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Honda Ridgeline Repair and Maintenance

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Honda Ridgeline Questions and Answers

DaMaid4622, 2007 Honda Ridgeline, New Orleans, LA

what does MM code B13 Means? What should I do about it?

yellotee, 2007 Honda Ridgeline, 3.5L V6, Haledon, NJ

how to replace the steering pump and belt

kevo1169, 2008 Honda Ridgeline, 3.5L V6, Collegeville, PA

At what point should the timing belt be changed on a 2008 Ridgeline with 50k?

Anonymous, 2006 Honda Ridgeline, 3.5L V6, Sorrento, FL

Vehicle was brought into Honda dealer and tech stated that he observed leak at rear main seal area. Truck has 75,000 miles, I thought this happened only to American cars not Hondas! Tech put dye in...

Anonymous, 2006 Honda Ridgeline, Sorrento, FL

Honda dealer informed me that driver's side inner CV boot is leaking at seal around axle. He wants $250.00 to replace, I'm going to break retainer ring and put a new one on. CV joint is not craked...

Ftr.pilot, 2006 Honda Ridgeline, 3.5L V6, Little Elm, TX

I would like to know what the service requirments are for a Ridgeline at 40k miles.

Honda Ridgeline Car Reviews (5)

2008 Honda Ridgeline, kevo1169, Collegeville, PA, February 21, 2010 09:11

I bought my Ridgeline new in 08. For the most part I'm very satisified. The truck does lack power. It would have been great if Honda offered a V8 model. 50k and everything has been good so far.

Does anyone know at what point the timing belt should be changed?

2007 Honda Ridgeline, Keane33, Hoffman Estates, IL, February 05, 2010 18:59

good MPG and nice looking.
Did not see lots in 07 but I see lots of Ridgelines in the city now..

2007 Honda Ridgeline, Truck Guy 80, Winneconne, WI, January 16, 2010 08:07

Awesome - at first. I thought the mileage would be a bit better. If you haul ANYTHING, kiss the average mileage goodbye. I could have a V-8 and get better mileage because the power-train wouldn't have to work so hard. Just SAY the word hill and the thing drops two gears. 33k and the rear brakes are gone, but only because the caliper pins froze up. Outside pads gone, inside pads almost new. I only haul occasionally and keep it in an insulated garage every night. I take the best care of every vehicle I own and am very disappointed with this vehicle. I'm going back to Ford, no question. Honda blew it with this one...

2008 Honda Ridgeline, rmatraining, Katy, TX, November 09, 2009 07:45

A solid, good riding quaility vehicle. Typical Honda quality. I have owned four straight Honda's and never been disappointed.

2006 Honda Ridgeline, halpal, Rutherfordton, NC, August 18, 2009 20:07

Great truck.No problems in 53K miles. Very satisfied.

Honda Ridgeline Problems

Engine A chirp noise from the timing belt area can be caused by a tilted idler pulley. Installing a corrective shim from Honda will correct this issue.
Exhaust & Emissions On certain models the PCM misinterprets data from the coolant sensor and sets a false Check Engine light (MIL). A software update from Honda will repair this issue.
Drive Train
  • Noise and judder can develop from differential fluid breakdown. Replacing the fluid will repair this issue.
  • Some models have a problem were the transmission won't shift into fourth gear intermittently. This problem can be repaired with a software update from Honda.

Honda Ridgeline Recalls and TSBs

Honda Ridgeline Recalls (Recent)

Body, Interior & Misc.: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Campaign Number: 08E013000
Number of Vehicles Affected: 2,032
Model Years Affected: 2006, 2007

Defect Summary: HONDA IS RECALLING 2,032 HITCH STYLE BIKE RACKS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON MY 2003-2007 AND SOME MY 2008 HONDA PILOT, RIDGELINE, AND ACURA MDX VEHICLES. A PINCH BOLT EXISTS BETWEEN THE BIKE ARM BRACKET AND THE UPRIGHT ASSEMBLY OF THE "HITCH" STYLE BICYCLE RACK.

Consequence Summary: WHEN MOVING THE BIKE ARM BRACKET TO ITS DOWN POSITION, THIS PINCH BOLT HAS THE POTENTIAL OF CAUSING SEVERE LACERATION OR AMPUTATION TO THE USER'S FINGERTIPS OR HAND.

Corrective Summary: OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THULE AT 800-THULE91 (800-848-5391) TO OBTAIN A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS OR OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

Recall Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Body, Interior & Misc.: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Campaign Number: 06V270000
Dates Manufactured: 05/2005 to 07/2006
Number of Vehicles Affected: 1,190,000
Model Years Affected: 2006
Date Owner Notified: 08/2006

Defect Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.

