AI Damage2016 Honda Ridgeline: common problems
The maker issued 11 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 11
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Recall Information update
Service Bulletin NSS300 #2
- Fog Light Lenses look melted or discoloredf?- All models with fog lights affected vehicles
- Honda Job Aid - Tech Line Calling Guidelines Affected vehicles General Info
- Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator Collection - This bulletin has been cancelled because the collection is…
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2019 Accords, Civics, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of fuel smell or leak from the fuel tank area. To better understand the cause of this condition…
- Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a…
Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to grab the covering with both hands near…
- DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2016-2017 PILOTS & 2017 RIDGELINE WITH A…
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2016-2017 PILOTS & 2017 RIDGELINE WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE FRONT DRIVERS AND/OR THE PASSENGERS WINDOW SLOW TO OPEN/CLOSE. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE…
- SERVICE BULLETIN - IMMOBILIZER FUNCTION DOES NOT WORK USING THE I-HDS
- THIS COMMUNICATION IS INFORMING HONDA OF A DELAMINATION ISSUES WITHIN AN I.C
PRODUCED BY NXP AND ASSEMBLED INTO AIRBAG SENSOR SUPPLIED BY DENSO INTERNATIONAL AMERICA, INC. THIS DELAMINATION ISSUE MANIFESTS ITSELF AS AN OPEN CIRCUIT WITHIN THE SENSOR, CAUSING A DTC TO BE SET ON THE VEHICLE ALONG…
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Honda Ridgeline?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 11 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 Honda Ridgeline?
NHTSA lists 11 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2016 Honda Ridgeline from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.