2008 Honda Ridgeline

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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:Driver Side:Inflator Module

  Jun 2019 · #19V500000

  Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2013 Insight and 2007-2014 Ridgeline vehicles.

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  Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2013 Insight and 2007-2014 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 S5B and W59.

• 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

  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

  Feb 2016 · #16V061000

  Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles.

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  Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, 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 inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at [phone removed]. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.

• 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.

• Structure:Body:Hood

  Nov 2007 · #07V542000

  ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE HOLE IN THE SHEETMETAL FRONT BULKHEAD THAT SERVES AS THE BASE AND PIVOT POINT FOR THE HOOD SUPPORT ROD WAS NOT PUNCHED TO SPECIFICATION.

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  ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE HOLE IN THE SHEETMETAL FRONT BULKHEAD THAT SERVES AS THE BASE AND PIVOT POINT FOR THE HOOD SUPPORT ROD WAS NOT PUNCHED TO SPECIFICATION. THE HOOD SUPPORT ROD MAY FAIL TO HOLD THE HOOD IN POSITION DUE TO INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH.

  Risk: IF THE HOOD SUPPORT ROD HOLE FAILS, THE HOOD COULD FALL INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

  Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PROP ROD BASE HOLE AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL REINFORCEMENT PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 5, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA 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 Bags60

  1 involved a crash

  • Filed Sep 2022

    The contact owns a 2008 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who retrieved a failure code for resistance in front passenger’s side air bag inflator. The contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V501000 (Air Bags); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The local dealer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 183,000.

  • Filed Sep 2018

    TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER (BILL PEARCE COURTESY HONDA, [address removed], [phone removed]) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD GET BACK IN TOUCH WITH THE CONTACT, BUT THE CONTACT HAD NOT HEARD FROM THEM. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

  • Filed Dec 2017

    TAKATA RECALL AIR BAGS

  • Filed Nov 2017

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (SPREEN HONDA IN SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

  • Filed Nov 2017

    TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V029000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED WHITE PLAINS HONDA (address removed). THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT PROVIDE A RENTAL VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED DCH HONDA OF NANUET (address removed) AND WAS INFORMED TO PARK THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD CALL WHEN THE PART BECAME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HE HAD TO WAIT UNTIL THE DEALER RECEIVED THE PART FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

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• Electrical System30

  5 involved a fire

  • Filed Feb 2025

    See attached document for complaint.

  • Filed Aug 2018

    THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE BLOWER MOTOR MELTED BEHIND THE CENTER LOWER DASH AREA AT A CONNECTION POINT.THE VEHICLE HAD JUST BEEN STARTED AND THE A/C WOULD NOT COME ON. THE A/C CAME ON BRIEFLY THE NEXT DAY AND THEN FAILED AGAIN AND HAS NOT COME BACK ON. INVESTIGATION OF THE WIRING CAME UP WITH MELTED POINT OF CONTACT. THIS COULD HAVE EASILY CAUSED A FIRE AND WAS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE YEARS PRIOR TO 2008.

  • Filed Aug 2018

    WIRING HARNESS FOR AC AND HEATER NOT WORKING. RECALL WAS DONE TO HONDA VEHICLES UP TOO 2007 WITH SAME PROBLEM. INTERMITTING PROBLEM WHILE DRIVING AND STATIONARY.

  • Filed Aug 2017

    A/C BLOWER MOTOR QUIT RUNNING(INTERMITTENTLY) DEC. 2016 & JULY 2017, STOPPED COMPLETELY JULY 2017. NO HEAT IN WINTER AND NO COOLING IN SUMMER. ALSO BATTERY WAS DRAINED OF IT'S CHARGE , HAD TO BE JUMP STARTED WITH POTENTIAL NEED FOR REPLACEMENT. DEALER IS WORKING ON FIXING. FOUND A TRANSISTOR FAILED THEN LATER FOUND A BURNT ELEC. CONNECTOR IN WIRING HARNESS. DEALER CONTACTED HONDA CORP., NO 2008 RECALLS BUT MFG. WILL ACCEPT 50% REDUCTION OF REPAIR PART REPLACEMENT OF HARNESS, TRUCK IS AT DEALER SERVICE FOR MON. TUES. & WED.,7/31/17 THRU. 8/2/17, RECEIVED LOANER CAR TILL IT IS FIXED. COSTS ARE NOW UP TO OVER $650 AND CLIMBING. (NOT INCLUDING MY MAJOR STRESS AND INCONVENIENCE FOR A 79 YEAR OLD.) CHECKED ON VARIOUS WEB SITES AND FOUND MANY MAJOR SAFETY AND EXPENSIVE ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH THIS HONDA ISSUE AS WELL AS FIRE DESTRUCTION IN SOME CASES, BUT NO RECALLS. DEALER STATES THIS IS A "NEW SERVICE ISSUE" TO THEM AND AFTER MY CONSTANT PRESSURE ON THEM TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM THEY ARE MORE COOPERATIVE TO FIX IT! TIME WILL TELL WHERE THIS WILL GO FROM HERE.

