2006 Honda Ridgeline Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 31about this part
- Share
- 13%of 243 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 Honda Ridgeline, 13% of the 243 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,000 miles. 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.
“My 2006 Honda Ridgeline lower trunk compartment lid will not open. It clicks like it wants to open but nothing. The key will only turn to about the 1o'clock position and will not turn to the left at all, if is supposed to at all. The clove compartment switch works because when I put it on lock the mechanism will not click at all...which is what's supposed to happen.”
NHTSA complaint #10595768, filed 2014-06, 103,000 miles“While driving approximately 50mph, the back part of my roof (a 5ft by 8inch piece of steel!) broke loose and flew off completely. It barely missed the car behind me and the oncoming traffic. The dealership says this is not a safety issue. Maybe not for the driver of the Ridgeline but the driver behind me could have easily been decapitated... This is not an isolated incident as the dealership said they have seen this a few times (and I live in a small town)!”
NHTSA complaint #10334638, filed 2010-06, 57,000 miles“Getting into the car after shopping at a store, I closed the door and then had to reopen the door to help my passenger with shopping bags when I noticed that I could not get out of the car. I had to ask my passenger to come around and open the driver's door. I did not notice any defects with the door. After researching this issue through online forums, I saw many complaints about Honda's doors and problems with actuators. The next day I notice a latch on the side the door and attempted to move the latch to see if this affects the opening of the driver's door . …”
NHTSA complaint #10629011, filed 2014-08, 155,789 miles“While lowering the back seat to make room for people to ride to lunch I noticed the back floor was wet. We have had moderate rains in the area over the past two-three days. Further examination revealed water puddled all the way across the entire back floor board, up the sides to both driver and front passenger floor boards. When I got home I pulled the truck in the garage and used a 5 gallon wet/dry vac and removed about 7.5 - 8 gallons of water from the truck. The carpet is still wet and ruined high likely hood of mold and mildew unless the carpet is removed and replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10218921, filed 2008-02, 43,675 miles“Truck bed scratches contrary to advertising of scratch resistance. Honda advertising no bed liner required. If you do not use drop cloths the bed looks like a child was left alone with a white crayon.”
NHTSA complaint #10147048, filed 2006-01, 1,000 milesRelated recalls
- 22V430000Jun 16, 2022Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles that were sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois…Covers: Honda Ridgeline 2006–2014
Related service bulletins
- 10222442Sep 30, 2022Service Bulletin - (Repair Procedure and Parts Information Revision) In salt-belt states where de-icing agents are used to maintain the roadway, the de-icing agents, along with…
- 10083683Jun 16, 2016Service bulletin - because of a weak clip, the inner door handle cable can disconnect from the door handle. If this happens, the door cannot be opened from the inside.
- 10084206Apr 28, 2016Service bulletin - due to a weak clip, the inner door handle cable can disconnect from the door handle and the door cannot be opened from the inside. The technician will replace…
- 10019821Mar 22, 2006Inner door handle cable end clip.
- 10017503Nov 17, 2005Water leak at right front floor.
- 10016779Aug 16, 2005Bumper paint defects - dealer visit request.
- 10016776Aug 16, 2005Wind noise at a-pillar.
- 10018187Jun 16, 2005Tailgate does not open swing mode.
- 10018173Jun 16, 2005Tonneau cover water and dust leaks.
- 10018166Jun 16, 2005Rear roof trim replacement.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9% |
| 2025 | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 | 4 | 3% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 5 | 5% |
| 2020 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 22 | 9% |
| 2018 | 9 | 6% |
| 2017 | 13 | 4% |
| 2014 | 7 | 21% |
| 2013 | 7 | 16% |
| 2012 | 4 | 17% |
| 2011 | 6 | 15% |
| 2010 | 4 | 10% |
| 2009 | 3 | 9% |
| 2008 | 14 | 10% |
| 2007 | 29 | 18% |
| 2006 | 31 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2006 Honda Ridgeline
63 complaintsElectrical system
43 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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