2007 Honda Ridgeline Problems

THE ISSUE SEEMS TO OCCUR RANDOMLY. WHEN IT OCCURS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, VTM4 LIGHT, VSA LIGHT AND A FEW OTHER WARNING LIGHTS LIGHT UP ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. WHEN THIS OCCURS THE TRUCK WILL SLOW DOWN GRADUALLY WITH NO RESPONSE FROM THE ACCELERATE PEDAL. I HAVE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TURN OFF THE TRUCK OR LET VEHICLE COST AND IT WILL EVENTUALLY KICK IN. I HAVE SAFETY CONCERNS WITH THIS HAPPENING AT UNKOWING TIMES WHICH CAN EITHER POSSIBLY CAUSE ME TO WRECK OR SOMEONE TO HIT ME FROM BEHIND BECAUSE THE VEHICLE JIST WONT MOVE I JAVE TO COAST IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.

"TAKATA RECALL" RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FROM HONDA IN REGARD TO DEFECTIVE AIR BAGS, BOTH BAGS HAVE BEEN ALREADY REPLACED BY HONDA.

Frame Has rusted out so bad Walmart says it can’t be put on lift to rotate tires. Not yet reported to dealer or inspected by dealer. This is a recall problem but my vehicle was not included. It was previously registered in North Carolina and Tennessee where salt is used on roads.

The car is rusting away. Tire dealer cant put it on as lift

I AM A DISABLED VETERAN AND I NEED SOME HELP. MY A/C FAN STOPPED WORKING! IT IS 120*F INSIDE MY VEHICLE!!! THE THERMOSTAT HAS BEEN A BIT TOUCHY FOR A FEW MONTHS, BUT IT NEVER CEASED TO FUNCTION. NOW IT HAS AND ITS BLAZING HOT!!! MY DAUGHTER STARTED THE CAR AND THE A/C FAILED TO TURN ON. NO A/C AND IT IS 90*F IN THE SHADE. I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR A RECALL A FEW YEARS AGO THAT REFERENCED THE FAN MOTOR HARNESS AND MOISTURE OF SOME SORT. THIS IS A TERRRIBLE DEVELOPMENT!

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V001000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE REPAIR CAUSED THE VEHICLE STABILIZATION MOTOR TO FAIL. ADDITIONALLY, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INCORRECT WIRING HARNESS WAS INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE WHILE REPLACING THE BLOWER MOTOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEATER WAS ALSO INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RIVERSIDE AUTO MALL (LOCATED AT 2025 US-41, MARQUETTE, MI 49855, (906) 228-4900) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS INTENDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,166.

ENGINE DEVELOPED A SUDDEN MISFIRE IN #4 CYLINDER FOR ABOUT 20 SECONDS, THEN CLEARED. SUBSEQUENTLY, HAD LARGE WHITE CLOUDS OF COOLANT AND BURNED OIL COMING FROM TAILPIPE WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS. AFTER TURNING ENGINE OFF AND LETTING IT COOL, NOTICED COOLANT LEVEL LOW IN RESERVOIR, LOW OIL LEVEL ON DIPSTICK. LOW COMPRESSION ON #4 CYL. AND BURNED OIL ON #4 SPARK PLUG. IF ALLOWED TO CONTINUE RUNNING, COOLANT WOULD BE CONSUMED, RESULTING IN OVERHEATING AND ENGINE SEIZING WHILE DRIVING.

OIL CONSUMPTION - HAPPENS WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING - CONSUMES ~1QT EVERY 2,000 MILES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V001000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE REPAIR CAUSED THE VEHICLE STABILIZATION MOTOR TO FAIL. ADDITIONALLY, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INCORRECT WIRING HARNESS WAS INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE WHILE REPLACING THE BLOWER MOTOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEATER WAS ALSO INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RIVERSIDE AUTO MALL (LOCATED AT 2025 US-41, MARQUETTE, MI 49855, (906) 228-4900) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS INTENDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,166.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA RIDGELINE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE SUN ROOF IN THE VENT POSITION BLEW UP. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A CUT TO THE LEFT ELBOW AS A RESULT OF THE SHATTERED GLASS FROM THE SUN ROOF, BUT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.

