Engine Noise Problems of Honda Ridgeline

My vechicle has catastrophic internal engine failure. There was no indication of any issue with my vechicle. I had my 3 year old grandson with me and we were out to run a quick errand. I detected a strange noise that I thought was a stone in my wheel. I decided to turn the truck around and forego the errand, as it was an odd noise. Moments after I turned the truck around my vtm-4 and vsa warning lights came on. I pulled to the side of the road and looked these warning lights up in my owner's manual. Based on what I read, their was no danger in proceeding slowing, as these indicator lights are related to stabilization and equal distribution of torque. The manual suggested it be taken to a mechanic. I no sooner pulled out and the engine light came on and the Ridgeline ceased. I had no steering, no power, nothing. I managed to get to the side of the road. Thankfully, I was not on the highway and was going at a slow rate of speed, otherwise I would not have been able to control the vechicle. Needless to say, it was a scary experience for my grandson and me. I had to have the Ridgeline towed to my mechanic and it has been determined that a piston ring broke and gouged the cylinder. The engine needs replaced. I talked to Honda of America to inquire if this has been a problem historically with this engine, but couldn't get a straight answer. I purchased the extended warranty offered with this vechicle but it expired at 100,000 miles. I am convinced that this is a manufacturing defect based on the information I have since read regarding this type of incident with this engine. Because my warranty has expired, I bear the cost of this expense. Disappointed that my Honda didn't live up to it's reputation. This is a vechicle that was well maintained, with an expected engine life of tens of thosands more miles.

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