honda ridgeline 2007 Complaints

TIRES:SIDEWALL

complete separation of tread from the sidewalls; michelin ltx oem light truck tire. the tread remained in one piece but there was a clean & complete separation from the sidewalls approx. 2 inches from the bead [both sides]. there was no warning [vibration, rumbling, loss of control, etc.] until the failure at approx. 65 mph on interstate 93, concord, nh. it was a clear, cold [17 deg. f] day with no obstructions or debris in or on the highway. [note: i have several photos of the tire in question after the separation]. *jb

Reported in: BOSCAWEN NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HJYK16277H

CHILD SEAT:TETHER (STRAP)

tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda ridge line truck. the contact tested three child safety seats to ensure that the tether strap would work properly. the child safety seat inspector attempted to install the child safety seat ,and stated that the tether failed to lock. the contact attempted to call the dealer and was unsuccessful. the contact stated that this was a safety risk. *ak

Reported in: PORT HUENEME CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HJYK16237H

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda ridgeline. when the contact activated the four wheel drive button, the vehicle moved six feet before the four wheel drive engaged. he stated that the four wheel drive disengaged when the transmission was shifted into park. the dealer stated that the failure was a result of how the vehicle was engineered. the current mileage is 7,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.

Reported in: PRINCEVILLE HI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HJYK16367H

STRUCTURE

due to brake and accelerator pedal height and position it is possible to be applying engine throttle at the time of braking. i'm not sure which will win out but it is a bad feeling. no accidents at this time.

Reported in: FAYETTEVILLE GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HJYK16327H

SEATS

i own a 2007 honda ridgeline. my wife complains about the passenger seat heating up all the time with the switch in the off position. i have also felt the heat in the passenger seat without the switch turned on. i have taken my truck to lucas honda of jacksonville, fl several times and they keep telling me there is no problem. this problem persists, it is disheartening to have a problem that the dealer won't acknowledge and won't resolve! i hope this is not an electric issue that could lead to a fire in the vehicle.

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HJYK16597H

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

my 2007 honda ridgeline vin[xxx] is less than a year old i was driving back with my family which includes children on i95 south bound. i was doing 70mph. i did not go over anything. the honda lost power. i had to glide to the shoulder of the road. the honda would not go into drive or reverse. after being sent to the honda repair i was informed the transmission needs to be replaced. i always kept up with my daily maintenance at my local honda dealer. i do not trust this honda ridgeline with my family or anyone else's family. i told the deal i either want a new car or i will go to another manufacture and purchase a new car. i have a masters degree and bachelor's degree in information technology. replacing the transmission will not safeguard the car. i would like to know why the transmission went out less than a year when i purchased the car new. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: PEMBROKE PINES FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HJYK16227H

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

vehicle was in full sight during a 3-hour visit with a friend. upon leaving, noticed glass all inside the cab and bed. center, sliding portion of rear window appeared to have exploded. no evidence of vandalism whatsoever. dealer stated they would have a field engineer evaluate the situation, but after two weeks there was no result, so i opted for my insurance company to replace the glass.

Reported in: KILGORE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HJYK16527H

STRUCTURE:BODY

three times in the past year, a piece on the top of my 2007 honda ridgeline has become detached. the first time, the dealer where i purchased it replaced the retaining clips. the second time, the piece flew off while i was on the highway, hitting a car behind me. the dealer refused to fix it. i contacted honda corporate who referred me to another dealer, and they fixed it replacing all desired parts. the third time was just this past saturday. the second dealer has asked to see it and said they would have to get some pictures and have someone else look at it. this is three times in the past year, and i believe i have a lemon on my hands.

Reported in: ELKHART TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

my 2007 ridgeline failed to activate either the abs or the vsa as i began skidding on the snow that was between the tire lanes. the drive lanes were clear pavement and at 64 mph in cruise control i changed lanes and the vehicle began 4 wheel skiing on the snow. i applied the brake and lost all control of my ridgeline as the vehicle with all 4 wheels locked, skid over to the side of the road and became entangled with the snow bank. with all 4 wheels locked the vehicle slowed due to the depth of the snowbank. as it slowed the ridgeline swung around sideways and slowly rolled on its side. at that point the side air bag curtain deployed. scratching my eye ball and hitting my ear so hard i had to put my hand to my ear to see if it was still attached. either the vsa or the abs should have activated. and the drivers air bag should not have deployed due to the fact the vehicle was laying on the passenger side. causing over $10,000 damage. after the repair i took the vehicle to my dealer and i was told there is nothing wrong with any of the systems. nor were they concerned that this incident, under different circumstances could have easily ended in death.

