One problem related to electrical failure has been reported for the 2006 Honda Ridgeline. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Honda Ridgeline based on all problems reported for the 2006 Ridgeline.
The contact owns a 2006 Honda Ridgeline. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact noticed a burning odor as smoke began escaping from the the passenger side vent and defroster. The contact then noticed a flame coming from the passenger side vent. The contact stopped the vehicle at the shoulder of the road where the fire department reported to the scene. A police report was filed and the vehicle was destroyed. The insurance company determined that the failure was electrical. The vehicle was included in the recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 10v001000 (electrical system: instrument panel) yet the contact had not received the recall notice before the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.