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2008 Honda Ridgeline vs 2009 Honda Ridgeline

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2008 Honda Ridgeline2009 Honda Ridgeline
NHTSA complaints14035
Recall campaigns88
Service bulletins (TSBs)5354
Investigations00
Crash reports30
Fire reports60
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)1717
Median reported incident mileage70,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHonda RidgelineHonda Ridgeline
Air Bags6021
Electrical System302
Structure143
Visibility100
Power Train52
Service Brakes, Hydraulic60
Engine50
Engine and Engine Cooling50

Symptoms owners describe

Electrical failures190
Rust / corrosion80
2008 Honda Ridgeline
2009 Honda Ridgeline

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.