 22V430000 | Jun 16, 2022 | Body structure — frame and members | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles that were sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire,… |
How the 2007 compares with nearby Ridgeline years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Ridgeline analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 | 1 | — | Too few reports |
| 2006 | 243 | 14 | Air bags | Avoid |
| 2007 (this page) | 160 | 10 | Air bags | Avoid |
| 2008 | 143 | 10 | Air bags | Solid |
| 2009 | 35 | 9 | Air bags | Better year |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
The 2007 Honda Ridgeline on the used market
- 34 of 141 2007 Honda Ridgeline listings in CarWhere's lifespan study showed 200,000 miles or more.
What to check on a used 2007 Honda Ridgeline
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- Body: look under the car for rust or damaged subframe and rocker areas, and check panel gaps for signs of repair.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 10 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
Check this exact car
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2007 Honda Ridgeline reliability FAQ
Is the 2007 Honda Ridgeline reliable?
The 2007 Honda Ridgeline has 160 owner complaints and 10 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about air bags and body structure. Compared with nearby Ridgeline model years (2005–2009), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Ridgeline's typical year, while the 2009 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2007 Honda Ridgeline problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Honda Ridgeline are air bags (74), body structure (29), electrical system (17), powertrain / transmission (12). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2007 Honda Ridgeline have recalls?
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2007 Honda Ridgeline, including 08E013000 (equipment — mechanical / carrier/rack) and 10V001000 (electrical system — instrument cluster/panel). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2007 Honda Ridgeline compare with the 2006 and 2008 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2006 has 243 complaints and 14 recalls (avoid); the 2008 has 143 complaints and 10 recalls (solid). The 2007 has 160 complaints and 10 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2007 Honda Ridgeline?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2007 Ridgeline, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.