  • Filed May 2017

    I HAVE NO BLOWER FAN TO WORK AC OR HEAT DEFROST WIRING MAYBE UNDER RATED GUAGE SIZE

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• Structure14

  1 involved a fire

  • Filed Jun 2023

    My 2008 Honda RIdgeline has a frame rusted to the point where it has been deemed unsafe to drive by my local Honda dealership and Honda USA. My 2008 Honda Ridgeline is PA titled and was involved in recall 22V-430 (NHTSA recall number) / 22-021 (Honda recall number). I took my truck into Wright Honda (Uniontown, PA) on June 2nd, 2023 for the 2006-2014 Ridgeline Rear Frame Repair Safety Recall. The truck is available for inspection, and Honda USA has several pictures of the frame problems that they evaluated. When Wright Honda performed the recall work, they informed me that the frame rust is so severe that it is not safe to drive and it will not pass inspection; they recommended that I tow it home (at my expense, which is what I had to do). I asked them if my truck might be considered for a buyback. They told me that Honda USA did request more pictures and that someone from Honda USA would be in touch with me. Basically, after speaking to a case manager and supervisor, Honda USA told me that the frame corrosion is my responsibility because they performed their recall. The Honda USA technician Eric (4605592) agreed that the frame rust is so bad that is should not be driven on a road. So although multiple parties at Honda agree that my frame rust is so severe that I can no longer drive the truck, and there is a recall regarding frame rust on my Ridgeline, Honda refuses to take responsibility and either replace the frame or buy it back. The recall was to prevent the gas tank from falling off and catching fire. I think it is equally important for Honda to take care of frames that may break while driving, killing everyone in the truck, when it is known that the frame corrosion is already a problem because of a Honda quality control issue.

  • Filed May 2023

    The truck frame is extremely rusted. I can push my finger through multiple locations on the frame.

  • Filed Jan 2023

    The contact owns a 2008 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted but was unable to confirm when parts would be available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

  • Filed Dec 2022

    The contact owns a 2008 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

  • Filed Oct 2022

    The contact owns a 2008 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure). The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where they performed a punch test, and was informed that since the vehicle passed the test, they would not buy it back. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, the mechanic was made aware that the fuel tank was corroded. The dealer stated that the fuel tank would not be inspected. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called another local dealer, Bergstrom Honda (address removed), and was informed that the manufacturer had closed the recall case and needed the manufacturer to reopen the recall case. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

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• Visibility10

  • Filed Oct 2022

    Driverside rear passenger window regulator failed. As I was putting the window down. It started crunching then stopped. I had to push the window up while using the power button, window will slowly drop on it own. I haven't had it replaced yet.

  • Filed Mar 2014 · Also filed under Engine And Engine Cooling

    FAN BLOWER MOTOR STOPPED WORKING. A/C COMPRESSOR WILL TURN ON (HEAT, AS WELL), HOWEVER NO AIR WILL BLOW. THIS IS INTERMITTENT AND DOES NOT ALWAYS OCCUR. THE FAN WILL EVENTUALLY TURN ON AND START BLOWING AIR. *TR

  • Filed Feb 2014 · Also filed under Electrical System

    OVER THE COURSE OF 2 WEEKS WE WOULD TURN THE DIAL FOR THE HEAT AND IT WOULD KICK IN AND BLOW WARM AIR AND THEN IT WOULD STOP. WE TOOK IT TO INVER GROVE HONDA TO GET IT FIXED AND THEY REPLACED THE BLOWER. IT ACTUALLY WORKED FOR ABOUT A WEEK, THEN STOPPED AGAIN ...COMPLETELY... ON A DAY THAT IT WAS -20 DEGREES WITH WIND CHILL. THEY NOW HAVE TOLD US THAT THE WIRING FOR THAT UNIT IS MELTED AND THE ENTIRE WIRE HARNESS NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS RUNNING US AROUND $1800. THE MECHANIC TOLD MY HUSBAND THIS ISN'T THE FIRST TIME HE'S SEEN THIS. WE THEN RESEARCHED FURTHER TO FIND THE PROBLEM ALL OVER THE INTERNET. SEE HERE: HTTP://WWW.RIDGELINEOWNERSCLUB.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?P=418168 I CALLED HONDA FOR AN EXPLANATION, GUARANTEE THAT THIS WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN OR FURTHER START MY VEHICLE ON FIRE. AFTER ALL, HOW DOES A WIRE MELT? IT MUST GET HOT... THEREFORE THIS IS A CONCERN TO ME WITH CHILDREN IN MY VEHICLE A LARGE PERCENTAGE OF THE TIME. THEY SAID THEY CAN NOT GUARANTEE THIS WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN AND DUE TO THE MILEAGE THEY CAN'T FINANCIALLY HELP FUND THE REPAIR. THEY HAVE NO EXPLANATION AS TO HOW THIS HAPPENED. THE CLAIM NUMBER SUBMITTED WAS: [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

  • Filed Apr 2013

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING BLOWER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 72,000. *TR

  • Filed Jul 2012 · Also filed under Electrical System

    HONDA RIDGELINE WAS PARKED. STARTED TRUCK, AC WAS ON, SET AT 66 BUT NO COLD AIR WAS BLOWING. MOVED THE MANUAL BLOWER BUTTON TO HIGH, STILL NO COLD AIR BLOWING. SHUT AC OFF AND SWITCHED TO HEATER NO AIR WAS BLOWING. *TR TOOK TRUCK TO HONDA DEALER IN NEW HAMPSHIRE FOR OIL CHANGE/TIRE ROTATION AND HAD THEM LOOK AT AC/HEATER PROBLEM. THEY SAID THAT BLOWER MOTOR MAY HAVE A BAD RESISTOR, IF THEY REPLACE RESISTOR AND BLOWER STILL NOT WORKING THEY WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE BLOWER MOTOR. DEALER LOOKED AT RECALL HISTORY FOR THIS PROBLEM FOR HONDA RIDGLINE, SAID THERE WAS RECALL FOR AC/HEATER ISSUES BUT NOT FOR MY YEAR (2008). I GOOGLED HONDA RIDGELINE 2008 AC PROBLEMS AND FOUND OTHER TRUCK OWNERS REPORTING THE SAME PROBLEM.

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• Service Brakes7

  2 involved a crash

  • Filed Aug 2014 · Also filed under Electrical System

    HVAC BLOWER FAILED TO OPERATE. FUSE WAS GOOD. RELAY WAS GOOD. BROUGHT TO HONDA UNDER PLATINUM WARRANTY. HONDA REPLACED THE BLOWER MOTOR SUB-HARNESS AND THE CONNECTOR ON THE RIGHT SIDE DASH HARNESS AND REPAIRED WIRES AS NEEDED. THE WHITE/BLUE WIRE HAD MELTED AT THE CONNECTOR CAUSING AN OPEN CIRCUIT. 4.8 HOURS LABOR. NO CHARGE TO ME, UNDER WARRANTY. SEEMS TO BE A COMMON COMPLAINT. WHILE FIXING THIS PROBLEM THEY FOUND THAT THE REAR BRAKE PADS WERE WORN DOWN TO LESS THAN 3MM. THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED LESS THAN 4000 MILES AGO BY ANOTHER SHOP. ILL BE BACK TO HONDA SOON FOR RIGHT REAR CALIPER WARRANTY. *TR

  • Filed May 2011 · Also filed under Hydraulic

    PREMATURE WEARING OUT OF BRAKE PADS AND ROTOR ON RIGHT SIDE REAR AXLE. *TR

  • Filed Dec 2010 · Also filed under Hydraulic

    CANADA - HONDA RIDGELINE SOFT BREAK PEDDLE WITH LITTLE EFFORT. *LN

  • Filed Dec 2010 · Also filed under Hydraulic

    2008 RIDGELINE...I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER ON 2 OCCASIONS REPORTING THE I CAN PUSH THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR. AFTER STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND WITH LIGHT PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL I AM ABLE TO PUSH THE PEDAL RIGHT TO THE FLOOR BOARDS. DEALER HAS BLEED THE BRAKES THE FIRST TIME AND DID NOTHING THE SECOND, STATING THAT THE BRAKES ON ALL 2008 RIDGELINES WERE THE SAME. *TR

