Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Honda Ridgeline
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Honda Ridgeline has 14 NHTSA recall campaigns and 243 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V430000 Frame Corrosion May Cause Fuel Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19E068000 Accelerator Pedal May Bind/FMVSS 124 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V501000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V499000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V182000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V029000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V344000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V320000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V700000 Passenger Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V353000 Passenger Side Air Bag Inflator may Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V001000 BLOWER MOTOR HEATING VENTILATION AC NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E013000 AFTERMARKET HITCH STYLE BIKE RACK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V097000 FUEL PUMP RELAY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V270000 OWNER'S MANUAL HOTLINE INFORMATION INCORRECT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 63 complaints
- Electrical System 43 complaints
- Structure 31 complaints
- Unknown or Other 17 complaints
- Power Train 16 complaints
- Visibility 15 complaints
Of the 243 complaints on file, 21 report a crash and 15 a fire; across all 243 complaints, owners report 19 injuries and 99 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Honda Ridgeline has multiple recalls, notably for airbag inflator issues and a structural recall affecting rust-prone areas. These issues contribute to safety concerns and potential repair costs, affecting the vehicle's reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbag inflator | 50,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | very common |
| frame and members | 80,000–120,000 miles | $800–$2,000 | common |
| accelerator pedal | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$750 | common |
| fuel pump | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$900 | occasional |
| instrument cluster | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid change every 3 years
- Timing belt replacement at 105,000 miles
- Tire replacement every 40,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Rust on frame members
- Electrical issues in instrument panel
- Unusual noise from airbag system
- Fuel pump failures
- HVAC blower motor issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Honda Ridgeline at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.