2006 Honda Ridgeline Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 243 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,229miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Honda Ridgeline, 2% of the 243 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,229 miles.
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.
“Steering pump is failing and almost hit a car due to failing steering pump. I am requesting that Honda repair my Honda Ridgeline. Truck goes why off and I have no other car. Looking and speaking to an attorney to file law suite.”
NHTSA complaint #10936551, filed 2016-12, 6 miles“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 replacing the ones under warranty but charging for the others. Even the dealer admits there is a problem but refuses to issue a recall.. I have had trucks my entire adult life and have never had to replace shocks or struts on any vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10285729, filed 2009-09, 32,458 miles“The steering failed without warning on my Honda Ridgeline. I was driving straight down the highway and noticed my steering wheel was at a 45 degree angle. Steering was not very responsive. I was able to get off the highway safely, but could barely steer. I would turn the wheel but little would happen to the tires. I was towed to a repair shop. They confirmed there was no fluid leaks, no external damage. They replaced the rack. I called Honda and they offered nothing since the work was not at a Honda dealer. I still have the failed rack - I kept the broken part. …”
NHTSA complaint #10416887, filed 2011-08, 68,993 miles“Passenger side rear strut was replaced approximately 98,000 miles due to leakage and noise. Replaced with oem part. Same noise recurred at approximately 115,000 miles. Still making the noise. Both sway bar end links were replaced, with oem parts, due to squeaking noise. Driver's side rear suspension now makes loud clicking noise when going over bumps. Rack and pinion needs to be replaced, bad bushings causing loud thunking noises. Inner tie rod end has failed, and presented a significant safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10434411, filed 2011-11, 98,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10017609Jun 28, 2005A creaking sound when pushing or pulling on the steering wheel.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 2% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 9 | 7% |
| 2022 | 4 | 3% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 8% |
| 2010 | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 6 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2006 Honda Ridgeline
63 complaintsElectrical system
43 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Honda Ridgeline
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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