ON 5 NOV 09, I ATTENDED A BUSINESS MEETING IN DEERFIELD BEACH. WHEN I WAS READY TO RETURN TO WEST PALM BEACH, I TURNED ON THE TRUCK IGNITION TO START IT AND IT MADE A COUPLE OF CLICKS AND NOTHING HAPPENED. I AUTOMATICALLY ASSUMED IT WAS THE BATTERY SINCE IT WAS OVER FOUR YEARS OLD AND THE HOT WEATHER IN FLORIDA TAKES ITS TOLL ON BATTERIES. I ALSO NOTICED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DID NOT LIGH…
2006 Honda Ridgeline electrical problems
severe 42 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
42
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
I OWN A 2006 HONDA RIDGELINE WHICH I PURCHASED NEW FROM THE HONDA DEALERSHIP IN HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK. ON DECEMBER 15, 2010, I WAS DRIVING ON UTOPIA PARKWAY IN QUEENS, NEW YORK WHEN I NOTICED A BURNING SMELL. I HAD THE HEAT ON AND TURNED IT OFF. I PULLED OVER TO CHECK WHERE THE SMELL WAS COMING FROM. I SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT AREA, I IMMEDIATELY CALLED 911. WHEN I OPENED THE HOOD…
THE MAINTENANCE MINDER DISPLAY STARTED BLINKING AND THEN WENT BLANK AT TIMES. DEALER SAYS TO REPAIR IT REQUIRES REPLACING THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT DISPLAY AT A COST OF $575. WITHOUT THE DISPLAY YOU HAVE NO ODOMETER AND NO DOOR OPEN OR OTHER INDICATORS. *TR
THE AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED BLOWING AIR. WHILE RESEARCHING THE ISSUE I FOUND A RECALL FOR THE HVAC BLOWER FAN. THIS VIN NUMBER MODEL IS DISPLAYING THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS THE RECALL FOR THE HVAC BLOWER. I CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT MY VIN MODEL NUMBER DOESN'T HAVE A RECALL OR A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. I THINK IS A VALID RECALL BECAUSE IT IS PRETTY MUCH DOING THE SAME THING.
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2006 Honda Ridgeline?
It's a meaningful issue. 42 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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