2006 HONDA RIDGELINE Structure Problems

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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