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2006 Honda Ridgeline

Recalls and owner complaints reported to NHTSA

Compared with the typical (middle) count of 256 complaints across the 6 model-year 2006 midsize trucks we cover. Best-selling trucks naturally collect more complaints because more of them are on the road.

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Owner's manual

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Recalls

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  • Structure:Frame And Members

    Jun 2022 · #22V430000

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles that were sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin.

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    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles that were sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. An accumulation of road salt may cause the frame mounting surface, where the fuel tank mounting bands are attached, to corrode and possibly detach the fuel tank, which can result in a fuel leak.

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

    Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the rear frame, as necessary, free of charge. Depending on the extent of any corrosion damage, Honda may offer to repurchase the vehicle. Owner notification letters were mailed August 9, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at [phone removed]. Honda's number for this recall is LCD.

  • Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal

    Oct 2019 · #19E068000

    Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2007-2011 Honda Element, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot and 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline vehicles.

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    Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2007-2011 Honda Element, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot and 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The rotating portion of the accelerator pedal assembly may bind. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 124, "Accelerator Control Systems."

    Risk: If the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no longer pressed, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dorman will notify owners, and qualified service facilities will replace the affected accelerator pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2019. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at [phone removed], using option 5. Dorman's number for this recall is AS1019XXXX.

  • Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module

    Jun 2019 · #19V501000

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles.

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    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at [phone removed]. Honda's numbers for this recall are E5D and X5C.

  • Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module

    Jun 2019 · #19V499000

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles.

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    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at [phone removed]. Honda's numbers for this recall are Q5A and Y58.

  • Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module

    Mar 2019 · #19V182000

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles.

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    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.

    Risk: An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at [phone removed]. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at [phone removed]. Acura's number for this recall is U40.

  • Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module

    Jan 2017 · #17V029000

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2011 Honda Element vehicles, 2005-2012 Acura RL vehicles, 2006-2012 Honda Ridgeline vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles and 2005-2008 Honda Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S.

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    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2011 Honda Element vehicles, 2005-2012 Acura RL vehicles, 2006-2012 Honda Ridgeline vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles and 2005-2008 Honda Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2009 Acura RL and Honda Element vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot vehicles and 2006-2009 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2008 Acura RL, Honda Element and Honda Pilot vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles and 2006-2008 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

    Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall bagan March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at [phone removed]. Honda's numbers for this recall are KD9 and KE0.

  • Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module

    May 2016 · #16V344000

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2006-2011 Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that have ever been registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S.

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    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2006-2011 Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that have ever been registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2008 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2008 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2006-2008 Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that have ever been registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling model year 2002-2004 Odyssey and model year 2003-2004 Acura MDX, Honda Element, and Honda Pilot vehicles originally sold, or registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

    Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at [phone removed]. Honda's numbers for this recall are KA0, KA1, KA2, and KA3.

  • Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module

    May 2015 · #15V320000

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL vehicles.

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    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at [phone removed]. Owners may contact Acura customer service at [phone removed], select option 4. Note: Vehicles that have had their driver frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy prior to September 12, 2014 need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. Vehicles that, on or after September 12, 2014, received a remedy for a prior driver frontal air bag inflator recall already received an inflator of a different design, and therefore are not included in this recall and do not require additional servicing. Note: This recall fully supersedes recalls 08V-593, 09V-259, 10V-041, 11V-260, 14V-351 and 15V-153. Honda's numbers for this recall are JQ9, JR0, JR1, JR2, JR3, JR4, JR5, JR6, JR7, and JR8.

  • Air Bags

    Nov 2014 · #14V700000

    American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic, 2003-2004 Civic CNG and Element, 2002-2005 CR-V, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2005 Accord, Pilot, Civic Hybrid, and Acura MDX, 2005 Acura RL and 2006 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity.

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    American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic, 2003-2004 Civic CNG and Element, 2002-2005 CR-V, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2005 Accord, Pilot, Civic Hybrid, and Acura MDX, 2005 Acura RL and 2006 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa are addressed by this recall. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

    Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at [phone removed].

  • Air Bags

    Jun 2014 · #14V353000

    American Honda Motor Company, Inc.'s (Honda) is conducting a limited regional recall for certain model year 2003-2005 Accord, Civic, CR-V, Pilot and Acura MDX, model year 2003-2004 Odyssey and Element, and model year 2005 Acura RL, and 2006 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in California, and equipped with Takata-brand air bag inflators.

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    American Honda Motor Company, Inc.'s (Honda) is conducting a limited regional recall for certain model year 2003-2005 Accord, Civic, CR-V, Pilot and Acura MDX, model year 2003-2004 Odyssey and Element, and model year 2005 Acura RL, and 2006 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in California, and equipped with Takata-brand air bag inflators. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

    Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflators in all affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during August 2014. Owners may contact Honda customer service at [phone removed].

  • Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel

    Jan 2010 · #10V001000

    HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 AND 2007 RIDGELINE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 17, 2005, AND JUNE 7, 2006.

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    HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 AND 2007 RIDGELINE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 17, 2005, AND JUNE 7, 2006. A WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR FOR THE HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) BLOWER MOTOR LOCATED UNDER THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MAY BE ACCESSIBLE TO KICKING BY THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER'S FEET. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CONNECTOR TERMINAL MAY OVERHEAT, AND THIS MAY CAUSE THE WIRE INSULATION TO MELT OR THE WIRING CONNECTOR TO MELT.

    Risk: SHOULD THE WIRING INSULATION MELT AND THE EXPOSED WIRES MAKE CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER (SHORT CIRCUIT), A FIRE MAY OCCUR.

    Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND IF THE WIRING CONNECTOR IS DAMAGED IT WILL BE REPLACED AND ALL VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE PROTECTIVE COVER INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT [phone removed].

  • Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack

    Feb 2008 · #08E013000

    HONDA IS RECALLING 2,032 HITCH STYLE BIKE RACKS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON MY 2003-2007 AND SOME MY 2008 HONDA PILOT, RIDGELINE, AND ACURA MDX VEHICLES.

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    HONDA IS RECALLING 2,032 HITCH STYLE BIKE RACKS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON MY 2003-2007 AND SOME MY 2008 HONDA PILOT, RIDGELINE, AND ACURA MDX VEHICLES. A PINCH BOLT EXISTS BETWEEN THE BIKE ARM BRACKET AND THE UPRIGHT ASSEMBLY OF THE "HITCH" STYLE BICYCLE RACK.

    Risk: WHEN MOVING THE BIKE ARM BRACKET TO ITS DOWN POSITION, THIS PINCH BOLT HAS THE POTENTIAL OF CAUSING SEVERE LACERATION OR AMPUTATION TO THE USER'S FINGERTIPS OR HAND.

    Fix: OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THULE AT 800-THULE91 ([phone removed]) TO OBTAIN A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS OR OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT [phone removed] OR ACURA AT [phone removed] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

  • Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

    Mar 2007 · #07V097000

    ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, A COIL WIRE INSIDE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO LOSE POWER.

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    ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, A COIL WIRE INSIDE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO LOSE POWER. IF THE FUEL PUMP BECOMES INOPERATIVE, THE ENGINE MAY NOT START.

    Risk: IF THE FUEL PUMP LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING, AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

    Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT [phone removed].

  • Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual

    Jul 2006 · #06V270000

    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.

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    Risk: THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.

    Fix: HONDA WILL SEND A POSTCARD TO DEALERS AND OWNERS WITH THE CORRECT NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE INFORMATION AND WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSERT THE CARD INTO THE "REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS" SECTION OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT [phone removed], ACURA AT [phone removed] OR HONDA MOTORCYCLES AT [phone removed].

Owner complaints by area

Reports owners filed with NHTSA. They aren't verified, and one complaint can mention more than one area. Tap an area to read the most recent ones.

  • Air Bags63
    18 involved a crash
    • Filed Aug 2026 · Also filed under Unknown or Other

      Email I sent to Honda Corporate on XXX. I am contacting executive leadership regarding Honda Corporate Case # ***** My vehicle is currently grounded due to a safety recall and the frame is uninspectable and unsafe to drive per the dealership. A corporate case manager, Breanna, just informed me this afternoon that a buyback AND rental reimbursement will take “months or maybe years”. I was also told that the dealership has not even submitted or released ANY paperwork, even though it has been 2 weeks since the incident and 11 days since we contacted Honda Corporate. She also informed me that this would be one of several departments that I would have to go through. This is not only substandard customer service, but the processing issues are enormously cumbersome. I have already accumulated at least $83 per day since the rental began on XXX, when we were told that the Honda Dealership would not release a car overnight or rent us a car. At that time, we were told they needed to order parts, and they would fix it the next day. This rental car debt is because Honda failed to provide a safe vehicle or alternative transportation, and through no fault of our own. Telling a customer to wait years for a safety resolution is unacceptable. I request an immediate review of my buyback request and an immediate authorization for full reimbursement of my rental costs. Please also note that the PA Attorney General has been notified, as well as the Better Business Bureau, of the practices and stonewalling at Ciocca Honda of Hanover, as well as your obvious support through your lack of action.

    • Filed Oct 2023 · Also filed under Electrical System

      The contact owned a 2006 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the front driver's side and passenger's side air bags deployed inadvertently. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the front driver's side air bag knocked him out, and he became unconscious, causing the vehicle to be involved in a collision. No further information was provided. The contact stated that he only recalled being assisted out of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard, where it was totaled. The contact was unsure whether a police report was filed. The contact received medical assistance and was informed that the had sustained neck and back pain, and fractured ribs. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 300,000.

    • Filed Dec 2019

      MY SRS LIGHT IS ON...SERVICE TECH HAD SEVERAL CODES : 11-40OPEN IN DRIVERS AIR BAG INFLATOR AND 41-11 NO SIGNAL FROM IMPACT THE LIGHT ACTUATED AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE AIR BAG RECALL SERVICE. THE ESTIMATED COST IS $1666 TO REPAIR I WANT HONDA MOTORS AND/OR TAGATTA (?) TO MAKE THE REPAIR AT THEIR COST. DATE FIRST APPEARED IS NOT KNOWN.....I ENTERED 1-1-18 BELOW.....MIGHT HAVE BEEN EARLIER OR LATER

    • Filed Sep 2019

      TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 HONDA RIDGELINE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED; HOWEVER, THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A MILD NECK INJURY, WHICH DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER AND NORRIS HONDA (925 MERRITT BLVD, DUNDALK, MD) WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,000.