Reported in: CONNOR ME || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2HJYK16277H

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

my 2007 ridgeline failed to activate either the abs or the vsa as i began skidding on the snow that was between the tire lanes. the drive lanes were clear pavement and at 64 mph in cruise control i changed lanes and the vehicle began 4 wheel skiing on the snow. i applied the brake and lost all control of my ridgeline as the vehicle with all 4 wheels locked, skid over to the side of the road and became entangled with the snow bank. with all 4 wheels locked the vehicle slowed due to the depth of the snowbank. as it slowed the ridgeline swung around sideways and slowly rolled on its side. at that point the side air bag curtain deployed. scratching my eye ball and hitting my ear so hard i had to put my hand to my ear to see if it was still attached. either the vsa or the abs should have activated. and the drivers air bag should not have deployed due to the fact the vehicle was laying on the passenger side. causing over $10,000 damage. after the repair i took the vehicle to my dealer and i was told there is nothing wrong with any of the systems. nor were they concerned that this incident, under different circumstances could have easily ended in death.

Reported in: CONNOR ME || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2HJYK16277H

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

my 2007 ridgeline failed to activate either the abs or the vsa as i began skidding on the snow that was between the tire lanes. the drive lanes were clear pavement and at 64 mph in cruise control i changed lanes and the vehicle began 4 wheel skiing on the snow. i applied the brake and lost all control of my ridgeline as the vehicle with all 4 wheels locked, skid over to the side of the road and became entangled with the snow bank. with all 4 wheels locked the vehicle slowed due to the depth of the snowbank. as it slowed the ridgeline swung around sideways and slowly rolled on its side. at that point the side air bag curtain deployed. scratching my eye ball and hitting my ear so hard i had to put my hand to my ear to see if it was still attached. either the vsa or the abs should have activated. and the drivers air bag should not have deployed due to the fact the vehicle was laying on the passenger side. causing over $10,000 damage. after the repair i took the vehicle to my dealer and i was told there is nothing wrong with any of the systems. nor were they concerned that this incident, under different circumstances could have easily ended in death.

Reported in: CONNOR ME || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2HJYK16277H

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

i would like to file a complaint against honda motor company for their defective condenser that they build into their vehicles knowing that they can be easily damaged. they are aware of the defect but choose to ignore that it is an issue. they also have changed their 2008-2009 models and claim that they have the right to change their models whenever and however they want. they truly are not customer service oriented. this is an unjust cost that they are placing on their consumers.

Reported in: POTEET TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HJYK16467H

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

on 6/25/2009 i reported to my honda dealer my ac was not cooling properly and the a/c fan was continously running even with the a/c off. they told me that they had no loaner cars available and i should return on wed evening 7/1/2009 to drop off me car for repairs. . on monday am @ 11:04 (roseland nj police report) i started my ridgeline and smelled a very acrid odor a few minutes later my car interior filled with smoke and i had to pull over and leave my car. by luck i flagged down a passing police car and he put out the flames and called the fire department my car has 29,400 miles+/- and is still under warranty.the honda dealer explained to me they knew the problem to be in some switch that controls the fan motor, please tell me how this part has not been recalled and why they let me leave the dealership with out warning me to not operated such a dangerous car . i have found other occasions on the internet where similar ridgeline experienced the same problem. this was thankfully the only time this happened. the car is at the dealers now. i am afraid to drive it i don't believe it is a safe car.they tell me they will fix it as good as new. duh! it burned as a new car. this defect has a potential for great tragedy.

Reported in: BUTLER NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HJYK16527H

VISIBILITY

hello, in wisconsin it is not uncommon to get a small amount of ice and snow accumulation on a car. when snow and ice accumulate their is always a small amount usually less than 1/4 inch that is impossible to scrape off without destroying the paint on the vehicle. on the other 24 cars i have owned when this melts after driving a short time from the cabin temperature, it slides onto the windshield after breaking the first time after melting loose. the wipers then push the slush off to the sides so you can see. on my 2007 honda ridgeline instead of that happening the wipers shut off under the increased momentary load. the only way to get them to reset is to stop, turn the vehicle off and restart it. this is very difficult to do when you are completely blinded with slush looking forward. this has happened 3 times, the last time i was coming up on a road blocked off due to a fatality accident. i slammed on the breaks, because i could not see i ended up stopping in oncoming traffic lane about 5 feet from the police vehicle blocking the road. i called honda several times. there line is that the wipers meet federal standards and they will not fix the problem. my neighbor down the street is also having the same problem, and the dealership has noted the problem with other ridgelines. my vehicle wa examined by the dealership and is working as designed. please force them to fix this problem before i or somebody else kills someone as a result of this issue.

