2007 Honda Ridgeline Problems and Repair Histories

Year	Make/Model	Trips/Year/100 Cars	Compared to all models for the same year
2007	Honda Ridgeline	46 Ridgelines, 10.1 months of data per Ridgeline, average 70000 miles 10	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs

Honda Ridgeline in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2010	44000		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	46000	0	cracked cylinder head
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2009	35000		First odometer entry
Jul	2011	49000	170	Leaking power steering return hose replaced.
Nov	2011	52000	0	Front brakes and rotors
Mar	2013	65000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Alabama, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2009	29000		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	48000	0	Famous whistling noise from the rear roof area. Honda dealer did not repair correctly.
Dec	2011	56000	0	Rear door lock is stripped. Not repaired.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2009	26000		First odometer entry
Sep	2011	40000	0	Check engine light came on. Diagnostics indicated the evaporator coil was leaking. Shop pressure tested evaporator with no apparent leak. Reset the sensor. No charge.
Feb	2012	44500	40	Headlight burned out.
Sep	2012	54000	234	Front brake service Replace cabin filter Cooling system service Oil change
Dec	2012	59000	129	Blower motor is squeaking. Mechanic inspected the blower and determined the bearings may be going bad. No repair was attempted.
Mar	2013	63000	250	Replaced front brake pads.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Alberta, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2007	4340		First odometer entry
Apr	2011	74400	1100	Timimg belt replaced at schedule. Also replaced water pump due to small leak found. Worn timing belt idlers also replaced.
Mar	2012	94240	200	Tailgate latch not opening in swing mode. Drop ok
Aug	2012	107620	0	Tailgate swing problem. Dealer repaired free As goodwill since previous repair did not work. Replaced parts in latch assembly.
Mar	2013	115320		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Nevada, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	16000		First odometer entry
Nov	2011	30000	0	Positive battery terminal of poor quality, does NOT fully tighten. Thin metal terminal material either wrong size, or simply stretches over time, to point that terminal cannot be tightened. Elected to replace it with conventional aftermarket terminal.
Mar	2013	37000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2009	38000		First odometer entry
Aug	2010	52000	400	Rear caliper locked up and ruined rotor. Could not turn down rotor so replaced rotors and pads for rear wheels
Sep	2011	68000	1000	leaking air conditioner condenser
Dec	2011	72000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Maine, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2010	74000		First odometer entry
Nov	2010	77000	130	worn control arm bushing
Oct	2011	93700	325	Rear brake rotor and pad replacement
Mar	2013	111000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2007	20000		First odometer entry
Dec	2009	92000	30	Replaced both headlight bulbs.
Jan	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2008	14000		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	56000	0	TPMS sensor in wheel.
Dec	2012	84000	150	Catalytic converter(CC)failing. Check engine light started @ ~81.5k, warranty on CC was 7yrs/82000. Service Dept said: Maybe a sensory & bring it in later. 1st trip no light, no code. 2nd try, got code. b/c of my service record I got disc $
Mar	2013	87000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2007		0	Warranty repair on tailgate syncronizer.
Mar	2013	47000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2007		0	Replaced tracks and frame of drivers seat due to creaking noise as my weight shifted in the seat.

 

Honda Ridgeline in North Dakota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2009		0	Warranty work, recalibrate outside temp gauge
Dec	2012	49000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Wisconsin, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2007		0	Replace left front stut
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2012	86000		First odometer entry
Feb	2013	102700	18	Heat shield was rattling and tailgate was getting stiff to open in the swing out mode. Heat shield was clamped and tailgate was lubed.
Mar	2013	104000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2009	22000		First odometer entry
Nov	2011	34700	300	Replaced radiator myself - transmission fluid cooler lines corroded at the radiator fitting. Only fix was to replace the entire radiator.
Feb	2013	43300	435	Radiator had to be replaced due to corrosion/rust at the transmission cooler lines. This is a common problem with certain Hondas, but Honda states that it is an environmental problem.
Mar	2013	44000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in South Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2010	61000		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	91000	55	replaced rear brake pads
Apr	2013	106000	127	Tailgate cannot swing open. Replaced lower hinge assembly.

 

