2008 Honda Ridgeline Reliability
The 2008 Honda Ridgeline has 143 owner complaints and 10 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about air bags and electrical system. Compared with other Ridgeline model years, it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Ridgeline's typical year, while the 2006 drew 243 complaints.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
143
NHTSA owner complaints
10
Recall campaigns
3
Complaints citing a crash
6
Complaints citing a fire
2008 Honda Ridgeline complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 model year, filed between 2008 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 60 | 42% |
| Electrical system | 30 | 21% |
| Body structure | 14 | 10% |
| Visibility / wipers | 11 | 8% |
| Service brakes | 7 | 5% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 6 | 4% |
| Engine | 5 | 3% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 5 | 3% |
2008 Honda Ridgeline recalls
10 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2008 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07V542000 | Nov 21, 2007 | Body structure — body / hood | On certain vehicles, the hole in the sheetmetal front bulkhead that serves as the base and pivot point for the hood support rod was not punched to specification. The hood support rod may fail to hold the hood in position due to insufficient strength. |
| 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… |
| 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,… |
| 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… |
| 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… |
| 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 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 243 | 14 | Air bags | Avoid |
| 2007 | 160 | 10 | Air bags | Avoid |
| 2008 (this page) | 143 | 10 | Air bags | Solid |
| 2009 | 35 | 9 | Air bags | Better year |
| 2010 | 42 | 10 | 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 2008 Honda Ridgeline on the used market
- 30 of 136 2008 Honda Ridgeline listings in CarWhere's lifespan study showed 200,000 miles or more.
What to check on a used 2008 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.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Body: look under the car for rust or damaged subframe and rocker areas, and check panel gaps for signs of repair.
- Visibility: test the wipers at every speed, washers, defrosters and the climate system (fogging is a common complaint).
- 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
Any 2008 Honda Ridgeline can be better or worse than its model year. 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. Free preview first; the full report is $12.99, one time.
2008 Honda Ridgeline reliability FAQ
Is the 2008 Honda Ridgeline reliable?
The 2008 Honda Ridgeline has 143 owner complaints and 10 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about air bags and electrical system. Compared with other Ridgeline model years, it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Ridgeline's typical year, while the 2006 drew 243 complaints.
What are the most common 2008 Honda Ridgeline problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2008 Honda Ridgeline are air bags (60), electrical system (30), body structure (14), visibility / wipers (11). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2008 Honda Ridgeline have recalls?
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2008 Honda Ridgeline, including 07V542000 (body structure — body / hood) and 08E013000 (equipment — mechanical / carrier/rack). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2008 Honda Ridgeline compare with the 2007 and 2009 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2007 has 160 complaints and 10 recalls (avoid); the 2009 has 35 complaints and 9 recalls (better year). The 2008 has 143 complaints and 10 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2008 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 2008 Ridgeline, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.