2007 Honda Ridgeline Body & Structure Problems

Frame Has rusted out so bad Walmart says it can’t be put on lift to rotate tires. Not yet reported to dealer or inspected by dealer. This is a recall problem but my vehicle was not included. It was previously registered in North Carolina and Tennessee where salt is used on roads.

The car is rusting away. Tire dealer cant put it on as lift

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, there was an abnormal humming sound coming from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who stated that the vehicle was rusted and unsafe to drive. A punch test was performed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure) however, the dealer was unable to perform the repair due to corrosion. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and had closed a case that was opened by the manufacturer after concluding that the vehicle was unrepairable. The failure mileage was approximately 192,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

2007 HONDA RIDGELINE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 22V-430.

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer a month ago where it was diagnosed that the rear subframe was damaged due to corrosion and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and the contact was informed of a possible repurchase the vehicle. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

My Vehicle had a recall for corrosion on the rear frame. I brought it to the local Honda dealer on 9/14/2022 . it was picked up on 9/15/2022. The invoice stated they inspected the rear frame for rust and corrosion. I had told them there was a big hole in the the frame near the driver's rear wheel. I looked under the vehicle on 9/19/22 and the hole still remains. It is right by the jacking point on the vehicle and looks unsafe to use if i need to change the tire. I took pictures and sent to the dealer and have not heard back from them.

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Ridgeline. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure). The contact stated that he took the vehicle to the dealer where it was inspected for rear frame corrosion however, the contact stated that the dealer stated that the fix would fail to repair the vehicle because of rust on the part mentioned. The vehicle received the recall remedy however, the contact stated that the dealer was not able to put spray and seal the affected areas. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 185,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that the subframe was corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.

I took my vehicle to get recall inspection/repaired on August 22, 2022 @ Honda dealership locally. I was told by the technician that they did the hammer test for the recall after initially speaking to the technician 20 minutes prior to call that stated to pick up vehicle and that all is good because it passed inspection for the recall. My vehicle is definitely is affected by the recall to the point that the frame and my parts are corroded beyond repair. Prior to the recall I felt confident driving it and after the recall my husband checked my vehicle over and was shocked because the frame is all corroded to the point that it is a safety risk.

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure). The contact stated that he noticed that the rear stabilizer bar on the driver’s side had failed, and the strut frame was rusted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact was concerned that the parts would fail while driving. The dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was scheduled twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the contact was informed that the parts to do the repair was unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that parts were available for the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact's husband owns a 2007 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure) however, the vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the remedy was not adequate for the extent of rust located on the rear subframe of the vehicle. The contact was advised to notify the manufacturer of the issue. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed to contact another dealer however, the contact was informed that the recall could not be completed. The contact then stated that he noticed that the fuel tank had detached and was held in place by an unknown attachment. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that he would receive a call back however, the contact had not been contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. The consumer stated the problem has been resolved.

Hello, we are reporting an incident our 2007 Honda Risgeline. I am reporting this for my son who is the owner of the truck. He hit a pothole, after which a ticking noise started. When he got home, we inspected the vehicle and found that the gas tank straps ripped out of the frame, due to frame rust. The gas tank is laying in contact with the vehicle driveshaft. The ticking noise is due to the driveshaft balance weights contacting the gas tank and the shaft rotates. I am reporting so that you have accurate incident counts for your records. This would be part of the recently announced recall for this issue. The vehicle can not be driven in its current state.

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY 2007 HONDA RIDGELINE THE SUPPORT WHICH CRADLES THE FUEL TANK BROKE APART FROM THE REAR PART OF THE FRAME (BY THE SUSPENSION, JUST TO THE INSIDE OF THE REAR LEFT WHEEL) AND WAS DRAGGING ON THE ROAD. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO MY MECHANIC (1 MILE AWAY). WHEN THIS OCCURRED, I WAS DRIVING ON A PAVED ROAD WITH A 35-MPH SPEED LIMIT. MY MECHANIC PUT THE VEHICLE ON A LIFT AND SHOWED ME THE DAMAGE. THE REAR PART OF THE FRAME RUSTED/CORRODED TO THE POINT WHERE IT IS BARELY IN ONE PIECE. THE VEHICLE IS NOT ABLE TO BE REPAIRED AND MY MECHANIC WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME (2 MILES) BECAUSE HE WAS CONCERNED THAT THE REAR PART OF THE FRAME WOULD COMPLETELY BREAK, WHICH WOULD CAUSE THE REAR SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE. HE WAS ALSO CONCERNED THAT THE FUEL TANK MIGHT FALL OF THE VEHICLE. I WOULD NOT EXPECT ANY VEHICLE, ESPECIALLY NOT A HONDA, TO FALL APART LIKE THIS AFTER ONLY TWELVE OR THIRTEEN YEARS. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD ABOUT 136,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE VEHICLE HAS A CLEAN TITLE AND THE CARFAX DOES NOT SHOW ANY FLOOD HISTORY. I'VE ATTACHED TWO PICTURES.

