2006 Honda Ridgeline engine problems

Filed Oct 7, 2022 · Engine, Transmission · 147,000 miles · WI · 1 injury

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.

Filed Feb 17, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 118,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda ridgeline. While driving various speeds, the check engine indicator illuminated without warning. In addition, a steel washer corroded and caused transmission fluid to leak into the radiator. The transmission and radiator were replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,000.

Filed Oct 28, 2015 · Engine · 123,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle independently reduced in speed. The contact discovered that the transmission fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence where it was discovered that metal fitting around the radiator had corroded and fractured, which caused the transmission fluid to leak from the vehicle. As a result, the radiator needed to be replaced. The contact repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000. Updated 12/03/15*lj

Filed Mar 23, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 169,000 miles · OH

While driving, I suddenly started getting transmission "slippage". Engine would rev up, but no power to the wheels. I was able to pull off the road. There was a strawberry milkshake colored fluid coming out of my radiator overflow container. Turns out the that transmission cooler inside the radiator broke loose and allowed engine coolant to mix with the transmission fluid. Apparently it's not an unknown problem. I'm lucky that I was in a rural residential area and not on the interstate.

Filed Nov 29, 2014 · Engine · 87,000 miles · CO

Truck failed to start after work, after several tries the truck started but warning lights came on and there was a knocking noise in the engine. After a couple of seconds the warning lights went off and the noise went away. When I started to drive it surged a couple of times and then ran normal. I checked the engine when I got home to find coolant on the dipstick and very low on coolant in the radiator. I took the truck to a honda dealer who inspected it and told me what I already knew and said that I need a new engine, they have not told me what the cause is. After a very brief search on the web I found numerous complaints on this model year truck with the same problem. Going to dealer today to talk with the service manager and discuss my options and ask for help from honda on this matter.

Filed Nov 19, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 173,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda ridgeline. The contact stated that the service engine sensor, vtm sensor, ESC sensor, and the air bag sensor intermittently illuminated and flashed. The failure worsened and all four sensors remained illuminated while the vehicle was in motion. In addition, the all wheel drive was not functioning properly. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who reset the code. When the three failure codes came back, it was diagnosed that one of the three banks needed to be replaced for the catalytic converter on the front driver side. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v700000 (air bags), 14v353000 (air bags), and 14v351000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 173,000.

Filed Jun 5, 2014 · Engine · 102,152 miles · CA

We purchased our 2006 ridgeline back in 2009 with approx 46k miles on it. At that time, we purchased the hac (honda auto care) warr & cont to drive for yrs with limited problems concerning the veh. Around 82k on the ridgeline (2 yrs ago), I had a problem with the vehicle that prompted me to take the vehicle into the dealer. They advised me that it would be cov under the warranty, but the warranty was exp in 2 weeks (2 weeks, but what about the 7 yrs and 100k)?. I inquired on the terms & explained that was not how it was positioned to me. Roughly 2100.00 for a little over 2 1/2 yrs is not what I thought I was buying. Knowing that the warranty was expiring, I immediately scheduled an appt for the following weekend to have them review the entire vehicle top to bottom (nothing discovered at that time). Where the problem creates: last wkd, hit 101k & the check engine light appears w/ the vtm-4 light. I know there are usual codes for reg maint, but seeing how I have had vehicles trigger lights at 100k for regular servicing that was outside of the manual, I then contacted my service ctr to inquire. He reviewed the 105k service with me & started he would get back to me on any codes. Later that day I received a call stating that the #4 cylinder was misfiring & the plug on #4 was caked with baked on oil. He recommended changing the plugs first before going into the rest of the 105k service. 2 days later, the chk engine light starts blinking & vtm-4 light is on again. He later calls me to state the head may have a crack & explains poss damage or stall. What if it stalls on the freeway? What if the cat clogs (another 600 by the way) and my car just stops while driving though a intersection? I read several complaints about this happening & am shocked honda doesn't respond to any. I cant pay 3k - called dealer & opened case with honda main csr# 800‑999‑1009-no response.

Filed May 28, 2014 · Engine · 114,000 miles · PR

The A/C condenser fan get loose and its blade were moving unproperly making a large hole in the radiator. Suddenly the radiator lost all water causing that engine motor brake the seals, piston and other parts because the high temperature. Since the water leaking was fast, the temperature sensor that shows high temperature at dash control panel ease not catch until the big damage of the engine happened. The mechanic technician states that fail of this fan is common on honda vehicle. The big damage to may parts of engine happened because such A/C condenser fan failed without any advise and is common in honda, but no recall or warning have been notified by honda dealers or factory.

Filed Apr 1, 2014 · Engine · 100,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle began to decelerate independently. The contact stated that various warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel as the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician was unable to diagnose the issue. The manufacture was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 120,000.

Filed Nov 19, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · WV

Stopped at a stoplight went to take off and vehicle shifted oddly, went about 500 yards stopped shut truck off and out poured the milky transmission fluid. Added transmission fluid to get it home and you could follow the trail the entire way (approximately 1 mile) and empty again (we filled it). Opened the overflow antifreeze/coolant and the same strawberry milky fluid was in there completely full! Also opened the radiator to find it completely full of the same stuff. I have read many accounts of the same thing happening while driving at high speeds, thank god I wasn't, I had my entire family in the truck! It would be nice for honda to do something about this!!! Going to a mechanic today, will more than likely be making a phone call to honda once the verdict is in!