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2008 Honda Ridgeline visibility problems

11 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 56,000.

owner complaints
11
of this car's complaints
8%
typical mileage
56,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Defroster/defogger/HVAC system
    3
  • Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: fan/motor
    2
  • Windshield wiper/washer
    1
  • Rear window wiper/washer
    1
  • Power window devices and controls
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Honda Ridgeline visibility problems in other years

2006201020202025

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2008 Honda Ridgeline owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 3, 2022 · Visibility · IA

Driverside rear passenger window regulator failed. As I was putting the window down. It started crunching then stopped. I had to push the window up while using the power button, window will slowly drop on it own. I haven't had it replaced yet.

Filed Jan 28, 2016 · Visibility · 89,000 miles · AL · 1 injury

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.

Filed Mar 10, 2014 · Engine, Visibility · 56,000 miles · TX

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.

Filed Feb 27, 2014 · Electrical, Visibility · 120,000 miles · MN

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. We then researched further to find the problem all over the internet. See here: http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?p=418168 I called honda for an explanation, guarantee that this won't happen again or further start my vehicle on fire. After all, how does a wire melt? It must get hot... Therefore this is a concern to me with children in my vehicle a large percentage of the time. They said they can not guarantee this won't happen again and due to the mileage they can't financially help fund the repair. They have no explanation as to how this happened. The claim number submitted was: [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 10, 2013 · Visibility · 72,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda ridgeline. The contact stated that the heating and air conditioning blower failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 72,000.

Filed Jul 15, 2012 · Electrical, Visibility · 82,400 miles · NH

Honda ridgeline was parked. Started truck, AC was on, set at 66 but no cold air was blowing. Moved the manual blower button to high, still no cold air blowing. Shut AC off and switched to heater no air was blowing. *tr took truck to honda dealer in new hampshire for oil change/tire rotation and had them look at AC/heater problem. They said that blower motor may have a bad resistor, if they replace resistor and blower still not working they would have to replace blower motor. Dealer looked at recall history for this problem for honda ridgline, said there was recall for AC/heater issues but not for my year (2008). I googled honda ridgeline 2008 AC problems and found other truck owners reporting the same problem.

Filed Jan 27, 2011 · Visibility · 45,651 miles · WV

Sliding rear window shattered.

Filed May 17, 2010 · Visibility · 18,422 miles · TX

Went to get into truck, it was parked in the garage over night. Opended the back door and found glass sitting on the back seat mostly, very small parts in the bed. The rear sliding back glass exploded into the cabin and was in the closed position when it happened. Don't know what time it happen found it the next morning after the truck was sitting overnight. Took it to the dealer they said they never seen it before and would have to call honda tech support before a decision can be made.

Filed Sep 13, 2009 · Visibility · 29,500 miles · NJ

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.

Filed Jan 12, 2009 · Visibility · 7,004 miles · TN

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.

Questions about the 2008 Honda Ridgeline visibility

Does the 2008 Honda Ridgeline have visibility problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Honda Ridgeline, 8% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2008 Honda Ridgeline visibility problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 56,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2008 Honda Ridgeline visibility?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Honda Ridgeline have the most visibility problems?

The Honda Ridgeline model years with the most visibility complaints are 2017 (18 complaints), 2006 (16 complaints) and 2007 (11 complaints).

Other 2008 Honda Ridgeline problems

Airbags 60Electrical 30Body 15Engine 10Fuel system 8Brakes 7Transmission 5Steering 3Acceleration 1Suspension 1Wheels 1

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