Reported in: BROOKFIELD WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HJYK16297H

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2007 honda ridgeline with approx 52,000 miles the a/c stop blowing for no reason. took it to freeman honda dallas,tx. said bad transistor and blower. had to wait for parts 2 days. the parts came in and then they said i needed a wire hardness because the wire hardness was melted approx 4 feet in dash . you would think that they would check the wire hardness when they tell you it's the transistor and the blower. had to wait another day to order wire hardness just to find out that the wire hardness is back order nationwide . the dealership rigged up another warranty wire hardness to get my truck back to me or else i had to wait 3weeks for the wire hardness.they warranty the work for 12,000 or 12 months, but i had to pay out of my pocket $730.83 . i feel that i shouldn't have to pay for something that is not my fault . apparently im not the first one with this issued that's probably why theirs a nation wide back order on wire hardness. my self as well as many others on the internet feel that it is a fire and safety hazard that needs to be recalled by honda it is not fair to consumers.

Reported in: DALLAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HJYK16517H

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda ridgeline. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for routine maintenance, an oil change, and a tire rotation. an hour after he arrived back home, he noticed smoke coming from the rear tail light area. within seconds, flames appeared while the vehicle was parked in the garage. the contact was able to extinguish the flames. the fire department arrived and the insurance company is investigating the failure. the manufacturer stated that there were no recalls and have not received any reports concerning fires with this model vehicle. the manufacturer stated that they would work with the insurance investigators. the issue as well. the dealer stated that the fire was caused by an electrical malfunction. several parts were replaced in the vehicle, but the contact did not know which ones. the current and failure mileages were 28,000. updated 08/28/09. *lj updated 09/02/09.*jb

Reported in: MOTLEY MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HJYK16527H

VISIBILITY

windshield wipers stop while driving when it is snowing.

Reported in: WEST VALLEY NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HJYK16257H

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

head lights burn out about every eight thousand miles.

Reported in: DUNBARTON NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HJYK16507H

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2007 honda ridgeline heater motor stopped blowing. troubleshoot the problem and found a melted wiring harness. did some research and found the recall to take place in march. called hidy honda to request a fix and was told my vehicle is not covered. called hondausa and was told the same thing. at this point i need the motor for defrost purposes. i am purchasing the motor on my own and will repair myself if i can get parts at all.

Reported in: SPRINGFIELD OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HJYK16297H

VISIBILITY

2007 honda ridgeline heater motor stopped blowing. troubleshoot the problem and found a melted wiring harness. did some research and found the recall to take place in march. called hidy honda to request a fix and was told my vehicle is not covered. called hondausa and was told the same thing. at this point i need the motor for defrost purposes. i am purchasing the motor on my own and will repair myself if i can get parts at all.

Reported in: SPRINGFIELD OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HJYK16297H

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

my 2007 honda ridgeline was involved in an accident. the vehicle struck another vehicle and due to a short circuit the air bags did not deploy. the consumer stated it was noted by the technician that a short circuit caused by a faulty ground wire disabled the air bag system. updated 04/28/10

Reported in: CASA GRANDE AZ || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2HJYK16347H

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my 2007 honda ridgeline was involved in an accident. the vehicle struck another vehicle and due to a short circuit the air bags did not deploy. the consumer stated it was noted by the technician that a short circuit caused by a faulty ground wire disabled the air bag system. updated 04/28/10

Reported in: CASA GRANDE AZ || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2HJYK16347H

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

on 2/10/10 at approximately 11:00am my 2007 honda ridgeline was involved in a collision on florence & henness in the city of casa grande, az. the vehicle sustained front end damage after rear ending another vehicle. the ridgeline was traveling approximately 20 mph at the time of impact. it was noted immediately after the accident that the inside cab had a burning odor. it was also noted that the airbags did not deploy. after further investigation by honda service technicians located at san tan honda, it was determined that a short circuit caused by a faulty ground wire disabled the air bag system.