    • Filed Apr 2019

      'TAKATA RECALL' I HAD MY AIRBAGS REPLACED FOR RECALL. I RECENTLY HAD A COLLISION AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. INJURIES CONSISTED OF CHEST, RIBS AND ARM. MY FRUSTRATIONS WITH HONDA HAVE BEEN A CONSTANT SINCE I'VE HAD VEHICLE. OTHER ISSUES LIKE BLOW HEARTER WIRES SMOKING AND CATCHING FIRE BURNING MY EX WIFES LEG. TOO MANY DETAILS TO WRITE.

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  • Electrical System43
    1 involved a crash · 12 involved a fire
    • Filed Oct 2023 · Also filed under Air Bags

      The contact owned a 2006 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the front driver's side and passenger's side air bags deployed inadvertently. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the front driver's side air bag knocked him out, and he became unconscious, causing the vehicle to be involved in a collision. No further information was provided. The contact stated that he only recalled being assisted out of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard, where it was totaled. The contact was unsure whether a police report was filed. The contact received medical assistance and was informed that the had sustained neck and back pain, and fractured ribs. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 300,000.

    • Filed Feb 2023

      2006 HONDA RIDGELINE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 22V-430. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HONDA FOR GAS TANK REPAIRS. THE MECHANIC [name removed] DAMAGE TO THE FRAME WHICH NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED.

    • Filed Mar 2022

      There was a was a recall issued back in 2010 for the 2006 Honda Ridgeline. Mine is a 2006 but when I put in the VIN number it doesn't come up with a recall. I had the problem that you all are describing my vehicle caught fire from probably a faulty wiring harness.[XXX]. I am the 4th or 5th owner from the vehicle but it says that it was never recalled or it was never serviced. I am taking it to the dealership here today, and just want to know how to contact and who do you contact for more service recall information. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

    • Filed Mar 2022

      Interior right side of the dash caught fire as I was driving down the road. Seeing the recall of the blower online will take it Monday to a Honda dealership to have them inspected.

    • Filed Nov 2020

      I HAVE HAD THE TRUCK FOR TWO YEARS. IN THAT TIME I'VE REPLACED THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR FOUR TIMES. AFTER A LITTLE RESEARCH I FOUND THAT A RECALL HAD BEEN INITIATED ON THOSE VEHICLE FOR THE WIRE HARNESS AFTER REMOVING THE BLOWER MOTOR, THE HARNESS IS MELTED ..THIS VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED.

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  • Structure30
    • Filed Nov 2025 · Also filed under Suspension, Unknown or Other

      Rust in the frame- missing parts - holes

    • Filed Aug 2025

      The contact owns a 2006 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that the rear subframe was extremely corroded. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who had repaired the vehicle under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure). The dealer had repaired the vehicle and was awaiting guidance from the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

    • Filed Mar 2025 · Also filed under Unknown or Other

      recall was initiated because salt used on roads during winter could accumulate along the rear frame, where the fuel tank is mounted, causing corrosion and potentially leading to the fuel tank becoming unsecured. Affected Vehicles: The recall covers 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline pickup trucks that were sold or ever registered in the salt-belt region. Salt-Belt States: The affected states include Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. This is a known issue, I have a huge rusted hole in the truck, and it's not covered because I don't live in a surrounding state of Kentucky or Virginia but I live within 50 miles of both of these states. This known recall should be expanded to include Tennessee and North Carolina and it's ridiculous to recall 50 miles away but not here. Why would you allow this?

    • Filed Jan 2025 · Also filed under Unknown or Other, Fuel/Propulsion System

      A recall on rear frame rust compromised with gas tank strapping

    • Filed Jan 2024 · Also filed under Suspension

      The contact owns a 2006 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for an inspection, the dealer determined that the suspension and sub-frame were severely corroded. The contact was informed that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure) however, the dealer declined to perform the recall repair due to the suspension and sub-frame corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had recently purchased the vehicle from a private seller, who informed her that the engine and transmission had previously been replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 357,000. The contact took the vehicle to Bill Walsh Honda in Ottawa, IL for inspection and for the punch test required for recall 22V430 on Dec. 3, 2023 and was told the vehicle passed the punch test and needed to come back in a couple weeks to have new brackets put on to hold the gas tank. The appointment was set for Dec. 15, 2023 but the contact was told the punch test failed this time.

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  • Unknown or Other17
    1 involved a crash
    • Filed Sep 2026

      The rear frame of my vehicle is severely rotted. A portion of the underneath hardware is resting on top of the exhaust pipe.

    • Filed Aug 2026 · Also filed under Air Bags

      Email I sent to Honda Corporate on XXX. I am contacting executive leadership regarding Honda Corporate Case # ***** My vehicle is currently grounded due to a safety recall and the frame is uninspectable and unsafe to drive per the dealership. A corporate case manager, Breanna, just informed me this afternoon that a buyback AND rental reimbursement will take “months or maybe years”. I was also told that the dealership has not even submitted or released ANY paperwork, even though it has been 2 weeks since the incident and 11 days since we contacted Honda Corporate. She also informed me that this would be one of several departments that I would have to go through. This is not only substandard customer service, but the processing issues are enormously cumbersome. I have already accumulated at least $83 per day since the rental began on XXX, when we were told that the Honda Dealership would not release a car overnight or rent us a car. At that time, we were told they needed to order parts, and they would fix it the next day. This rental car debt is because Honda failed to provide a safe vehicle or alternative transportation, and through no fault of our own. Telling a customer to wait years for a safety resolution is unacceptable. I request an immediate review of my buyback request and an immediate authorization for full reimbursement of my rental costs. Please also note that the PA Attorney General has been notified, as well as the Better Business Bureau, of the practices and stonewalling at Ciocca Honda of Hanover, as well as your obvious support through your lack of action.

    • Filed Nov 2025 · Also filed under Suspension, Structure

      Rust in the frame- missing parts - holes

    • Filed Mar 2025 · Also filed under Structure

      recall was initiated because salt used on roads during winter could accumulate along the rear frame, where the fuel tank is mounted, causing corrosion and potentially leading to the fuel tank becoming unsecured. Affected Vehicles: The recall covers 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline pickup trucks that were sold or ever registered in the salt-belt region. Salt-Belt States: The affected states include Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. This is a known issue, I have a huge rusted hole in the truck, and it's not covered because I don't live in a surrounding state of Kentucky or Virginia but I live within 50 miles of both of these states. This known recall should be expanded to include Tennessee and North Carolina and it's ridiculous to recall 50 miles away but not here. Why would you allow this?

    • Filed Jan 2025 · Also filed under Structure, Fuel/Propulsion System

      A recall on rear frame rust compromised with gas tank strapping

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  • Power Train16
    • Filed Oct 2022 · Also filed under Engine And Engine Cooling

      The contact owns a 2006 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving approximately driving 50 mph the vehicle suddenly lost power and stalled. After stopping to inspect under the hood the contact discovered transmission and radiator fluid spraying and leaking within the engine compartment. The contact sustained burns to the left arm from the hot fluids while inspecting under the hood. The injuries did not require medical treatment. The vehicle was towed away and later examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the failure occurred due to the failed transmission lines that were located inside the radiator which caused the radiator and transmission to overheat. The contact was informed that both the transmission and radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not yet contacted. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 147,000.

    • Filed Feb 2017 · Also filed under Engine

      TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA RIDGELINE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, A STEEL WASHER CORRODED AND CAUSED TRANSMISSION FLUID TO LEAK INTO THE RADIATOR. THE TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000.

    • Filed Jan 2017

      BOUGHT A USED 2006 HONDA RIDGELINE WITH ONLY 90K MILES IN DEC 2015 FROM A LOCAL DEALER. HAD IT LESS THAN ONE YEAR WHEN A SINGLE STEEL WASHER CORRODED WHERE THE TRANSMISSION COOLANT LINE ATTACHES TO THE RADIATOR, CAUSING BOTH TRANSMISSION FLUID AND RADIATOR FLUID TO MIX. THIS RESULTED IN A NEW RADIATOR, LINES AND NOW TRANSMISSION FAILURE - ABOUT $4500 OF REPAIRS FROM A STEEL WASHER RUSTING! I'VE READ A LOT OF BLOGS AND THIS REALLY IS SOMETHING THAT HONDA SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL FOR. HONDA SIMPLY STATES THIS ISSUE TO BE CAUSED BY "ENVIRONMENT" AND DENIES RESPONSIBILITY. ALL HONDA WOULD NEED TO DO IS HAVE PUT IN A WASHER THAT WOULDN'T HAVE RUSTED! SERIOUSLY A SMALL STEEL WASHER WORTH .15 CENTS IS GOING TO COST ME ABOUT $4500.00 IN REPAIRS! WITH THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS I'VE READ ABOUT ON BLOGS I'M SURPRISED MORE HAVEN'T LOGGED THIS WITH THE NHTSA. HONDA SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS AND I'M CONSIDERING SMALL CLAIMS COURT AGAINST HONDA OF AMERICA. THIS IS ALSO AN ISSUE WITH OTHER HONDA'S, NOT JUST THE RIDGELINE. AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE I WAS AT A STOP LIGHT TURNING LEFT ON A CITY STREET. AFTER PUTTING MY FOOT ON THE GAS TO START MY TURN, I HEARD THE TRANSMISSION MAKE A FUNNY WHINE NOISE. I DROVE ABOUT A MILE AND PULLED OVER TO SEE FLUID POURING OUT OF THE RADIATOR FILLER RESERVOIR. MY INITIAL REPAIR COST ME ABOUT $1000 - NEW RADIATOR, ALL NEW LINES AND SEVERAL FLUSHES OF TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR. MY MECHANIC SAID HE HOPED THE TRANSMISSION DIDN'T GET ANY RADIATOR FLUID IN IT. I DROVE IT ABOUT A WEEK AND THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO FAIL. I TOOK THE RIDGELINE TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP AND THE OWNER THERE WAS ALL TOO FAMILIAR WITH THIS HONDA ISSUE. HE SAID MY TRANSMISSION IS BEGINNING TOAST AND A REBUILD IS AROUND $3500.00 - SO I HAVE THAT SCHEDULED TO BE DONE SOON.

    • Filed Sep 2016

      WHERE THE TRANSMISSION COOLING LINE ATTACHES TO THE RADIATOR, CORROSION OCCURS IN THE FITTING AND THIS CAUSES THE RADIATOR FLUID TO MIX WITH THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. THE RESULTING PROBLEM IS THE TRANSMISSION STARTS SLIPPING AND THE TRANSMISSION CAN FAIL COMPLETELY. THERE IS A WELL KNOW PROBLEM WITH THE CONNECTOR THAT CORRODES PREMATURELY. HONDA HAS NOT RECALLED THIS VEHICLE OR ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN BUT HONDA REPAIR DEALERS ARE WELL AWARE THAT THIS IS A CLASS DEFECT WITH ALL HONDA RIDGELINES AND HONDA PILOT VEHICLES. THE UNSAFE CONDITION OCCURS WHEN THE TRANSMISSION STARTS TO SLIP WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THERE IS NO WARNING LIGHT THAT INDICATES THERE IS A PROBLEM. IN MY CASE I PULLED OUT ONTO A BUSY HIGHWAY FROM A SIDE STREET AND THE VEHICLE WAS UNCONTROLLABLE BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING ALL OF A SUDDEN. THE REPAIR TO MY VEHICLE INCLUDED A NEW RADIATOR, NEW FLUIDS AND A COMPLETE FLUSHING OF THE RADIATOR AND TRANSMISSION 5 TIMES. THIS REPAIR COST ME OVER $1200.

    • Filed Mar 2016

      TRANSMISSION COOLER FITTING FAILED CATASTROPHICALLY AND TRANSMISSION FLUID MIXED WITH COOLANT IN RADIATOR AND ENGINE RAN BUT TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING AT ALL SIMILAR TO OTHER FAILURES REPORTED ON THIS SITE

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  • Visibility15
    • Filed Mar 2014

      I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN MY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW SHATTERED. GLASS EXPLODED AND FELL INTO DOOR. IT WAS LOUD AND NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT ON THE FREEWAY. *TR

    • Filed Aug 2011

      MY PASSENGER REAR DOOR GLASS ON MY 2006 HONDA RIDGELINE EXPLODED. I WAS PARKED AT WORK WHERE MY TRUCK WAS VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF ROCKS OR GUN SHOTS. WHEN I CLOSED THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR, THE WINDOW SHATTERED. THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE HAD REACHED 95F, BUT THERE WERE SEVERAL DAYS WHERE THE TEMPERATURE WAS HOTTER. *TR

    • Filed Apr 2011 · Also filed under Electrical System

      I OWN A 2006 HONDA RIDGELINE THAT I PURCHASED WHEN IT WAS NEW. RIGHT AFTER IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY ALL OF MY HEAT/A/C CONTROLS STOPPED WORKING, YOU ACTUALLY HAVE TO PUSH IN THE KNOB & TWIST OR BANG IT TO MAKE THE MOTOR COME ON AND THEN IT IS ONLY AT ONE SPEED- EITHER THAT SPEED OR OFF AND IT TURNS ON & OFF FOR THE LENGTH OF THE TRIP WHEN EVER IT WANTS. THE DEALER STATES THAT THEY NEED TO REPLACE THE WHOLE CONTROL CONSOLE WHICH WILL COST WELL OVER $1,000! THIS SHOULD BE A SAFETY RECALL CONSIDERING THAT THERE MUST BE A WIRE ISSUE IN THIS VEHICLE. ALSO, I KNOW THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE HEAT/A/C AND BROUGHT MINE IN FOR THAT RECALL BUT WAS TOLD THAT MINE WAS NOT PART OF THE GROUP- IS THIS THE SAME PROBLEM? I ALSO SAW THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE ODOMETERS AND BROUGHT MINE IN FOR THAT RECALL ONLY TO BE TOLD THAT MY TRUCK WAS NOT PART OF THAT RECALL BUT MY ODOMETER IS ALWAYS COUNTING AT LEAST 25 MILES MORE PER TANK FULL OF GAS THEN WHAT I ACTUALLY HAVE DRIVEN. THEREFORE MY WARRANTY EXPIRED SO FAST BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE AND I WAS TOLD THAT MY TRUCK WAS NOT INVOLVED IN THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH I POINTED OUT THAT I HAVE A GPS UNIT, ALWAYS HAVE HAD ONE AND EVERYTIME THAT I GAS UP I CHECK THE POOR GAS MILEAGE THAT I GET AND THEY NEVER ARE EVEN CLOSE, AS I STATED AROUND 25 MILES OFF EACH TANK FULL!! NONE OF MY DOORS WILL UNLOCK WHEN THE TRUCK IS PLACED INTO PARK AND I COMPLAINED ABOUIT THIS AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS A SAFETY PART OF TEH TRUCK, THE KIDS CAN NOT OPEN A DOOR, MY KIDS ARE OVER 18 YRS OLD, PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE SO THAT MY PASSANGERS CAN GET OUT IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY! *TR

    • Filed Nov 2010

      TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR WINDOWS HAVE COME DOWN AT TIMES WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE ENGINE WAS OFF. THE FAILURE DID NOT OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 69,000.

    • Filed May 2010

      I PURCHASED A 2006 HONDA RIDGELINE IN JUNE 2006 WITH 17,000 MILES WITH EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE FOLLOWING SUMMER IN 2008 MY AIR CONDITIONER DIDN'T WORK, NO COLD AIR. SO I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WAS A HOSE LEAK AND NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. SO I PAID TWO HUNDRED SOMETHING DOLLARS TO HAVE IT FIXED. THE FOLLOWING SUMMER OF 2009 MY AC DIDN'T WORK AGAIN, NO COLD AIR, SO I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL MECHANIC THINKING THE AC HAD TO BE RECHARGED, THE MECHANIC [name removed] IT OUT AND SAID BRING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND I DID. THE DEALERSHIP DID A DIAGNOSTIC ON IT WHICH COST ME $175.00 JUST FOR A DIAGNOSTIC, AND SAID THE PROBLEM IS THE CLUTCH INSIDE THE CONDENSER AND THAT IT WILL COST AROUND $1,000.00 TO FIX IT. I ALSO JUST RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM HONDA ON APRIL 26, 2010 ABOUT THE BLOWER MOTOR HARNESS, WHICH I HAVE ALREADY TAKEN CARE OF TODAY MAY 4, 2010 AT A DEALERSHIP AND WAS HOPING THAT THIS RECALL WOULD MAKE MY AC WORK, BUT IT STILL DOESN'T WORK. I STRONGLY BELIEVE THIS IS A DEFECT ON THE TRUCK AND CANNOT AFFORD TO KEEP PAYING TO GET MY AC FIXED EVERY SUMMER. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME ON THIS MATTER. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY SUGGESTIONS. *TR

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  • Engine And Engine Cooling14
    2 involved a fire
    • Filed Oct 2022 · Also filed under Power Train

      The contact owns a 2006 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving approximately driving 50 mph the vehicle suddenly lost power and stalled. After stopping to inspect under the hood the contact discovered transmission and radiator fluid spraying and leaking within the engine compartment. The contact sustained burns to the left arm from the hot fluids while inspecting under the hood. The injuries did not require medical treatment. The vehicle was towed away and later examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the failure occurred due to the failed transmission lines that were located inside the radiator which caused the radiator and transmission to overheat. The contact was informed that both the transmission and radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not yet contacted. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 147,000.

    • Filed Oct 2015

      TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY REDUCED IN SPEED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS RESIDENCE WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT METAL FITTING AROUND THE RADIATOR HAD CORRODED AND FRACTURED, WHICH CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TO LEAK FROM THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE RADIATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,000. UPDATED 12/03/15*LJ *JS

    • Filed Nov 2014 · Also filed under Electrical System, Air Bags

      TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE SENSOR, VTM SENSOR, ESC SENSOR, AND THE AIR BAG SENSOR INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATED AND FLASHED. THE FAILURE WORSENED AND ALL FOUR SENSORS REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. IN ADDITION, THE ALL WHEEL DRIVE WAS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO RESET THE CODE. WHEN THE THREE FAILURE CODES CAME BACK, IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT ONE OF THE THREE BANKS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FOR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V700000 (AIR BAGS), 14V353000 (AIR BAGS), AND 14V351000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 173,000.

    • Filed May 2012

      TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HOSE THAT CONNECTED FROM THE RADIATOR TO THE ENGINE BECAME DISCONNECTED, CAUSING OIL TO DRAIN FROM THE ENGINE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE COULD BE STARTED BUT COULD NOT BE MOVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING A DIAGNOSIS OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 105,000.

    • Filed Mar 2012

      WE LOVE OUR HONDA'S (3 OTHER), I WAS SO EXCITED ABOUT MY PURCHASE OF A RIDGELINE FROM A LA DEALERSHIP IN DEC 2006. MY NEPHEW PURCHASED IT FROM HONDA FINANCE DIRECTLY AND SHIPPED IT TO UTAH FOR ME AND I HAVE METICULOUSLY CARED FOR AND LOVED MY RIDGELINE! IN DECEMBER AT 93,460 MILES MY TRUCK LOST ITS PERFECT HARMONY ... IT BEGAN PUTTING OUT WHITE/BLUE SMOKE. I HAD AN INCIDENT WHERE THE ACCELERATOR TOOK OFF AND I HAD TO SHIFT DOWN AND BRAKE REAL HARD TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE SPEED. I WAS TRAVELING SOUTH ON I-15 THROUGH SALT LAKE COUNTY AT THE TIME, SPEED AROUND 65 MPH. VERY SCARY! SOON AFTER THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT CAME ON AND WHEN I IDLED IT FLASHED. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS PROBABLY THE MOMENT THAT THE CYLINDER "BLEW OUT". I TOOK IT IN AND WAS TOLD THAT MY #4 SPARK PLUG WAS "GUMMED" UP AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT, IT WAS SUGGESTED THAT BECAUSE OF THE INCREASED MILEAGE I SHOULD DO A FULL VALVE REPLACEMENT. $785 LATER, THE SMOKE EXHAUST WAS THE SAME AND 3 WEEKS LATER THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON. I TOOK IT BACK AND THEY "SCOPED" THE CYLINDERS AND FOUND #4 HAD "POUCK" MARKS AND HAD LOST COMPRESSION. I NEEDED A NEW ENGINE. I CALLED 5 AUTO SHOPS IN MY GENERAL AREA AND FOUND THAT 2 OF THEM HAD SEEN THE SAME ISSUE WITH A 2006 RIDGELNE AND A 2007 PILOT. BOTH MECHANICS TOLD ME THAT THE OWNERS HAD TAKEN THEM TO HONDA DEALERSHIPS & HONDA HAD REPLACED THEIR ENGINES, THEY "WERE UNDER 100,000 MILES". I DID SO, $97 LATER I WAS TOLD THAT "NO. HONDA HAD DEEMED MY SITUATION NOT WORTHY OF A WARRANTY." WHAT?! I CAN'T EVEN TRADE IT IN TO A HONDA DEALERSHIP TO PURCHASE A NEW ONE WITHOUT THE $5K REDUCTION IN VALUE! I HAVE A HISTORY OF TIMELY AND METICULOUS CARE WITH MY LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP AND A MECHANIC SHOP, THIS IS NOT WHAT I EXPECTED FROM HONDA! YOU MUST HAVE AN ISSUE IF IN MY LITTLE SUBURB 2 OTHERS HAVE HAD #4 CYLINDERS GO BAD JUST BEFORE 100,000 MILES. *TR

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  • Suspension12
    • Filed Nov 2025 · Also filed under Structure, Unknown or Other

      Rust in the frame- missing parts - holes

    • Filed Jan 2024 · Also filed under Structure

      The contact owns a 2006 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for an inspection, the dealer determined that the suspension and sub-frame were severely corroded. The contact was informed that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure) however, the dealer declined to perform the recall repair due to the suspension and sub-frame corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had recently purchased the vehicle from a private seller, who informed her that the engine and transmission had previously been replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 357,000. The contact took the vehicle to Bill Walsh Honda in Ottawa, IL for inspection and for the punch test required for recall 22V430 on Dec. 3, 2023 and was told the vehicle passed the punch test and needed to come back in a couple weeks to have new brackets put on to hold the gas tank. The appointment was set for Dec. 15, 2023 but the contact was told the punch test failed this time.

