2008 Honda Ridgeline Problems and Repair Histories

Honda Ridgeline in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	16000		First odometer entry
Oct	2011	61000	200	Rear brake rotor severely scored. Replaced 4 rotors, all pads
Mar	2012	68000	0	CD changer had mechanical error. Dealer replaced it under extended warranty.
Dec	2012	81000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2011		0	Repail/Replace cable for rear seat foldup
Feb	2012	25300	60	A/C, heater fan quit working, I replaced the transistor with no fix, all fuses, wiring checked OK. The 2nd Honda shop fixed it but couldn't determine cause....said if it acts up again the interior wiring harnes to motor would be replaced.
Jun	2012	28000	200	Well, the blower motor quit working again. The shop ID'd the problem with the wiring harness from the a/c control unit to the blower motor and replaced it, a first for this rather large dealership. Lucky me!
Sep	2012	29000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2011	30000		First odometer entry
Aug	2011	32000	0	Power steering pump leak, replaced cooler flushed system

 

Honda Ridgeline in Arizona, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2011	43000		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	44000	0	airfoil was repaired
May	2011	47000	0	heater coil in front
Jan	2012	65000	1000	The timing chain was replaced as well as fluids
Mar	2013	84000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in South Dakota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2010	32000		First odometer entry
Apr	2011	47000	0	Rear tailgate would not open. Dealer cleaned and lubed tailgate and it now works.
Jun	2011	52000	272	Rear brakes worn out. Rear caliper partially stuck. Dealer cut rotors and replaced brakes.
Oct	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Manitoba, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2008	7440		First odometer entry
May	2012	45540	0	Right rear inner brake pad seized causing outer pad to wear faster. Replacement of all rear pads necessary.
Aug	2012	48320	0	Rear main engine oil seal developed a leak. No repair yet. Waiting to hear from Honda Canada to see if they will cover under warranty.
Nov	2012	50220	250	Rear main oil seal replaced.
Mar	2013	53320		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2008	0		First odometer entry
Jun	2012	48000	80	Third brake light melted at the top, leaving a 1/2" gap between the light and truck body. The melt pattern corresponded to the two center bulbs. Honda said it was out of warranty. Told me I could pay for it, then appeal!
Mar	2013	55000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2010	40000		First odometer entry
Jan	2013	88700	0	check engine light p0420 rear catalyst/02
Apr	2013	96000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Missouri, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2008		0	Crack in the Dash display
Mar	2011		0	Battery tested bad so they replaced it under warranty.  Lock Actuator bad, was causing doors to auto lock.
Mar	2013	39000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Lebanon
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2012	23560		First odometer entry
Dec	2012	24800	300	Loose wire connection on control panel back
Mar	2013	27900		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2008	2000		First odometer entry
Sep	2012	61000	0	bad rear shock absorber
Mar	2013	66000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2012	45880		First odometer entry
Aug	2012	49900	0	replaced dead battery
Dec	2012	52080		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Indiana, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2008	0		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	32000	0	Exterior Bed Trim on drivers side came loose. Honda replaced trim with new at no charge
Mar	2013	57000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2009	3000		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	28000	0	Water leaked from behind glovebox into RH front passenger floorboard after very heavy rain. Repair attempted, still not sure if success was achieved. Waiting until next heavy rain to see.
Mar	2013	52000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2008	0		First odometer entry
Jan	2010	25000	0	Gas cap replaced after tighten gas cap message appeared.
Mar	2010	28000	0	Shroud under right wheel well came loose and rubbed against tire on sharp turns. There was no way to secure the shroud except to zip tie shroud to body or cut away part of the shroud. I chose to cut away the piece which was about the size of a slice of
Sep	2011	55000	0	Support bar on rear seat would not lock in place when the seat was in the upright position; parts ordered and replaced under extended warranty.
Jan	2013	69000	80	leaking rear main seal repaired under extended warranty

 

Honda Ridgeline in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2008	10000		First odometer entry
Mar	2010	51000	0	Rattle in A pillar area. Replaced clips, problem solved. I reported a/c blows warm air - dealer "found leak at the discharge hose" and special ordered hose. Ordered right side motor mount, needed replacement.
Apr	2010	51500	0	Replaced AC discharge hose. Replaced right side motor mount.
Nov	2012	94700	100	The folding mechanism of the 60% side of the 60/40 rear seat failed and would not hold in the down position. A new cable was required to correct the problem.
Feb	2013	97300	550	No problems. Proactively replaced timing and serpentine belts as part of 100k mile preventative maintenance.
Mar	2013	98000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Indiana, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2009	33000		First odometer entry
Jan	2010	33000	0	My windshield cracked from the cold. Honda repaired the windshield free of charge
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2009	29760		First odometer entry
Sep	2009	35960	0	Windshield stress crack
Mar	2013	104780		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2008	0		First odometer entry
Mar	2009	10540	0	Rear roof panel molding won't seat properly as clips were worn. Clips replaced and panel then seated properly in place. Successful repair.
Feb	2010	22940	0	Heater blower motor and sensor malfunctioned and required replacement
May	2010	27280	0	Several rust blisters appeared on each of the drivers side front and rear doors just below the bottom window moulding. Taken to a body shop where repairs were effected and both doors repainted. Repair was covered under the factory warranty.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Prince Edward Island, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2010	57660		First odometer entry
Apr	2010	62620	100	power steering leak
Mar	2013	145700		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2008	0		First odometer entry
Jul	2010	32000	302	REAR PADS AND ROTORS, AND OIL/FILTER-FULL SYNTHETIC. HONDA DOESNT HAVE WEAR INDICATORS ON OUTSIDE PAD, THEREFORE ONCE THEY GO, THEY GRIND-NO REAL WARNING
Apr	2012	66000	0	AIR CONDITIONING NOT FUNCTIONING.COMPRESSOR NOT ENGAGING.VENTILATION AND FANS,HEAT WORK FINE.BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING CHECK (USING VENTILATION BUTTONS TO START SELF DIAGNOSIS) SHOWS NO ERROR CODES IN SYSTEM. WILL BRING TO DEALER FOR REPAIR.
Jul	2012	71300	400	replaced discharge hose-$400 (overpriced)
Dec	2012	77000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2010	29000		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	30000	0	Timing belt tensioner was replaced along with the timing belt.
Dec	2011	38000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2008	1000		First odometer entry
Nov	2010	29000	0	Was getting a whistling noise from around the 3rd brake light on the rear of the roof. Fixed.
Jun	2011	36000	0	Whining noise coming from transmission when it shifts into 5th gear. Deal..AND..Honda Customer Service says noise is "normal." Total BS! I'm VERY dissatisfied with Honda's response to this problem!!
Dec	2012	49000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in West Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2009	18000		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	32000	100	Starter malfunctioning
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Nova Scotia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2010	24800		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	26000	0	Burnt out tail and brake lights.
Apr	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2009	24000		First odometer entry
Aug	2010	35000	0	Starter bad
Sep	2010	36000	0	Replaced rear calipers.
Dec	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda Ridgeline in Nevada, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2008	1000		First odometer entry
Nov	2008	1000	0	Directly after start, engine 'grinds' briefly. Same noise as a starter held after engine start. Posit this is an issue with the starter not retracting quickly enough after start. Bindex lubrication or sticking issue. Dealer claimed other part. No fix done
Mar	2013	47000		Most recent odometer entry.