  • Filed Oct 2010 · Also filed under Hydraulic

    BRAKES. 2008 HONDA RIDGELINE. SPONGY PEDAL, EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL. DEALER SAYS IT'S NORMAL & DECLINES TO REMEDY UNDER WARRANTY. *TR

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• Fuel/Propulsion System6

  • Filed Sep 2026

    The Honda Dealership on 9/03/2026 executed a federal safety recall negligently and punctured my gas tank, creating an immediate fire hazard. The dealership performed the safety recall on 09/03/2026. I went to get my receipt from the lady at the front desk and she handed it to me, no one mentioned anything about what was done to the truck. As soon as I got into the vehicle the tighten gas cap showed in the dash, it has never said that before this day and time. I called a mechanic and asked him as to what it meant and he said its okay, my vehicle is doing the same thing. So i drove it 30 plus miles back home. Last night i went to the gas pumps to get gasoline and it poured out into the parking lot, and all over the place. The recall was safety recalled 2006-2014 Ridgeline Rear Frame repaired they checked the vin and repaired it

  • Filed Aug 2026 · Also filed under Unknown or Other

    On 2008 Honda Ridgeline RTL [XXX] Has a possible fuel leak by filling up tank it leaks from the rear side of the vehicle onto the ground. The owner do smells Raw fuel inside the cab. This is a very safety hazard. I report this information to Casa Honda Dealership and Warranty Solutions. The Warranty Solution want to continue to follow up on this matter INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

  • Filed Aug 2026

    I am filing this complaint regarding our 2008 Honda Ridgeline, VIN [XXX], approximately 129,000 miles, concerning NHTSA Recall 22V-430 / Honda Campaign LCD. The vehicle has spent its life in [XXX], and Honda's VIN lookup showed this recall OPEN/INCOMPLETE. We experienced fuel leaking while fueling, and a piece of severely corroded metal associated with supporting/securing the fuel tank fell from the vehicle. An independent mechanic found extensive rear frame corrosion at the fuel-tank mounting area and stated there was no longer sufficient structure to properly secure the tank. The mechanic also observed the inadequately supported fuel tank rubbing/contacting the driveshaft and advised us of the Honda recall. Due to these safety conditions, we did not drive it further. It was towed to [XXX]'s Friendly Honda, [XXX], for the open recall. On XXX, the dealer called after inspection and stated it submitted photographs to Honda/American Honda. We were informed the vehicle FAILED the safety recall inspection, could not be repaired under the recall, and Honda would have to buy it back. Honda has not provided a written repurchase offer or valuation methodology. We are filing this so NHTSA has a record of an actual failure associated with Recall 22V-430: severe frame corrosion/perforation, loss of fuel-tank support, tank/driveshaft contact, and fuel leakage. We request NHTSA document this incident and Honda's repurchase handling. We have photographs, recall records, mechanic/dealer information, towing records and the recorded call available. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

  • Filed Feb 2026

    I delivered my vehicle to a Honda dealership in July 2025. They inspected the vehicle and agreed to replace the fuel tank. Since then, I have been receiving notifications that the fuel tank is back ordered with no ETA. I am continuing to pay insurance registration for this vehicle and I’m unable to use it. I would suggest that at this point Honda needs to buy it back.

  • Filed Aug 2023

    Hello, I own a 2008 Honda Ridgeline. The vehicle’s rear frame is corrode after exposure to road salt. The fuel tank might detach from the truck and cause a fire. I checked open recalls and nothing is currently open. I’m afraid of driving the vehicle due to this issue. Thank you

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• Hydraulic6

  2 involved a crash

  • Filed May 2011 · Also filed under Service Brakes

    PREMATURE WEARING OUT OF BRAKE PADS AND ROTOR ON RIGHT SIDE REAR AXLE. *TR

  • Filed Dec 2010 · Also filed under Service Brakes

    CANADA - HONDA RIDGELINE SOFT BREAK PEDDLE WITH LITTLE EFFORT. *LN

  • Filed Dec 2010 · Also filed under Service Brakes

    2008 RIDGELINE...I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER ON 2 OCCASIONS REPORTING THE I CAN PUSH THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR. AFTER STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND WITH LIGHT PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL I AM ABLE TO PUSH THE PEDAL RIGHT TO THE FLOOR BOARDS. DEALER HAS BLEED THE BRAKES THE FIRST TIME AND DID NOTHING THE SECOND, STATING THAT THE BRAKES ON ALL 2008 RIDGELINES WERE THE SAME. *TR

