2008 Honda Ridgeline Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 8%of 143 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,826miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Honda Ridgeline, 8% of the 143 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,826 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.
“I was driving down the freeway at ~ 60 MPH with the center back window open about half way. The center back window shattered and blew small sharp pieces of glass all over the inside of the truck. Small pieces of glass pierced my wrist as I attempted to clean the mess once I was at home.”
NHTSA complaint #10822876, filed 2016-01, 89,000 miles“The heater / AC stopped working on my 08 rts Honda Ridgeline. There were no events that lead up to the failure. The dealers service department stated that heater wire harness overheated and burned up for an unknown reason. They are having to order the replacement parts, but I am concerned whether this is a fire hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #10254789, filed 2009-01, 7,004 miles“Over the course of 2 weeks we would turn the dial for the heat and it would kick in and blow warm air and then it would stop. We took it to inver grove Honda to get it fixed and they replaced the blower. It actually worked for about a week, then stopped again ...completely... On a day that it was -20 degrees with wind chill. They now have told us that the wiring for that unit is melted and the entire wire harness needs to be replaced. This is running us around $1800. The mechanic told my husband this isn't the first time he's seen this. …”
NHTSA complaint #10566306, filed 2014-02, 120,000 miles“While sitting at a traffic light with my rear slide window partially open on my 2008 Honda Ridgeline the window suddenly imploded into the rear area of the truck. Glass sprayed all over the back seat down between the gaps in the back wall and a amall amount into the bed. In order to ensure this was not caused by something outside the truck I called the local police who checked the truck looking for rocks, bullets, bbs, etc. They determined there was no external cause.”
NHTSA complaint #10283825, filed 2009-09, 29,500 miles“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 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 2% |
| 2024 | 4 | 5% |
| 2023 | 3 | 2% |
| 2022 | 4 | 3% |
| 2021 | 4 | 4% |
| 2020 | 10 | 6% |
| 2019 | 8 | 3% |
| 2018 | 7 | 4% |
| 2017 | 18 | 5% |
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 7% |
| 2008 | 11 | 8% |
| 2007 | 11 | 7% |
| 2006 | 16 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2008 Honda Ridgeline
60 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsBody and structure
14 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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