2008 Honda RIDGELINE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
143 owner complaints analyzed
8 distinct recall campaigns
70,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2008 model year. Data snapshot: . 73 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 60 of 143 complaints (42.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 24 | 16.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 10 | 7.0% |
| Braking behavior | 6 | 4.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 3.5% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 2.8% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 0.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 60 |
| Electrical System | 29 |
| Structure | 7 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 |
| Structure:Body | 6 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
Air Bags: 60; Electrical System: 29; Structure: 7; Fuel/Propulsion System: 6; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 6; Structure:Body: 6; Engine: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 11 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 15 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 15 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 11 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 15 |
| 150,000 and above | 6 |
Under 25,000: 11; 25,000 to 49,999: 15; 50,000 to 74,999: 15; 75,000 to 99,999: 11; 100,000 to 149,999: 15; 150,000 and above: 6
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (15). 70 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 56 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 4 |
2008: 2; 2009: 6; 2010: 11; 2011: 8; 2012: 3; 2013: 7; 2014: 7; 2015: 4; 2016: 56; 2017: 12; 2018: 4; 2019: 2; 2021: 3; 2022: 7; 2023: 4; 2024: 2; 2025: 1; 2026: 4
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 24 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 10 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10281686 · 2009-08-25 (August 25, 2009)
POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD: A/C STOPPED WORKING ON 22ND OF AUGUST. DEALER SHIP SAID THAT THE WIRING HARNESS MELTED AND BLOWER FAN SEIZED. THE FUSE DID NOT BLOW. THEY SAID THEY ARE ALSO GOING TO REPLACE THE TRANSISTOR ON THE CIRCUIT. THE CAR IS A 2008 HONDA RIDGELINE RTX WITH 15000 MILES ON IT. THE HIGH TEMPERATURE WAS 86 F. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10281686 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10334229 · 2010-06-02 (June 2, 2010)
2008 HONDA RIDGELINE FAN BLOWER MOTOR FAILED CAUSING WIRING HARNESS AND RESISTOR TO FAIL. WIRING HARNESS MELTED BUT FUSE DID NOT BLOW. THIS IS A DEFINITE FIRE AND SMOKE HAZARD. THERE ARE MANY OTHER INSTANCES OF THIS SAME EXACT PROBLEM IN 2006 - 2008 MY VEHICLES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10334229 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11474961 · 2022-07-20 (July 20, 2022)
The contact owns a 2008 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 contact stated that the fuel tank mounting straps had separated from the frame, causing the fuel tank to rub against the driveshaft. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and recommended the contact purchase an aftermarket rear frame part for the replacement. The fail…
Owner-reported narrative. 160,761 miles reported. Look up ODI 11474961 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11480445 · 2022-08-21 (August 21, 2022)
While driving over railroad tracks, heard a huge thump, then scraping coming from underneath of carriage near rear seats. Today, when driving, I smelled gasoline when I opened the car door. Looked underneath carriage and a huge piece of metal has fallen down and my gas tank is pouring out gasoline onto the concrete. I had a full tank of gas in the car. There is gasoline dripping and pouring out of the undercarriage and is all over the undercarriage and the concrete driveway where I parked.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11480445 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10339291 · 2010-06-21 (June 21, 2010)
ON AUGUST 22,2009 WHILE TRAVELING NORTHBOUND ON THE HUTCHINSON RIVER PARKWAY IN THE BRONX, WITH MODERATE CONGESTION, I APPLIED NORMAL PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL OF MY 2008 HONDA RIDGELINE TO HEAR A POP AND SNAP AND LOSS OF ALL BRAKE PRESSURE. THE EVENT LEFT ME WITH NO BRAKES, TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 35MPH IN THE LEFT LANE OF THE PARKWAY. TRYING TO AVOID A COLLISION I STRUCK THE MEDIAN GUARDRAIL AND ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING IN THE LEFT LANE IN FRONT OF ME. THE ACCIDENT LEFT MY VEHICLE UN-DRIVABLE AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP N…
Owner-reported narrative. 13,073 miles reported. Look up ODI 10339291 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10354402 · 2010-09-08 (September 8, 2010)
PREMATURE WEARING OUT OF BRAKE PADS AND ROTOR ON RIGHT SIDE REAR AXLE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 25,283 miles reported. Look up ODI 10354402 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10358434 · 2010-09-30 (September 30, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA RIDGELINE. WHILE DRIVING UP A STEEP INCLINE APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO LOW GEAR AND ENGAGED THE VEHICLE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS APPLIED, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE AFTER WAITING FOR FIVE TO TEN MINUTES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000. UPDATED 01/19/11 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHI…
Owner-reported narrative. 13,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10358434 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10538325 · 2013-09-01 (September 1, 2013)
FITTING FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION LINE CONNECTION AT RADIATOR, CAUSING DAMAGE TO COOLING SYSTEM AND TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE IS RENDERED INOPERABLE. SUSPECTED CAUSE IS POORLY DESIGNED RADIATOR FITTING. *JS
Owner-reported narrative. 146,411 miles reported. Look up ODI 10538325 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10365193 · 2010-11-09 (November 9, 2010)
2008 HONDA RIDGELINE - POWER STEERING FAILURE.. CREAKS AND GROANS IN POWER STEERING, TOUGH TO TURN AT LOW SPEEDS. DEALER - PLANET HONDA IN GOLDEN, COLORADO DIAGNOSED FAILURE OF THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND NOTED THAT THEY HAD SEEN MANY SUCH FAILURES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 38,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10365193 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10438546 · 2011-12-05 (December 5, 2011)
POWER STEERING IS VERY NOISY, AND STEERING VEHICLE IS INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT AT LOWER SPEEDS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 78,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10438546 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11404197 · 2021-03-22 (March 22, 2021)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO STALL WITH THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE SHOWING A VERY HIGH READING. THE DRIVER RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND DROVE TO HER RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT STATED HE ALSO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE OPENED THE HOOD HE SAW A PINK SUBSTANCE BUBBLING UP FROM AN UNKNOWN PLASTIC CONTAINER ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE ENGI…
Owner-reported narrative. 150,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11404197 at NHTSA ↗