Wiring Problems of Honda Ridgeline - part 1

Wiring for the backup camera has been pinched by the tailgate opening to the point of breaking the wires and the protective loom. Backup camera no longer works.

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Backup camera which is a mandatory saftey feature stopped working. Wiring harness where it enters the tailgate was pinched and wires severed. This was fixed under warranty. Dealer stated there is a technical bulletin to route the wiring harness differently to minimize this issue. There are plenty of complaints on the Honda Ridgeline forums of backup cameras failing due to wiring harness issue. Please investigate as I believe Honda should be offering an extended warranty on the wiring harness as this is a mandatory safety feature that is not reliable.

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Wiring harness for back-up camera is broken. . Read more...

Backup camera wiring harness has failed twice now in the 39 months and 38000 miles of ownership. Bought new and have been the only owner. Problem is well know by Honda and other owners but Honda USA is only replacing with the same part that fails the exact same way. Even owners of 2020 Ridgelines are still having the issue. While backing up camera is blank and unusable.

Several of these models are having issues with the routine and design of the power supply and signal from the backup camera due to breaking of the wiring harness. My camera stopped working after opening the tailgate in below freezing weather. I noticed a broken wire in the harness. I checked the Honda Ridgeline forum and many owners are experiencing the same problem. I ordered the oem replacement part and it now is working. I trying to get Honda to refund my parts cost of $68. 25. Not including labor of tailgate panel removal along with rear bumper cover. My Honda case numbers are 11916318 and 11967005,.

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The tailgate wiring harness is damaged by routine opening of the tailgate. This causes the wires to be severed, causing failure of the backup camera and other electrical systems in the tailgate. The wiring harness by design is not strong enough to handle the opening and closing of the tailgate. . Read more...

Backup camera failed due to wiring harness being located on a bend point. When you open the tailgate you can see the exposed wires that bend when opened. This happened after I opened the tailgate on an extremely cold day (-10f). It looks like this failed due to repeated openings of the tailgate. When the tailgate is closed the wire harness is loose but when it is opened the harness is stressed by part of the tailgate. Upon troubling shooting the issue online I found multiple people are having the same issue. There also seems to be TSB for working harnesses but nothing if yours has already broken. . Read more...

Wiring harness for the rear backup camera split/cut from routine opening and closing of the tailgate. Camera totally useless, black screen. Camera was working one minute, put the vehicle in reverse and stopped working.

Wiring harness to backup camera severed do to tail gate pinching when it is opened opened and closed eliminating camera function. This happened after 33 months of ownership at 33k miles. Dealer has agreed to repair under warranty but is not prepared to do so expeditiously.

Rear camera failure due to wiring harness sever at tailgate pivot point.

Back up camera wiring harness placed in spot that inevitable damage will occur that breaks wiring for back camera to be visible. Tailgate opening two different ways, places the wiring against a metal border, damaging plastic harness. Camera goes completely black, then stops working. Honda denies any recalls even with multiple complaints of owners from 2017 models to 2020. When vehicle is placed in reverse there is no visible camera to be seen.

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that the tailgate wiring harness failed and caused the reverse camera to become inoperable. The reverse camera showed a black screen. The contact also stated that when the tailgate was opened, the wires were exposed. The failure was intermittent. The contact placed the wires back in place and the reverse camera operated as designed. The contact recently became aware that the tailgate wires were cut. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000.

Back up camera inoperable related to failure of wiring harness to tailgate. Stress point in harness severs electrical connection leading to no image from camera. This initially occurred while backing boat trailer down access ramp at nobleboro, maine public boat launch. Heavily tinted rear window in this vehicle increases driver dependence on back up camera for avoiding accidents. Bought vehicle new for $42,000. 00. Camera fail at 43,000 miles of light use. . Read more...

Wiring harness to back up camera has a kik that results in abnormal wear and failure. Back up camera no longer works. Poor engineering. Others have complained about same problem but no resolution from Honda.

The wiring harness (Honda part #32109-t6z-aoo) between the lift gate and the truck bed for the backup camera is subject to premature failure. My 2018 Ridgeline backup camera quit, and when I did research on the Ridgeline blogs, I found this is a very common problem. The harness itself is surprisingly wimpy for a Honda product. I had mine replaced by my Honda dealer, but my guess is virtually every Ridgeline will experience this failure eventually. I've tried to attach photos of the harness, as well as the email I received from Honda customer service.

