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Honda Ridgeline repairs by problem area

Engine (22%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (11%)

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Honda Ridgeline suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (12%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (45%)

< $100 (27%)

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Chart based on 95 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2020 Honda Ridgeline 4dr SUT

280-horsepower 3.5L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD

6146 mi Creaking noise from front end. Noticeable when coming to a stop, accelerating from a light or turning into a driveway. Right front strut replaced under warranty. 

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2011 Honda Ridgeline 4dr SUT

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

110000 mi

US $380
Replaced both rear struts. 

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2009 Honda Ridgeline 4dr SUT

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

110000 mi

US $460
Wheel bearing replaced. 
8680 mi replaced dashboard information button for sticking in cold weather 
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 
43900 mi

US $100
Power Steering Pump O-ring 
1634 mi Slight pull to the right, camber was out. Fixed under warranty. 
15089 mi sway bar links replaced 
84940 mi

C $2500
Rear sway bar links missing control arm bushings broken 
40800 mi Both high pressure power steering lines failed simultaniously. Dealer fixed under warranty 

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2008 Honda Ridgeline

Engine not specified

32000 mi Power steering pump leak, replaced cooler flushed system 

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2008 Honda Ridgeline 4dr SUT

247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

138000 mi Power steering rack replaced. Original leaked all power steering fluid and ruined the system. 
71300 mi

C $70
Replaced driver side ball joint. 
90000 mi

US $300
changed power steering pump 
74000 mi

US $248
Whining noise, replaced power steering pump 
48980 mi

C $350
Power steering high side line blew. It was also -45 out side, I live in NWT. 
62620 mi

C $100
power steering leak 
114000 mi

US $500
Left and right bushings worn. (Noise when turning.) Control arms replaced. 
157000 mi

US $2200
New rear end control bars. New front stabilizer bushings 
126000 mi Power steering pump is making noises. Nothing repaired at this time. 
160000 mi

US $480
front stabilizing rods, and bushings needed to be replaced. 
61000 mi bad rear shock absorber 
61000 mi After the transmission was replaced, the car had a persistent right drift that multiple alignments and tire swapping could not fix. 

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2007 Honda Ridgeline 4dr SUT

247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

112100 mi

US $250
Right front wheel bearing failed and was replaced 
125000 mi

US $800
Had to replace front shocks as one had failed. 
124000 mi

US $600
Replace tie-rod 
103000 mi

US $120
Right rear wheel bearing failed. Wheel speed sensor also failed due to excessive heat caused by failed bearing. 
130200 mi

C $150
Leaking power steering hose 
148800 mi

C $600
Replace Right wheel bearing 
70000 mi

US $150
power steering pressure hose was leaking. replace pressure hose. 
138260 mi

C $700
Worn Tie-rod replaced, four wheel alignment done. Also replaced rear brake pads. 
49000 mi

US $170
Leaking power steering return hose replaced. 
68000 mi

US $130
Power steering return line leaking. Common problem for Ridgelines claims honda mechanic ( shop only fixes Hondas) 
115000 mi

US $233
Replace stabilizer bar control links 
116000 mi

US $135
Replaced front stabilizer bar bushings (was experiencing a slight "knocking" when going over small bumps). 
129000 mi

US $600
Right rear strut was leaking pale yellow fluid from top of shock. Had dealer replace shocks within the strut assemblies (both rear struts). 
146000 mi

US $80
Power steering return line was corroded and leaking right at the connection. Replaced the line. 
164000 mi

US $306
Deep clunking sound in front end when rolling over uneven surface at low speed. Replaced the front stabilizer bar control links and bushings (2nd time in 3 years). 
178836 mi

US $163
Replaced broken rear stabilizer bar end links 
182043 mi

US $1650
Replaced both front struts, stabilizer links, & compliance bushings. 
77000 mi

US $130
worn control arm bushing 
130300 mi

US $25
Debris clogged screen filter in Power Steering reservoir creating air bubbles and noise when turning. 
147000 mi

US $400
Power Steering Pump 
56000 mi

US $103
"O" ring failure power steering intake fluid connecter to pump. "0" ring repair was not done, it was determined that the power steering pump itself had a bad bearing so pump was replaced.... 
25000 mi Power steering fluid VERY low causing loud noise and difficulty in turning. Power Steering Fluid topped off at routine oil change. 
40000 mi Loss of Power steering fluid under warranty. Problem undiagnosed. Later fluid loss out of warranty. Power steering rack and pinion replaced under warranty due to problem occurring under warranty. 
131000 mi

