2006 Honda Ridgeline Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 5%of 243 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Honda Ridgeline, 5% of the 243 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,800 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.
“Took truck in to get tires replaced. Mechanic told me that the drivers side rear strut was leaking and needed to be replaced. Vehicle out of warranty so I didn't get it fixed. Soon after rear strut started making noise. Still makes the noise like there is no fluid in the strut. Bumps are hard and drivers side feels stiff.”
NHTSA complaint #10255975, filed 2009-01, 76,616 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“Rear swaybar link broke under normal driving conditions - heard loud pop when going over speedbump. This suspension component is under stress in turns, and if it were to break at that time, would suddenly change vehicle handling, possible causing a crash. Dealer has ordered parts. Part broke at a weld where the link connects to the vehicle body.”
NHTSA complaint #10326962, filed 2010-04, 55,800 miles“After only 46k miles on my 2006 Honda Ridgeline the sway bar ends needed to be replaced to fix a rattle noise from the suspension. If they were not replaced they would have failed and done considerable more damage to the truck's suspension. This was a 240.00 dollar repair that should have been covered under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10340716, filed 2010-06, 46,000 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
- 11028518Jan 27, 2026Service Bulletin - A pop or clunk is heard from the rear suspension in cold weather going over bumps potentially due to the rear bump stops loosening and are moving in the top…
- 10108792Mar 5, 2015Service bulletin - A pop or clunk is heard from the rear suspension in cold weather going over bumps. The rear bump stops have loosened and are moving in the top mounting cap for…
- 10115750Jan 22, 2015Service bulletin - A pop or clunk is heard from the rear suspension in cold weather going over bumps. The rear bump stops have loosened and are moving in the top mounting cap for…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 3 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 12 | 5% |
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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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