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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 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (12%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (34%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 41 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

21000 mi brake rotors resurfaced,  

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2017 Honda Ridgeline 4dr SUT

280-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

5500 mi Small stone fell between rotor and caliper while driving on a gravel road. Dealer removed caliper and rotor, removed stone, checked for damage (none observed) and reinstalled rotor and caliper. 
18000 mi

US $150
Brakes pumping when slowing from, e.g., 70 mph to 55 mph with brakes lightly applied. Also some slight shimmy in steering wheel. Problem did not occur when braking slightly harder from lower speeds (e.g, 55 mph) to stop. Repair shop diagnosis was " very, very slight warping of front rotors". Rotors were turned (according to repair shop) "absolute minimum amount". Problem with pumping and shimmy was eliminated. Other Ridgeline owners have said that bits of brake pad can stick to rotors causing this problem but repair shop said "not possible" (for what it's worth). 
74400 mi

C $1000
Brake job all pads rotors and fluid. Plus regular maintenance oil change and transmission oil change. 

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2012 Honda Ridgeline 4dr SUT

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

89000 mi

US $225
Replaced brake pads and rotors were trumped. 

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2009 Honda Ridgeline

Engine not specified

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

54000 mi

US $40
Calipers stuck in rear. all removed and lubricated 
84940 mi

C $2500
All 4 rotors & pads replaced 
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. 

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2008 Honda Ridgeline 4dr SUT

247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

45440 mi Right rear inner brake pad seized causing outer pad to wear faster. Replacement of all rear pads necessary. 
93400 mi

US $200
Rear, drivers side brake caliper was locking and had to be replaced. 
107000 mi

US $700
Front brake pads replaced 
36000 mi Replaced rear calipers. 
112000 mi

US $100
Replace Brake rotors and pads, front Brake Caliper, rear 
110000 mi

US $900
Right rear caliper froze up. Replaced both rear calipers and rotors. 
119300 mi

US $350
Left rear caliper was not releasing properly, causing wear on pads and rotor. Replaced both rear calipers and brake lines. 
158000 mi

US $575
Truck would not stop. Replaced two wheel cylinders and brake pads 
167000 mi

US $250
The VAS VTM-4, and ABS lights all came on on the dashboard. A wheel speed sensor had gone bad. It had to be replaced. 
52000 mi

US $272
Rear brakes worn out. Rear caliper partially stuck. Dealer cut rotors and replaced brakes. 
188800 mi

US $945
Replaced front rotors, pads and calipers 
167000 mi

US $500
pads/rotors 
134000 mi

US $1700
frozen caliper. Complete brake replacement 

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2007 Honda Ridgeline 4dr SUT

247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

106000 mi

US $150
replace both front and rear brake pads 
110000 mi

US $75
replace sticking right rear brake caliper 
121000 mi

US $1180
VSA Modulator was replaced 
140000 mi Truck had loose caliper, making noise when braking. Mechanic tightened bolt. 
52000 mi

US $400
Rear caliper locked up and ruined rotor. Could not turn down rotor so replaced rotors and pads for rear wheels 

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2006 Honda Ridgeline 4dr SUT

247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

68000 mi

US $700
Front Brakes failed 
149500 mi

US $1100
replaces brake pads--rotors --main [master] brake cylinder 
86000 mi

US $200
Replaced front and rear brakes and rotors. Flush brake fluid system. 
28000 mi VSA indicator light came on, fixed after ordered part installed 
102920 mi Leaking brake master cylinder. 
54000 mi

US $95
Rear calipers sticking- removed and lubricated all parts. 
31000 mi

US $250
Left Front brake hose was damaged. Nylon cords were frayed. 
92000 mi

US $671
VSA/Traction control fault light on. There's about 15 codes to sort out to find the problem. Owner is sorting through them. 
107100 mi

US $5389
Repaired VSA issue. 
126000 mi

US $2955
VSA lights on. Yaw angle sensor replaced. 
120000 mi

US $250
Noise in front end when hitting bump or turning left. Traced to left front brake backing plate rust. Rust ground off and refinished. 
108000 mi

US $250
Rear brakes -pad and rotor replaced. pad seized due to rust, causing rotor damage. Common issue according to forums. 
199720 mi

C $1200
Rotors and pads replaced, calipers repaired and brake line replaced due to leak. 
212660 mi

C $270
seized rear brake caliper, worn pads. repaired caliper and replaced pads. 

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