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problem #39

Oct 092025

Ridgeline

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1. Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior. Driver mirror fell off. 2. Windshield multipurpose camera unit, u3000-49, burned out. Requiring replacement within 4 years of purchase. 3. The auto idle stop stalls the car.

- Peabody, MA, USA

problem #38

Jun 022024

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Auto start stop fails to work.

- Roanoke, VA, USA

problem #37

Jul 292025

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Auto Idle Stop system is not working correctly. Usual it happens at a traffic light, the truck Auto Idle Stop system sometimes will not start the engine and requires me to put it in park and restart with the primary starter. Took the truck to Honda dealer and they told me the best remedy was to turn off the Auto Idle Stop system every time I use the truck. This does not seem like a reasonable fix. I have had the truck or 5 years, but only have about 26000 miles on the vehicle.The Auto Idle Stop system has failed to work approximately 15 to 20 times since I bought the truck new in 2020.

- Belleair, FL, USA

problem #36

Aug 012025

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AIS system not working properly. Vehicle stalls when brake is applied when car is stopped and at idle. Does not restart when brake is released as designed. This creates a safety hazard when in traffic. This has occurred frequently. Automatic Idle Stop/Start (AIS) System

- Clover, SC, USA

problem #35

May 192025

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My Honda 2020 ridgeline has intermittent faults on the dash monitor, it displays ACC, LKAS, Collision Mitigation, High beam, lane departure warnings, and sometimes transmission problem. I am told it is the muti cable assembly sensor on the front window not communicating with the other sensors. I took my car to auto zone and they stated no communication, due to a bad battery. I replaced the battery, and it still has the multiple errors/ fault codes. During research several people have had this problem with Honda vehicles. At times it goes away for a day or two and then comes back with the same faults. It seems like a faulty part. The dealer wants 1800 for repair and calibration of sensors, this was after they ran a diagnostic test and found no engine faults/codes.

- Portsmouth, VA, USA

problem #34

Jul 092025

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The visor on the drivers side will not assume the position so that it does not interfere with complete visibility of the front window. It was hard to adjust when we first bought the car and we thought it would get less stiff but it hasn-??t.

- Madison, AL, USA

problem #33

Jun 282025

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Whenever I-??m driving in my vehicle everything seems to be fine until I stop at a red light. On three separate occasions, while my vehicle is stopped it will automatically go into neutral and stall. This causes my truck not to run properly. I have to shut my car off, and then turn it back on to put it in drive and operate it like normal. I-??m unsure what my cars issue is but it is an inconvenience and a safety concern due to it keeps happening while in traffic.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #32

Dec 022024

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In response to a recall for the possible failure of the rear camera, I had the Honda dealership make the repair. Upon receiving my vehicle, I noticed that the wiring bundle had numerous small gauge wires exposed. I photographed them and corresponded with the dealership. They said they-??d rectify my concerns. After visiting the dealership again for yet another recall concerning front passenger seat sensors, I was informed that the wiring issue was standard Honda practice and I should contact Honda. I filed a complaint with Honda and I just heard from them by phone and I was told they don-??t consider exposed wires running from the bed to a tailgate a safety concern. I had checked two additional model years of the Honda Ridgeline(22 and 25) and found the same unshielded situation. Certainly a design flaw and a safety situation. Honda intends to do nothing although there is an active recall for rear camera failures. A truck bed is used to carry all kinds of things and unprotected wiring to vital components is unacceptable.

- Piney Point, MD, USA

problem #31

Apr 282025

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My auto start/stop wouldn-??t restart my car in traffic. I ran the battery down trying to restart it and finally had to jump it off

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #30

Apr 042025

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Reference Investigation: EA25004, No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages 2 separate instances 1st instance during stop and go driving on highway in heavy traffic, engine failed to restart automatically after full stop, message stating something about neutral appeared, unsure exactly what message stated. I had to shift to park and hold the brake down for a normal start. 2nd instance 2 weeks after 1st 04/04/2025 while stopped at a traffic light engine failed to Auto start - same result as above (1st incident)

- Point Pleasant, NJ, USA

problem #29

Feb 072024

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How long should it take for repairs on the recall items? I have not received info from Honda, and a call to a local dealership has done nothing except being told "we'll call you when the parts are in." First recall was 1 year ago, the other 9 months ago.

- Fort Wayne, IN, USA

problem #28

Dec 142024

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I took my 2020Honda Ridgeline for tire rotation at a costco tire center and they reported that the hub and wheel mating surface are heavily corroded and that it will be dangerous to drive. I called the Honda Customer Hotline and they told me that I have to take it to body shop and get it fix with my own money. Same thing they told me at Honda Mossy Lemon Grove that corrosion and rust are not warranted by Honda.

- Imperial, CA, USA

problem #27

Dec 122023

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Driver mirror always requires reajustment. This on initail startup or every time reverse gear is selected.

- Lynn, MA, USA

problem #26

Oct 212023

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When operating the vehicle in reverse, the dashboard screen was black/blank instead of displaying the view from the rear backup camera. The issue began to occur intermittently at ~40,000 miles and the camera was completely non-operational at 42,163k miles (10/21/2023). Upon investigating and diagnosing the root cause of failure, the dealer determined that the rear backup camera wiring harness failed. The failure point was a flexible section at the rear tailgate hinge that permits opening and closing the rear tailgate. Because the dealer's total replacement cost was too expensive (>$500), the original wiring harness was repaired by the owner. At 50,185 miles, the failure is intermittently occurring again with the repaired harness. A non-operational backup camera puts pedestrians, cyclists and others at risk when the vehicle is backing up because the driver may not be aware of their presence and could strike them or cause a collision. The local dealer diagnosed the issue and subsequently sold the owner a new replacement wiring harness that has yet to be installed. The vehicle or component has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others. No warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem occurred prior to the failure.

- Mentor On The Lake, OH, USA

problem #25

May 032024

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The backup camera is no longer working - just a black screen

- Chardon, OH, USA

problem #24

Apr 272024

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Rearview camera stopped working due to the tailgate wire harness failing from normal opening and closing of the tailgate.the issue appears to be identical to the subject of a recall in 2017 to 2019 model years.

- Wilmington, DE, USA

problem #23

Apr 212024

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Backup camera goes black - no picture. Doing some follow up on the internet, this appears to be a problem that has affected other Honda Ridgelines.

- Northfield, MN, USA

problem #22

Mar 012024

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Back-up camera failed.

- Locust Grove, VA, USA

problem #21

Apr 102024

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The reverse camera on the vehicle flickers black and then shows the image, or will be black the entire time. This happens intermittently

- Arlington, TX, USA

problem #20

Mar 042024

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Rear camera stopped working. The screen is blank with the guide lines showing

- Egg Harbor, WI, USA

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