Reported in: CASA GRANDE AZ || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2HJYK16347H

VISIBILITY

power rear window center slider piece shattered. i was driving on highway with all the windows and rear slider open. the center sliding portion of the window was in the open position when it shattered sending glass fragments though out the vehicle. the glass covered the backseat, backseat floor, and some on the dashboard and front floor. the replacement glass is on order from the dealership.

Reported in: CUMBERLAND RI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HJYK16597H

SEATS

front drivers seat has become loose and will shift side to side upon turning a corner or traversing a speed bump. presented problem to dealership where they stated that the front seat bolts/screws were tightened down yet this has not fixed the problem. this problem occurs all the time and has me concerned that the seat will ultimately become dislodged completely, potentially resulting in injury or an accident. upon reading and researching seat problems with honda on the internet, it appears as though this is a recurrent problem with honda manufacturing across the board with many makes and model years.

Reported in: SPRINGFIELD MO || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY

i have a 2007 honda ridgeline and the rear sliding window shattered into the passenger compartment for no apparent reason while driving. i reported it to the police as i thought that it was possible that someone might have shot it out with a bullet. i have since learned that this has happened several time switch other honda ridgelines.

Reported in: VALLEY SPRINGS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HJYK16547H

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda ridgeline. the contact stated he received notification of nhtsa recall campaign id number: 10v001000 (electrical system: instrument panel). the contact made an appointment for repairs and when arriving at the dealer he was advised the parts needed to make the repairs had not yet arrived. the dealer advised the contact that he would need to reschedule his appointment. the contact did not feel the recall had addressed the safety defect within a reasonable time frame. the current mileage was 52,478.

Reported in: LOS PALOS CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

2007 honda ridgeline radiator failure, caused the engine to overheat and antifreeze leak into transmission fluid.

Reported in: EAST AMHERST NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HJYK16587H

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

2007 honda ridgeline radiator failure, caused the engine to overheat and antifreeze leak into transmission fluid.

Reported in: EAST AMHERST NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HJYK16587H

VISIBILITY

three broken windshields in 3 years. crack always starts in lower left corner. happens once a year. honda will not replace so i pay 600 - 800 every year. drive for about 9 months - breaks again. wait a few months - replace windshield. breaks again . . . .

Reported in: BRANSON MO || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

three broken windshields in 3 years. crack always starts in lower left corner. happens once a year. honda will not replace so i pay 600 - 800 every year. drive for about 9 months - breaks again. wait a few months - replace windshield. breaks again . . . .

Reported in: BRANSON MO || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda ridgeline. the contact stated that the tire pressure monitoring system malfunctioned because the valve stem was corroded and unable to be opened. the vehicle was inspected by an authorized dealer who offered no assistance. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Reported in: JENISON MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HJYK16317H

STEERING

we own a 2007 honda ridgeline. the metal inner ring on the steering wheel separated from the rubbery outer ring. this defect causes the outer ring to twist and give off an odor. the odor makes me feel like i need to vomit. the combination of the unsecured outer ring and the distraction of the urge to vomit makes for unsafe driving. this started over a year ago and has gradually gotten worse. we contacted honda as well as our extended warranty company and got no help. we would like the steering wheel replaced.

Reported in: OWENSBORO KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HJYK16377H

STRUCTURE

we own a 2007 honda ridgeline. the metal inner ring on the steering wheel separated from the rubbery outer ring. this defect causes the outer ring to twist and give off an odor. the odor makes me feel like i need to vomit. the combination of the unsecured outer ring and the distraction of the urge to vomit makes for unsafe driving. this started over a year ago and has gradually gotten worse. we contacted honda as well as our extended warranty company and got no help. we would like the steering wheel replaced.

Reported in: OWENSBORO KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HJYK16377H

TIRES

all 4 tires are prematurely dry rotting causing a safety hazzard for the driver, passengers and other drivers on the road. truck has 33,000 miles and is 4 yrs old. other ridgeline owners have reported same problem with same tires at hondaridgelineowners.com.

Reported in: MELBOURNE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HJYK16597H

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda ridgeline truck. while driving approximately between 50-75 mph, the contact noticed smoke emitted from underneath the front passenger's side dashboard. the contact maneuvered to the side of the road to inspect the vehicle and detected the air conditioner control head, wiring harness connector and blower motor melted. immediately the blower motor wires were disconnected and the contact resumed in operation. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v001000 (electrical system: instrument panel). the vehicle was repaired under the recall which included the replacement of the wiring harness connector; however the blower motor protective cover was not installed which was mentioned in the recall remedy. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 76,000.

