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2006 Honda Ridgeline vs 2008 Honda Ridgeline

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2006 Honda Ridgeline2008 Honda Ridgeline
NHTSA complaints240140
Recall campaigns128
Service bulletins (TSBs)11053
Investigations40
Crash reports213
Fire reports156
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)1717
Median reported mileage78,000 mi70,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHonda RidgelineHonda Ridgeline
Air Bags6260
Electrical System4330
Structure3014
Visibility1510
Power Train165
Engine and Engine Cooling145
Engine115
Fuel/propulsion System123

Symptoms owners describe

Rust / corrosion258
Stalling130
Check engine light60
Hesitation / surging60
Electrical failures619
Overheating50
2006 Honda Ridgeline
2008 Honda Ridgeline

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.