The Lemon Index2007 Honda Ridgeline.
The 2007 Honda Ridgeline is better than average by owner complaints: 27 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 51, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about visibility, it has 10 recalls, and it gets 17 mpg combined. It's the best Honda Ridgeline year we track.
Better than average. 2× fewer complaints than average.
Worst year 2019
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 160 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Honda Ridgeline year. 2007 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 53K to 134K miles on the car (72 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- airbags complaints mostly came at 60K–144K miles
- body structure complaints mostly came at 77K–170K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 52K–113K miles
Recalls 10
- body structure 2022
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- speed control 2019
The rotating portion of the accelerator pedal assembly may bind.
- airbags 2019
The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high …
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- airbags 2019
These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high a…
- airbags 2019
The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containi.
- airbags 2017
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- airbags 2016
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- airbags 2016
The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
- electrical 2010
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 AND 2007 RIDGELINE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 17, 2005, AND JUNE 7, 2006.
- equipment 2008
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.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Honda told dealers about
Honda sent dealers 53 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- On some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing
- The engine shuts off, power on, but in accessory; never use conventional wheel & tire assemblies
- Service bulletin - A pop or clunk is heard from the rear suspension in cold weather going over…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $3800 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Windshield wipers stop while driving when it is snowing.
2007 Honda Ridgeline owner · NHTSA complaint 10278162
Quick answers
Is the 2007 Honda Ridgeline reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 2× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 51; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Honda Ridgeline year by this measure since 2010 is 2013.
What are the most common 2007 Honda Ridgeline problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are visibility (26%), electrical (22%) and body structure (15%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2007 Honda Ridgeline have?
10 safety recalls (latest: body structure). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Honda Ridgeline get?
17 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2007 Honda Ridgeline problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 53,100 and 134,800 miles. The middle report was at 84,000 miles, from 72 complaints.
Does the 2007 Honda Ridgeline have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 11% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2007 Honda Ridgeline cost in fuel a year?
About $3800 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2007 Honda Ridgeline have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Honda Ridgeline year is better than the 2007?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2013, 2018 and 2017.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works