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2006 Honda RidgelineProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 297 owners and 14 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
297
Crashes
27
Fires
18
Recalls
14
TSBs
110
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 297 complaints, 27 crashes, 18 fires, and 14 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

4 cylinder has gone bad

26 complaints • Severity 9.4/10

$X,XXX
2

radio light works when it wants to

6 complaints • Severity 6.7/10

$X,XXX
3

faulty cluster display

4 complaints • Severity 5/10

$X,XXX
4

tapping in engine

4 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
5

transmission cooler pipe rotted off

3 complaints • Severity 6.7/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

53 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 80K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

36
0–30K
44
30–60K
37
60–90K
33
90–120K
21
120–150K
33
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (44 reports) • Median: 80K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (53 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags53 (18%)
Electrical36 (12%)
Other19 (6%)
Engine19 (6%)
Structure15 (5%)
Structure:body13 (4%)
Fuel System13 (4%)
Drivetrain12 (4%)

2006 Honda Ridgeline: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2006 Honda Ridgeline, with 53 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 80,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 80K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2006 Honda Ridgeline, with 36 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2006 Honda Ridgeline, with 19 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure Issues

Structure complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2006 Honda Ridgeline, with 15 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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05
20
06
16
07
15
08
23
09
29
10
16
11
5
12
12
13
21
14
21
15
31
16
15
17
8
18
10
19
4
20
14
22
18
23
4
24
9
25
3
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2006 Honda Ridgeline. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (14 recalls)

06V270000Aug 2006

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

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.

07V097000Apr 2007

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, A COIL WIRE INSIDE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO LOSE POWER. IF THE FUEL PUMP BECOMES INOPERATIVE, THE ENGINE MAY NOT START.

08E013000

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK

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. A PINCH BOLT EXISTS BETWEEN THE BIKE ARM BRACKET AND THE UPRIGHT ASSEMBLY OF THE "HITCH" STYLE BICYCLE RACK.

10V001000Mar 2010

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 AND 2007 RIDGELINE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 17, 2005, AND JUNE 7, 2006. A WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR FOR THE HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) BLOWER MOTOR LOCATED UNDER THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MAY BE ACCESSIBLE TO KICKING BY THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER'S FEET. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CONNECTOR TERMINAL MAY OVERHEAT, AND THIS MAY CAUSE THE WIRE INSULATION TO MELT OR THE WIRING CONNECTOR TO MELT.

14V353000Sep 2014

AIR BAGS

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 2005 Acura RL, and 2006 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in California, and equipped with Takata-brand air bag inflators. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

+ 9 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (4)

2 investigations still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.

EA15001OpenOpened Feb 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

EA21002OpenOpened Sep 2021

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

PE09008ClosedOpened Feb 2009 · closed Jun 2009

FIRE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

PE14016ClosedOpened Jun 2014 · closed Mar 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

This is the worst model year for the Honda Ridgeline according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is engine.

2006 Honda Ridgeline vs. Class Average (Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD)

This vehicle

297

Class avg

297

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other standard pickup trucks 4wd vehicles from 2006.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 297 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 14 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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2006 Honda Ridgeline: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Honda Ridgeline?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2006 Honda Ridgeline is related to the airbags, with 53 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2006 Honda Ridgeline reliable?
The 2006 Honda Ridgeline has 297 complaints, 27 crash reports, and 18 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2006 Honda Ridgeline problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2006 Honda Ridgeline have any recalls?
Yes, the 2006 Honda Ridgeline has 14 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Honda Ridgeline problems start?
Based on 204 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 80,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2006 Honda Ridgeline data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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