2006 Honda Ridgeline Problems and Repair Histories

Honda Ridgeline in New Brunswick, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2008	59520		First odometer entry
Apr	2008	60140	155	Bushings worn, link arms rattling.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Indiana, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2012	69000		First odometer entry
Feb	2012	69000	60	Check engine light came on. Gas cap was not on right.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010	30000		First odometer entry
Oct	2011	39300	165	right, front door lock actuator repaired
Feb	2013	44700	89	Dome Light switch replacement
Mar	2013	44000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2007	25000		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	132000	300	intake valves too tight, exhaust valves too loose.
Mar	2013	147000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2011	60000		First odometer entry
Jan	2012	64500	186	replace leaking cv boots all around under used car cpo... relaced battery with 100 month oem honda battery
Mar	2012	65000	30	front engine mount split..repaired under cpo warranty..found after reading ridgelineownersclub.com drivers side map light flickers when on and fading out to off after door is closed..
Mar	2013	73000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2010	75020		First odometer entry
Jul	2011	88320	996	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.
Aug	2011	89280	0	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.
Sep	2012	102920	0	Leaking brake master cylinder.
Jan	2013	107020	0	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!
Mar	2013	109120		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2011	95000		First odometer entry
Apr	2011	99000	1180	Replaced timing belt. Replaced spark plugs. Rear seat support pulley broke. Replaced with aluminum pulleys.
Dec	2012	124000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2010	38000		First odometer entry
Aug	2010	39300	765	Rear seat stand pulley broke both seats. Pulleys replaced w/plastic gear that failed before.
Nov	2010	42000	0	AM Radio cuts in and out when going over bumps. Faulty antenna connections. Ordered parts for another visit.
Feb	2011	44000	120	Rear swaybar link broke. Replaced with new swaybar link
Jun	2012	50000	175	Stabilizer bar end broke.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Oklahoma, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2007	40000		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	105000	240	Fold down on rear seat would not automatically retrac and extend as new.
Sep	2012	131000	0	Had to replace seat belt buckle, under warranty. Bad connection would show air bag not working.
Mar	2013	138000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2010	119660		First odometer entry
Jan	2011	120280	40	Windshield washer not working. Replaced motor myself. Motor cost $38.00 plus tax. Very easy to replace.
Feb	2011	120880	0	Preventative maintainance, timing belt, water pump, engine seals.
Apr	2011	123620	695	Front engine mount replaced, $295. Wear on lower control arm bushings also replaced at a cost of $400.
Jul	2011	129580	205	Heat shield on front manifold rusted causing rattling sound at low revs.
Mar	2013	156860		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2009	34000		First odometer entry
Aug	2012	75700	200	Rotors needed turning
Sep	2012	77000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2011	116000		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	118000	60	Replaced all four sway bar end links. Front two had worn bushings making noise, Rear Right was broken, Rear Left seemed okay.
Jul	2011	118700	590	Timing belt replacement-timing belt, water pump, accessory belt. Including a coolant flush.
Feb	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2012	116000		First odometer entry
Jan	2013	117000	1300	Rear main seal leak CV boot leak, drivers side inner and outer CV boot leaking, passenger side inner and outer
Feb	2013	118000	800	replace leaking oil pump
Apr	2013	120000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2008			First odometer entry
Feb	2008		0	Right front wheel bearing repaired under warranty.
May	2009			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Tennessee, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2007		0	Warranty work, replaced fuel pump relay. Honda recall.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2009	50000		First odometer entry
Dec	2009	54000	0	developed vibration and high pitched squeal from drive train.Dealership said nothing found other than mud packed around drive train. Didn't fix. Put truck on blocks, it was bent metal shroud rubbing against drive train. Very weak metal shroud.
Dec	2011	79000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2010		44	latch for back hatch needed replacement
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2006		0	TSB repair for squeaking steering wheel
Sep	2006		220	Left front inner CV boot replacement
May	2007	18000	0	Left front brake dust guard - bent, touching brake disk. Repaired.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Arizona, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2007		0	AM radio had static and was fixed under waranty.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Arizona, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2010	90000		First odometer entry
Nov	2010	99000	500	Rear seat was not functioning correctly as the spring holding the bar that fits into the bottom of the seat bracket was broken
Feb	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in South Dakota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2011	136000		First odometer entry
Aug	2012	153700	260	Perform valve adjustment
Dec	2012	162000	200	Replace crankshalft seal, small oil leak. Crankshaft pulley was somewhat damaged, replaced crankshaft pulley.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2012	78000		First odometer entry
Jan	2013	94000	120	Drivers side front door cable snapped, rendering interior door handle inoperable.
Mar	2013	96000	10	Hood prop rod retaining clip snapped, needed R&R