US $2232
Leaking steering rack 
25 mi steering wheel was not set to center from factory 
14000 mi Blown rear strut/shock assembly. 
82500 mi

US $35
I had a power steering fluid leak that was from a defective metal tube coupling on the low pressure side. 
63000 mi

US $100
Sway bar link was broken and was replaced. 
195920 mi

C $800
leaking power steering hose replaced , serpentine belt also replaced . 
93000 mi

US $1200
Both Front Struts and Sway bars replaced 
92000 mi

US $1300
Four struts. 
2456 mi Replace left front stut 

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2006 Honda Ridgeline 4dr SUT

247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

148000 mi

US $334
Ends making noise and we're replaced 
148000 mi

US $300
Bushings in front suspension that were making noises 
223000 mi

US $1500
replaced rack and pinion steering 
160000 mi

US $600
Replaced power steering fluid reservoir and o-ring at the supply fitting to the power steering pump. 
122820 mi

C $695
Wear on lower control arm bushings also replaced at a cost of $400. 
170500 mi

C $1320
Replaced noisy power steering pump. 
176700 mi

C $415
Hose from power steering pump to the steering rack needed replacing due to a leak. 
199720 mi

C $1200
replaced power steering pump. replaced rear stabalizer linkage (seized) 
202520 mi

C $975
replaced front stabalizer bars. 
223200 mi

C $1490
Stabilizer bushings replaced 
115000 mi

US $1757
leaking rack and pinion. replaced outer tie rod ends. 
198000 mi

US $400
there was a noise in the front end replaced tie-rods 
92000 mi

US $671
Replaced both front struts. 
126000 mi

US $2955
Complaint- Creaking noise in front. Front struts, swaybar links, engine mount.  
126000 mi

US $135
Replaced right rear strut assembly due to hydraulic fluid leaking. Replaced left strut as well. 
106000 mi

US $50
right rear sway-bar limk ball joint wore out. 
88000 mi

US $50
All four stabalizer bar links. 
118000 mi

US $60
Replaced all four sway bar end links. Front two had worn bushings making noise, Rear Right was broken, Rear Left seemed okay. 
94200 mi

US $100
Routine NYS inspection 
32000 mi Right front wheel bearing repaired under warranty. 
11000 mi TSB repair for squeaking steering wheel 
69000 mi Traded because needed new power steering rack. 
103000 mi I actually had no problems with the Ridgeline, but at 103K miles, it needed a timing belt and water pump, tune up, front end rebuild, and probably new struts. It was and is still a great truck. 
155280 mi Noticed fluid leak when I replaced Winter Tires with Summer Tires. Brought to Dealer to have repaired. 
44000 mi

US $120
Rear swaybar link broke. Replaced with new swaybar link 
50000 mi

US $175
Stabilizer bar end broke. 
81220 mi

C $125
Replaced front sway bar bushings 
34000 mi

US $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. 
119660 mi

C $2100
Power Steering lines leaking. Lines had to be replaced. Control rod bushes shot. Had to be replaced. Struts leaking at all four corners (all originals). Time to replace them. 
121520 mi

C $207
Right rear Stabilizer Link broke. Left and right links replaced. 
108000 mi

US $250
Sway bar link failed - replaced both links 
112900 mi

US $180
Replaced rubber bushings on stabilizer bars 
57000 mi

US $375
At my last oil change, the dealer rotated the tires. They did not tighten the bolts on the left rear. Two of the bolts broke off while on the freeway. Dealer reimbursed me for my repair while on vacation 900 miles away from home. 
104000 mi

US $161
Replaced both rear sway bar links. Both were worn and loose. I didn't notice a change in handling, but I did hear a creaking sound from the rear of the truck before this was fixed. 
177000 mi

US $150
Found power steering fluid was leaking during routine inspection. Replaced seal and topped off fluid. 
60140 mi

C $155
Bushings worn, link arms rattling. 
68000 mi

US $160
Front end "clanking"; replaced stabilizer bar tie rods 
116000 mi

US $450
Left front wheel bearing failing; replaced. 
109100 mi

C $281
replaced right rear upper control arm as unable to align properly 

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