Consequence Summary: THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.

Corrective Summary: HONDA WILL SEND A POSTCARD TO DEALERS AND OWNERS WITH THE CORRECT NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE INFORMATION AND WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSERT THE CARD INTO THE "REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS" SECTION OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009, ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238 OR HONDA MOTORCYCLES AT 1-866-784-1870.

Recall Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Engine: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Campaign Number: 07V097000
Dates Manufactured: 04/2005 to 06/2005
Number of Vehicles Affected: 166,561
Model Years Affected: 2006
Date Owner Notified: 04/2007

Defect Summary: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, A COIL WIRE INSIDE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO LOSE POWER. IF THE FUEL PUMP BECOMES INOPERATIVE, THE ENGINE MAY NOT START.

Consequence Summary: IF THE FUEL PUMP LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING, AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Recall Notes: HONDA RECALL NO. Q37 AND Q38.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Honda Ridgeline Technical Service Bulletins (Recent)

Body, Interior & Misc.: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Service Bulletin Number: 08-040
NHTSA Number: 10025523
Model Years Affected: 2006, 2007
Date of Bulletin: 08/2008

Bulletin Summary: LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL HONDA VEHICLES.

Body, Interior & Misc.: STRUCTURE
Service Bulletin Number: 60105
NHTSA Number: 10018173
Model Years Affected: 2006
Date of Bulletin: 12/2005

Bulletin Summary: TONNEAU COVER WATER AND DUST LEAKS.

Body, Interior & Misc.: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Service Bulletin Number: 6012
NHTSA Number: 10019821
Model Years Affected: 2006
Date of Bulletin: 05/2006

Bulletin Summary: INNER DOOR HANDLE CABLE END CLIP.

Body, Interior & Misc.: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Service Bulletin Number: 60105
NHTSA Number: 10018166
Model Years Affected: 2006
Date of Bulletin: 12/2005

Bulletin Summary: REAR ROOF TRIM REPLACEMENT.

Body, Interior & Misc.: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
Service Bulletin Number: 60105
NHTSA Number: 10018187
Model Years Affected: 2006
Date of Bulletin: 12/2005

Bulletin Summary: TAILGATE DOES NOT OPEN SWING MODE.

Body, Interior & Misc.: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Service Bulletin Number: 60105
NHTSA Number: 10018182
Model Years Affected: 2006
Date of Bulletin: 12/2005

Bulletin Summary: BUMPER PAINT DEFECTS.

Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin Number: 9012005
NHTSA Number: 10018482
Model Years Affected: 2006
Date of Bulletin: 12/2005

Bulletin Summary: TAKING THE MYSTERY OUT OF THE MAINTENANCE MINDER SYSTEM.

Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin Number: 1105
NHTSA Number: 10018258
Model Years Affected: 2006
Date of Bulletin: 12/2005

Bulletin Summary: VTM-4 FUSE #4 BLOWN AFTER TRAILER HITCH INSTALLATION.

Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin Number: 60105
NHTSA Number: 10018164
Model Years Affected: 2006
Date of Bulletin: 12/2005

Bulletin Summary: POWER LOCKS LOCK SELF, CYCLE TWICE TO LOCK.

Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin Number: 1205
NHTSA Number: 10018873
Model Years Affected: 2006
Date of Bulletin: 01/2006

Bulletin Summary: SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 81-64.

Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin Number: 60105
NHTSA Number: 10018198
Model Years Affected: 2006
Date of Bulletin: 12/2005

Bulletin Summary: CRANKS, WON'T START OR INTERMITTENTLY CRANKS, WON'T START.

Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Service Bulletin Number: 7022
NHTSA Number: 10022956
Model Years Affected: 2006
Date of Bulletin: 10/2007

Bulletin Summary: NO BACK-UP CIRCUIT FOR TRAILER IN VEHICLE'S REAR WIRE HARNESS. UPDATED 2/20/08.

Electrical & Lights: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Service Bulletin Number: 60105
NHTSA Number: 10018174
Model Years Affected: 2006
Date of Bulletin: 12/2005

Bulletin Summary: NO SOUND FROM DVD IN VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM.

Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Bulletin Number: 1105
NHTSA Number: 10018262
Model Years Affected: 2006
Date of Bulletin: 12/2005

Bulletin Summary: ENGINE OIL LEAK(S). DEALER VISIT REQUEST.

Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Service Bulletin Number: 60105
NHTSA Number: 10018178
Model Years Affected: 2006
Date of Bulletin: 12/2005

Bulletin Summary: ENGINE OIL LEAKS.

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