2008 Honda Ridgeline Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/14/2026

60Air Bags complaints

42.9%Of all 140 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS60 · 42.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM29 · 20.7%

STRUCTURE7 · 5%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC6 · 4.3%

STRUCTURE:BODY6 · 4.3%

Share of the 140 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Honda Ridgeline overview page.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2008 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle…”NHTSA complaint 11486929 — filed 09/28/2022

“TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS FOR THE…”NHTSA complaint 11129178 — filed 09/12/2018

“TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V029000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR…”NHTSA complaint 11047613 — filed 11/20/2017

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Honda Ridgeline have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the most-reported problem area on the 2008 Honda Ridgeline: 60 of 140 complaints on file (42.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2008 Honda Ridgeline have in total?

140 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 2 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.