2006 HONDA RIDGELINE Structure Problems

Rust in the frame- missing parts - holes

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that the rear subframe was extremely corroded. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who had repaired the vehicle under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure). The dealer had repaired the vehicle and was awaiting guidance from the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Mileage: 200,000

recall was initiated because salt used on roads during winter could accumulate along the rear frame, where the fuel tank is mounted, causing corrosion and potentially leading to the fuel tank becoming unsecured. Affected Vehicles: The recall covers 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline pickup trucks that were sold or ever registered in the salt-belt region. Salt-Belt States: The affected states include Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. This is a known issue, I have a huge rusted hole in the truck, and it's not covered because I don't live in a surrounding state of Kentucky or Virginia but I live within 50 miles of both of these states. This known recall should be expanded to include Tennessee and North Carolina and it's ridiculous to recall 50 miles away but not here. Why would you allow this?

A recall on rear frame rust compromised with gas tank strapping

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for an inspection, the dealer determined that the suspension and sub-frame were severely corroded. The contact was informed that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure) however, the dealer declined to perform the recall repair due to the suspension and sub-frame corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had recently purchased the vehicle from a private seller, who informed her that the engine and transmission had previously been replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 357,000. The contact took the vehicle to Bill Walsh Honda in Ottawa, IL for inspection and for the punch test required for recall 22V430 on Dec. 3, 2023 and was told the vehicle passed the punch test and needed to come back in a couple weeks to have new brackets put on to hold the gas tank. The appointment was set for Dec. 15, 2023 but the contact was told the punch test failed this time.

Mileage: 357,000

My vehicle was recalled because corrosion can form on the rear frame due to accumulation of road de-icing agents mixed with mud and dirt. The fuel tank, which is mounted to the rear frame, can become unsecured as the rear frame deteriorates from corrosion. An unsecured fuel tank may result in a fuel leak and an increased risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source. Loud noises from the rear of the vehicle can alert you in the event the fuel tank becomes unsecured. I called to make an appointment for the recall on [XXX] and it was dropped of at Williams Honda in Traverse City MI the next day for nearest appointment which was [XXX}. I was notified by Williams Honda on [XXX] that my vehicle failed the inspection and could not be fixed. Williams Honda told me to expect a call from Honda. I never did until I called a week later. I tried to get a loaner vehicle or rental since mine could not be repaired. Honda advised that Williams needed to arrange it and Williams advised that it needed to be approved by Honda. This went back an forth for weeks until Honda advised that I could have a rental if I drove to Williams 2 hours from my house. Honda suggested that I purchase a rental vehicle with my own money and submit for reimbursement with the hopes that I would be made whole. It is now [XXX] and they still have refused to make reasonable accommodations for a rental vehicle and they have not fixed my vehicle. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I would be willing to discuss this matter in greater detail over the phone [XXX] ). [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

There is currently a rust recall for vehicles registered in states surrounding me, but North Carolina, Tennessee is not included. The recall is from damage by salt to rusting frame and rocker panels. Mine was originally registered in Western NC and currently registered in north east TN. Both of these areas use salt on the roads and my Ridgeline is rusting in the rocker panels and underneath. This is a known issue but why would you allow Honda to not cover vehicles in neighboring states to those covered, i.e. Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia. Hoping you will act on this since you know it's a problem with states using salt and this Honda is starting to rust rapidly with no warning.

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

When my dealership inspected my rear frame for corrosion related to warranty 22V-430, they noted that the rear frame corrosion was so severe that the rear passenger wheel was no longer secured to the rear frame, resulting in a severe safety risk. However, warranty 22V-430 relates to corrosion of the rear frame resulting in an unsecured fuel tank which may result in a fuel leak and an increased risk of fire. The dealership and the district Honda representative agreed that the frame was severely corroded and presented a severe safety risk, but the district Honda representative said Honda will not warranty the defective frame nor offer any remedy for the related rear frame corrosion problem. The corrosion problem acknowledged in warranty 22V-430 could impair the safety and stability of the vehicle and put the driver and all passenger as well as other vehicles and pedestrians at risk if the wheel becomes unsecured. Until warranty 22V-430 was performed, there was no warning system alerting me to the safety issue and thus could have easily gone undetected. Since Honda is not taking responsibility for defect in the rear frame, I am seeking your help for this related rear frame corrosion problem. Note: The attached 4 pictures show the rear drivers side frame with secured wheel compared with the rear passenger side frame with unsecured wheel.

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that he noticed corrosion on the rear subframe of the vehicle. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure). The vehicle was taken to a local dealer for the recall repair; however, the contact was informed that due to the extent of the corrosion, the vehicle would not be repaired. The dealer offered to repurchase the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 260,000.

Mileage: 260,000

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure). The dealer was notified of the recall and informed the contact that parts were not yet available for the repair. The contact was referred to another dealer and provided the same information. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and the contact and was provided a case number. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Parts distribution disconnect.

