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2006 Honda Ridgeline repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (9%)
Chart based on 226 repairs.
2006 Honda Ridgeline engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (37%)
Chart based on 57 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Honda Ridgeline
Engine not specified
| 69000 mi US $60 |
Check engine light came on. Gas cap was not on right. |
2006 Honda Ridgeline 4dr SUT
247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 118000 mi US $1300 |
Rear main seal leak |
| 117100 mi US $800 |
replace leaking oil pump |
| 133000 mi US $1800 |
Head gasket cylinder no 3 |
| 132000 mi US $2100 |
They thought head gasket, but it was a pinhole that developed between the water jacket and the valve guides. The head had to be replaced, turns out the dealer didn't send the heads out to confirm the source of the leak and the missing coolant. |
| 155280 mi | Noticed that it was difficult to insert key in the ignition. Dealer confirmed that Key Assembly needed to be replaced. |
| 127700 mi | Fitting to trans cooler failed, puking coolant into tranny. I replaced the radiator. Had the dealer run through many fluid changes burnishing the fluid through the trans to clear all coolant out |
| 97100 mi US $100 |
Engine mounts replaced - side and front |
| 96000 mi | broken front passenger side motor mount |
| 162000 mi US $550 |
idle control sensor needed replaced. |
| 136000 mi US $175 |
Valve adjust. The engine started sounding "sewing machine-ish" - and - fuel economy was tanking into the 14 MPG range. Interestingly, when torn down to the head covers, every intake valve was in spec, requiring no adjustment. On the other hand, every exhaust valve was so tight the correct feeler gauge couldn't wiggle into or even feel the difference between valve stem tip and tappet. I always associated valve train noise with excessive lash, but that wasn't the case here. |
| 54272 mi US $10 |
Inspect cooling system for corroded or leaking fittings. "Looks fine." |
| 175000 mi | Car has failed to start twice and was unable to restart for several days each occurrence. Have eliminated battery and ignition relay as causes. Towed to dealer after 2nd event and left for them to diagnose. Car started immediately when they started and were unable to make it fail. Car returned unrepaired. Still not sure of root cause. Mechanic suspects intermittent issue with the starter motor but didn't want to recommend replacement without confirming that it is the problem since that's an expensive job. |
| 183000 mi | Occasional starting difficulties remain. I've narrowed it down to the ignition switch since I can usually jiggle the key or hold it in the start position longer to make it work. Now that I know that I'm less inclined to have it repaired due to cost. If problem persists then I'll have a mechanic look at the ignition switch stack. |
| 193000 mi | Check engine light turns on occasionally. Thought it was due to the gas cap not sealing. Replaced gas cap and problem persisted. Finally took to mechanic and there are various codes revealed by the computer. Was not able to leave it there long enough to get everything fixed. Will need to take it back. |
| 18 mi | Warranty work, replaced fuel pump relay. Honda recall. |
| 87000 mi US $600 |
Changes timing chain, water pump, pulleys, radiator |
| 225000 mi US $600 |
leaking oil from oil pump during timing belt change. Replaced oil pump. |
| 227000 mi US $50 |
Major failure. Blown head gasket. Cylinder misfire. Engine replacement required. |
| 105000 mi US $1000 |
Oil leak near the timing chain and water pump. When I took it in told them timing chain had been done. Then they called and said oil leak. Price was the same as installing new timing chain. Go figure. |
| 65000 mi US $30 |
front engine mount split..repaired under cpo warranty..found after reading ridgelineownersclub.com |
| 48000 mi US $95 |
ignition key socket failed-could not start-they replaced all key sets- then steering bound up-they replaced a trim piece-- ok. took so long, they changed oil (due)as a free-bee |
| 59000 mi | Burned valves: one cylinder, 1 exhaust, 1 intake. Finally replaced head assy including coils. |