  • Filed Oct 2010 · Also filed under Service Brakes

    BRAKES. 2008 HONDA RIDGELINE. SPONGY PEDAL, EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL. DEALER SAYS IT'S NORMAL & DECLINES TO REMEDY UNDER WARRANTY. *TR

  • Filed Sep 2010 · Also filed under Service Brakes

    PREMATURE WEARING OUT OF BRAKE PADS AND ROTOR ON RIGHT SIDE REAR AXLE. *TR

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• Engine5

  1 involved a fire

  • Filed Oct 2024

    The contact owned a 2008 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the wheels got stuck in loose deep sand in a field. The husband drove the vehicle forward and backward attempting to get the vehicle unstuck. The contact stated that smoke and flames were coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The contact stated that the smoke and fire seemed to be a chemical fire. The contact stated that the fire and flames came from underneath the doors. The contact and her husband exited the vehicle safely. The contact stated that after exiting the vehicle, there was an explosion under the hood. The local Fire and Police Departments arrived on the scene. The Fire Department extinguished the fire. The contact was unsure if a Police or Fire report had been filed. The contact stated that no report information was provided at the scene. The contact stated that the vehicle was engulfed in flames within minutes. The contact stated that the vehicle was burned to the ground. The vehicle was left at the location of the fire. The contact stated that no medical attention was needed; however, while the contact was picking up coins her pinkie and index finger on her right hand were burned. The contact stated that the ammunition for the deer hunting trip was in the vehicle and exploded. The contact stated that personal items such as cell phones, purses, and other personal items were burned in the fire. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 156,000.

  • Filed Mar 2024

    The truck needs The catalytic converter

  • Filed Mar 2021 · Also filed under Power Train

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO STALL WITH THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE SHOWING A VERY HIGH READING. THE DRIVER RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND DROVE TO HER RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT STATED HE ALSO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE OPENED THE HOOD HE SAW A PINK SUBSTANCE BUBBLING UP FROM AN UNKNOWN PLASTIC CONTAINER ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER COLONIAL HONDA OF DARTMOUTH (address removed) AND MADE THE DEALER AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 150,000.

  • Filed May 2018

    FITTING FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION LINE CONNECTION AT RADIATOR, CAUSING DAMAGE TO COOLING SYSTEM AND TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE IS RENDERED INOPERABLE. SUSPECTED CAUSE IS POORLY DESIGNED RADIATOR FITTING.

  • Filed Nov 2017 · Also filed under Power Train

    JUST DRIVING ALONG @ 20MPH THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO HESITATE THEN START SLIPPING. LUCKY ENOUGH TO LIMP HOME 1 MILE AWAY FROM WHERE IT STARTED. TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS POURING OUT OF THE RADIATOR OVERFLOW CONTAINER. I HAD NO TRANSMISSION FLUID SHOWING ON DIPSTICK. ENGINE OIL WAS NORMAL. I REPLACED THE RADIATOR AS I SAW COUNTLESS PEOPLE ONLINE WITH SAME ISSUE. THE TRANS LINE INSIDE THE RADIATOR RUPTURED PUTTING INTO CIRCULATION THE COOLANT/TRANS FLUID MIXTURE THROUGHOUT THE ENGINE AND HEATER CORE. FORTUNATELY THIS TRANS FLUID MIXTURE WAS NOT BEING SUCKED BACK INTO THE TRANSMISSION, PURELY A MIRACLE IN THIS CASE. THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT IS A FAULT IN ENGINEERING, AND NOT "IF" THIS WILL HAPPEN TO YOUR VEHICLE IS A MATTER OF WHEN. THIS CAR HAS 140K ON IT AND HAS BEEN METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED, NO REASON FOR THIS FAILURE HAVE HAD CARS WITH 300K NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM.

• Power Train5

  • Filed Mar 2021 · Also filed under Engine

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO STALL WITH THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE SHOWING A VERY HIGH READING. THE DRIVER RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND DROVE TO HER RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT STATED HE ALSO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE OPENED THE HOOD HE SAW A PINK SUBSTANCE BUBBLING UP FROM AN UNKNOWN PLASTIC CONTAINER ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER COLONIAL HONDA OF DARTMOUTH (address removed) AND MADE THE DEALER AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 150,000.

  • Filed Jan 2019

    ON SATURDAY DECEMBER 08,2018 @ 550PM I PULLED INTO PARKING SPOT AT SUPERMARKET AND LEFT MY 2008 RIDGELINE RUNNING WHILE I WENT INTO SUPERMARKET ABOUT 15 MINUTES ,AND WHEN I RETURNED TRANSMISSION FLUID AND ANTIFREEZE AND DRAINED OUT MY RIDGELINE ONTO GROUND AND RIDELINE WOULD NOT GO INTO DRIVE. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED HOME.

