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2009 Honda Ridgeline repairs by problem area

Engine (22%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)

Other (2%)

Chart based on 49 repairs.
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2009 Honda Ridgeline repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (19%)

< $100 (57%)

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Chart based on 37 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Honda Ridgeline

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Honda Ridgeline in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2018 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

178523 mi

US $40
Front rotors warped and turned 

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2009 Honda Ridgeline 4dr SUT

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

Honda Ridgeline in Alberta, Canada
- Jan 2010
Jan 2010

8680 mi
replaced dashboard information button for sticking in cold weather 
Honda Ridgeline in Ontario, Canada
- Aug 2010
Aug 2009

1634 mi
Slight pull to the right, camber was out. Fixed under warranty. 
Aug 2010

15089 mi
sway bar links replaced 
Honda Ridgeline in Arkansas, United States
Aug 2010 - Oct 2019
Aug 2017

184000 mi

US $1000
Check engine light came on; had to replace catalytic converter 
Apr 2018

194000 mi

US $2300
Timing belt;  also some engine seals 
Honda Ridgeline in Arizona, United States
Oct 2015 - Sep 2016
Jun 2016

84000 mi

US $635
Repair wire harness for knock sensor. 
Honda Ridgeline in Minnesota, United States
Nov 2016 - Jul 2022
Aug 2017

149000 mi

US $150
Shifting from 2nd to 3rd was slightly delayed. Not a huge issue, but I was about to drive Mpls to L.A. & back, so the solenoid that controlled that was changed. 
Honda Ridgeline in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2016 - Dec 2021
Aug 2021

83700 mi

C $250
Starter replaced. Wire between solenoid and starter completely corroded off. 
Dec 2021

84940 mi

C $2500
All 4 rotors & pads replaced Rear sway bar links missing exhaust system control arm bushings broken 
Honda Ridgeline in Washington, United States
Jun 2014 - Oct 2019
Mar 2018

92000 mi

US $1200
Replace timing belt, water pump 
Honda Ridgeline in New York, United States
Jul 2012 - Jun 2018
Dec 2014

50000 mi

US $300
TPMS Sensor Battery. Sealed unit, must replace whole sensor. 
Jul 2016

70300 mi

US $260
AC Relay Replaced - Parts $40, Labor $220 
Honda Ridgeline in California, United States
Nov 2012 - Jun 2017
Sep 2015

67000 mi

US $700
Needed a left tie rod end replaced...not sure why because truck seemed fine, but BigO said they could not align it without replacing it 
Dec 2016

76000 mi

US $800
Alternator was making noise 
Mar 2017

77000 mi
Serpentine belt replaced to quiet squealing 
Honda Ridgeline in Utah, United States
Aug 2009 - Jun 2018
Oct 2009

1700 mi
Rear brake light spoiler was faulty during manufacturing, replaced under warranty. Turn signal knob plastic fell off after two weeks,replaced under warranty. 
Nov 2011

37000 mi
clip was loose on rear valance light bulbs burned out on overheard; headlight switch broke, will be repaired later 
Mar 2012

41000 mi
Light switch 
Aug 2017

96000 mi
Rear seat latch cable failed, was replaced under courtesy warranty 
Honda Ridgeline in California, United States
Aug 2010 - Jun 2018
Jan 2011

22000 mi
Visor vanity light had bad connection. Visor replaced. 
Feb 2011

22000 mi
Parking brake release light comes on after parking brake released and vehicle is in motion. Dealer has replaced several parts without resolving issue. Scheduled to return truck to shop this month. 
Jan 2012

71500 mi
Windshield not completely sealed, squeaks over hard bumps. 
Feb 2012

36100 mi
Prior windshield leak/squeak resolved. 
Jun 2012

39000 mi
Air conditioner compressor relay was defective, causing AC malfunction and draining of battery. Relay and battery replaced under warranty. Problem resolved. 
Sep 2015

75000 mi
Check oil level warning was coming on intermittently; oil level was o.k. Front passenger seat heater not working; new parts on order. Seat heater switch and heating element replaced. 
Jan 2017

44300 mi

US $300
tailgate and trunk warning lights, and alarm, malfunctioning intermittently. Replacement of tailgate switch resolved problem. 
Honda Ridgeline in Illinois, United States
Aug 2009 - Sep 2017
Jul 2009

10000 mi
Front end damage Hit deer 
Aug 2010

27000 mi

US $940
bumper replaced. Explorer tail hich backed into my license plate. 
Dec 2014

110000 mi

US $460
Noise when turning left in right front. Axle was replaced. Wheel bearing replaced. 
Honda Ridgeline in New Brunswick, Canada
Aug 2010 - Apr 2013
Apr 2012

40800 mi
Both high pressure power steering lines failed simultaniously. Dealer fixed under warranty 
Honda Ridgeline in Michigan, United States
Aug 2010 - Dec 2014
Sep 2010

14000 mi
steering wheel clock spring - which controls illumination on steering wheel controls Replace clock spring 
Apr 2014

54000 mi

US $40
Calipers stuck in rear. all removed and lubricated 
Honda Ridgeline in Colorado, United States
Feb 2011 - Dec 2016
Oct 2014

34300 mi

US $500
Nav system DVD reader stopped working. Nav DVD unit sent to Alpine for repair and reinstalled. 
Feb 2016

43900 mi

US $100
Power Steering Pump O-ring 
Honda Ridgeline in Idaho, United States
Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010

10000 mi
Replaced faulty evap solenoid 
Honda Ridgeline in Florida, United States
Aug 2010 - Dec 2012
Sep 2010

25000 mi
Gap between front bumper and headlight. 
Dec 2010

30000 mi
Gap between left front bumper and headlight/body panel. 
Honda Ridgeline in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2010 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012

27900 mi
engine light came on, two spark plugs were replaced engine light came on, Honda Canada came after truck in shop 5 days tech unable to fix now found leak in valve head, head is being machined. repair ongoing. 

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