 

Honda Ridgeline in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2013	186000		First odometer entry
Mar	2013	187000	805	replaced timing belt and water pump and tensioner

 

Honda Ridgeline in Montana, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2007	37000		First odometer entry
Oct	2012	121000	45	Wiring harness replaced for headlight because it had got hot and light wasn't working.
Mar	2013	126000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2009	102000		First odometer entry
Apr	2010	111000	200	Torn CV boot replaced.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Alabama, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2007	8000		First odometer entry
Dec	2008	31000	250	Left Front brake hose was damaged. Nylon cords were frayed.
Mar	2011	92000	671	Replaced both front struts. VSA/Traction control fault light on. There's about 15 codes to sort out to find the problem. Owner is sorting through them.
Aug	2011	108000	5389	Repaired VSA issue.
Mar	2012	126000	2955	Complaint- Creaking noise in front. Front struts, swaybar links, engine mount.  VSA lights on. Yaw angle sensor replaced. Also trailer light connector and map light assy.
Apr	2012	126000	135	Replaced right rear strut assembly due to hydraulic fluid leaking. Replaced left strut as well.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2007	11000		First odometer entry
Mar	2009	25000	0	Driver side seat track was loose and rocking back and forth. Seat track was replaced under warranty
Nov	2010	45000	105	Pulley for rear seat support broke and support will not fold against seat causing it to stick out into back seat interior space.
Mar	2013	77000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Wisconsin, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2007	36000		First odometer entry
Apr	2009	106000	0	100,000 maintenance. Water Pump, Timing Belt, Flush Replace all Fluids - Coolant, Oil, Brake. 3.5 yrs old on fluids
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2009			First odometer entry
Jun	2009		7	New bulb for interior switch. My Ridgeline has had no major repairs since new (one of the first made)
Jul	2009	64000	100	New rear pads and filed down rust at pad contacts. rusting and binding rear pads seems to be common to the Ridgeline.
May	2012	88300	300	replaced radiator due to imminent failure of transmission inner-cooler. Forums show this is a design flaw from Honda.
Dec	2012	95000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Louisiana, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2007	25000		First odometer entry
Jun	2007	25800	0	No cost to date other than maintainence. Driver's door gasket had to be replaced 3 times. passenger heater seat button light burned out and is being replaced under warrenty. Have owned Ridgeline since April 27, 2005
Aug	2008	38000	143	Needs fan motor,blower transitor, and wiring harness. 4 dealers have harness, but will not release part? Truck is down at shop. Just went thru Gustav and need truck but too hot to drive without aircondition. 4 harnesses in the country and wont send ...
Sep	2008	38000	0	They finally were able to get the Blower transistor, Blower Motor and sub harness which took the longest. What was sad, there were 5 dealers in the country that wouldnot release the subharness, Honda had to go to the vendor and order more subharnesses.
Mar	2010	54000	531	During an oil change MM They were rotating the wheels and noticed that the back brake pads were completely worn, paper thin. They were able to rotate the rotors but the pads all had to be replaced in the rear. Front brakes were in good shape.
Jul	2010	58000	627	Would not start. Brought to dealer. Replaced immobilizer unit and both keys' batteries. Went to pick it up, would not start again. Replaced PCM, fixed. Gave me a rental car while they had it.
Sep	2011	69000	806	Both CV joints were replaced and breaks were adjusted,but are new and needed no replacement.Oil change and filters, etc. CV joints were leaking oil but the boots appeared to be in decent shape.
Mar	2013	83000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in South Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2008	32000		First odometer entry
Jun	2008	36000	0	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.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2007	6000		First odometer entry
Sep	2007	10000	0	D3 switch never worked from the time I bought it used with 6K miles on it. They tried to repair the switch and was not successful so they ordered a new one for which I had to return a second time. They also ordered two new vents in the backseat area. Installed new D3 switch. Installed two new vents.
May	2009	25000	216	During an oil change at a non-dealer station, mechanic noticed CV boot leak. Dealer found no holes in boot, but both left & right bands on boots were replaced--suspected loose bands.
Mar	2011	40000	238	All warning lights on dash were flashing. ECU power failure code was thrown. Dealer cleaned batt terminals, if it happens again, needs new ECU. Oil and trans fluid changed also.
Mar	2012	46000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2007	25000		First odometer entry
Dec	2007	34000	0	TSB 05-045
Feb	2008	36000	0	Driver's foam seat cushion was replaced as it had separated.
Mar	2013	79000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2008	36000		First odometer entry
Jun	2008	48000	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
Dec	2008	59000	0	Burned valves: one cylinder, 1 exhaust, 1 intake. Finally replaced head assy including coils.
Feb	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2007	15000		First odometer entry
Apr	2008	24000	0	"VTEC" failure - would not rev above 4300 rpm and was in "failsafe" mode
Jul	2008	28000	0	Would not rev past 4500 RPM - fuel pump was not providing adequate fuel pressure at high RPM's.
May	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2010	27000		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	28000	0	VSA indicator light came on, fixed after ordered part installed
Nov	2010	29000	0	hi/low beam switch failed in high, couldn't turn headlights off had to pull fuses. hi/lo beam switch replaced
Dec	2012	48000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2008	26000		First odometer entry
Aug	2009	39000	262	Pulsing in brake rotors. Common with the Ridgeline according to some of the forums.
Jul	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2009	46000		First odometer entry
Apr	2010	54000	95	Rear calipers sticking- removed and lubricated all parts.
Dec	2012	98000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Saskatchewan, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	59520		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	60760	700	replaced timing belt
Nov	2011	79980	100	Legs for the rear seat did not fold up when the seat was in the up position
Dec	2011	81220	125	Replaced front sway bar bushings
Mar	2013	88660		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2007	22000		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	89000	250	a/c stopped blowing...when went over 40 could feel the cool air, took to dealer and they repaired said was a recall, also did maintenance - oil change, tire rotation, balance
Apr	2011	96000	496	a/c stopped working, said it was hose, replaced and recharged a/c

