2006 Honda Ridgeline Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 43about this part
- Share
- 18%of 243 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 43 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Honda Ridgeline, 18% of the 243 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 12 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The air conditioner stopped blowing air. While researching the issue I found a recall for the HVAC blower fan. This VIN number model is displaying the same symptoms as the recall for the HVAC blower. I called the dealer and they said that my VIN model number doesn't have a recall or a recall for this issue. I think is a valid recall because it is pretty much doing the same thing.”
NHTSA complaint #11156818, filed 2018-12, 158,000 miles“I own a 2006 Honda Ridgeline that just experienced a failure in the HVAC fan motor wiring harness. This is listed as a cause for at least 3 fires in this vehicle and I wanted to make sure I get it reported. My vehicle only shorted the system out with no failure but cost over $700 in repairs. I also own the same year accord with the same motor.”
NHTSA complaint #10277286, filed 2009-07, 51,000 miles“Takata recall we have been notified of the problem with both driver and passenger airbags. As of this date we have been told the parts are not available to make the repair. I am afraid of driving my Ridgeline for fear of injury or death. The same goes for the passenger airbag.. Also the electrical system could cause a fire. Honda needs to rectify these issues as soon as possible, before someone is injured or killed! They need to fix or replace this vehicle or exchange it for a safe one.”
NHTSA complaint #10898661, filed 2016-08, 102,500 miles“My 2006 Honda Ridgeline started blinking off and on at the odometer area. Now it comes on when it wants to. I have read two other complaints of this same nature by two other people. My only other complaint is the computer went out while it was under warranty an the dealer took care of this.”
NHTSA complaint #10374605, filed 2011-01, 85,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10648697, filed 2014-10, 64,026 milesRelated recalls
- 10V001000Jan 4, 2010Honda is recalling certain model year 2006 and 2007 ridgeline vehicles manufactured between january 17, 2005, and june 7, 2006. A wiring harness connector for…Covers: Honda Ridgeline 2006–2007
Related service bulletins
- 10237953Jun 13, 2023Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS receiver Capacity resulting in rollover of the internal chip memory; the rollover…
- 10206992Jan 25, 2022ServiceNews Article - The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in "rollover" of the internal chip memory; the "rollover"…
- 10087261Oct 20, 2016Service bulletin - all of the listed vehicles have a type 4 immobilizer system that disables the vehicle unless a programmed ignition key is used. The type 4 system is different…
- 10043248Jan 12, 2012Honda: on some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing alternators, installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station.
- 10032953May 9, 2008Honda: warranty extension-vehicle warranty mileage. Class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain 2002-2006 honda models were overstating mileage. Federal court…
- 10022956Oct 30, 2007No back-up circuit for trailer in vehicle's rear wire harness. *nj updated 2/20/08.
- 10018873Dec 16, 2005Srs diagnostic trouble code 81-64.
- 10018258Nov 16, 2005Vtm-4 fuse #4 blown after trailer hitch installation.
- 10018482Sep 1, 2005Taking the mystery out of the maintenance minder system.
- 10016775Aug 16, 2005Navigation system software bug causing the clock to randomly change the displayed time.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | 28% |
| 2024 | 28 | 38% |
| 2023 | 18 | 14% |
| 2022 | 21 | 18% |
| 2021 | 15 | 15% |
| 2020 | 49 | 29% |
| 2019 | 35 | 15% |
| 2018 | 49 | 30% |
| 2017 | 93 | 27% |
| 2014 | 4 | 12% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | 30 | 21% |
| 2007 | 17 | 11% |
| 2006 | 43 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2006 Honda Ridgeline
63 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsSeats
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Honda Ridgeline
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology