2017 Honda Ridgeline body problems

Filed Jun 10, 2026 · Body, Suspension · 140,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that the rear subframe, rear axle, and suspension were corroded and rusted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 26V365000 (STRUCTURE, SUSPENSION). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The contact was concerned that the suspension could fail due to the corrosion. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Apr 30, 2024 · Body · NV

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Filed Jan 21, 2023 · Body · CA

Water intrusion/collection under the carpet under the carpet in the rear cabin if the truck. Musty smell started back in 2018 and didn't realized the soaked carpet after a few months when I came across an online forum about same issue happening with a lot of 2nd gen Honda Ridgeline. Dealership refused to cover the repair on the problem.

Filed May 5, 2022 · Body · TX

Hood latch recall. Inspected & partially repaired by Classic Honda of Midland, TX on 02/08/2022. There are cracks around the hood striker, & I have pictures. It says on invoice that it was submitted to DPSM. I have called the dealership service department several times & the advisor has not returned my calls about the results of DPSM. I called Honda customer service & she told me they can do nothing because each dealership is privately owned. The hood vibrates still & looks like it will fly off in windstorms & passing semis on interstates. The blue rectangles on picture were drawn by the service technician.

Filed Jan 25, 2021 · Body · 26,000 miles · FL

The latch to open the tailgate on the vertical hinge clicks but does not open. This creates an unsafe condition because it appears the tailgate is is secured but the latch internally could be disengaged which would allow the gate to open unexpectedly while driving. I contacted honda USA directly regarding this and they expect me to pay to repair it. I tried contacting them a second time via email with no response. Currently this is not repaired and I have to remember to check the tailgate to ensure it is secure each time before driving.

Filed Nov 18, 2020 · Body · GA

On november 15, 2020 I notice 2 bubble and seal gap on driver side door/window panels. Vehicle was stationary. No scratches, painted cracks or appearance of breaking or worn. Bubbles are in the center and top edge of door body underneath the paint.

Filed Dec 17, 2019 · Body · 48,000 miles · FL

Water leaking in through radio antenna and runs down inside the vehicle on both sides of the rear window

Filed May 6, 2019 · Body, Suspension · 30,000 miles · FL

At around 30k miles the car began to make a thumping sound from the front of the vehicle when driving at any speed and passing over any uneven surface on the road. The sound seems to happen only when the left front wheel hits a bump and not the right wheel. I took the car to the local dealer twice and they stated they could not hear the noise or recreate it and that all components where working correctly. I even road with the tech to show them the sound and they reported afterwards that the sounds was gone when they test drove it 4 times before I picked it up. Driving out from the dealer, the sound was still there. They told me to let it get worse so they can find it easier and diagnose it. The noise can be heard especially when passing over consecutive and small bumps. The car now sounds like an old car with structural damage.

Filed Feb 14, 2018 · Body · 4,800 miles · CA

Plastic parts on my vehicle are buckling and melting, including the trim on the windows, the front bumper, the wheel well and rearview mirrors. Honda replaced these parts once and they started to buckle and wrinkle the very next day. Honda says that it's because of uv reflective material on my neighbors' windows reflecting light onto my vehicle, but none of the other cars on my street have this problem. It doesn't seem to matter where I park my car (street, my driveway, not near any windows)..this happens and gets worse as the days go on. Honda says the same thing is happening to their cars at honda hq...but won't take responsibility for having the material in these parts changed to something which doesn't melt. This is a brand new car....... I covered the melting parts in reflective tape in hopes of stopping this damage. The attached photo shows the reflective tape, which is where the melting is happening on the replacement parts. Honda says this is happening when my vehicle is parked.

Filed Jan 8, 2018 · Body, Fuel system · MA

Fuel door freezing shut. Water getting in fuel neck and freezing. Unable to put fuel in vehicle because of this. Many people may try to heat this with open flame or heating element and cause safety issue.