40 problems have been reported for the 2009 Honda Ridgeline. The following chart shows the 11 most common problems for 2009 Honda Ridgeline. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bags with 21 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (3 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag | |
| Structure | |
| Equipment | |
| Steering | |
| Tire | |
| Other Fuel System | |
| Power Train | |
| Electrical System | |
| Suspension | |
| Wheel | |
| Service Brakes |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2009 Honda Ridgeline in the United States are 13,531 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Honda Ridgeline owners in the last 16 years is 40, and the age of the vehicle is 16, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 40 / 13,531 / 16 * 1000 = 0.18.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Honda Ridgeline model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2009 Honda Ridgeline in 2009.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Honda Ridgeline, the following table can be used to compare the 2009 Honda Ridgeline with the Honda Ridgeline from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2009 Ridgeline is 40 while the average number of problems reported for the 19 model years of the Honda Ridgeline is 114.