Tl-the contact owns a 2017 Honda ridge line. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle the dashboard flashed continually. The contact heard what sounded like a sparking and shorting sound behind his dashboard. The contact recorded the issue happening while still sitting in the vehicle while parked. The contact called the dealer fowler Honda parts 955 n interstate dr, norman, ok 73069 (405) 389-3774 and the manufacturer and they stated that there were no recalls on the contact's specific vehicle. The contact saw a report on the internet that there was a defective warning harness wiring splice that could cause the brakes to activate inapproporiately and cause a crash. The failure mileage was 93,500. Tf.

While backing up, the rear camera would go black, often when the truck bumped over the entrance to the street. Now the camera quit completely. I found broken wires at a pinch point in the lower left tailgate hinge. A mushroom heat clamp to secure the cable to the body appeared damaged, possibly due to a wiring inspection from a previous recall?.

Two way tailgate back up camera wiring broke after only 7000 miles due to poor design, per lia Honda representative. This wire harness supplies back up camera viewing. After 7000 miles I was unable to see what was behind vehicle when backing up. Wires broke due to under engineered harness material. As tailgate can be open in 2 way, up/down and as a swinging out door, harness is not strong enough to endure sure repetitive motion. Dealer informed me that they are seeing many harnesses being replaced and there is now a back order of replacement harnesses. The newly installed harness is the same part number as new. It was and is not an updated camera wire harness. In conclusion this harness will also fail in the future.

The wiring harness for the blower motor melted behind the center lower dash area at a connection point. The vehicle had just been started and the a/c would not come on. The a/c came on briefly the next day and then failed again and has not come back on. Investigation of the wiring came up with melted point of contact. This could have easily caused a fire and was a known issue with the years prior to 2008.

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Heater blower motor stopped working,smelled hot, put a test lite on for power, no power to resistor, unplugged resistor, checked blower motor had power, tried to unplugged wire from blower motor, took blower motor out to try and unplug, wire was burned to plug in, finally got plug removed plastic was melted into wiring, wiring harness needs replaced. Noticed this was a recall at one time, was driving hiway speed when blower stopped and then I could smell it getting hot wire did smoke.

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Wiring harness for ac and heater not working. Recall was done to Honda vehicles up too 2007 with same problem. Intermitting problem while driving and stationary.

Rodents chewed through wiring on a wheel sensor for the braking system. I have found out that Honda has a class action law suite for using soy based insulation on wires in 2012-2015 year models.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 10v001000 (electrical system) however, the contact was concerned that the repair caused the vehicle stabilization motor. Additionally, the tpms warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the incorrect wiring harness was installed in the vehicle while replacing the blower motor. The contact stated that the heater was also inoperable. The vehicle was taken to riverside auto mall located at 2025 us-41, marquette, mi 49855, (906) 228-4900, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the vehicle operated as intended. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,166. Ah.

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I have no blower fan to work ac or heat defrost wiring maybe under rated guage size.

I bought a 2017 Honda Ridgeline in September. The vehicle currently has few than 2000 miles. I started it up the other day and received a dashboard warning about a gas-gauge malfunction. I didn't think much of it. I got two blocks from my home and the power steering stopped working. Within a minute I received warnings about traction control and abs malfunctions. The car then stalled. The vehicle restarted and I started home and it stalled again in the middle of an intersection. It was very un-nerving. I had the car towed to babylon Honda located in west babylon, NY. They called me a few days later and informed me that a rodent had eaten the wiring harness. I was looking at over $1800 in damages not covered by the warranty. A mechanic friend of mine told me about an issue with Honda's involving rodents and their electrical harnesses. He sent me an article from nbc news reporting on the issue. Honda is now coating the harness with a soy based covering. It attracts rodents. My truck now has a new "edible" soy-based wiring harness. Many Honda owners are complaining that their vehicle end up back at the dealership for yet another harness. This seems to put the driver's at risk of an accident or fire. Honda claims they don't have an issue. Some Honda owners have had luck using an "anti-rodent tape" which wraps around the harness. Interestingly enough the tape is sold by Honda an is an actual Honda part. My dealer wouldn't put it on. I want to know if I'm safe in my truck. Here's a link to the nbc article. I've also attached a copy. . Read more...

Hvac motor stopped working. Looked it up online and found recall for hvac wiring harness was issued . I purchased vehicle on 7/22/2011 (used) recall said Honda would replace bad parts and install a cover to prevent passenger from kicking blower motor. There is no such cover. Local Honda dealer says truck was serviced on 6/20/2011 by previous owner and all recalled parts replaced. I do not believe this truck was repaired at all even though they say it was and if it was why is there no cover? now the same parts recalled have failed again and I do not think it is right that I have to pay them $500 to repair it.

Blower motor wiring failure blower fan stopped working with ac replaced resistor but wiring harness is nonfunctioning smelled smoke.

Heater blower fan stopped working. Took to dealer 7/25/16 dealer inspected, found melted wiring harness beneath dash. Cost to repair approximately $1000. 00. This is a fire hazard and has affected 07 and earlier model Ridgelines per NHTSA campaign id number: 10v001000. Should include 2008 also!.

A/c blower motor quit running(intermittently) Dec. 2016 & July 2017, stopped completely July 2017. No heat in winter and no cooling in summer. Also battery was drained of it's charge , had to be jump started with potential need for replacement. Dealer is working on fixing. Found a transistor failed then later found a burnt elec. Connector in wiring harness. Dealer contacted Honda corp. , no 2008 recalls but mfg. Will accept 50% reduction of repair part replacement of harness, truck is at dealer service for mon. Tues. & wed. ,7/31/17 thru. 8/2/17, received loaner car till it is fixed. Costs are now up to over $650 and climbing. (not including my major stress and inconvenience for a 79 year old. ) checked on various web sites and found many major safety and expensive electrical issues with this Honda issue as well as fire destruction in some cases, but no recalls. Dealer states this is a "new service issue" to them and after my constant pressure on them to resolve the problem they are more cooperative to fix it! time will tell where this will go from here.

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Ridgeline. While driving approximately 65 mph, the top panel on the roof of the vehicle where the courtesy lights and wiring were housed detached completely onto the road. In addition, the air conditioner became inoperable and the wiring harness melted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Possible fire hazard. Heater blower motor wiring harness melted! ( 2006 & 2007 Ridgelines recalled for same problem) not yet the 2008 replaced at dealership under Honda care extended warantee.

When I first bought this vehicle I had a problem with it at 41,000 miles. The fan motor dial would not turn on correctly. I could be driving then if I hit a bump in the road the fan motor would turn on. Now you have to play with it until it turns on to it won't work at all. I think it may have something to do with the wiring because my inside lights don't work right as well. Map light one side works and the other doesn't. I replaced parts and it still doesn't work.

Driving onto highway with a/c and heard crackling/sputtering and then blower quit. Took to dealer and the service dept determined that wiring connector from under hood fuse/relay box led to a melted connector behind console instrument panel to the left of the steering colum. Lucky it did not cause fire. Visited ridgline owners site and found it was not an isolated issue and was reported by several others. .

Over the course of 2 weeks we would turn the dial for the heat and it would kick in and blow warm air and then it would stop. We took it to inver grove Honda to get it fixed and they replaced the blower. It actually worked for about a week, then stopped again . . . Completely. . . On a day that it was -20 degrees with wind chill. They now have told us that the wiring for that unit is melted and the entire wire harness needs to be replaced. This is running us around $1800. The mechanic told my husband this isn't the first time he's seen this. We then researched further to find the problem all over the internet. . Read more...

I drive my 2008 Ridgeline on a daily basis. In the morning of the 18th of December my heat and air worked fine. Later in the evening I went to go out and my fan/heat/air would not work. I changed a few fuses but still got nothing. I took the truck to my dealer where I get all of my repairs and maintenance done. They stated it was more than likely a relay since the motor was working properly. I received a call today that the problem is a wiring harness that melted and then she tells me its a 9 hour job to replace and costs over 600. 00 dollars. Well it looks like the 2006,and 2007 Ridgelines have the same problem and I think Honda needs to be persuaded to include the 2008 models before someone gets hurt. I have read online that this is not an uncommon problem and has happened to several other 2008's around the u. S. Thanks.