Honda Ridgeline in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2011	76000		First odometer entry
Mar	2012	80000	500	Motor mount
Sep	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2010	103000		First odometer entry
Feb	2010	103000	120	Right rear wheel bearing failed. Wheel speed sensor also failed due to excessive heat caused by failed bearing.
Sep	2012	121000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2007	17000		First odometer entry
Feb	2010	58000	300	Regular wear of brakes. Rear brakes fixed at 58,000 miles.
Mar	2013	108000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2007	0		First odometer entry
Dec	2007	3000	0	Leaking of water and/or soap bubbles along rear passenger corner of moonroof while in carwash and in strong rainstorm.
Mar	2013	58000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2007			First odometer entry
Oct	2007		0	Front driver/passenger tweeters replaced- under warranty Front steering wheel creak (TSB fix)
Dec	2007	5000	0	Dash continues to rattle after several trips to the dealer. Cannot locate source of problem.
Jun	2008			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2007	6200		First odometer entry
Oct	2007	9300	0	front passenger seatbelt broken anf would not fasten.
Oct	2008	25420	0	Drivers seat feels loose and moves slightly when coming to a stop.
Oct	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Montana, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2007	8000		First odometer entry
Dec	2007	11000	0	Sunroof cable rattle.
May	2008	16000	0	Sunroof rattle
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Kansas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2007	14000		First odometer entry
Nov	2007	20000	0	Air bag light goes on and off intermittently. Shop reset the computer Gas cap indicator light comes on telling me to tighten gas cap. Has done it twice, the first time it took two weeks to go off, the second time I took it in for them to diagnose. Said no codes came up and to drive it. So far it hasn't come on again--I alre
Aug	2008	35000	175	Interior dome light switch became faulty. 2nd dealer completed repairs after 1st dealer gave me a run around. First dealer lost my future business.
Dec	2011	101000	1100	General maintenance including timing belt and gear, water pump, belts, hoses, radiator flush, spark plug replacement.
Jan	2013			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2007	0		First odometer entry
Oct	2007	1000	0	Front passenger side headrest is discolored on the side of it.
Nov	2007	1000	0	1. Pocket door underneath the stereo was warped.  2. Rear drivers side vent had the slider knob fall off. Headrests replaced under factory regular warranty.
Jan	2008	4000	0	1. Transmission has double shift. When no brake is applied, shift from P to D and there is a light shift into drive, then 1 or so seconds later a much more noticible shift to Drive. 2. Torque steer upon starting out, and pull to right.
Mar	2008	5000	0	American Honda district manager came in to test drive vehicle and basically told me they all do that in regards to the double shift to drive. They cross rotated tires to get help with torque steer and vehicle pulling to the right. Tailgate handle is mushy and hard to use when using the tailgate in the side opening position. There is now a bulletin to confirm my reported problem and they have ordered the parts for the repair.
Sep	2008	7000	0	Bulletin for mushy tailgate handle performed on vehicle, parts replaced per bulletin, successful repair. Front middle arm rest slides freely forward and back, dealer ordered parts, replaced parts, customer drove away to find the dealer had broken the release handle for the center armrest, more parts orderd and vehicle waiting on parts now.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Nebraska, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2007	4000		First odometer entry
Nov	2007	5000	0	Rear swing gate latch inoperable. Latch was replaced under warranty.
Aug	2009	21000	0	Driver's side headlight assembly replaced due to moisture leakage into the assembly.
Dec	2009	25000	0	Power steering fluid VERY low causing loud noise and difficulty in turning. Power Steering Fluid topped off at routine oil change.
Apr	2011	40000	0	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.
Dec	2012	57000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Arizona, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2006		0	steering wheel was not set to center from factory
Aug	2007	14000	0	Blown rear strut/shock assembly. defective exhaust heat shield TSB transmission update
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Tennessee, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2007	4000		First odometer entry
Jul	2008	17000	0	Dealer replaced left front fender liner, which had small tear.
Sep	2008	19000	0	Replace failed bottom seat foam and seat cover (top and bottom) driver side seat
Apr	2009	31000	0	Water leak at window cowl fixed with sealer. Exhaust shield rattle fixed.
Mar	2013	79000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2007	9000		First odometer entry
Dec	2009	40000	50	Loose CV boot clamp on differential unit, spacer supply and clamp re-tightened.
Mar	2013	86000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Alberta, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2009	32860		First odometer entry
Jan	2010	41540	330	drivers seat air bag sensor wiring harness severed.
Jun	2011	65720	100	tailgate swing opening not unlatching
Mar	2013	89280		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Alaska, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2008	13000		First odometer entry
Sep	2009	27000	0	Damp carpet in front passenger area. Source of moisture unknown. Dealer confirmed AC drains OK. Will monitor problem.
Nov	2009	31000	0	Water leak in cabin wetted front passenger carpet. Cabin leak successfully repaired under warranty.
Sep	2010	45000	50	The right side back seat support brace does not retract when the seat is raised. The Honda dealer said the seat must be replaced at a cost of $775. I declined, and wrapped a bungie cord around the seat to keep the brace retracted.
Mar	2013	78000	0	The right side back seat support brace does not retract when the seat is raised. In process of selling truck learned of TSB. Dealer won't fix over 60,000 miles.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2009	14000		First odometer entry
Dec	2009	19000	0	Water was leaking into the cabin at times after a good rain. Dealer removed seats, replaced carpet and siliconed the windshield. This was a factory defect/improper application of window sealant. Repair took about 5 hr but had to wait 3 days for carpet.
Mar	2013	64000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2007	18600		First odometer entry
Sep	2008	31000	0	Brake rotors needed to be machined.
Feb	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Tennessee, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2007		0	Tailgate would not open, driver side window rattles, Rattle in passenger side dash
Dec	2007		0	Rattle in Passenger side dash area Oil Change
Jul	2008		0	Drivers side window rattle again Rattle in Passenger side dash again Drivers side rear grab handle loose
Oct	2008	15700	0	Passenger side dash rattle back again Drivers side window rattle back again also.
Nov	2008	16300	0	Passenger side dash rattle again, drivers side window rattle still.
Jun	2009	23000	0	There was a rattle in the dash and window again. I got tired of it and decided to trade it.
Jul	2009			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2007	5000		First odometer entry
Oct	2007	7000	0	Rear sliding window inoperative. Sliding window repaired successfully.
Nov	2009	28000	0	drivers seat was loose-new seat bracket installed
Oct	2010	37000	231	TSB 08-045-Chirping noise from timing belt area. New belt and shim kit installed. Noise is less but still there. Dealer will see if other ridgelines have same noise. Will return to dealer in November for futher follow-up.
Mar	2013	60000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in South Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2007	0		First odometer entry
Mar	2008	7000	0	Tail lights did not work. All fuses were good. Found note on internet (Ridgeline Owners Club) about bad connector. Took car to dealer and they found bad pin in connector.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2007	7000		First odometer entry
Jan	2008	11000	0	Needed a new gas cap to stop "tighten gas cap" light.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.