2.4

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
61,823 miles

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2008 Honda Ridgeline Owner Comments

problem #7

May 142023

Ridgeline

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The truck frame is extremely rusted. I can push my finger through multiple locations on the frame.

- Exeter , NH, USA

problem #6

Jul 272022

Ridgeline

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted but was unable to confirm when parts would be available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- North Fort Myers, FL, USA

problem #5

Aug 222022

Ridgeline

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Ripley, OH, USA

problem #4

Aug 012022

Ridgeline 6-cyl

  • 150,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure). The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where they performed a punch test, and was informed that since the vehicle passed the test, they would not buy it back. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, the mechanic was made aware that the fuel tank was corroded. The dealer stated that the fuel tank would not be inspected. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called another local dealer, Bergstrom Honda (3285 S. Washburn St., Oshkosh, WI 54904; (800) 218-0193), and was informed that the manufacturer had closed the recall case and needed the manufacturer to reopen the recall case. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

- Florence, SC, USA

problem #3

Jul 012022

Ridgeline 6-cyl

  • 115,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated while his wife was driving at 65 MPH, she heard an abnormal sound. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact's wife was able to drive to her residence. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while he was driving the vehicle. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact saw that the fuel tank had detached and was resting on the drive shaft. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired as the parts were not available. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure), which he associated with the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000. The contact has stated that Honda has deemed the vehicle undriveable and has offered to buy it back. The contact stated that Honda has finally bought the vehicle back after 7 months of the vehicle being at the dealership.

- Kill Buck, NY, USA

problem #2

Jul 202022

Ridgeline

  • 160,761 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the fuel tank mounting straps had separated from the frame, causing the fuel tank to rub against the driveshaft. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and recommended the contact purchase an aftermarket rear frame part for the replacement. The failure mileage was 160,761. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Purcellville, VA, USA

problem #1

Sep 142008

Ridgeline

  • 7,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that the lower tailgate would not open properly. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the cables connecting to the tailgate became loose, which caused the component to fail. The dealer tightened the cables, but the failure immediately recurred. The failure and current mileages were 7,000.

- Queen Creek, AZ, USA

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