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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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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).
8on this build
129on the model
46builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 4Electrical System 2Service Brakes 1Hydraulic 1
What owners of this build wrote
StructureJun 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 BagsSep 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 SystemJun 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 BrakesAug 2010
Brakes. 2008 honda ridgeline. Spongy pedal, excessive pedal travel. Dealer says it's normal & declines to remedy under warranty
Air BagsApr 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 Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.