    • Filed Nov 2023 · Also filed under Fuel/Propulsion System

      Please see the recall info here: 2006 Honda Ridgeline Recall Item Affected: STRUCTUREDate Announced: 06/16/2022Description of Recall:Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles that were sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. An accumulation of road salt may cause the frame mounting surface, where the fuel tank mounting bands are attached, to corrode and possibly detach the fuel tank, which can result in a fuel leak.Action Need To Fix It:Dealers will inspect and repair the rear frame, as necessary, free of charge. Depending on the extent of any corrosion damage, Honda may offer to repurchase the vehicle. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 1, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at [phone removed]. We took my son's vehicle to our local Honda dealership for the recall repair. They replaced 2 bolts that secure the fuel tank straps to the frame. Then sent us away with an invoice saying the vehicle is not safe to drive due to severely rusted fuel tank straps. I have emailed and called American Honda many times to ask why this is not covered by the recall and requesting a buy back. They have only responded by saying the recall repairs were made. They won't put anything in writing explaining why the severely corroded fuel tank straps that are a safety issue per their dealership are not related to the recall.

    • Filed Jan 2023 · Also filed under Unknown or Other

      The frame mounted "crossmember" is corrosed/damage and is now broken. 1. https://www.kbb.com/honda/ridgeline/2006/recall/?vehicleid=785 2. https://www.google.com/search?q=2006+honda+ridgeline+soft+frame+under&sxsrf=AJOqlzWYu_EaV-KkW_88UqeKb0u7RSBZLA%3A1673891609643&ei=GY_FY8zyJtmoqtsPqIKp-AE&ved=0ahUKEwiM46OW1Mz8AhVZlGoFHShBCh8Q4dUDCBE&uact=5&oq=2006+honda+ridgeline+soft+frame+under&gs_lcp=Cgxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAQAzIFCCEQoAEyBQghEKABMgUIIRCgATIFCCEQoAE6CggAEEcQ1gQQsAM6BAgjECc6BQghEKsCSgQIQRgASgQIRhgAUJoLWKYoYIksaAFwAXgAgAF0iAHDBpIBAzIuNpgBAKABAcgBCMABAQ&sclient=gws-wiz-serp#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:da70102e,vid:a2EWECN6NTc

    • Filed Jan 2023 · Also filed under Structure, Wheels

      When my dealership inspected my rear frame for corrosion related to warranty 22V-430, they noted that the rear frame corrosion was so severe that the rear passenger wheel was no longer secured to the rear frame, resulting in a severe safety risk. However, warranty 22V-430 relates to corrosion of the rear frame resulting in an unsecured fuel tank which may result in a fuel leak and an increased risk of fire. The dealership and the district Honda representative agreed that the frame was severely corroded and presented a severe safety risk, but the district Honda representative said Honda will not warranty the defective frame nor offer any remedy for the related rear frame corrosion problem. The corrosion problem acknowledged in warranty 22V-430 could impair the safety and stability of the vehicle and put the driver and all passenger as well as other vehicles and pedestrians at risk if the wheel becomes unsecured. Until warranty 22V-430 was performed, there was no warning system alerting me to the safety issue and thus could have easily gone undetected. Since Honda is not taking responsibility for defect in the rear frame, I am seeking your help for this related rear frame corrosion problem. Note: The attached 4 pictures show the rear drivers side frame with secured wheel compared with the rear passenger side frame with unsecured wheel.

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  • Fuel/Propulsion System12
    • Filed Jan 2025 · Also filed under Structure, Unknown or Other

      A recall on rear frame rust compromised with gas tank strapping

    • Filed Apr 2024

      My subframe and back of my truck frame rusted so bad gas tank is close to falling off have a strap holding under it but it’s probably not going to help with a rust hole in the frame

    • Filed Nov 2023 · Also filed under Suspension

      Please see the recall info here: 2006 Honda Ridgeline Recall Item Affected: STRUCTUREDate Announced: 06/16/2022Description of Recall:Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles that were sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. An accumulation of road salt may cause the frame mounting surface, where the fuel tank mounting bands are attached, to corrode and possibly detach the fuel tank, which can result in a fuel leak.Action Need To Fix It:Dealers will inspect and repair the rear frame, as necessary, free of charge. Depending on the extent of any corrosion damage, Honda may offer to repurchase the vehicle. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 1, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at [phone removed]. We took my son's vehicle to our local Honda dealership for the recall repair. They replaced 2 bolts that secure the fuel tank straps to the frame. Then sent us away with an invoice saying the vehicle is not safe to drive due to severely rusted fuel tank straps. I have emailed and called American Honda many times to ask why this is not covered by the recall and requesting a buy back. They have only responded by saying the recall repairs were made. They won't put anything in writing explaining why the severely corroded fuel tank straps that are a safety issue per their dealership are not related to the recall.

    • Filed Aug 2023 · Also filed under Structure

      My vehicle was recalled because corrosion can form on the rear frame due to accumulation of road de-icing agents mixed with mud and dirt. The fuel tank, which is mounted to the rear frame, can become unsecured as the rear frame deteriorates from corrosion. An unsecured fuel tank may result in a fuel leak and an increased risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source. Loud noises from the rear of the vehicle can alert you in the event the fuel tank becomes unsecured. I called to make an appointment for the recall on [XXX] and it was dropped of at Williams Honda in Traverse City MI the next day for nearest appointment which was [XXX}. I was notified by Williams Honda on [XXX] that my vehicle failed the inspection and could not be fixed. Williams Honda told me to expect a call from Honda. I never did until I called a week later. I tried to get a loaner vehicle or rental since mine could not be repaired. Honda advised that Williams needed to arrange it and Williams advised that it needed to be approved by Honda. This went back an forth for weeks until Honda advised that I could have a rental if I drove to Williams 2 hours from my house. Honda suggested that I purchase a rental vehicle with my own money and submit for reimbursement with the hopes that I would be made whole. It is now [XXX] and they still have refused to make reasonable accommodations for a rental vehicle and they have not fixed my vehicle. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I would be willing to discuss this matter in greater detail over the phone [XXX] ). [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

    • Filed May 2023 · Also filed under Structure

      There is currently a rust recall for vehicles registered in states surrounding me, but North Carolina, Tennessee is not included. The recall is from damage by salt to rusting frame and rocker panels. Mine was originally registered in Western NC and currently registered in north east TN. Both of these areas use salt on the roads and my Ridgeline is rusting in the rocker panels and underneath. This is a known issue but why would you allow Honda to not cover vehicles in neighboring states to those covered, i.e. Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia. Hoping you will act on this since you know it's a problem with states using salt and this Honda is starting to rust rapidly with no warning.

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  • Service Brakes11
    2 involved a crash
    • Filed Apr 2019 · Also filed under Air Bags

      TAKATA RECALL - WHEN I CALLED THE HONDA DEALERSHIP IN AMES THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND MY INFORMATION IN THEIR DATA BASE. AFTER I GAVE THEM MY PHONE NUMBER, NAME, AND VIN NUMBER. IT WAS NOT A PLEASANT EXPERIENCE. I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE BRAKES ON MY TRUCK. I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL MECHANIC AND HE COULD NOT GET THE BRAKES ADJUSTED TO WHERE THERE WAS NOT VERY MUCH PLAY IN THE PEDAL. YOU HAVE TO PUSH DOWN A LONG WAYS FOR THE BRAKES TO ENGAGE. IT IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE.

    • Filed Aug 2017

      I HAVE RECIEVED A RECALL NOTICE ...SOMETHING ABOUT DEFECTIVE AIR BAGS.. I REFUSE TO TAKE MY VEHICLE TO A DEALER...THE LAST RECALL THAT THIS VEHICLE HAD WAS THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER ... IT WAS NOT DONE PROPERLY.. THERE IS STILL AIR IN THE BRAKE LINES.. THIS CAUSES A MUSHY BRAKE PEDAL.. I ALSO HAD A BUELL MOTORCYLE... I RECEIVED 9 RECALLS IN A 2 WEEK PERIOD... OUT OF THE 4 RECALLS THAT I ALLOWED THE DEALER TO PERFORM 1 FAILED ON MY WHY HOME { FUEL TANK VENT} AND ANOTHER FAILED A WEEK LATER { SIDE STAND SAFTEY SWITCH} .. NOTHING WAS DONE ABOUT ANY OF THESE ISSUES.

    • Filed Nov 2016 · Also filed under Air Bags, Vehicle Speed Control

      TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA RIDGELINE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR DRIVER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED, BUT FAILED TO RESPOND AS THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AGAINST THE GUARDRAIL FOR UP TO ONE MILE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE STOPPED AFTER BEING TURNED OFF. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AN NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE DIAGNOSIS WAS UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134,000.