Reported in: FLOWER MOUND TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HJYK16427H

POWER TRAIN

my complaint is similar to the complaints that honda odyssey owners have experienced. i have a 2007 ridgeline rtx w/102000 mi, orig owner. noticed it many miles ago (65k) that under very light load, top gear, ~45-48 mph, torque converter "pulses" in and out of lockup which produces a slight audible and vibration sensation. tach needle shows pulse too. seems to be getting worse at truck ages. changing throttle position causes torque converter to unlock, but pulse will return once it re-locks once "cruising @ 45-48 mph" resumes.

Reported in: CENTER BARNSTEAD NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HJYK16307H

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1. at a constant speed of approximately 45 mph, level surface or slight uphill grade, transmission in od, torque converter locked, i experience a serious vibration and audible tone coming from the engine compartment. in addition, that tach reflects a slight pulsation in engine rpm at approximately 1500 rpm. this is the same description as in the odyssey and element recalls which indicates a faulty torque converter. 2. brake pedal is spongy and soft. when applying brakes, the pedal drops to a level close to the floor. braking is minimal. when applying 2 pumps of the pedal while braking, the pedal becomes firm and high, as it should. braking then appears fine. my brakes were bled two times. on both occasions, a considerable amount of air was removed from the lines. the problem quickly reappeared after bleeding the brakes. there were no brake fluid leaks anywhere, just air in the lines. similar to the odyssey and element recall, the vsa modulator is allowing a small amount of air into the system on initial start. 3. the right rear outer brake pad wears prematurely. my ridgeline just turned 100k miles. i recently installed the third set of rear brake pads and the second set of rotors. the caliper pistons and attaching hardware moved freely and was free of corrosion. i believe issue # 2, air in lines, may contribute to this. the brakes with the least amount of air in the lines are performing the majority of the braking, therefore wearing those particular pads before the others.

Reported in: CENTER BARNSTEAD NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HJYK16307H

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

1. at a constant speed of approximately 45 mph, level surface or slight uphill grade, transmission in od, torque converter locked, i experience a serious vibration and audible tone coming from the engine compartment. in addition, that tach reflects a slight pulsation in engine rpm at approximately 1500 rpm. this is the same description as in the odyssey and element recalls which indicates a faulty torque converter. 2. brake pedal is spongy and soft. when applying brakes, the pedal drops to a level close to the floor. braking is minimal. when applying 2 pumps of the pedal while braking, the pedal becomes firm and high, as it should. braking then appears fine. my brakes were bled two times. on both occasions, a considerable amount of air was removed from the lines. the problem quickly reappeared after bleeding the brakes. there were no brake fluid leaks anywhere, just air in the lines. similar to the odyssey and element recall, the vsa modulator is allowing a small amount of air into the system on initial start. 3. the right rear outer brake pad wears prematurely. my ridgeline just turned 100k miles. i recently installed the third set of rear brake pads and the second set of rotors. the caliper pistons and attaching hardware moved freely and was free of corrosion. i believe issue # 2, air in lines, may contribute to this. the brakes with the least amount of air in the lines are performing the majority of the braking, therefore wearing those particular pads before the others.

Reported in: CENTER BARNSTEAD NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HJYK16307H

POWER TRAIN

1. at a constant speed of approximately 45 mph, level surface or slight uphill grade, transmission in od, torque converter locked, i experience a serious vibration and audible tone coming from the engine compartment. in addition, that tach reflects a slight pulsation in engine rpm at approximately 1500 rpm. this is the same description as in the odyssey and element recalls which indicates a faulty torque converter. 2. brake pedal is spongy and soft. when applying brakes, the pedal drops to a level close to the floor. braking is minimal. when applying 2 pumps of the pedal while braking, the pedal becomes firm and high, as it should. braking then appears fine. my brakes were bled two times. on both occasions, a considerable amount of air was removed from the lines. the problem quickly reappeared after bleeding the brakes. there were no brake fluid leaks anywhere, just air in the lines. similar to the odyssey and element recall, the vsa modulator is allowing a small amount of air into the system on initial start. 3. the right rear outer brake pad wears prematurely. my ridgeline just turned 100k miles. i recently installed the third set of rear brake pads and the second set of rotors. the caliper pistons and attaching hardware moved freely and was free of corrosion. i believe issue # 2, air in lines, may contribute to this. the brakes with the least amount of air in the lines are performing the majority of the braking, therefore wearing those particular pads before the others.

