2008 Honda Ridgeline Honda Ridgeline 2008

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2008 Honda Ridgeline repairs by problem area

Engine (18%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)

Other (11%)

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2008 Honda Ridgeline transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (33%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Honda Ridgeline 4dr SUT

247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

108000 mi

US $700
Propeller Shaft went bad. U-joints cannot be replaced independently on this poor design. On must buy an entire drive shaft at a high price and it is made of plastic!!! 
160000 mi

US $480
CV boot bands,  
90520 mi

C $345
Transmission to rad. Pipe fitting to transmission cooler in the radiator snapped. Lost all the fluid and had to replace rad. Truck had to be towed. 
181900 mi

C $200
u joint replaced 
199640 mi

C $750
rear driveshaft replaced. u joint gone. replaced with new one with replaceable u joints. 
202520 mi rear drive shaft bearing gone. replaced with new shaft with replaceable bearings, this lasted 2 weeks had to be replaced again. 
213900 mi

C $800
transmission cooling hose in rad burst. 
251720 mi

C $2300
trans shot, replaced with used transmission 
1000 mi Directly after start, engine 'grinds' briefly. Same noise as a starter held after engine start. Posit this is an issue with the starter not retracting quickly enough after start. Bindex lubrication or sticking issue. Dealer claimed other part. No fix done 
56000 mi Vehicle had a top gear whine since new. Dealer replaced transmission under warranty. 
36000 mi Whining noise coming from transmission when it shifts into 5th gear. Deal..AND..Honda Customer Service says noise is "normal." Total BS! I'm VERY dissatisfied with Honda's response to this problem!! 

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2008 Honda Ridgeline Transmission Problems

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