 

Honda Ridgeline in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2008	59000		First odometer entry
Apr	2009	69000	0	Traded because needed new power steering rack.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Tennessee, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2007	27000		First odometer entry
Aug	2009	73000	17	Had to change bulbs for the following switches, requiring a removal of the dash trim: VTM-4, select/reset, cabin light, and VSA off.
Jun	2012	115000	1757	leaking rack and pinion. leaking passenger side drive axle, replaced both drive axles. replaced outer tie rod ends.
Mar	2013	127000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Kansas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2009	30000		First odometer entry
Mar	2010	31000	300	wiper motor had to be replaced.
Dec	2010	34000	185	Leaking power steering hose. Had to be replaced. Dealer wanted $750. Honda settled for $180. Honda should not charge that much for such a hose repair. I will not buy another Honda product.
Sep	2011	39000	500	Replaced front and rear brake pads. Turned rotors.
Mar	2013	51000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Arizona, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2008		0	Warranty repair of CV boot.
Mar	2008		221	Repair of OTHER CV boot.
Jun	2009		541	Air conditioning valve stuck preventing proper operation of AC. It would alternate between blowing low amounts of cold and then would just blow heat.
Nov	2009	99000	0	It needed two new front overhead interior lights.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2009	42000		First odometer entry
Jan	2010	48000	154	Actuator for driver door power lock failed, needed to be replaced.
Sep	2012	87000	250	Replaced torn CV boot (right front)
Jan	2013	90000	50	The clips that hold the heat shield around the catalytic converter rusted, causing the shield to rattle. Dealer replaced the clamps.
Mar	2013	92000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Alberta, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2010	85560		First odometer entry
Mar	2010	88660	623	HVAC Low Purge Flow - repaired Tie Rod Ends - Replaced
Jan	2011	112840	700	Leaking main seal on engine. Seal Replaced.
Mar	2011	117180	520	Replace O2 Sensor
Sep	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2007	26000		First odometer entry
Jun	2007	27000	0	trailer light backup circuit added per tsb 07-022
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2008	32000		First odometer entry
Jun	2008	33000	0	Cable pully system that lowers and raises support legs for rear folding seat.
Dec	2008			Most recent odometer entry.