2009 Honda Ridgeline Problems

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V041000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall 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 stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA NOTIFICATION CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V001000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA RIDGELINE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE TIRE WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PLACED AIR IN THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIRE SENSOR WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIRE SENSOR WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000. UPDATED 02/12/16*LJ *CN

TIRES ON HONDA RIDGELINE MICHELIN LTX M/S 245 60/18 (N/A) HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED AS DRY ROTTING. I'VE READ COMPLAINT 10456126 OF THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM. IT SEEMS THIS IS MORE COMMON THAN ANTICIPATED AFTER A GOOGLE SEARCH REVEALED MORE PEOPLE WITH THE ISSUE. *TR

Corrosion formed on the rear frame and a recall was issued for Honda Ridgelines. The Checkered Flag Honda dealership tested our Ridgeline, and it failed the punch test regarding corrosion. The fuel tank, which is mounted to the rear frame, can become unsecured as the rear frame deteriorates from corrosion. An unsecured fuel tank could have a fuel leak and an increased risk of fire. The dealership confiscated the Ridgeline and Honda manufacturer still has not issued a buyback or any compensation.

The contact owns a 2009 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.

IT'S HARD TO TURN MY STEERING WHEEL. IT'S ONLY EASY TO TURN WHEN I'M HITTING THE GAS. WHEN MY FOOT IS ON THE BREAK IT'S HARD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. I CANNOT PARALLEL PARK BECAUSE I HAVE TO PRESS THE BREAK. AT THE HOSPITAL I AM NOT ALLOWED TO GET VALET PARKING BECAUSE THEY SAY MY VEHICLE IS TOO RISKY FOR THE OTHER VEHICLES BECAUSE THEY CANNOT PARK BECAUSE MY STEERING WHEEL IS TOO TIGHT TO TURN. I HAVE SICKLY KIDS AND IT'S SAD BECAUSE THEY ALWAYS RECOGNIZE MY VEHICLE AND WILL NOT VALET PARK MY CAR FOR THE EMERGENCY ROOM. I TOOK IT TO MANY MECHANICS THAT CLAIM THEY DON'T SEE ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE POWER STEERING PHYSICALLY. NO ONE KNOWS WHY IT'S A TIGHT TURN.

2009 HONDA RIDGELINE RL CONSTANTLY PULLS TO THE RIGHT. I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR 6 MONTHS AND HAD IT IN FOR ALIGNMENT THREE TIMES. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS HESITATING AND THE ENGINE REVVED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL AS AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RADIATOR, THE TRANS COOLER LINE AND THE TRANSMISSION FLUID NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000.

ONE DAY I WAS USING THE A/C AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE. AFTER MY WORK SHIFT I TRIED TO KICK ON THE A/C SYSTEM AND NOTHING HAPPENS. THE SCREEN INDICATES THAT EVERYTHING IS WORKING, HOWEVER, EVEN WITH THE FAN DIAL ON FULL. NOTHING IS FLOWING THROUGH THE VENTS. I HAD THE HONDA DEALERSHIP TAKE A LOOK AND THEY TOLD ME THE HARNESS WAS FRIED AND THAT IT WOULD BE $900 TO FIX IT, WHEN MY CAR PAYMENT IS $600. THEY ALSO TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS A COMMON ISSUE IN 2006 AND 2007 MODELS AND RECALLS HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR BOTH YEARS. I ASKED THEM WHY HAS THE PROBLEM NOT BEEN FIXED BEFORE THE 2008 MODELS WERE RELEASED. THEY TOLD ME TO ASK HONDA... THIS IS A COMPLETE AND UTTER DISAPPOINTMENT. HOW DOES A KNOWN PROBLEM IN PREVIOUS MODELS NOT BEEN FIXED BEFORE THE RELEASE OF FUTURE MODELS AND WHY HASN'T HONDA TAKEN TIME TO RECALL THE TRUCKS OR OFFER A FREE FIX. *TR

Corrosion formed on the rear frame and a recall was issued for Honda Ridgelines. The Checkered Flag Honda dealership tested our Ridgeline, and it failed the punch test regarding corrosion. The fuel tank, which is mounted to the rear frame, can become unsecured as the rear frame deteriorates from corrosion. An unsecured fuel tank could have a fuel leak and an increased risk of fire. The dealership confiscated the Ridgeline and Honda manufacturer still has not issued a buyback or any compensation.

After driving through Lake Alfred and getting on I-4 heading NE bound toward Orlando, I noticed a very loud noise. I drove to the next exit a few miles down the road (the car seemed to handle fine), Exit 55 at Davenport FL. On the exit ramp, I began to smell burning rubber. After pulling over into the grass off of the exit ramp (to clear traffic) and coming to a complete stop - I smelt Gasoline. I killed the ignition and looked under the vehicle (see attachments). I immediately called 911 to get a fire truck - as to my surprise - I had a fuel leak right next to dragging metal (how this didn't ignite is beyond me - but I am grateful it did NOT ignite!). First fire truck arrived about 10min after calling 911and they requested a second truck be rolled out also. I did not know what was going on. Under the guidance of the Fire fighters - I called my insurance company to organize a Tow truck. I assumed something had caused undercarriage damage (although I did not distinctly recall hitting anything). State Farm organized to Tow it to their authorized repair station - who then advise they will not be repairing the vehicle due to an open Safety Recall. State Farm then had the vehicle towed to the nearest Honda Dealer in Winter Haven to investigate. I NEVER received a Recall Notice! I have had this vehicle since 2020 and it has been registered and tagged in BOTH Kentucky and Florida. Even with this - I never received a Recall Notice!!! I called America Honda 9/6 at 9:49am & spoke with Jessica. I inquired as to why they did not send me a Recall Notice. She stated that they only had me listed as an owner of a 2003 Accord (which I purchased in 2023). For some reason they did not have my Honda Ridgeline showing me as the registered owner? I was very upset by this. I spoke with a David at Winter Haven Honda and he said that the Dealership has sent the Inspection photos to America Honda. I'm still awaiting resolution to this Safety Recall Investigation.

TRAVELING IN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT 70-75 MPH FOR 60 MINUTES THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AFTER FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL, LET THE VEHICLE IDLE TILL THE OVERHEATING LIGHT WENT OUT. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DECELERATE, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS FULLY DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE VSA LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND REQUIRED FURTHER DIAGNOSIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 65,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS HESITATING AND THE ENGINE REVVED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL AS AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RADIATOR, THE TRANS COOLER LINE AND THE TRANSMISSION FLUID NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000.

Corrosion formed on the rear frame and a recall was issued for Honda Ridgelines. The Checkered Flag Honda dealership tested our Ridgeline, and it failed the punch test regarding corrosion. The fuel tank, which is mounted to the rear frame, can become unsecured as the rear frame deteriorates from corrosion. An unsecured fuel tank could have a fuel leak and an increased risk of fire. The dealership confiscated the Ridgeline and Honda manufacturer still has not issued a buyback or any compensation.