    • Filed Apr 2015

      I HAVE SPENT CLOSE TO A $1000.00 TO TRY AND FIX A RECURRING SOFT BRAKE ISSUE WITH MY 2006 HONDA RIDGELINE. AFTER MANY COUNTLESS HOURS AT THE MULTIPLE AUTO SHOPS AND HONDA DEALERSHIPS I DECIDED TO RESEARCH FURTHER INTO THIS SOFT BRAKE PROBLEM THAT I HAVE. THE BIGGEST ISSUE WAS THAT AT ONE PARTICULAR SHOP THEY CHANGED OUT 5 BRAND NEW MASTER CYLINDERS TO TRY AND FIX THE ISSUE. AFTER EXTENDED HOURS ONLINE, IT CAME TO MY ATTENTION THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE HONDA ODYSSEY/ELEMENT BRAKE SYSTEM AS WELL. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE VSA MODULATOR WITH OVER 400,000 VEHICLES. I ALSO FOUND ON OTHER THREADS AND BLOGS THAT OTHER HONDA RIDGELINES ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE HONDA DEALERSHIP THEY TOLD ME IT WOULD COST $1500 TO CHANGE OUT THE VSA MODULATOR BUT WOULD NOT GUARANTEE THIS WOULD PREVENT THE SAME ISSUE FROM RECURRING IN THE FUTURE. I EXPLAINED TO THE TECHNICIAN THAT IT SEEMS TO BE A DEFECTIVE PART IF ITS ALSO HAPPENING TO OTHER HONDA RIDGELINES. *TR

    • Filed Jul 2014 · Also filed under Vehicle Speed Control, Electronic Stability Control (esc)

      ENTIRE WARNING LIGHT SYSTEM FAILED WITH LOSS OF ABS AND VSA. *TR

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  • Engine11
    • Filed Feb 2017 · Also filed under Power Train

      TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA RIDGELINE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, A STEEL WASHER CORRODED AND CAUSED TRANSMISSION FLUID TO LEAK INTO THE RADIATOR. THE TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000.

    • Filed Mar 2015 · Also filed under Power Train

      WHILE DRIVING, I SUDDENLY STARTED GETTING TRANSMISSION "SLIPPAGE". ENGINE WOULD REV UP, BUT NO POWER TO THE WHEELS. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. THERE WAS A STRAWBERRY MILKSHAKE COLORED FLUID COMING OUT OF MY RADIATOR OVERFLOW CONTAINER. TURNS OUT THE THAT TRANSMISSION COOLER INSIDE THE RADIATOR BROKE LOOSE AND ALLOWED ENGINE COOLANT TO MIX WITH THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. APPARENTLY IT'S NOT AN UNKNOWN PROBLEM. I'M LUCKY THAT I WAS IN A RURAL RESIDENTIAL AREA AND NOT ON THE INTERSTATE. *TR

    • Filed Nov 2014

      TRUCK FAILED TO START AFTER WORK, AFTER SEVERAL TRIES THE TRUCK STARTED BUT WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND THERE WAS A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE. AFTER A COUPLE OF SECONDS THE WARNING LIGHTS WENT OFF AND THE NOISE WENT AWAY. WHEN I STARTED TO DRIVE IT SURGED A COUPLE OF TIMES AND THEN RAN NORMAL. I CHECKED THE ENGINE WHEN I GOT HOME TO FIND COOLANT ON THE DIPSTICK AND VERY LOW ON COOLANT IN THE RADIATOR. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO A HONDA DEALER WHO INSPECTED IT AND TOLD ME WHAT I ALREADY KNEW AND SAID THAT I NEED A NEW ENGINE, THEY HAVE NOT TOLD ME WHAT THE CAUSE IS. AFTER A VERY BRIEF SEARCH ON THE WEB I FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON THIS MODEL YEAR TRUCK WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. GOING TO DEALER TODAY TO TALK WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER AND DISCUSS MY OPTIONS AND ASK FOR HELP FROM HONDA ON THIS MATTER. *TR

    • Filed Jun 2014

      WE PURCHASED OUR 2006 RIDGELINE BACK IN 2009 WITH APPROX 46K MILES ON IT. AT THAT TIME, WE PURCHASED THE HAC (HONDA AUTO CARE) WARR & CONT TO DRIVE FOR YRS WITH LIMITED PROBLEMS CONCERNING THE VEH. AROUND 82K ON THE RIDGELINE (2 YRS AGO), I HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE THAT PROMPTED ME TO TAKE THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER. THEY ADVISED ME THAT IT WOULD BE COV UNDER THE WARRANTY, BUT THE WARRANTY WAS EXP IN 2 WEEKS (2 WEEKS, BUT WHAT ABOUT THE 7 YRS AND 100K)?. I INQUIRED ON THE TERMS & EXPLAINED THAT WAS NOT HOW IT WAS POSITIONED TO ME. ROUGHLY 2100.00 FOR A LITTLE OVER 2 1/2 YRS IS NOT WHAT I THOUGHT I WAS BUYING. KNOWING THAT THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRING, I IMMEDIATELY SCHEDULED AN APPT FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEKEND TO HAVE THEM REVIEW THE ENTIRE VEHICLE TOP TO BOTTOM (NOTHING DISCOVERED AT THAT TIME). WHERE THE PROBLEM CREATES: LAST WKD, HIT 101K & THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARS W/ THE VTM-4 LIGHT. I KNOW THERE ARE USUAL CODES FOR REG MAINT, BUT SEEING HOW I HAVE HAD VEHICLES TRIGGER LIGHTS AT 100K FOR REGULAR SERVICING THAT WAS OUTSIDE OF THE MANUAL, I THEN CONTACTED MY SERVICE CTR TO INQUIRE. HE REVIEWED THE 105K SERVICE WITH ME & STARTED HE WOULD GET BACK TO ME ON ANY CODES. LATER THAT DAY I RECEIVED A CALL STATING THAT THE #4 CYLINDER WAS MISFIRING & THE PLUG ON #4 WAS CAKED WITH BAKED ON OIL. HE RECOMMENDED CHANGING THE PLUGS FIRST BEFORE GOING INTO THE REST OF THE 105K SERVICE. 2 DAYS LATER, THE CHK ENGINE LIGHT STARTS BLINKING & VTM-4 LIGHT IS ON AGAIN. HE LATER CALLS ME TO STATE THE HEAD MAY HAVE A CRACK & EXPLAINS POSS DAMAGE OR STALL. WHAT IF IT STALLS ON THE FREEWAY? WHAT IF THE CAT CLOGS (ANOTHER 600 BY THE WAY) AND MY CAR JUST STOPS WHILE DRIVING THOUGH A INTERSECTION? I READ SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS HAPPENING & AM SHOCKED HONDA DOESN'T RESPOND TO ANY. I CANT PAY 3K - CALLED DEALER & OPENED CASE WITH HONDA MAIN CSR# [phone removed]-NO RESPONSE. *TR

    • Filed May 2014

      THE A/C CONDENSER FAN GET LOOSE AND ITS BLADE WERE MOVING UNPROPERLY MAKING A LARGE HOLE IN THE RADIATOR. SUDDENLY THE RADIATOR LOST ALL WATER CAUSING THAT ENGINE MOTOR BRAKE THE SEALS, PISTON AND OTHER PARTS BECAUSE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE. SINCE THE WATER LEAKING WAS FAST, THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR THAT SHOWS HIGH TEMPERATURE AT DASH CONTROL PANEL EASE NOT CATCH UNTIL THE BIG DAMAGE OF THE ENGINE HAPPENED. THE MECHANIC [name removed] THAT FAIL OF THIS FAN IS COMMON ON HONDA VEHICLE. THE BIG DAMAGE TO MAY PARTS OF ENGINE HAPPENED BECAUSE SUCH A/C CONDENSER FAN FAILED WITHOUT ANY ADVISE AND IS COMMON IN HONDA, BUT NO RECALL OR WARNING HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED BY HONDA DEALERS OR FACTORY. *TR

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  • Seat Belts7
    3 involved a crash
    • Filed Mar 2019 · Also filed under Air Bags

      TAKATA INFLATORS I TOOK MY TRUCK IN FOR RECALLS BUT NOW RED LIGHT (BAG INFLATOR) IS ON THAT MEANS THEY ARE NOT ON. I TALKED TO HONDA THEY SAID COULD BE SOME DIRT IN MY SEAT BELT LATCH? IT COMES ON AS SOON AS I PUT MY SEAT BELT ON.

    • Filed Mar 2017 · Also filed under Air Bags

      TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA RIDGELINE. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 166,000.

    • Filed Nov 2016 · Also filed under Air Bags

      WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 50 MILES AN HOUR, I CAME UPON A CURVE TOO FAST WHICH CAUSED ME TO SLIDE OFF THE ROAD SLIGHTLY. I CORRECTED MY ERROR AND IN DOING SO, BOTH SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED PREMATURELY. NO OTHER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERS REPORT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SENSORS THOUGHT A ROLLOVER CRASH WAS IMMINENT WHICH CAUSED THE SIDE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE OF ANY KIND TO THE VEHICLE AND THE SIDE AIR BAGS SHOULD NOT HAVE DEPLOYED. AMERICA HONDA SAYS THEY HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY OR OBLIGATION TO CORRECT THIS DEFECT. *TR

    • Filed Sep 2015

      THE TRUCK STRUCK A TREE AND THE HARNESS SEAT BELT DID NOT WORK PROPERLY RESULTING IN A BROKEN BACK IN TWO AREAS CAUSING DISABILITY. THE BAG DID DEPLOY. I BOUGHT THE TRUCK NEW IN 2006 AND NOTICED THAT THE BELT NEVER TOOK HOLD NO MATTER WHAT SPEED YOU THRUSTED THE BELT FORWARD. I BELIEVED KNOWING THAT HONDA IS USUALLY ON TOP OF THEIR GAME THAT THEY FOUND A WAY FOR THE HARNESS NOT TO TUG AT YOU AS THEY USUALLY DO. WHEN I WOOK UP AT THE HOSPITAL AND THEY TOLD ME I BROKE MY BACK I KNEW IMMEDIATELY THAT THE HARNESS BELT DID NOT WORK AND THAT IT WAS A MALFUCTION. IN THE MEANTIME ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY TOTALED THE TRUCK AND AFTER BEING TOLD VARIOUS TIMES TO HOLD THE TRUCK AND AGREED TO BY THE ADJUSTER FOR AN ATTORNEY TO LOOK AT IT,THE TRUCK WAS SOLD TO A SALVAGE YARD AND THE CASE WAS DROPPED BY THE ATTORNEY.