| 36000 mi | Oscillating/rattling noise coming from behind the timing belt cover which was especially noticeable when vehicle was idling and in Park. Timing belt idler noisy -- it was replaced along with the timing belt, tensioner (adjuster), and the water pump. |
| 88400 mi US $300 |
replaced radiator due to imminent failure of transmission inner-cooler. Forums show this is a design flaw from Honda. |
| 120500 mi US $9000 |
Spark plug loosened and the arced and it exploded putting ceramic pieces into cylinders. Entire engine replaced. |
| 170000 mi US $520 |
Starter went. Replaced with new starter. |
| 24000 mi | "VTEC" failure - would not rev above 4300 rpm and was in "failsafe" mode |
| 28000 mi | Would not rev past 4500 RPM - fuel pump was not providing adequate fuel pressure at high RPM's. |
| 188300 mi US $85 |
Tensioner and idler pulley replaced |
| 90000 mi US $50 |
The clips that hold the heat shield around the catalytic converter rusted, causing the shield to rattle. Dealer replaced the clamps. |
| 104000 mi US $161 |
Clamped loose heat shield over the converter. This is the second time for the same repair. |
| 144000 mi US $1600 |
Replaced leaking radiator. |
| 112840 mi C $700 |
Leaking main seal on engine. Seal Replaced. |
| 117180 mi C $520 |
Replace O2 Sensor |
| 122820 mi C $695 |
Front engine mount replaced, $295. |
| 129580 mi C $205 |
Heat shield on front manifold rusted causing rattling sound at low revs. |
| 167400 mi C $126 |
Engine light came on and loss of power. Computer reset and advised to change catalytic converters. Will have truck serviced with repairs next month. Truck performing ok in the mean time. |
| 170500 mi C $1320 |
Catalytic converters replaced. |
| 192200 mi C $385 |
Engine hesitation. Occasionally lost power and check engine light came on. Upon restart, all was ok, but hesitation continued. Diagnostics done and gas peddle position sensor replaced. Problem solved. |
| 202520 mi C $975 |
Oilpan replaced due to stripped drain nut. |
| 207080 mi C $125 |
exhaust flange replaced |
| 219170 mi C $155 |
Replace front exhaust pipe and 2 O2 sensors (downstream) replace fuel/air mixture sensor (upstream) |
| 133300 mi C $350 |
Blow by on the number 4 cylinder, malfunctioning coil packs. All spark plugs replaced plus one coil pack replaced same problem - engine missing and problem has not yet been ascertained. |
| 125480 mi C $700 |
Sticking valve in the number 4 cylinder |
| 162000 mi US $200 |
Replace crankshalft seal, small oil leak. Crankshaft pulley was somewhat damaged, replaced crankshaft pulley. |
| 88643 mi C $996 |
Blown head gasket, but later turned out to be a cracked block. Thermostat stuck in shut position. Head gasket blew in two cylinders. Head warped and required machining. Timing belt and water pump replaced at the same time. |
| 89280 mi | Three trips to the dealership - complete new engine installed after Honda Canada got involved and found another cylinder head crack that had been missed by the dealership. |
| 112520 mi | Used two variable length o-ring clips to hold two halves of the heat shield together. I just happened to have the o-rings in my tool kit! |
| 121520 mi C $265 |
Centre and rear exhaust heat shields replaced. |
| 123380 mi C $805 |
Engine developed a loud tick at idle. Research suggested that it was the valve train. Full adjustment done by mechanic, but noise did not go away. |
| 123380 mi C $5824 |
58,000kms after an engine rebuild by Honda, under warranty, piston-slap developed and got worse over a 2 month period. Engine had to be completely rebuilt. To get the job done properly, a specialist engine builder did the work. |
| 123380 mi | After 2nd engine rebuild, the exhaust header and cat. converter on the back bank (firewall side) of cylinders started falling to pieces. Cost of repairs was too much. Time to part company with this money pit! |
| 131000 mi US $300 |
intake valves too tight, exhaust valves too loose. |
| 100000 mi | Cracked Block/engine died |
2006 Honda Ridgeline 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 89000 mi US $2716 |
I'm not a gear head so I'm not sure about wording - but a valve had an 80% leak and the cylinder had to be removed (which has 4 valves), sent to machine shop and then reinstalled - valves adjusted and spark plugs replaced. |
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