Mileage: 120,000

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer where an inspection was performed. The dealer informed the contact that the rear subframe was severely corroded and could not be replaced. The dealer sent a diagnostic report to the manufacturer along with photos. The dealer informed the contact that they were awaiting a response from the manufacturer. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the recall repair. The contact followed up with the manufacturer and inquired whether the vehicle could be repurchased or replaced per the recall remedy. A case was opened. The contact was awaiting a call back from the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Mileage: 88,000

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

INSIDE DOOR RELEASES WILL NOT WORK. HONDA HAD A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS MATTER OF DEFECTIVE DOOR CLIPS. HOWEVER WHEN I CALLED THE DEALER SAID THIS WAS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. HOW CAN THIS NOT BE A SAFETY ISSUE? WHAT HAPPENS IF THE VEHICLE IS IN AN ACCIDENT AND DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGERS NEED TO GET EGRESS THE VEHICLE QUICKLY BUT THE DOOR RELEASES WILL NOT WORK. THIS IS AN UNSAFE CONDITION CAUSED BY A MANUFACTURER DEFECT.

Mileage: 145,000

REAR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. FIRST STARTED ON DRIVERS SIDE SO THAT IT WOULDN'T LOCK AUTOMATICALLY NOT EVEN WHEN PUTTING IN DRIVE SO IT MAKE IT UNSAFE TO PUT A CHILD ON THAT SIDE THAT MAY UNLOCK THE DOOR IF THE CHILD LOCK WAS NOT ENGAGED. THEN IT STARTED DOING THE SAME THING ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE LOCK AS WELL. IT IS RANDOM WHETHER IT WILL UNLOCK OR LOCK AND IT HAS TO BE MANUALLY LOCKED OR UNLOCKED FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN TRYING TO ENGAGE SECURITY FEATURE TO LOCK UP ALL LOCKS MUST BE LOCKED SO IF THEY DON'T LOCK AUTOMATICALLY YOU HAVE TO OPEN EACH DOOR AND MANUALLY LOCK SO THAT YOU CAN SECURE THE VEHICLE.

Mileage: 17,089

GETTING INTO THE CAR AFTER SHOPPING AT A STORE, I CLOSED THE DOOR AND THEN HAD TO REOPEN THE DOOR TO HELP MY PASSENGER WITH SHOPPING BAGS WHEN I NOTICED THAT I COULD NOT GET OUT OF THE CAR. I HAD TO ASK MY PASSENGER TO COME AROUND AND OPEN THE DRIVER'S DOOR. I DID NOT NOTICE ANY DEFECTS WITH THE DOOR. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE THROUGH ONLINE FORUMS, I SAW MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT HONDA'S DOORS AND PROBLEMS WITH ACTUATORS. THE NEXT DAY I NOTICE A LATCH ON THE SIDE THE DOOR AND ATTEMPTED TO MOVE THE LATCH TO SEE IF THIS AFFECTS THE OPENING OF THE DRIVER'S DOOR . WHEN I MOVED THIS LATCH, THE DRIVER'S DOOR NO LONGER CLOSED AND COULD NOT BE CLOSED BY THE KEY OR ATTEMPTING TO MOVE LATCH AGAIN. SO I HAD TO DRIVE THE CAR TO THE HONDA DEALERSHIP WITH THE DOOR WIDE OPEN, HOLDING THE DOOR TO PREVENT IT FROM FLYING OPEN ON TURNS WHILE STEERING THE CAR. THANK GOD THE DEALERSHIP IS LESS THAN 2 MILES AWAY FROM MY HOUSE. I DEFINITELY THINK ITS A SAFETY CONCERN WHEN A PERSON CAN GET LOCKED IN THEIR CAR OR CAN MOVE A LATCH MANUALLY AND IT PREVENTS THE DOOR FROM CLOSING ALL TOGETHER. *TR

Mileage: 155,789

MY 2006 HONDA RIDGELINE LOWER TRUNK COMPARTMENT LID WILL NOT OPEN. IT CLICKS LIKE IT WANTS TO OPEN BUT NOTHING. THE KEY WILL ONLY TURN TO ABOUT THE 1O'CLOCK POSITION AND WILL NOT TURN TO THE LEFT AT ALL, IF IS SUPPOSED TO AT ALL. THE CLOVE COMPARTMENT SWITCH WORKS BECAUSE WHEN I PUT IT ON LOCK THE MECHANISM WILL NOT CLICK AT ALL...WHICH IS WHAT'S SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN. *TR

Mileage: 103,000

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.

Mileage: 70,000

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.

Mileage: 72,000

BROKEN INNER CABLE FROM DOOR HANDLE. FRONT PASSENGER DOOR CAN'T BE OPENED FROM INSIDE. REPAIRING COST IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. *TR

Mileage: 45,000

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)! *TR

Mileage: 57,000

WATER LEAKING FROM EXTERIOR OF VEHICLE TO INTERIOR OF VEHICLE AND SOAKS CARPET CREATING MOLD AND MILDEW. *TR

Mileage: 37,625

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

Mileage: 3,000

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

Mileage: 43,675

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

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.

Mileage: 350

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

Mileage: 1,000

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

Mileage: 500