  • Filed Nov 2017 · Also filed under Engine

    JUST DRIVING ALONG @ 20MPH THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO HESITATE THEN START SLIPPING. LUCKY ENOUGH TO LIMP HOME 1 MILE AWAY FROM WHERE IT STARTED. TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS POURING OUT OF THE RADIATOR OVERFLOW CONTAINER. I HAD NO TRANSMISSION FLUID SHOWING ON DIPSTICK. ENGINE OIL WAS NORMAL. I REPLACED THE RADIATOR AS I SAW COUNTLESS PEOPLE ONLINE WITH SAME ISSUE. THE TRANS LINE INSIDE THE RADIATOR RUPTURED PUTTING INTO CIRCULATION THE COOLANT/TRANS FLUID MIXTURE THROUGHOUT THE ENGINE AND HEATER CORE. FORTUNATELY THIS TRANS FLUID MIXTURE WAS NOT BEING SUCKED BACK INTO THE TRANSMISSION, PURELY A MIRACLE IN THIS CASE. THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT IS A FAULT IN ENGINEERING, AND NOT "IF" THIS WILL HAPPEN TO YOUR VEHICLE IS A MATTER OF WHEN. THIS CAR HAS 140K ON IT AND HAS BEEN METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED, NO REASON FOR THIS FAILURE HAVE HAD CARS WITH 300K NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM.

  • Filed Sep 2013 · Also filed under Engine And Engine Cooling

    FITTING FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION LINE CONNECTION AT RADIATOR, CAUSING DAMAGE TO COOLING SYSTEM AND TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE IS RENDERED INOPERABLE. SUSPECTED CAUSE IS POORLY DESIGNED RADIATOR FITTING. *JS

  • Filed Sep 2010

    TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA RIDGELINE. WHILE DRIVING UP A STEEP INCLINE APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO LOW GEAR AND ENGAGED THE VEHICLE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS APPLIED, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE AFTER WAITING FOR FIVE TO TEN MINUTES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000. UPDATED 01/19/11 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS AND THE SMALL TRAILER THAT WAS BEING PULLED BEGAN TO JACK KNIFE. UPDATED 03/28/11

• Engine And Engine Cooling5

  • Filed Mar 2014 · Also filed under Visibility

    FAN BLOWER MOTOR STOPPED WORKING. A/C COMPRESSOR WILL TURN ON (HEAT, AS WELL), HOWEVER NO AIR WILL BLOW. THIS IS INTERMITTENT AND DOES NOT ALWAYS OCCUR. THE FAN WILL EVENTUALLY TURN ON AND START BLOWING AIR. *TR

  • Filed Sep 2013 · Also filed under Power Train

    FITTING FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION LINE CONNECTION AT RADIATOR, CAUSING DAMAGE TO COOLING SYSTEM AND TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE IS RENDERED INOPERABLE. SUSPECTED CAUSE IS POORLY DESIGNED RADIATOR FITTING. *JS

  • Filed Nov 2011

    SIDE ENGINE MOUNTS WAS FOUND DAMAGED . THIS TRUCK IT ONLY 3 YEAR OLD. SHOULD DEALER REPLACE IT? *TR

  • Filed Oct 2011

    MOTOR MOUNTS SHOWED FAILURE WITH LESS THAN 30K. HAVE FIXED THE PROBLEM BUT INTERNET SEARCH SHOWS MULTIPLE CONCERNS FROM OTHER HONDA RIDGELINE OWNERS WITH SAME FAILURE WITH LOW MILEAGE ON VEHICLES WITHIN A 5 YEAR OR LESS MODEL. *TT

  • Filed Feb 2009 · Also filed under Vehicle Speed Control

    2008 HONDA ENGINE SURGE WHEN RUNNING NORMAL SPEED. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM HAPPENED WHEN HE WAS SLOWING DOWN TO COME TO A STOP. THE SURGE WOULD LAST ABOUT 1 TO 2 SECONDS AND THE RPM'S WOULD RETURN TO NORMAL. IT WOULD ALSO HAPPEN WHEN THE ENGINE WAS OPERATING AT REGULAR TEMPERATURE OR WHEN IT WAS COLD AND WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON OR OFF. *JB

• Equipment4

  1 involved a fire

  • Filed Aug 2015 · Also filed under Electrical System, Structure

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA RIDGELINE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE TOP PANEL ON THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE WHERE THE COURTESY LIGHTS AND WIRING WERE HOUSED DETACHED COMPLETELY ONTO THE ROAD. IN ADDITION, THE AIR CONDITIONER BECAME INOPERABLE AND THE WIRING HARNESS MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

  • Filed Apr 2015 · Also filed under Wheels

    THE OEM FACTORY JACK IS TOO SHORT TO RAISE THE 2008 HONDA RIDGELINE HIGH ENOUGH TO REMOVE THE TIRES. I EXTENDED THE JACK AS HIGH AS IT WOULD GO ON FLAT, LEVEL GROUND. I WAS FORCED TO FIND A WOOD BLOCK TO RAISE IT HIGH ENOUGH. SHOULDN'T THIS BE A RECALL ITEM? THERE ARE RIDGELINE OWNERS EVERYWHERE WITH THE SAME ISSUE. *TR

  • Filed May 2011

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE EXHIBITED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT A FAILURE WAS NOT LOCATED. WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM THE DEALER, THE CARRIAGE RACK ON THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE FRACTURED AND STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FAILURE TO BE A SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THE FAILURE COULD HAVE KILLED SOMEONE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 71,000. UPDATED 07/18/11 *BF UPDATED 2/29/12 *CN

  • Filed Aug 2009

    2006-2009 HONDA RIDGELINES COME WITH AN EMERGENCY TIRE JACK THAT IS A SAFETY HAZARD TO ALL WHO USE IT. THE JACK IS TOO SMALL IN SIZE AND BARELY LIFTS THE RIDGELINE ON A FLAT CONCRETE SURFACE. IF THIS JACK WAS USED IN AN EMERGENCY ON THE SIDE OF A ROAD OR ANY OTHER SOFT SURFACE AREA IT WOULD NOT WORK AND THE VEHICLE WOULD MOST LIKELY FALL. THE JACK BENDS AT ITS MAX HEIGHT REQUIRED TO LIFT THE RIDGELINE UP ENOUGH TO CHANGE A TIRE AT THE JACK POINTS CALLED OUT BY THE OWNERS MANUAL. AMERICAN HONDA HAS BEEN NOTIFIED BY SEVERAL MEMBERS OF THE RIDGELINE OWNERS CLUB BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE AND MEMBERS HAVE PURCHASED NEW SAFER JACKS ON THEIR OWN TO AVOID THE SAFETY HAZARD OF USING THE FACTORY JACK. THIS AFFECTS ALL RIDGELINE MODEL YEARS. THEIR ARE PICS OF THE JACK FULLY EXTENDED AT HTTP://WWW.RIDGELINEOWNERSCLUB.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=10510&HIGHLIGHT=JACKED BOTTOM LINE: THE JACK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BY AMERICAN HONDA. *TR

• Steering3

  • Filed Nov 2015

    7 YEAR OLD VEHICLE I PURCHASED IN 09 WHILE STILL UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY . POWER STEERING PUMP IS BEGINNING TO FAIL AS INTERMINTATLY WHEEL FEELS VERY STIFF IN 2 OR 3 INCH INCREMENTS OF TURNING. HOPE TO MAKE IT PAST NEW YEARS B4 REPLACING. FLUID WAS R&RED AT 39K BY HONDA. VEHICLE NOW HAS 44K. THESE INCEDENTS HAPPEN JUST AFTER CRANKING WITH SUFFICIENT WARM UP OF AT LEAST 30 TO 55 SECONDS AND PULLING OR BACKING OUT OF LOCATION.

  • Filed Dec 2011

    POWER STEERING IS VERY NOISY, AND STEERING VEHICLE IS INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT AT LOWER SPEEDS. *TR

  • Filed Nov 2010

    2008 HONDA RIDGELINE - POWER STEERING FAILURE.. CREAKS AND GROANS IN POWER STEERING, TOUGH TO TURN AT LOW SPEEDS. DEALER - PLANET HONDA IN GOLDEN, COLORADO DIAGNOSED FAILURE OF THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND NOTED THAT THEY HAD SEEN MANY SUCH FAILURES. *TR

• Unknown or Other2

  • Filed Aug 2026 · Also filed under Fuel/Propulsion System

    On 2008 Honda Ridgeline RTL [XXX] Has a possible fuel leak by filling up tank it leaks from the rear side of the vehicle onto the ground. The owner do smells Raw fuel inside the cab. This is a very safety hazard. I report this information to Casa Honda Dealership and Warranty Solutions. The Warranty Solution want to continue to follow up on this matter INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

  • Filed Mar 2016

    TURNED ON THE CAR ONE DAY AND THE BLOWER NO LONGER WORKED FOR THE HEATER, AC, OR THE DEFROSTER. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ONLINE WITH A MECHANIC FRIEND OF MINE, IT SEEMS THAT IT IS NOT UNCOMMON ON THIS VEHICLE. PAST YEARS HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS ISSUE. I DON'T KNOWN WHY THE 2008 HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED. IT SHOULD BE.

