Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STRUCTURE
06010506/16/200510018173Tonneau cover water and dust leaks. *jb12/16/2005
0504511/17/20050504510017503Water leak at right front floor. *tt11/09/2005
0501200505/01/200510016317Can i flat-tow my vehicle behind a motorhome? *sc09/08/2005
STRUCTURE - BODY
80508/16/200510016776Wind noise at a-pillar. *tt10/05/2005
STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS
80508/16/200510016779Bumper paint defects - dealer visit request. *tt10/05/2005
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
0601203/22/200610019821Inner door handle cable end clip. *tt05/02/2006
0401200504/01/200510016337Owners manual error alert: auto door unlock. honda servicenews. *tt09/08/2005
STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS
06010506/16/200510018166Rear roof trim replacement. *jb12/16/2005
STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE
06010506/16/200510018187Tailgate does not open swing mode. *jb12/16/2005
0501506/03/20050501510017510Tailgate is hard to open in drop mode. *tt11/09/2005
0501704/12/200510017509Tailgate does not open in swing mode. *tt11/09/2005

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STRUCTURE
07/02/200630001
 Interior seat fabric is defective in that it stains easily. the first time i noticed it was when i opened the door to get it when it was raining and the seats were discolored even when dry. other events such as using the armrest and it becoming discolored, etc. happened continuously. the dealer replaced the seats with honda's original materials only to have the same thing happen. i now use seat covers to protect from further damage-which is a hazard to the operation of the side airbags. i have been left with no other options. *tr
07/15/2006105/11/2006
 Water is leaking into cab and accumulating under driver's side carpet. and slowly makes its way towards the rear and passenger side of the vehicle over time. *nm
05/05/2006350104/21/2006
 Dt*: the contact stated mold was observed on the rear brake line. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the vehicle was washed and repainted due to the mold on the vehicle. after this incident, the underside of the vehicle was inspected and corrosion was discovered on the pieces that hold the brake line to the vehicle. during the inspection, there was no leak in the brake line, but the contact expressed concerns that this could occur in the future due to the corrosion. the vehicle has not been taken to a mechanic since the corrosion was observed.
07/08/20051000106/27/2005
 Truck bed scratches contrary to advertising of scratch resistance. honda advertising no bed liner required. if you do not use drop cloths the bed looks like a child was left alone with a white crayon. *nm
01/01/19015001
 2006 honda ridgeline major production defect.***no answer required***. *mr outside water somehow entered the vehicle through the chassis into the passenger compartment of the vehicle. currently the dealer is working on the vehicle to correct the problem. the consumer was informed that the fender of the chassis would require disassembling in order to access the problem area. he was also told the this procedure involved sealing certain area that were not sealed properly during production. the consumer has spoken with other ridgeline consumer who are experiencing the same problem. *nm
STRUCTURE - BODY
01/14/201170000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda ridgeline. the contact stated there was a gap on the front of the instrument panel causing water to seep into the instrument panel making the entire air bag system inoperable. the air bag lights continued to illuminate continuously. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the seat belt connector, the front air bag apron, the rear air bag apron, the air bag rear module and the entire computer system but the failure continued to recur for the past three years. the manufacturer gave him an extra warranty package but the failure continued. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 110,000.
12/22/201172000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 honda ridgeline truck. the contact stated the rear tailgate latch failed to release in an open position. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the malfunction. the approximate failure mileage was 72,000. kmj
12/22/201172000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 honda ridgeline truck. the contact stated the rear tailgate latch failed to release in an open position. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the malfunction. the approximate failure mileage was 72,000. js
02/10/200957000
 While driving approximately 50mph, the back part of my roof (a 5ft by 8inch piece of steel!) broke loose and flew off completely. it barely missed the car behind me and the oncoming traffic. the dealership says this is not a safety issue. maybe not for the driver of the ridgeline but the driver behind me could have easily been decapitated... this is not an isolated incident as the dealership said they have seen this a few times (and i live in a small town)!
03/13/2009376251
 Water leaking from exterior of vehicle to interior of vehicle and soaks carpet creating mold and mildew. *tr
02/22/200843675105/13/2005
 While lowering the back seat to make room for people to ride to lunch i noticed the back floor was wet. we have had moderate rains in the area over the past two-three days. further examination revealed water puddled all the way across the entire back floor board, up the sides to both driver and front passenger floor boards. when i got home i pulled the truck in the garage and used a 5 gallon wet/dry vac and removed about 7.5 - 8 gallons of water from the truck. the carpet is still wet and ruined high likely hood of mold and mildew unless the carpet is removed and replaced. high potential for rust/corrosion unless the carpet is removed and the affected area is dried completely. i plan to take the truckin to the dealer asap. *tr