general problems of the 2006 Honda Ridgeline

22 problems related to electrical system have 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.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/09/2023

The contact owned a 2006 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph, the front driver's side and passenger's side air bags deployed inadvertently. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the front driver's side air bag knocked him out, and he became unconscious, causing the vehicle to be involved in a collision. No further information was provided. The contact stated that he only recalled being assisted out of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard, where it was totaled. The contact was unsure whether a police report was filed. The contact received medical assistance and was informed that the had sustained neck and back pain, and fractured ribs. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 300,000.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/05/2022

Interior right side of the dash caught fire as I was driving down the road. Seeing the recall of the blower online will take it Monday to a Honda dealership to have them inspected.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/26/2022

There was a was a recall issued back in 2010 for the 2006 Honda Ridgeline. Mine is a 2006 but when I put in the VIN number it doesn't come up with a recall. I had the problem that you all are describing my vehicle caught fire from probably a faulty wiring harness. 2hjyk16516h554945. I am the 4th or 5th owner from the vehicle but it says that it was never recalled or it was never serviced. I am taking it to the dealership here today, and just want to know how to contact and who do you contact for more service recall information.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/04/2020

I have had the truck for two years. In that time I've replaced the blower motor resistor four times. After a little research I found that a recall had been initiated on those vehicle for the wire harness after removing the blower motor, the harness is melted . . This vehicle should have been recalled.

5 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/26/2018

The air conditioner stopped blowing air. While researching the issue I found a recall for the hvac blower fan. This VIN number model is displaying the same symptoms as the recall for the hvac blower. I called the dealer and they said that my VIN model number doesn't have a recall or a recall for this issue. I think is a valid recall because it is pretty much doing the same thing.

6 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2016

Takata recall we have been notified of the problem with both driver and passenger airbags. As of this date we have been told the parts are not available to make the repair. I am afraid of driving my Ridgeline for fear of injury or death. The same goes for the passenger airbag. . Also the electrical system could cause a fire. Honda needs to rectify these issues as soon as possible, before someone is injured or killed! they need to fix or replace this vehicle or exchange it for a safe one.

7 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/11/2015

My husband was driving the vehicle when it caught fire and was totaled. There was a recall on the vehicle due to recall#10-012 which involved the blower motor in the dashboard catching fire. It was repaired by Honda on 5/4/10. Either the work was not done or the repair did not work. Liberty mutual determined that the cause was the recalled blower motor and paid us for a total loss but did not subrogate against Honda due to the expiration of an "implied warranty" on the recall repair (more than 4 years). If their repair did not solve the problem on this vehicle, it is doubtful whether other vehicles on the road were resolved any better. My fear is that god forbid my grandchildren were in the back of the vehicle at the time, they would have been injured. This is a family vehicle and my fear is that children riding in similar models from Honda could be at risk. Is there a process to determine whether Honda's fix took care of the problem or are these vehicles susceptible to neglect on the part of Honda? what is the follow-up procedure on "repaired" recalls.

8 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/03/2014

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that the service engine sensor, vtm sensor, esc sensor and the air bag sensor intermittently illuminated and flashed. The failure was getting progressively worse as all three of the sensors were staying lit upon driving the vehicle. The all wheel drive was not functioning properly. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who reset the code and when the three codes came back it was diagnosed that one of the three banks needed to be replaced for the catalytic converter on the front drivers side. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 14v700000 (air bags), 14v353000 (air bags) and 14v351000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 173,000. Dyd.

9 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/30/2012

My odometer 'hangs' and does not update the display to reflect the fact that I'm driving. Pressing the button to scroll to tripa and tripb and oil life does nothing. Then the door open indicator also 'hangs'. Sometimes after the engine is restarted the display comes back to normal with updated mileage. This seems to be a common problem for 2006 Honda Ridgeline (as I did research on internet) and repair requires replacement of the instrument cluster that runs around $1000. It seems that almost all complains are related to 2006 model, with few single posts related to 2007 model.

10 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2010

I own a 2006 Honda Ridgeline which I purchased new from the Honda dealership in hempstead, new york. On December 15, 2010, I was driving on utopia parkway in queens, new york when I noticed a burning smell. I had the heat on and turned it off. I pulled over to check where the smell was coming from. I saw smoke coming from the glove compartment area, I immediately called 911. When I opened the hood, there were flames coming from the same area. I have reported this to Honda. After doing some research online, I find that this same thing has happened to a number of 2006/2007 Honda Ridgeline owners. It is obvious there is some kind of defect and not just a coincidence. I am waiting for Honda to get back to me.

11 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/10/2010

My 2006 Honda Ridgeline started blinking off and on at the odometer area. Now it comes on when it wants to. I have read two other complaints of this same nature by two other people. My only other complaint is the computer went out while it was under warranty an the dealer took care of this.