WE HAVE A 2007 RIDGELINE. TWICE BEFORE WE HAVE EXPERIENCED THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT PANEL RIPPING OFF ENTIRELY UNDER HIGHER SPEEDS. IT HAPPENED BOTH TIMES WHEN WE WERE TRAVELING 65 MPH ON THE EXPRESSWAY. THANKFULLY NO ONE WAS HURT AND BOTH TIMES THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE ISSUE AT NO EXPENSE TO US. UNFORTUNATELY WE ARE NOW AGAIN EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT PANEL WHEREAS WE ARE HEARING WHISTLING NOISES AND THUMPING SOUNDS IF WE GO OVER 60 MPH. THE PARTS ARE STILL IN PLACE AND I'M TRYING TO BE PROACTIVE TO GET THE PART FIXED BEFORE IT RIPS OFF AGAIN. I HAVE CONTACTED BOTH THE DEALERSHIP WHERE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND AMERICAN HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE, BUT NEITHER PARTY IS TAKING RESPONSIBILITY AND WE ARE TOLD WE WOULD HAVE TO HAVE IT REPAIRED AT OUR OWN EXPENSE. I EVEN BROUGHT TO THEIR ATTENTION THAT NOT ONLY IS IT THE THIRD TIME IT HAS HAPPENED TO US, THERE ARE NUMEROUS ON-LINE REPORTS OF PEOPLE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE. AND SOME HAVE REPORTED HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM MULTIPLE TIMES. HERE ARE LINKS TO A COUPLE ON-LINE REPORTS: HTTP://WWW.CARPROBLEMZOO.COM/HONDA/RIDGELINE/BODY-PROBLEMS.PHP HTTPS://WWW.RIDGELINEOWNERSCLUB.COM/THREADS/THIRD-BRAKE-LIGHT-PANEL-FELL-OFF.36990/#POST-530200 HTTPS://WWW.RIDGELINEOWNERSCLUB.COM/THREADS/3RD-BRAKE-LIGHT-BODY-PANEL-BLEW-OFF.27241/#POST-387981 HTTPS://WWW.RIDGELINEOWNERSCLUB.COM/THREADS/WIND-NOISE-WHISTLING.30811/PAGE-4#POST-522368 HTTPS://WWW.RIDGELINEOWNERSCLUB.COM/THREADS/ROOF-BRAKE-LIGHT-ASSEMBLY-BLOWING-OFF.41175/#POST-591377 THIS IS THE ON-LINE RESEARCH I HAVE DONE IN JUST A SHORT TIME THIS AFTERNOON. I'M SURE THAT DEEP, THOROUGH INVESTIGATION WOULD REVEAL THAT THIS IS A LEGITIMATE SAFETY ISSUE FOR WHICH A RECALL IS WARRANTED.

THERE IS NO KNOWN WAY TO OPEN THE IN BED TRUNK. I'VE TAKEN THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER AND CONTACTED HONDA AND NEITHER HAVE AN ANSWER. IF SOMETHING IN THE TRUNK PREVENTS THE TRUNK FROM OPENING, THE OWNER NEEDS TO DESTROY THE TRUNK TO OPEN IT. WHAT IF A CHILD WAS STUCK IN THE TRUNK AND COULDN'T FIND THE RELEASE? I DID FIND A WAY TO OPEN THE TRUNK BY CUTTING A 4"X4" WHOLE. HONDA OFFER NO HELP WHAT'S SO EVER. (THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FAILED TO OPEN WHEN USING THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER HOWEVER,THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 78,000.