MY RADIATOR FAILED IN A FASHION IN WHICH THE RADIATOR FLUID MIXED WITH THE TRANSMISSION FLUID, DESTROYING MY TRANSMISSION. I WAS DRIVING MY 2007 HONDA RIDGELINE ON A MAIN ROAD IN VA WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING ME. THE FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION WAS CAUSED BY THE RADIATOR FAILING AND SUBSEQUENTLY MIXING COOLANT WITH THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. THIS MIX OF FLUIDS DESTROYED THE TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR. I DID NOT WANT TO BUY A NEW CAR, SO I HAD A LOCAL SHOP INSTALL A USED TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR AT THE COST OF ABOUT $4K. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH HONDA RIDGELINES AND MAY BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE FACT THAT THE TRANSMISSION LINE BOLTS LEADING TO THE RADIATOR ARE COMPRISED OF DISSIMILAR METALS CAUSING CORROSION AND A DANGEROUS TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. I ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT HONDA OF AMERICA ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE IN THE REPAIR BECAUSE A HONDA SHOULD LAST AT LEAST 250K MILES WITHOUT PREMATURE CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. HONDA REPLIED BY MAKING ME AWARE OF THE WARRANTY AND THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THIS IS CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE, AND SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED IMMEDIATELY BECAUSE IT IS A WELL KNOWN SCENARIO AS CITED ON RIDGELINE ENTHUSIAST WEBSITES. I HAVE BEEN A HONDA ENTHUSIAST AND OWNED 6 HONDAS SINCE 1991, AND I HAVE ALWAYS HAD GOOD LUCK WITH THESE VEHICLES, BUT THIS SCENARIO IS CERTAINLY AN EXCEPTION AND WILL EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY.

WHEN I BOUGHT THE HONDA RIDGELINE I FOUND THE TRANSMISSION LINE AN COOLANT LINE BROKE INSIDE RADIATOR CAUSING ISSUES AND HAVING TO REPLACE LINES AN RADIATOR ALONG WITH TRANNY FLUSH. NOW THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD INTO FOURTH SHAKING THE TRUCK EVERY TIME TOUCHING THE GAS AROUND 60MPH AND SOMETIMES NORMAL CITY DRIVING. ALDO THE BRAKES ARE SOFT AND SPONGY AND HAS TO BE PUT ALMOST TO THE FLOOR TO START STOPPING. I LIKE HUNDREDS OF OTHER RIDGELINE OWNERS DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY HONDA DOESN'T FIX THESE ISSUES THAT BASICALLY ALL RIDGELINES HAVE. ALSO WHOEVER THE IDIOT WAS THAT DECIDED TO PUT A 4SPEED TRANSMISSION IN THE TRUCK SHOULD BE BEATEN AN FIRED! HONDA NEEDS TO STOP RIPPING PEOPLE OFF, YOU KNOW YOUR SCREWING PEOPLE OVER CHARGING A LOT FOR WHAT HAPPENS TO BE CRAP. IT WOULD BE A GREAT TRUCK IF WASN'T MADE SO CHEAPLY AN SLAPPED TOGETHER WITH GARBAGE PARTS.

Spongy brake pedal requiring pumping brakes to stop

WHEN I BOUGHT THE HONDA RIDGELINE I FOUND THE TRANSMISSION LINE AN COOLANT LINE BROKE INSIDE RADIATOR CAUSING ISSUES AND HAVING TO REPLACE LINES AN RADIATOR ALONG WITH TRANNY FLUSH. NOW THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD INTO FOURTH SHAKING THE TRUCK EVERY TIME TOUCHING THE GAS AROUND 60MPH AND SOMETIMES NORMAL CITY DRIVING. ALDO THE BRAKES ARE SOFT AND SPONGY AND HAS TO BE PUT ALMOST TO THE FLOOR TO START STOPPING. I LIKE HUNDREDS OF OTHER RIDGELINE OWNERS DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY HONDA DOESN'T FIX THESE ISSUES THAT BASICALLY ALL RIDGELINES HAVE. ALSO WHOEVER THE IDIOT WAS THAT DECIDED TO PUT A 4SPEED TRANSMISSION IN THE TRUCK SHOULD BE BEATEN AN FIRED! HONDA NEEDS TO STOP RIPPING PEOPLE OFF, YOU KNOW YOUR SCREWING PEOPLE OVER CHARGING A LOT FOR WHAT HAPPENS TO BE CRAP. IT WOULD BE A GREAT TRUCK IF WASN'T MADE SO CHEAPLY AN SLAPPED TOGETHER WITH GARBAGE PARTS.

THE ISSUE SEEMS TO OCCUR RANDOMLY. WHEN IT OCCURS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, VTM4 LIGHT, VSA LIGHT AND A FEW OTHER WARNING LIGHTS LIGHT UP ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. WHEN THIS OCCURS THE TRUCK WILL SLOW DOWN GRADUALLY WITH NO RESPONSE FROM THE ACCELERATE PEDAL. I HAVE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TURN OFF THE TRUCK OR LET VEHICLE COST AND IT WILL EVENTUALLY KICK IN. I HAVE SAFETY CONCERNS WITH THIS HAPPENING AT UNKOWING TIMES WHICH CAN EITHER POSSIBLY CAUSE ME TO WRECK OR SOMEONE TO HIT ME FROM BEHIND BECAUSE THE VEHICLE JIST WONT MOVE I JAVE TO COAST IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.

THIS ISSUES HAS OCCURRED 4 TIMES IN THE PAST 3 MONTHS. TWICE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND TWICE AT SPEEDS BELOW 10 MPH. THE ISSUE SEEMS TO OCCUR RANDOMLY. WHEN IT OCCURS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, VTM4 LIGHT, VSA LIGHT AND A FEW OTHER WARNING LIGHTS LIGHT UP ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. WHEN THIS OCCURS THE TRUCK WILL SLOW DOWN GRADUALLY WITH NO RESPONSE FROM THE ACCELERATE PEDAL. I HAVE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TURN OFF THE TRUCK AND TURN BACK ON. THE TRUCK OPERATES NORMALLY AFTER IT IS TURNED BACKED ON (CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON FOR ABOUT 100 MORE MILES THEN TURN OFF). I HAVE SAFETY CONCERNS WITH THIS HAPPENING AGAIN ON A BUSY HIGHWAY.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STATIONARY, ALL FOUR DOORS FAILED TO UNLOCK AS NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER NOR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND SUGGESTED THAT THE VEHICLE BE TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR SERVICE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 204,711.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER 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. UPDATED 08/16/16*LJ THE DOOR LOCK ON THE DRIVE SIDE WAS REPLACED AT A COST OF $120. THE DOOR WOULD OPEN WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. ALSO, THE ALARM WOULD RANDOMLY GO OFF. IT WAS DETERMINED THEY WAS A SECURITY FAILURE. UPDATED 09/21/16.*JB

ALL 4 TIRES ARE PREMATURELY DRY ROTTING CAUSING A SAFETY HAZZARD FOR THE DRIVER, PASSENGERS AND OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD. TRUCK HAS 33,000 MILES AND IS 4 YRS OLD. OTHER RIDGELINE OWNERS HAVE REPORTED SAME PROBLEM WITH SAME TIRES AT HONDARIDGELINEOWNERS.COM. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED BECAUSE THE VALVE STEM WAS CORRODED AND UNABLE TO BE OPENED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000.

2007 HONDA RIDGELINE RADIATOR FAILURE, CAUSED THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND ANTIFREEZE LEAK INTO TRANSMISSION FLUID. *TR

MY 2007 HONDA RIDGELINE VIN[XXX] IS LESS THAN A YEAR OLD I WAS DRIVING BACK WITH MY FAMILY WHICH INCLUDES CHILDREN ON I95 SOUTH BOUND. I WAS DOING 70MPH. I DID NOT GO OVER ANYTHING. THE HONDA LOST POWER. I HAD TO GLIDE TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. THE HONDA WOULD NOT GO INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. AFTER BEING SENT TO THE HONDA REPAIR I WAS INFORMED THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I ALWAYS KEPT UP WITH MY DAILY MAINTENANCE AT MY LOCAL HONDA DEALER. I DO NOT TRUST THIS HONDA RIDGELINE WITH MY FAMILY OR ANYONE ELSE'S FAMILY. I TOLD THE DEAL I EITHER WANT A NEW CAR OR I WILL GO TO ANOTHER MANUFACTURE AND PURCHASE A NEW CAR. I HAVE A MASTERS DEGREE AND BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SAFEGUARD THE CAR. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT LESS THAN A YEAR WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR NEW. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that the fuel tank support was loose. While driving there was an abnormal clanking noise detected. The rear shield was striking the driveshaft. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer who informed him they did not have the tools to complete the repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure) for which the VIN was included. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 210,000.

The fuel tank strap broke.rusted off. Fuel cell rubbing against drives haft guard.

STARTED VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT BOTH LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. ALL OTHER RUNNING LIGHTS WERE WORKING (TAIL LIGHTS, PARKING LIGHTS, FOG LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, ETC). HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS WERE BOTH WORKING. HAD REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT BULBS ABOUT 90 DAYS AGO. HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. I'VE HEARD IN RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM A PRIOR RECALL FOR THE HEADLIGHT WIRING ON EARLIER HONDA CR-V'S, PILOTS AND CIVICS. AM WONDERING IF THIS IS A RELATED PROBLEM? *TR

STARTED VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT BOTH LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. ALL OTHER RUNNING LIGHTS WERE WORKING (TAIL LIGHTS, PARKING LIGHTS, FOG LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, ETC). HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS WERE BOTH WORKING. HAD REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT BULBS ABOUT A MONTH AGO. HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. IN RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM I FOUND A PRIOR RECALL FOR THE HEADLIGHT WIRING ON EARLIER HONDA CR-V'S, PILOTS AND CIVICS. AM WONDERING IF THIS IS A RELATED PROBLEM? *TR

During the conduct of the Fuel Tank corrosion recall, the dealer identified that the location on frame where the rear control arm attaches was completely corroded away and no longer supporting the control arm. They said this was a safety issue that can cause the rear wheel to collapse in. The dealer tried to get Honda of America to cover the repair as a part of the fuel tank recall but Honda of America refused. The dealer said the only way to fix it would be to attach a whole new truck bed as it's a unibody construction. There hasn't been a crash yet but there is a strong possibility of a crash due to the corrosion.

I took my vehicle for a state inspection as I had just purchased it was explained to me as a body rust only no frame rust vehicle. Upon inspection the mechanic showed me that the frame was rushed out completely at the rear end subframe inboard mounts. The gas tank strap mount was missing and held in with a nylon strap. Most of the secondary subframe is nonexistent and frame at radiator core support is diminished.

IGNITION KEY DOES NOT GO IN ALL THE WAY IN THE IGNITION AND WILL NOT TURN

WE OWN A 2007 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE METAL INNER RING ON THE STEERING WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE RUBBERY OUTER RING. THIS DEFECT CAUSES THE OUTER RING TO TWIST AND GIVE OFF AN ODOR. THE ODOR MAKES ME FEEL LIKE I NEED TO VOMIT. THE COMBINATION OF THE UNSECURED OUTER RING AND THE DISTRACTION OF THE URGE TO VOMIT MAKES FOR UNSAFE DRIVING. THIS STARTED OVER A YEAR AGO AND HAS GRADUALLY GOTTEN WORSE. WE CONTACTED HONDA AS WELL AS OUR EXTENDED WARRANTY COMPANY AND GOT NO HELP. WE WOULD LIKE THE STEERING WHEEL REPLACED. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA RIDGE LINE TRUCK. THE CONTACT TESTED THREE CHILD SAFETY SEATS TO ENSURE THAT THE TETHER STRAP WOULD WORK PROPERLY. THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSPECTOR ATTEMPTED TO INSTALL THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT ,AND STATED THAT THE TETHER FAILED TO LOCK. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CALL THE DEALER AND WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS WAS A SAFETY RISK. *AK