Honda Ridgeline (2017) Frontal Oblique Offset Crash Test (35% Overlap, Driver Side)

This impact is a part of the new small overlap/oblique testing program under development by NHTSA.
The test consisted of an Oblique Moving Deformable Barrier (OMDB) traveling at a target speed of 90 km/h into a stationary 2017 Honda Ridgeline. The struck vehicle was positioned 15° relative to the moving barrier which impacted 35% of the left side of the vehicle. A half face honeycomb barrier was mounted on the left side of the OMDB. The test vehicle's mass was 2258 kg (4978 lbs), and the RMDB's mass was 2491 kg (5491 lbs).
Structure observations include the following:
- Cracked windshield.
- The left front wheel was pushed into the A-Pillar.
- Hood bent inwards and the left front corner of the vehicle was damaged exposing part of the engine compartment.
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[@davehoffman3481]

One significant problem is the yaw rotation imparted to the vehicle by offset and angled collisions. This moves the occupants around significantly and puts them in non-optumum locations in relation to the inflatable restraint systems. I noticed in the small overlap tests that those vehicles with low amounts of yaw after collision allowed the occupants a higher probability to impact the inflatable restraints in a more optimum position. Instead of hanging on at the A-pillar position and yawing almost 90 degress those vehicles sort of slid past the impact barrier with maybe only 0 to 30 degrees of yaw.
Short of mandating the installation and use of four point seat belt systems I am not sure what this Frontal Oblique Offset Crash Test is hoping to incentivize the motor vehicle manufacturers to do.

[@kode1996]

Dave Hoffman I agree. The airbags need to be shaped differently and larger. I feel 1 extra strap going the other direction would make the world a difference. And people can choose not to use the extra strap if they feel it’s to much. I for one, feel insecure in a far side impact even a rollover, especially if I have a passenger. I don’t want to collide with them. Also the middle seat airbag (in New GM large SUVS) needs to be between every occupant. In every vehicle. So we don’t smash heads together. I know it would make the vehicles more expensive. But some people would rather check that extra $1,600.00 option box for added safety. I know I would if I had the option now. If every seat had the 4 point belt attached to the seat with adjustments up and down on both and the separation airbags, people would live more and be less injured in crashes. One more thing. This crash test would have a different outcome if both were going 56 mph. Let’s see a few tests where they both are moving and not the vehicle stationary. Then think about mandating that crash scenario. With them both moving it is more realistic, like driving on country roads. They are real curvy and speed limit is 55.

[@ConservativeCoinCollector]

0:33 The Honda badge. Lol

[@JoesGoldenGarage]

I like the background noise. Haunting! What is it?

[@shareeplayle2693]

Its pretty obvious the passenger did not fair well.