The Lemon Index2006 Honda Ridgeline.
The 2006 Honda Ridgeline is about average by owner complaints: 69 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 107, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 14 recalls, and it gets 17 mpg combined. The best Honda Ridgeline year is 2007.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 242 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Honda Ridgeline year. 2006 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 37K to 115K miles on the car (166 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- airbags complaints mostly came at 73K–133K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 40K–102K miles
- body structure complaints mostly came at 17K–145K miles
Recalls 14
- body structure 2022
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- speed control 2019
The rotating portion of the accelerator pedal assembly may bind.
- airbags 2019
The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high …
Show all 14 recalls
- airbags 2019
These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high a…
- airbags 2019
The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containi.
- airbags 2017
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- airbags 2016
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- airbags 2015
The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator t…
- airbags 2014
Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S.
- airbags 2014
American Honda Motor Company, Inc.'s (Honda) is conducting a limited regional recall for certain model year 2003-2005 Accord, Civic, CR-V, Pilot and Acura MDX, model year 2003-2004 Odyssey and Element, and model year 200…
- electrical 2010
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 AND 2007 RIDGELINE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 17, 2005, AND JUNE 7, 2006.
- equipment 2008
HONDA IS RECALLING 2,032 HITCH STYLE BIKE RACKS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON MY 2003-2007 AND SOME MY 2008 HONDA PILOT, RIDGELINE, AND ACURA MDX VEHICLES.
- fuel system, gasoline 2007
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, A COIL WIRE INSIDE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO LOSE POWER.
- equipment 2006
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Honda told dealers about
Honda sent dealers 110 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Water leak at right front floor
- Tonneau cover water and dust leaks
- On some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021
- OpenAir bag inflator rupture2015
- ClosedAir bag inflator rupture2014–2015
- ClosedFire2009
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $3800 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Blower motor for heating/ac blew out - wires have a short. Also, display that shows mileage works intermittently. Sometimes the display goes out completely or is frozen.
2006 Honda Ridgeline owner · NHTSA complaint 10248713
More owner reports
The ac fan ceased to function. Dealer said wire supplying power to ac fan had burned through, thus preventing power to fan motor. Dealer said it needed a new wiring harness. Burning wire inside dash is a potential fire hazard.
NHTSA complaint 10286865
For the second time on less then a year (despite repairs) the windshield wipers completely failed in heavy snow, disabling the vehicle.
NHTSA complaint 10214819
Quick answers
Is the 2006 Honda Ridgeline reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew about the average number of complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 107; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Honda Ridgeline year by this measure since 2010 is 2013.
What are the most common 2006 Honda Ridgeline problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (25%), visibility (14%) and body structure (10%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2006 Honda Ridgeline have?
14 safety recalls (latest: body structure). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2006 Honda Ridgeline get?
17 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2006 Honda Ridgeline problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 37,500 and 115,700 miles. The middle report was at 73,500 miles, from 166 complaints.
Does the 2006 Honda Ridgeline have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2006 Honda Ridgeline cost in fuel a year?
About $3800 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2006 Honda Ridgeline have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Honda Ridgeline year is better than the 2006?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2013, 2018 and 2017.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works