2006 Honda Ridgeline Complaints

The contact owns a 2006 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 local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving approximately driving 50 mph the vehicle suddenly lost power and stalled. After stopping to inspect under the hood the contact discovered transmission and radiator fluid spraying and leaking within the engine compartment. The contact sustained burns to the left arm from the hot fluids while inspecting under the hood. The injuries did not require medical treatment. The vehicle was towed away and later examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the failure occurred due to the failed transmission lines that were located inside the radiator which caused the radiator and transmission to overheat. The contact was informed that both the transmission and radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not yet contacted. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 147,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer where an inspection was performed. The dealer informed the contact that the rear subframe was severely corroded and could not be replaced. The dealer sent a diagnostic report to the manufacturer along with photos. The dealer informed the contact that they were awaiting a response from the manufacturer. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the recall repair. The contact followed up with the manufacturer and inquired whether the vehicle could be repurchased or replaced per the recall remedy. A case was opened. The contact was awaiting a call back from the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2006 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 local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.