Suspension Problems of Honda Ridgeline

Honda Ridgeline owners have reported 26 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension noise (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Honda Ridgeline


Recently reported Suspension problems of Honda Ridgeline

The Suspension problem

Vehicle started making a clunking noise that could be felt at 45,000 miles when steering left and right. An independent auto business found loose subframe bolts and lower control arm as well as checked sway bar links and found loose core support braces.   Read details...

The Suspension Noise problem

Truck has a very noticeable clunking sound in front of vehicle when going over bumps. Sound started around 1500 miles. Dealer said is was most likely the brake pads as there is a TSB out. They didn't bother to check and see if the struts were defective.   Read details...

The Rear Suspension problem

Rear swaybar link broke under normal driving conditions - heard loud pop when going over speedbump. This suspension component is under stress in turns, and if it were to break at that time, would suddenly change vehicle handling, possible causing a crash. Dealer has ordered parts.   Read details...

The Front Suspension problem

I have had my Honda Ridgeline for 3 years and just found out the shocks and struts have to be replaced. I have never hauled anything with the vehicle or towed anything. It is a 2006 Ridgeline and I noticed on the forums many other people were having the same problems and the dealer was quietly   Read details...

The Sway Bar problem

After only 46k miles on my 2006 Honda Ridgeline the sway bar ends needed to be replaced to fix a rattle noise from the suspension. If they were not replaced they would have failed and done considerable more damage to the truck's suspension. This was a 240.   Read details...




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