• Fuel System2

  • Filed Oct 2022 · Also filed under Gasoline, Structure

    The contact owns a 2008 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated while his wife was driving at 65 MPH, she heard an abnormal sound. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact's wife was able to drive to her residence. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while he was driving the vehicle. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact saw that the fuel tank had detached and was resting on the drive shaft. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired as the parts were not available. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure), which he associated with the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000. The contact has stated that Honda has deemed the vehicle undriveable and has offered to buy it back. The contact stated that Honda has finally bought the vehicle back after 7 months of the vehicle being at the dealership.

  • Filed Jul 2022 · Also filed under Gasoline, Structure

    The contact owns a 2008 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the fuel tank mounting straps had separated from the frame, causing the fuel tank to rub against the driveshaft. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and recommended the contact purchase an aftermarket rear frame part for the replacement. The failure mileage was 160,761. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

• Gasoline2

  • Filed Oct 2022 · Also filed under Fuel System, Structure

    The contact owns a 2008 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated while his wife was driving at 65 MPH, she heard an abnormal sound. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact's wife was able to drive to her residence. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while he was driving the vehicle. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact saw that the fuel tank had detached and was resting on the drive shaft. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired as the parts were not available. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure), which he associated with the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000. The contact has stated that Honda has deemed the vehicle undriveable and has offered to buy it back. The contact stated that Honda has finally bought the vehicle back after 7 months of the vehicle being at the dealership.

  • Filed Jul 2022 · Also filed under Fuel System, Structure

    The contact owns a 2008 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the fuel tank mounting straps had separated from the frame, causing the fuel tank to rub against the driveshaft. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and recommended the contact purchase an aftermarket rear frame part for the replacement. The failure mileage was 160,761. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

• Suspension1

  • Filed Nov 2021

    The contact owns a 2008 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that when he entered his driveway at a slow speed, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the rear end of the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact saw that the rear subframe had detached from the vehicle without warning. The contact also discovered severe corrosion on the frame and subframe which he linked to the failure. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic where he was informed that he was uncertain if the vehicle could be repaired due to the amount of rust on the vehicle. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 141,000.

• Visibility/Wiper1

  • Filed Jan 2016

    I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT ~ 60 MPH WITH THE CENTER BACK WINDOW OPEN ABOUT HALF WAY. THE CENTER BACK WINDOW SHATTERED AND BLEW SMALL SHARP PIECES OF GLASS ALL OVER THE INSIDE OF THE TRUCK. SMALL PIECES OF GLASS PIERCED MY WRIST AS I ATTEMPTED TO CLEAN THE MESS ONCE I WAS AT HOME.

• Wheels1

  • Filed Apr 2015 · Also filed under Equipment

    THE OEM FACTORY JACK IS TOO SHORT TO RAISE THE 2008 HONDA RIDGELINE HIGH ENOUGH TO REMOVE THE TIRES. I EXTENDED THE JACK AS HIGH AS IT WOULD GO ON FLAT, LEVEL GROUND. I WAS FORCED TO FIND A WOOD BLOCK TO RAISE IT HIGH ENOUGH. SHOULDN'T THIS BE A RECALL ITEM? THERE ARE RIDGELINE OWNERS EVERYWHERE WITH THE SAME ISSUE. *TR

• Vehicle Speed Control1

  • Filed Feb 2009 · Also filed under Engine And Engine Cooling

    2008 HONDA ENGINE SURGE WHEN RUNNING NORMAL SPEED. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM HAPPENED WHEN HE WAS SLOWING DOWN TO COME TO A STOP. THE SURGE WOULD LAST ABOUT 1 TO 2 SECONDS AND THE RPM'S WOULD RETURN TO NORMAL. IT WOULD ALSO HAPPEN WHEN THE ENGINE WAS OPERATING AT REGULAR TEMPERATURE OR WHEN IT WAS COLD AND WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON OR OFF. *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.