2008 Honda Ridgeline Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 10%of 143 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Honda Ridgeline, 10% of the 143 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“My 2008 Honda Ridgeline truck is in very good shape, garage kept, well maintained, with only 72k mi. We were driving under the speed limit on I-83n from de to pa, during the rainy night of nov. 18,2015. We heard a flap-rip sound, and thought it was the (after market) bed cover flapping at the cab corner, because a cover clip had weakened there during this highway drive from ga to pa, allowing the cover to flap in wind, and needed refastening whenever we stopped for gas. …”
NHTSA complaint #10808158, filed 2015-12, 72,000 miles“My 6 year old grabs the rear entry handle on the inside of the truck behind the driver seat to help her get in and out of the vehicle. Today when she grabbed it getting in the top part of the handle ripped right off the interior wall causing her to fall backwards. Thankfully she was not injured but she very easily could have cracked her head open on the pavement. The screws that holds the rear entry handle to the truck are very tiny. I cant tell if it just came loose and backed itself out, or if it stripped. …”
NHTSA complaint #10496813, filed 2013-02, 47,500 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Honda Ridgeline. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the top panel on the roof of the vehicle where the courtesy lights and wiring were housed detached completely onto the road. In addition, the air conditioner became inoperable and the wiring harness melted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10747848, filed 2015-08, 90,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the fuel tank mounting straps had separated from the frame, causing the fuel tank to rub against the driveshaft. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and recommended the contact purchase an aftermarket rear frame part for the replacement. The failure mileage was 160,761. …”
NHTSA complaint #11474961, filed 2022-07, 160,761 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated while his wife was driving at 65 MPH, she heard an abnormal sound. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact's wife was able to drive to her residence. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while he was driving the vehicle. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact saw that the fuel tank had detached and was resting on the drive shaft. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11488898, filed 2022-10, 115,000 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
- 07V542000Nov 21, 2007On certain vehicles, the hole in the sheetmetal front bulkhead that serves as the base and pivot point for the hood support rod was not punched to…Covers: Honda Ridgeline 2008
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…
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 2008 Honda Ridgeline
60 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsEngine cooling
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology