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2012 Honda Ridgeline Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 12 NHTSA recalls and 24 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Use Caution — 2012 Honda Ridgeline

The 2012 Honda Ridgeline has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

12
NHTSA Recalls
12 recalls on record
24
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
0
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2012 Honda Ridgeline (12)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Honda dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V662000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V182000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19E068000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V501000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V500000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V268000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V061000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V041000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V029000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #12V025000

Showing 10 of 12 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2012 Honda Ridgeline

Based on 24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
14
Structure
4
Steering
2
Seat Belts
1
Electrical System
1
Electronic Stability Control (esc)
1
Fuel/propulsion System
1
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Honda Ridgeline — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2012 model year is highlighted.

2010 42 complaints 2011 39 complaints 2012 24 complaints 2013 45 complaints 2014 33 complaints 2015 2 complaints 2016 0 complaints

✅ Best model years: 2015, 2016 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2012 Honda Ridgeline

Is the 2012 Honda Ridgeline reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2012 Honda Ridgeline has 12 recalls and 24 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2012 Honda Ridgeline have?
The 2012 Honda Ridgeline has 12 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Honda Ridgeline?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2012 Honda Ridgeline are: Air Bags, Structure, Steering, Seat Belts. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2012 Honda Ridgeline safe to buy?
The 2012 Honda Ridgeline has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 12 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Honda Ridgeline should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Honda Ridgeline are: 2015, 2016. These show the lowest complaint rates.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.