YearToAvoid

2006 Honda Ridgeline Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2006 Honda Ridgeline, 6% of all 242 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest fuel system complaint count among 19 Ridgeline model years. These complaints report 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 190,000 miles.

Fuel System complaints
15
6% of 242
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
190,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2006 Honda Ridgeline fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 6, 2005, latest Jan 16, 2025.

2006 Honda Ridgeline fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2005Oct 2017Jul 2018May 2019May 2023Nov 2023Jan 2025
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2005 to Jan 2025; peak Oct 2017 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2006 Honda Ridgeline

  1. NHTSA 07V097000Mar 14, 2007Fuel System166,561 vehicles

    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.

    Risk: If the fuel pump loses power while driving, the engine could stall without warning, and a crash could occur.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump relay free of charge. The recall began on april 2, 2007. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Fuel System complaints by Ridgeline model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200615 (6%)
  2. 20073 (2%)
  3. 20088 (6%)
  4. 20092 (6%)
  5. 20101 (2%)
  6. 20110 (0%)
  7. 20121 (4%)
  8. 20132 (4%)
  9. 20140 (0%)
  10. 20150 (0%)
  11. 201745 (13%)
  12. 201830 (19%)
  13. 201973 (31%)
  14. 20208 (5%)
  15. 20216 (6%)
  16. 202210 (9%)
  17. 20236 (5%)
  18. 20243 (5%)
  19. 20251 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Honda Ridgeline have fuel system problems?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2006 Honda Ridgeline, 6% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 190,000 miles.
Which Honda Ridgeline year has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2019 Honda Ridgeline has the most fuel system complaints (73), compared with 15 for the 2006.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2006 Honda Ridgeline?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Honda Ridgeline concerns the fuel system: 07V097000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.