Reported in: CENTER BARNSTEAD NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HJYK16307H

POWER TRAIN

my complaint is i have a 2007 ridgeline rts w/83000 mi, orig owner. noticed this and brought to dealer at 50k that under very light load, top gear, ~45-48 mph, torque converter "pulses" in and out of lockup which produces a slight audible and vibration sensation. tach needle pulses to confirm and seems to be getting worse at truck ages.

Reported in: POWDER SPRINGS GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HJYK16447H

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

my complaint is i have a 2007 ridgeline rts w/83000 mi, orig owner. noticed this and brought to dealer at 50k that under very light load, top gear, ~45-48 mph, torque converter "pulses" in and out of lockup which produces a slight audible and vibration sensation. tach needle pulses to confirm and seems to be getting worse at truck ages.

Reported in: POWDER SPRINGS GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HJYK16447H

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

started vehicle and noticed that both low beam headlights were not working. all other running lights were working (tail lights, parking lights, fog lights, turn signals, etc). high beam headlights were both working. had replaced the headlight bulbs about a month ago. have had no problems prior to the failure. in researching the problem i found a prior recall for the headlight wiring on earlier honda cr-v's, pilots and civics. am wondering if this is a related problem?

Reported in: PITTSBURG CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HJYK16577H

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

started vehicle and noticed that both low beam headlights were not working. all other running lights were working (tail lights, parking lights, fog lights, turn signals, etc). high beam headlights were both working. had replaced the headlight bulbs about a month ago. have had no problems prior to the failure. in researching the problem i found a prior recall for the headlight wiring on earlier honda cr-v's, pilots and civics. am wondering if this is a related problem?

Reported in: PITTSBURG CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HJYK16577H

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

started vehicle and noticed that both low beam headlights were not working. all other running lights were working (tail lights, parking lights, fog lights, turn signals, etc). high beam headlights were both working. had replaced the headlight bulbs about 90 days ago. have had no problems prior to the failure. i've heard in researching the problem a prior recall for the headlight wiring on earlier honda cr-v's, pilots and civics. am wondering if this is a related problem?

Reported in: GUAYNABO PR || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

air bag dashboard light and front passenger airbag light activated despite no collision to trigger them. independent mechanic says the air bags have been activated and need to be replaced. advised to have evaluated be honda dealer for which i am loathe to do since they always "pad the bill''. this seems to be a manufacture defect.

Reported in: HURRICANE WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HJYK16547H

AIR BAGS

hit a deer at 55 mph, dead center on the front of my vehicle. entire front end was caved in but the air bags didn't deploy. i was told by the insurance adjuster that the deployment sensor is located behind the radiator, and he was surprised also that the bags didn't deploy. this is a public safety issue that needs to be handled swiftly. i'm thankful that i didn't run off the road and hit a tree. if you think you're going to be protected by airbags in the event of a crash, don't be lulled into a false sense of security. this is a major safety failure on the part of honda usa.

Reported in: CULLODEN GA || Crash: Y || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES

while driving vehicle experienced a complete loss of braking capability due to failure of the braided portion (bottom end) of honda part: pipe v, brake part number: 46375-sjc-a51.

Reported in: MELBOURNE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HJYK16287H

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda ridgeline. the contact stated that the driver's side door failed to open when using the interior door handle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer however,the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 77,000 and the current mileage was 78,000.

Reported in: FAIRHOPE AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HJYK16527H

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

back middle windshield shattered while stopped at a stop sign, glass shattered into the backseat and floor board.

Reported in: GLEN ALLEN, VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HJYK16337H

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the heater/ac blower motor quit working. found the wire harness to the blower motor melted. fire hazard!!!

Reported in: LITTLEFORK MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HJYK16357H

SEATS

2007 honda ridgeline. consumer writes in regards to lift up rear seat defect. *smd the consumer stated when the lift-up seat was lowered, its supporting legs would lock into place. however, when the seat was returned to the stored, or upright position, the legs remained extended and would not lock into proper storage. *jb

Reported in: NATRONA HEIGHTS PA || Crash: N || VIN #: