Structure Related Problems of the 2017 Honda Ridgeline

Table 1 shows three common structure related problems of the 2017 Honda Ridgeline. The number one most common problem is related to the body (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the tailgate (two problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Honda Ridgeline

Problem Category Number of Problems
Body problems
10
Tailgate problems
2
Hood problems
1

Recently reported Structure problems of the 2017 Honda Ridgeline

The Body problem

Water intrusion/collection under the carpet under the carpet in the rear cabin if the truck. Musty smell started back in 2018 and didn't realized the soaked carpet after a few months when I came across an online forum about same issue happening with a lot of 2nd gen Honda Ridgeline.   Read details...

The Tailgate problem

The latch to open the tailgate on the vertical hinge clicks but does not open. This creates an unsafe condition because it appears the tailgate is is secured but the latch internally could be disengaged which would allow the gate to open unexpectedly while driving.   Read details...

The Hood problem

See attached document for complaint   Read details...


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