2008 Honda Ridgeline Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 143 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2008 Honda Ridgeline, 4% of the 143 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,500 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.
“Fan blower motor stopped working. A/c compressor will turn on (heat, as well), however no air will blow. This is intermittent and does not always occur. The fan will eventually turn on and start blowing air.”
NHTSA complaint #10568145, filed 2014-03, 56,000 miles“Fitting failure of transmission line connection at radiator, causing damage to cooling system and transmission. Vehicle is rendered inoperable. Suspected cause is poorly designed radiator fitting.”
NHTSA complaint #10538325, filed 2013-09, 146,411 miles“2008 Honda engine surge when running normal speed. The consumer stated the problem happened when he was slowing down to come to a stop. The surge would last about 1 to 2 seconds and the RPM's would return to normal. It would also happen when the engine was operating at regular temperature or when it was cold and when the cruise control was on or off.”
NHTSA complaint #10260128, filed 2009-02“Motor mounts showed failure with less than 30k. Have fixed the problem but internet search shows multiple concerns from other Honda Ridgeline owners with same failure with low mileage on vehicles within a 5 year or less model.”
NHTSA complaint #10432962, filed 2011-10Related service bulletins
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- 10177598Jun 3, 2020These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 | 6 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 11 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 4% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 14 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2008 Honda Ridgeline
60 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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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