12 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/05/2010

After shutting off the Ridgeline I filled the fuel tank. Upon starting the vehicle again the yellow engine emission display light was lit and the navigation system/radio displayed a notice requiring a code. The code was entered after finding the code location in the manual. Within a few minutes of driving on the freeway, we started smelled hot or burning or melting electric wire insulation. The windows were opened to vent the smell. It soon cleared up. We stopped at the next exit to inspect the vehicle. We could not locate the source of the melting wire smell. After about three more engine stop/start cycles, the engine emission warning display light went off. The Honda dealer service person said they had not heard of this problem.

13 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/02/2009

During vehicle start up a heavy smell of burning plastic was noted. Took the vehicle in and they discovered that a fire occurred along the drivers side of the engine compartment, melting the powersteering assembly, wire harnesses and power steering hose. I am collecting information and dampened components to take to the Honda dealership for examination.

14 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/29/2009

Leading event - I've driven my 2006 Honda Ridgeline without incident since I bought it in August 2005. Last week, one day my ac worked the next day my ac stopped blowing. The failure - I just had exactly the same problem others have had with my 2006 Honda Ridgeline rtl my ac went out on the 29th of July, 2009. The Honda dealer is telling me the blower motor connector, the connector of the ac harness was melted to the blower motor. Consequences - after reading about similar problems, I cant believe this isn't a major safety issue. Because the blower does not blow the defrost doesn't work and when its raining, the humidity builds up inside your vehicle and you can't see to drive. What was done - the parts are on a national critical back order (I wonder why) and the Honda parts person says it could be days, weeks or months before they fix it. I have to pre-pay for the part and winter may come before the part does. I guess I'm sweating this summer out. I'm waiting for my new blower estimated $129. 00, new power transistor $87. 00, new ac harness $49. 00. Labor will be about 4 to five hours at $80 dollars and hour.

15 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/20/2009

Blower motor on my 2006 Honda Ridgeline melted created smoke so im sure there was a flame but very bad smell and lots of smoke . I do have old part but I have not replace it yet just don't use ac anymore but we really need it since I live in texas and its end of July. Can smell burning as soon as its turned on.

16 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/24/2009

2006 Honda Ridgeline blower motor, ac wire harness fire electrical fire I have a 2006 Honda Ridgeline rtl, fully loaded w/ factory accessories only. Well driving with the a/c on , I smelled a burning smell and the a/c fan went off. I immediately turned off the ac . I troubleshoot the blower as per the service manual and found that the connector on the a/c harness to the blower motor, and the blower motor terminal were burnt and melted. Honda denies any knowledge of this issue, but tons of identical reports are showing up on Ridgeline forums.

17 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/03/2009

Dashboard led odometer flashes on and off and goes blank (led includes doors, odometer, tire monitoring. Item is off warranty.

18 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2009

Driving vehicle smelled smoke, pulled over parked,saw smoke and flames in passenger vent and passenger a pillar. Used fire extinguisher to put out fire. Fire department and police department arrived on scene and determined no additional flames however when key turned to on position flames reappeared. Car towed. Like complaint 10216065 filed 1/25/2008 and similar to complaint 10144782 filed 11/25/2005.

19 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2008

The maintenance minder display started blinking and then went blank at times. Dealer says to repair it requires replacing the entire instrument display at a cost of $575. Without the display you have no odometer and no door open or other indicators.

20 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/15/2007

I own a 2006 Honda Ridgeline. I was notified of a possible recall for the odometer being defective but when I brought it to my dealer I was told that my truck was not affected yet my odometyer has been off since day one which does not seem to matter to the dealer, the odometer always has read up too 10 miles more per tank full of gas then my gps unit does which in a week can ad up to 40 miles extra on the odometer that I have not yet traveled. How can I get my odometer and milage corrected? thank you.

21 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/15/2007

I own a 2006 Honda Ridgeline that I purchased when it was new. Right after it was out of warranty all of my heat/a/c controls stopped working, you actually have to push in the knob & twist or bang it to make the motor come on and then it is only at one speed- either that speed or off and it turns on & off for the length of the trip when ever it wants. The dealer states that they need to replace the whole control console which will cost well over $1,000! this should be a safety recall considering that there must be a wire issue in this vehicle. Also, I know that there was a recall on the heat/a/c and brought mine in for that recall but was told that mine was not part of the group- is this the same problem? I also saw that there was a recall on the odometers and brought mine in for that recall only to be told that my truck was not part of that recall but my odometer is always counting at least 25 miles more per tank full of gas then what I actually have driven. Therefore my warranty expired so fast because of this issue and I was told that my truck was not involved in the recall even though I pointed out that I have a gps unit, always have had one and everytime that I gas up I check the poor gas mileage that I get and they never are even close, as I stated around 25 miles off each tank full!! none of my doors will unlock when the truck is placed into park and I complained abouit this and was told that this is a safety part of teh truck, the kids can not open a door, my kids are over 18 yrs old, please tell me how to correct this issue so that my passangers can get out in case of an emergency!.

22 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/19/2006

I had a 2006 Honda Ridgeline that had passenger side dashboard fire.



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