2006 Honda Ridgeline Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 19 Ridgeline years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2006 Honda Ridgeline has 242 owner complaints and 12 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 100 out of 100 — the highest of 19 Ridgeline model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is airbags (63 complaints, 26% of the total). Complaints report 21 crashes, 15 fires, 19 injuries, and 99 deaths.
- Complaints
- 242
- Recalls
- 12
- Crashes / fires
- 21 / 15
- Injuries / deaths
- 19 / 99
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 17
- 15 city / 20 hwy
Top 2006 Honda Ridgeline problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags63 (26%)
- Electrical System47 (19%)
- Structure & Body41 (17%)
- Engine28 (12%)
- Other21 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires16 (7%)
- Transmission & Powertrain16 (7%)
- Fuel System15 (6%)
- Visibility & Wipers14 (6%)
- Brakes13 (5%)
2006 Honda Ridgeline recalls
12 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 22V430000Jun 16, 2022Structure & Body132,882 vehicles
Structure:frame and members
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles that were sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. An accumulation of road salt may cause the frame mounting surface, where the fuel tank mounting bands are attached, to corrode and possibly detach the fuel tank, which can result in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the rear frame, as necessary, free of charge. Depending on the extent of any corrosion damage, Honda may offer to repurchase the vehicle. Owner notification letters were mailed August 9, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is LCD.
- NHTSA 19V501000Jun 27, 2019Airbags1,657,752 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. 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 absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are E5D and X5C.
- NHTSA 19V499000Jun 27, 2019Airbags3,947 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles. 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 absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Q5A and Y58.
2006 Honda Ridgeline fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15 MPG
- Highway
- 20 MPG
- Combined
- 17 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,800
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2006 compared with other Ridgeline years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2006 Honda Ridgeline a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 Honda Ridgeline ranks worst among Ridgeline model years (Complaint Index 100/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 242 complaints and 12 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Honda Ridgeline?
- The most reported problem areas are airbags (63 complaints), electrical system (47 complaints), and structure & body (41 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 74,000 miles.
- Does the 2006 Honda Ridgeline have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the 2006 Honda Ridgeline, most recently reported 2022, covering structure & body, airbags, electrical system, and fuel system.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2006 Honda Ridgeline?
- EPA rates the 2006 Honda Ridgeline at 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,800. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.