    • Filed Aug 2012

      THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WILL NOT TRIGGER THE SEAT BELT INDICATOR WARNING LIGHT WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER FAILS TO BUCKLE THEIR SEAT BELT OR UNBUCKLES THEIR SEAT BELT WITH THE VEHICLE IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO A HONDA DEALER ON 07-31-12 AND BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE REPLACED. THE PROBLEM WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLES OWNERS MANUAL INDICATES ON PAGES 8 & 59 THAT THE INDICATOR REMINDS THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER TO FASTEN THEIR SEAT BELTS. THE HONDA DEALER AND AMERICAN HONDA BOTH STATE THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT OFFERS NO SUCH WARNING AND REFUSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THERE IS A FAULT WITH THE SYSTEM. *TR

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  • Seats7
    • Filed Feb 2011

      THE REAR SEAT BRACKETS ON BOTH SECTIONS DO NOT CLOSE FLAT WHEN THE SEATS ARE IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION TO ALLOW FOR STORAGE. THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BRACKET FAILED AT APPROXIMATELY 35,000 MILES AND WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY BY THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THE PASSENGER SIDE FAILED AT APPROXIMATELY 60,000 MILES AND THE REPAIRED SIDE FAILED AGAIN AT APPROXIMATELY 62,000 MILES. THE DEALERSHIP QUOTED AN OUTRAGEOUS PRICE TO REPLACE THE PART THAT HAD BROKEN AND SUGGESTED THAT I CONTACT HONDA FOR ASSISTANCE. IT APPEARS THE NUMBER THEY GAVE ME IS NOT A WORKING NUMBER SINCE IT RINGS CONSTANTLY WITH NO ANSWER OR VOICEMAIL. I USE BUNGEE CORDS TO KEEP THE BRACKETS IN A CLOSED POSITION WHEN THE SEATS ARE UP. IT IS MY OPINION THAT THIS COULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT WITH THE PROTRUDING METAL LEGS. I BOUGHT THE RIDGELINE FOR THE VERSATILITY OF THE BACK SEAT AREA AND SHOULD NOT BE FORCED TO HAVE THE SEATS DOWN AT ALL TIMES OR USE A BUNGEE CORD TO HOLD THE BRACKETS IN PLACE WHEN THE SEATS ARE UP. *TR

    • Filed Apr 2010

      TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SEAT SUPPORT ROD STAYED EXTENDED AND BROKE INSTEAD OF FOLDING BACK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR SEAT SUPPORT ROD WOULD BE REPAIRED AT HIS EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 51,000.

    • Filed Mar 2010

      MY 2006 HONDA RIDGELINE DRIVERS SEAT FRAME IS BROKEN/LOOSE. THE FIRST TIME IT WAS FOUND TO BE LOOSE WAS AT APPROXIMATELY 12000 MILES AND THE DEALER RE TORQUE THE SEAT RAILS. THE NEXT TIME WAS THE NEXT OIL CHANGE AT APPROXIMATELY 17000 MILES AND THE DEALER RE TORQUE THE SEAT RAILS. THE NEXT TIME WAS AT APPROXIMATELY 25000 WITH THE SAME ACTION BY THE DEALER. AT 35000 MILES THE DEALER RE TORQUE THE SEAT RAILS. AT 60000 THE DEALER TRIED TO RE TORQUE THE SEAT RAILS AND THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE SEAT FRAME WAS BROKEN AND THAT I WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE SEAT FRAME AND THE DEALER WOULD HAVE MY EXTENDED WARRANTY TAKE CARE OF IT. WELL I WENT BACK FOR THE APPOINTMENT AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THE EXTENDED WARRANTY WOULD NOT COVER THE FRAME REPLACEMENT AND THAT HONDA WOULD ONLY COVER 50% OF MY COST $500.00 TO ME.

    • Filed Nov 2008

      DRIVERS SEAT IS LOOSE ON THE LEFT HAND CORNER AND ROCKS BACK AND FORWARD WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP, EXITING OFF THE ROAD LEFT OR RIGHT WHEN BRAKING HARD OR ACCELERATING. *TR

    • Filed Aug 2008 · Also filed under Structure

      INTERIOR SEAT FABRIC IS DEFECTIVE IN THAT IT STAINS EASILY. THE FIRST TIME I NOTICED IT WAS WHEN I OPENED THE DOOR TO GET IT WHEN IT WAS RAINING AND THE SEATS WERE DISCOLORED EVEN WHEN DRY. OTHER EVENTS SUCH AS USING THE ARMREST AND IT BECOMING DISCOLORED, ETC. HAPPENED CONTINUOUSLY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SEATS WITH HONDA'S ORIGINAL MATERIALS ONLY TO HAVE THE SAME THING HAPPEN. I NOW USE SEAT COVERS TO PROTECT FROM FURTHER DAMAGE-WHICH IS A HAZARD TO THE OPERATION OF THE SIDE AIRBAGS. I HAVE BEEN LEFT WITH NO OTHER OPTIONS. *TR

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  • Steering6
    • Filed Dec 2016 · Also filed under Electronic Stability Control (esc)

      STEERING PUMP IS FAILING AND ALMOST HIT A CAR DUE TO FAILING STEERING PUMP. I AM REQUESTING THAT HONDA REPAIR MY HONDA RIDGELINE. TRUCK GOES WHY OFF AND I HAVE NO OTHER CAR. LOOKING AND SPEAKING TO AN ATTORNEY TO FILE LAW SUITE.

    • Filed Nov 2011 · Also filed under Suspension

      PASSENGER SIDE REAR STRUT WAS REPLACED APPROXIMATELY 98,000 MILES DUE TO LEAKAGE AND NOISE. REPLACED WITH OEM PART. SAME NOISE RECURRED AT APPROXIMATELY 115,000 MILES. STILL MAKING THE NOISE. BOTH SWAY BAR END LINKS WERE REPLACED, WITH OEM PARTS, DUE TO SQUEAKING NOISE. DRIVER'S SIDE REAR SUSPENSION NOW MAKES LOUD CLICKING NOISE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. RACK AND PINION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, BAD BUSHINGS CAUSING LOUD THUNKING NOISES. INNER TIE ROD END HAS FAILED, AND PRESENTED A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

    • Filed Aug 2011

      THE STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING ON MY HONDA RIDGELINE. I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND NOTICED MY STEERING WHEEL WAS AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE. STEERING WAS NOT VERY RESPONSIVE. I WAS ABLE TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY SAFELY, BUT COULD BARELY STEER. I WOULD TURN THE WHEEL BUT LITTLE WOULD HAPPEN TO THE TIRES. I WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THEY CONFIRMED THERE WAS NO FLUID LEAKS, NO EXTERNAL DAMAGE. THEY REPLACED THE RACK. I CALLED HONDA AND THEY OFFERED NOTHING SINCE THE WORK WAS NOT AT A HONDA DEALER. I STILL HAVE THE FAILED RACK - I KEPT THE BROKEN PART. HAD I BEEN DRIVING DURING RUSH HOUR, I WOULD HAVE CERTAINLY CRASHED BECAUSE I HAD SO LITTLE CONTROL OVER MY TRUCK. *KB

    • Filed Dec 2010

      FAILURE OF POWER STEERING HOSE. *TR

    • Filed Sep 2009 · Also filed under Suspension

      I HAVE HAD MY HONDA RIDGELINE FOR 3 YEARS AND JUST FOUND OUT THE SHOCKS AND STRUTS HAVE TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE NEVER HAULED ANYTHING WITH THE VEHICLE OR TOWED ANYTHING. IT IS A 2006 RIDGELINE AND I NOTICED ON THE FORUMS MANY OTHER PEOPLE WERE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AND THE DEALER WAS QUIETLY REPLACING THE ONES UNDER WARRANTY BUT CHARGING FOR THE OTHERS. EVEN THE DEALER ADMITS THERE IS A PROBLEM BUT REFUSES TO ISSUE A RECALL.. I HAVE HAD TRUCKS MY ENTIRE ADULT LIFE AND HAVE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE SHOCKS OR STRUTS ON ANY VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE IS MOSTLY DRIVEN IN THE CITY AND OCCASIONALLY HIGHWAY DRIVING. NO OFFROADING OR ON ANY SURFACE OTHER THAN ASPHALT. THE STRUTS AND SHOCKS WEARING OUT SO QUICKLY CAUSE SWAYING OF THE VEHICLE AND SOME DIFFICULTY STOPPING WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT NOT TO MENTION THAT THE DEALER SAID MY BRAKES WERE GLAZED AND I ASKED IF THIS COULD BE DUE TO THE FACT THAT ALL THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE IS THROWN FORWARD ON AN UNDERENGINEERED FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM..HE SAID IT WAS POSSIBLE. *TR

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  • Exterior Lighting5
    1 involved a fire
    • Filed Jan 2022 · Also filed under Fuel System, Other, Latches/Locks/Linkages

      The contact owns a 2006 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated while driving at various speeds the accelerator pedal had become stuck causing the engine to stall. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the fuel relay was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Also, the key would not open the front driver side door and the anti-theft alarm continued to erroneously activate. The cause of the failure was not determined. Also, while operating the vehicle the front headlights were extremely dem. While inspecting the lights smoke and charring was present inside both the driver side and passenger side headlight assemblies. The cause of the failures was not determined. The failure mileage was 199,000.

    • Filed Mar 2015 · Also filed under Electrical System

      I OWN 2006 RIDGELINE MY RADIO BACK-LIGHT KEEPS COMING OFF AND ON WHEN I TURN ON THE HEADLIGHTS IT GOES OUT WHEN YOU TURN THE HEADLIGHTS OFF IT COMES ON. SOMETIMES WHEN DRIVING THE LIGHT WILL FLICKER THEN IT WILL COME AND STAY ON, CANNOT SEE THE TIME NOW I HAVE NO LIGHT. *TR

    • Filed Sep 2010

      THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT TRIM ON MY 2006 HONDA RIDGELINE KEEPS COMING OFF. HONDA AND THE DEALER HAVE FIXED IT 4 TIMES FOR FREE BUT NOW REFUSE TO FIX IT SAYING THAT SINCE THE VEHICLE IS OVER 100,000 MIKES, THEY NEED TO DRAW THE LINE SOMEWHERE. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A SAFETY HAZARD SINCE I DO NOT HAVE THE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT AND THIS COMES FLYING OFF WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY STRIKING OTHER CARS. *TR

    • Filed Nov 2009

      I'VE BEEN COMPLAINING EVER SINCE I BOUGHT THE TRUCK IN APRIL 2005 THAT YOU ARE BLIND WHEN MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN IN THE DARK. MY TRUCK IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH FOG LIGHTS. *TR

    • Filed Oct 2007

      PARKING LAMPS WILL NOT STAY CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED. THEY ARE CONTROLLED BY THE HEADLAMP TIMER AND TURN OFF WITHIN 5-10 MINUTES OF EXITING THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS CREATED A DANGEROUS CONDITION WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS INTENTIONALLY PARKED FOR AN EXTENDED TIME ON A TWO LANE COUNTRY ROAD. IT WAS ALMOST HIT BY OTHER VEHICLES EVERY TIME THE PARKING LIGHTS WENT OFF. MY DEALER HAS CONFIRMED THIS DESIGN CONDITION AND WAS TOLD BY HONDA THAT IN ORDER FOR THE PARKING LIGHTS TO REMAIN ON, THE KEY MUST IN THE VEHICLE AND THE IGNITION TURNED "ON". IN THIS MODE, THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE LEFT UNATTENDED. IN MY OPINION, BOTH CONDITIONS CREATE UNNECESSARY DANGEROUS OR RISKY CONDITIONS AND SHOULD BE CORRECTED BY HONDA. *TR

  • Latches/Locks/Linkages4
    1 involved a fire
    • Filed Jan 2022 · Also filed under Fuel System, Other, Exterior Lighting

      The contact owns a 2006 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated while driving at various speeds the accelerator pedal had become stuck causing the engine to stall. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the fuel relay was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Also, the key would not open the front driver side door and the anti-theft alarm continued to erroneously activate. The cause of the failure was not determined. Also, while operating the vehicle the front headlights were extremely dem. While inspecting the lights smoke and charring was present inside both the driver side and passenger side headlight assemblies. The cause of the failures was not determined. The failure mileage was 199,000.

    • Filed Apr 2014 · Also filed under Electrical System

      PASSENGER DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT UNLOCK LEAVING CHILDREN UNABLE TO GET OUT OF CAR IN CASE OF EMERGENCY. *TR

    • Filed Dec 2010

      TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR WOULD NOT AUTOMATICALLY UNLOCK WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO PARK. THE VEHICLE WOULD LOCK ITSELF WHEN IT WAS IN PARK AND DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FUSE BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 65,000.

    • Filed Feb 2010

      TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE REAR DOORS WILL NOT UNLOCK. THERE IS A FEATURE ON THE VEHICLE THAT ALLOWS YOU TO OPEN THE DOORS MANUALLY EVEN IF YOU HAVE THE CHILD SAFETY LOCK ON. THE FAILURE ALSO MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR A HANDICAP PERSON TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 38,000 MILES. UPDATED 03/09/10. *LJ UPDATED 06/11/10

  • Hydraulic4
    1 involved a crash
    • Filed Nov 2011 · Also filed under Service Brakes

      TOOK TRUCK TO HONDA DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND ASKED THEM TO CHECK REAR DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKE BECAUSE IT WAS MAKING A NOISE AND SEEMED TO BE GRIPPING AFTER I WOULD RELEASE THE BRAKE PEDAL. THEY TOLD ME I NEED NEW BRAKE PADS AND NEW ROTORS. THEY TOLD ME THE BRAKE PADS ARE METAL AGAINST METAL, THERE'S TOO MUCH RUST ON ROTORS. THEY WANT $554 FOR THE FRONT, $544 FOR THE REAR. I ASKED IF THIS WASN'T PREMATURE FOR SUCH A WORN BRAKE. I DRIVE THE HONDA 3 TIMES A WEEK ON AVERAGE, MORESO IN THE WINTER MONTHS, AND MY DRIVING HAS BEEN MOSTLY HIGHWAY SO I AM NOT DOING A LOT OF BRAKING. I AM NOT CERTAIN THIS IS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR BY ANY MEANS. I CAN'T BELIEVE IT WOULD BE ON SUCH LOW MILES. I WON'T BUY ANOTHER HONDA IN THE FUTURE THOUGH. *TR

    • Filed Apr 2011 · Also filed under Service Brakes

      THE BRAKES ON MY 2006 HONDA RIDGELINE HAVE NEVER WORKED RIGHT DESPITE NUMEROUS VISITS TO THE DEALER. ONE HAS TO PUMP THE BRAKES AT SOME STOPS TO KEEP THE PEDAL FROM HITTTING THE FLOOR. ON ONE OCCASION, I WAS TOWING A LIGHT TRAILER AND THE TRUCK WOULD NOT STOP CAUSING A MINOR ACCIDENT. *TR

    • Filed May 2010 · Also filed under Service Brakes

      THE REAR BRAKES ON OUR 2006 HONDA RIDGELINE WORE OUT IN 12,000 MILES AND I SEE YOU HAVE A SETTLED COMPLAINT WITH OTHER HONDA'S OF THE SAME YEAR, WHY NOT OURS? *TR

    • Filed Dec 2008 · Also filed under Service Brakes

      BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING BRAKE PEDAL TO GO TO THE FLOOR NEGATING THE ABILITY TO STOP. DEALER CLUELESS IN CAUSE. *TR

  • Equipment4
    • Filed Mar 2011

      TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN USING THE JACK, THE JACK WOULD NOT LIFT THE VEHICLE HIGH ENOUGH TO SAFELY REMOVE AND REPLACE THE TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE JACK APPEARED TO BE COMPATIBLE WITH THE WEIGHT OF A SMALLER VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED WHO ADVISED THAT THEY NEVER RECEIVED ANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE JACK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 32,000. UPDATED 5/2/11 *CN UPDATED 06/06/11

    • Filed Jul 2009

      HAD THE A/C ON AND IT MELTED THE HARNESS AND BLEW UP THE HEATER MOTOR TO RUN THE FAN. *TR

    • Filed Sep 2006

      ON AUGUST 15, I PURCHASED A HONDA RIDGELINE 2006 FROM MY LOCAL DEALER. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE PERFORMS WELL, THE HONDA MUSIC LINK IPOD ADAPTER WAS A WASTE OF $475.00. THE HONDA MUSIC LINK IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO USE AND IS ACTUALLY A HAZARD TO SAFE DRIVING. THE SOFTWARE REQUIRES SIGNIFICANT USER INTERVENTION AND DISTRACTS THE DRIVER'S ATTENTION FROM SAFELY OPERATING THE VEHICLE. THESE SENTIMENTS ARE WELL DOCUMENTED AT: HTTP://WWW.NUXX.NET/HONDAMUSICLINK.HTML HTTP://DIGG.COM/APPLE/HONDA_MUSIC_LINK_IPOD_ADAPTER_REVIEW I AM NEITHER AN AUTHOR OF THESE REVIEWS NOR A PAID CONSULTANT. I AM SIMPLY A USER WHO IS CONCERNED THAT A DISTRACTIVE TEENAGER OR YOUNG ADULT WHO HAS THIS SYSTEM INSTALLED MAY BE INJURED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT. WHEREAS AUTOMOBILE RADIOS HAVE TYPICALLY USED A SIMPLE INTERFACE (BUTTONS AND A DIAL) CONSUMER ELECTRONICS HAVE BECOME PROGRESSIVELY MORE COMPLEX. ALTHOUGH A COMMUTER RIDING A BUS OR A TRAIN MAY BE ABLE TO SPEND THE HOURS FIDDLING WITH THE DEVICE INTERFACE, THE OPERATOR OF A VEHICLE DOES NOT. I WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR THOUGHTS AS TO HOW TO REMEDY THIS SITUATION BEFORE ANY INNOCENT LIVES ARE LOST BECAUSE THE DRIVER WAS BUSY 'PLAYING WITH THE IPOD'. THOSE OF US WHO HAVE CHILDREN SHOULD WANT TO LEAVE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE FOR THEM. THOSE OF US WHO DO NOT HAVE CHILDREN HAVE THE LUXURY OF THINKING ONLY OF OURSELVES, BUT IN THINKING OF OTHERS, SET AN EXAMPLE FOR ALL TO FOLLOW. *JB

    • Filed Sep 2006

      TIRE JACK ON THE HONDA RIDGELINE DOES NOT RAISE UP HIGH ENOUGH TO CHANGE A TIRE. YOU NEED TO HAVE A BOARD AT LEAST AN INCH TALL TO MAKE UP THE DIFFERENCE. *NM

  • Wheels3
    • Filed Jan 2023 · Also filed under Suspension, Structure

      When my dealership inspected my rear frame for corrosion related to warranty 22V-430, they noted that the rear frame corrosion was so severe that the rear passenger wheel was no longer secured to the rear frame, resulting in a severe safety risk. However, warranty 22V-430 relates to corrosion of the rear frame resulting in an unsecured fuel tank which may result in a fuel leak and an increased risk of fire. The dealership and the district Honda representative agreed that the frame was severely corroded and presented a severe safety risk, but the district Honda representative said Honda will not warranty the defective frame nor offer any remedy for the related rear frame corrosion problem. The corrosion problem acknowledged in warranty 22V-430 could impair the safety and stability of the vehicle and put the driver and all passenger as well as other vehicles and pedestrians at risk if the wheel becomes unsecured. Until warranty 22V-430 was performed, there was no warning system alerting me to the safety issue and thus could have easily gone undetected. Since Honda is not taking responsibility for defect in the rear frame, I am seeking your help for this related rear frame corrosion problem. Note: The attached 4 pictures show the rear drivers side frame with secured wheel compared with the rear passenger side frame with unsecured wheel.

    • Filed Aug 2016 · Also filed under Air Bags

      TAKATA RECALL . THIS IS THE ONLY VEHICLE AVAILABLE TO TAKE MY BROTHER TO DOCTORS AND OTHER TASKS. INFORMED TARINE (?) FROM HONDA OF THIS WHEN SHE QUESTIONED THAT I AM UNABLE TO UTILIZE THE BACK SEAT OF OF MY SUV . ON JULY 5, 2016 PER HONDA I THOUGHT THEY WERE GOING TO TRY TO EXPEDITE A REPAIR. HAVE NOT HEARD BACK. CAN YOU HELP?

    • Filed Jan 2008

      WE HAVE HAD TWO FAILURES OF THE WHEEL ON THE HONDA RIDGELINE. ONE CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE TRUCK. THE OTHER WHEEL IS CRACKED IN THE TIRE BEAD AREA AND WE WILL NOT DRIVE IT DUE TO THE CONCERN FOR OUR SAFETY. *CN

  • Fuel System3
    1 involved a fire
    • Filed Jan 2022 · Also filed under Other, Exterior Lighting, Latches/Locks/Linkages

      The contact owns a 2006 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated while driving at various speeds the accelerator pedal had become stuck causing the engine to stall. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the fuel relay was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Also, the key would not open the front driver side door and the anti-theft alarm continued to erroneously activate. The cause of the failure was not determined. Also, while operating the vehicle the front headlights were extremely dem. While inspecting the lights smoke and charring was present inside both the driver side and passenger side headlight assemblies. The cause of the failures was not determined. The failure mileage was 199,000.

    • Filed Jul 2007 · Also filed under Other

      FUEL PUMP FAILURE ON A 2006 HONDA RIDGELINE. *AK

    • Filed Apr 2005 · Also filed under Gasoline

      WHILE DRIVING, SOMETHING FROM THE ROAD PUNCTURED THE FUEL TANK. FUEL POURED FROM THE TANK IN A MATTER OF MINUTES. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER. THE CONSUMER FELT THE FUEL TANK WAS TOO SOFT IF IT COULD SUSTAIN A HOLE LIKE THE ONE IN IT. *AK *SC *JB

  • Electronic Stability Control (esc)3
    • Filed Dec 2016 · Also filed under Steering

      STEERING PUMP IS FAILING AND ALMOST HIT A CAR DUE TO FAILING STEERING PUMP. I AM REQUESTING THAT HONDA REPAIR MY HONDA RIDGELINE. TRUCK GOES WHY OFF AND I HAVE NO OTHER CAR. LOOKING AND SPEAKING TO AN ATTORNEY TO FILE LAW SUITE.

    • Filed Jul 2014 · Also filed under Vehicle Speed Control, Service Brakes

      ENTIRE WARNING LIGHT SYSTEM FAILED WITH LOSS OF ABS AND VSA. *TR

    • Filed Feb 2013 · Also filed under Power Train, Engine

      FOUND OUT RADIATOR/TRANSMISSION ON HONDA RIDGELINE HAS BEEN HAVING CATASTROPHIC FAILURES DUE TO TRANSMISSION LINE FAILURE. THIS ISSUE WILL CAUSE ENGINE FAILURE THAT COULD RESULT IN WRECKS DUE TO THE VIOLENT NATURE OF THIS FAILURE. THIS WOULD CAUSE IMMEDIATE PANIC TO MY PREGNANT WIFE AND SOON TO BE NEWBORN BABY GIRL. HONDA IS AWARE OF THE FAULTY CONNECTION ON RADIATOR THAT CAUSES THIS ISSUE AND STILL HASN'T ISSUED RECALL. I BELIEVE THEY ARE ACTING NEGLIGENTLY TOWARDS FIXING THIS ISSUE. COME TO FIND OUT NISSAN HAD A SIMILAR ISSUE WITH THEIR PATHFINDER AND HAS SINCE PERFORMED A VOLUNTARY RADIATOR ASSEMBLY PROGRAM (HTTP://WWW.NISSANASSIST.COM/WEB/RADIATOR/FAQS.PHP?MENU=22). HONDA ALSO DIRECTED US TO CONTACT NHTSA AND I AM HOPEFUL THAT THE FINE STAFF AT NHTSA WILL TAKE A CLOSE LOOK AT THIS ISSUE WITH HONDA AND COME TO A DECISION TO HELP CONSUMERS TAKE PREVENTATIVE MEASURES. THANK YOU FOR TAKING TIME TO READ THIS AND I HOPE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DO NOT HAVE TO EXPERIENCE THIS TYPE OF ISSUE. *TR

  • Vehicle Speed Control3
    1 involved a crash
    • Filed Nov 2016 · Also filed under Air Bags, Service Brakes

      TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA RIDGELINE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR DRIVER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED, BUT FAILED TO RESPOND AS THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AGAINST THE GUARDRAIL FOR UP TO ONE MILE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE STOPPED AFTER BEING TURNED OFF. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AN NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE DIAGNOSIS WAS UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134,000.

    • Filed Jul 2014 · Also filed under Electronic Stability Control (esc), Service Brakes

      ENTIRE WARNING LIGHT SYSTEM FAILED WITH LOSS OF ABS AND VSA. *TR

    • Filed Aug 2006

      I HAVE AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH UN-COMMANDED ACCELERATOR SURGING ON MY 2006 HONDA RIDGELINE. THIS HAS BEEN ADDRESSED WITH BOTH THE DEALER AND HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE. AFTER WHICH THE HONDA TECH [name removed] THE DEALER NOT TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM IN THE FUTURE. AFTER DRIVING SOME DISTANCE AT CONSTANT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND THEN MAKING A SPEED CHANGE SUCH AS PASSING OR SLOWING FOR TRAFFIC, THERE IS AT TIMES A UN-COMMANDED ACCELERATOR SURGING. *JB

  • Tires2
    • Filed Jun 2022

      The contact owns a 2006 Honda Ridgeline equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Discoverer RTX, Tire Size: 245/65/R17, DOT Number: HGT4RTF62818. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was wobbling and there was smoke coming from the driver's and passenger's side rear tires. The vehicle was taken to a tire dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver's and passenger's side rear tires had sidewall separation. The tire dealer replaced the driver's and passenger's side rear tires; however, the failure recurred with the driver's and passenger's side front tires. The vehicle was taken to another tire dealer where the driver's and passenger's side front tires were replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21T002000 (Tires). The failure mileage was 189,275.

    • Filed Aug 2007

      (THIS IS THE ABBV. VERSION OF ORIGINAL 4091 CHARACTER COMPLETE DESCRIPTION.) 06/30/2006, FORT SMITH ARKANSAS. VEHICLE: 2006 HONDA RIDGELINE. COMPLAINT RE: OEM TIRES: MICHELIN TIRES (P245 65 R17 105S LTX M/S RADIAL X)WHILE NEGOTIATING A CURVE ON GARRISON AVE. BEFORE 13TH STREET, IN THE INNER LANE (4 LANE ROAD), TRAVELING APPX. 25-30 MPH, WAS CROWDED INTO THE CURB BY A CAR IN LEFT HAND LANE. THERE WAS NOT A HARD IMPACT, AS THE TRUCK WAS ROUGHLY PARALLEL TO THE CURB. I FELT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE TRUCK START TO "CLIMB UP" ON THE CURB. IMMEDIATELY FLATTENED BOTH TIRES ON THE RIGHT SIDE. MAINTAINED CONTROL, & PULLED OFF IN PARKING LOT. BOTH TIRES HAD "U-SHAPED FLAPS" RIPPED IN THE SIDEWALL. OMITTED EXACT DESCRIPTION OF THE "RIPS" TO REDUCE CHARACTER COUNT, BUT IT'S AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. IT WAS NIGHT, BUT I LOOKED AT THE CURB & ROAD FOR ANY SHARP OBJECTS THAT WOULD EXPLAIN THE DAMAGE TO THE SIDEWALLS & FOUND NOTHING. NEXT DAY, I EXAMINED THE CURB & VICINITY CLOSELY. I TOOK PHOTOS OF THE TIRES, THE CURB, & VICINITY. THERE WAS NOTHING THAT WOULD HAVE OBVIOUSLY CAUSED THE DAMAGE. I BELIEVE THE TIRES BLEW OUT DUE TO LOW SPEED CONTACT WITH THE CURB. I BELIEVE THE TIRE SIDEWALLS ARE INSUFFICIENT IN DESIGN & CONSTRUCT FOR USE ON THIS TRUCK, & THAT THE TIRE SIDEWALLS COLLAPSED SIGNIFICANTLY WHEN THEY CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE CURB, DESPITE THE FACT THAT THEY DID NOT SUSTAIN A DIRECT IMPACT. (ALL 4 TIRES FULLY INFLATED: TRUCK WAS ONLY 4 MONTHS OLD & THE TIRES HAD < 5000 MILES ON THEM). I BELIEVE THE COLLAPSE OF THE SIDEWALL CAUSED IT TO BE "PINCHED" BY THE RIM, & DUE TO SUBSTANDARD SIDEWALL CONSTRUCT, IT WAS FOLLOWED BUT A SUDDEN & CATASTROPHIC RIP (BLOW OUT) UP THE SIDEWALL. I STILL HAVE THE TWO TIRES. THESE TIRES WERE MANUFACTURED FOR OEM PLACEMENT ON A 4 WHEEL DRIVE TRUCK, BUT FAILED TO WITHSTAND A MINOR BRUSH WITH A CURB ON A CITY STREET. I BELIEVE THESE TIRES ARE INFERIOR IN DESIGN, DEFECTIVE IN CONSTRUCT, & SUB-STANDARD FOR THE APPLICATION. *TR

  • Other2
    1 involved a fire
    • Filed Jan 2022 · Also filed under Fuel System, Exterior Lighting, Latches/Locks/Linkages

      The contact owns a 2006 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated while driving at various speeds the accelerator pedal had become stuck causing the engine to stall. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the fuel relay was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Also, the key would not open the front driver side door and the anti-theft alarm continued to erroneously activate. The cause of the failure was not determined. Also, while operating the vehicle the front headlights were extremely dem. While inspecting the lights smoke and charring was present inside both the driver side and passenger side headlight assemblies. The cause of the failures was not determined. The failure mileage was 199,000.

    • Filed Jul 2007 · Also filed under Fuel System

      FUEL PUMP FAILURE ON A 2006 HONDA RIDGELINE. *AK

  • Visibility/Wiper1
    • Filed Oct 2017 · Also filed under Air Bags, Fuel/Propulsion System

      I JUST TOOK MY TRUCK IN FOR THE AIRBAGS RECALL ABOUT 2WEEKS AGO, OCTOBER Q2TH, 2017. SINCE I'VE GOTTEN IT BACK THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T WORK AS GOOD AS THEY DUD AND I JUST PUT NEW WIPERS ON BEFORE I TOOK IT INTO AUTO NATION HONDA IN COLUMBUSGA. NOW THERE'S A GREASY FILM ON THE WINDSHIELD THAT I CAN'T GET OFF. ALSO THERE'S ANOTHER RECALL THE DEALERSHIP DIDN'T ACKNOWLEDGE, FUEL PUMP RELAY, SO THERE'S A RECALL FOR MY TRUCK FOR THAT PART AND HASN'T BEEN TAKEN CARE OF SO I FEEL MY SAFETY IS AT STAKE, I ALSO HAVE A 4YEAR OLD DAUGHTER.

  • Electric1
    • Filed Dec 2010 · Also filed under Service Brakes

      MASTER CYLINDER ON VEHICLE GONE OUT TWICE WITHIN A YEAR. *TR

  • Trailer Hitches1
    • Filed Aug 2006 · Also filed under Electrical System

      RIDGELINES BUILT PRIOR TO 8/24/2005 DOES NOT SUPPORT TRAILERS WITH SURGE BRAKES. TOW ELECTRICAL HARNESS NEEDS A 12V LINE INTO THE TRAILER TO DISENGAGE BRAKES WHEN TRAILER IS BACKING UP. DURING REVERSE, SINCE THERE IS NO 12V INTO THE TRAILER, THE TRAILER CANNOT BE BACK UP. THE DISK BRAKES ARE LOCKED IN THE TRAILER. HONDA HAS RECTIFIED THE ISSUE ON NEWER RIDGELINES. *NM

  • Gasoline1
    • Filed Apr 2005 · Also filed under Fuel System

      WHILE DRIVING, SOMETHING FROM THE ROAD PUNCTURED THE FUEL TANK. FUEL POURED FROM THE TANK IN A MATTER OF MINUTES. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER. THE CONSUMER FELT THE FUEL TANK WAS TOO SOFT IF IT COULD SUSTAIN A HOLE LIKE THE ONE IN IT. *AK *SC *JB

Safety ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings from government crash tests. Ratings differ by cab style and 2WD/4WD, so check the row that matches the truck. Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings.

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