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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 2HJYK16518H540207 · Checked Aug 13, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 8

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2HJYK16518H•••••• 2008 Honda RIDGELINE

This build draws 2.9× more complaints than the average 2008 Honda RIDGELINE build (8 vs 3).

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129on the model
46builds in total
Most reported Air Bags 4 Electrical System 2 Service Brakes 1 Hydraulic 1

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Structure Jun 2023
My 2008 Honda RIdgeline has a frame rusted to the point where it has been deemed unsafe to drive by my local Honda dealership and Honda USA. My 2008 Honda Ridgeline is PA titled and was involved in recall 22V-430 (NHTSA recall number) / 22-021 (Honda recall number). I took my…
Air Bags Sep 2016
2008 honda ridgeline. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair driver side or passenger side airbag inflator recall notice
Electrical System Jun 2014
Own a 2008 honda ridgeline, around 90000 miles on it but don't have exact # because it is at the dealer. Bought new in 2008. The heater fan stopped working so it is at the dealers service shop. Was told the wire harness connector was melted because of high resistance. This seems…
Service Brakes Aug 2010
Brakes. 2008 honda ridgeline. Spongy pedal, excessive pedal travel. Dealer says it's normal & declines to remedy under warranty
Air Bags Apr 2016
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V061000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2HJYK16518H540207 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.