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2006 Honda Ridgeline Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
2%of 243 total for the year
Median mileage
115,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2006 Honda Ridgeline, 2% of the 243 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2006 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated while driving at various speeds the accelerator pedal had become stuck causing the engine to stall. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the fuel relay was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Also, the key would not open the front driver side door and the anti-theft alarm continued to erroneously activate. The cause of the failure was not determined. Also, while operating the vehicle the front headlights were extremely dem. …”

NHTSA complaint #11447284, filed 2022-01, 199,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2006 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that the door would not automatically unlock when the vehicle was shifted into park. The vehicle would lock itself when it was in park and drive. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the fuse box needed to be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10371927, filed 2010-12, 65,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2006 Honda Ridgeline. The rear doors will not unlock. There is a feature on the vehicle that allows you to open the doors manually even if you have the child safety lock on. The failure also made it difficult for a handicap person to get out of the vehicle. The failure has occurred since the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle currently has 38,000 miles. Updated 03/09/10. Updated 06/11/10”

NHTSA complaint #10303542, filed 2010-02

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Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202211%
202011%
201931%
201811%
201413%
201012%
200721%
200642%

Other parts of the 2006 Honda Ridgeline

Air bags
63 complaints
Electrical system
43 complaints
Body and structure
31 complaints
Other or unknown
18 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
16 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaints
Fuel system
15 complaints
Engine cooling
14 complaints
Suspension
12 complaints
Brakes
11 complaints
Engine
11 complaints
Seat belts
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Honda Ridgeline

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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