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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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2HJYK16568H••••••2008 Honda RIDGELINE
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2008 Honda RIDGELINE build (5 vs 3).
5on this build
132on the model
46builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 3Electrical System 1Power Train 1Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainMar 2021
The contact owns a 2008 honda ridgeline. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle started to stall with the temperature gauge showing a very high reading. The driver restarted the vehicle and drove to her residence. The contact stated…
Electrical SystemJan 2018
Wiring harness for AC and heater not working. Recall was done to honda vehicles up too 2007 with same problem. Intermitting problem while driving and stationary
Air BagsOct 2016
The contact owns a 2008 honda ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V344000 (air bags) and 16V061000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount…
Air BagsMar 2016
Takata recall - received notice contacted dealer. They will give me a "loaner" vehicle until my vehicle gets fixed. I need a vehicle with a hitch capable of towing a trailer that is 4000 lbs with a hitch weight of 285. They said they can't provide that without me paying an…
Air BagsMar 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 2HJYK16568H534256 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.