Ridgeline first year woes...?

Without my wife's knowledge, I am thinking of getting a Ridgeline...
if nothing else, I am just toying with the idea for giggles...

I have heard of many problems with any car company's first production
year of a new model...

Are there any owners of a 2006 Ridgeline (I think 2006 was the first
year for it) that have experienced any issues with the Ridgeline?

We are a honda family. Ive owned an 88 accord, a 97 accord, and we
currently have a 2003 accord. We have always been happy with Honda...
but ya never know with a new model...

Thanks in advance!
Jazz Mann

 

Thirteen months, 13,000 miles. No problems except radio antenna, which was
promptly repaired by dealer. Great, tough little truck. I would buy another
one.

Problem is, wife may take the Ridgeline away from you once she drives it.

Ed

 

You need to check out the ridgeline owners club (ROC) -- do a search
on ridgeline owners club. There is a tremendous amount of information
there. I too have been thinking about buying one, but there have been
leak issues (water leaks) in the cabin and a few other items regarding
lack of build quality (compared to traditional honda expectations).
Consumer Reports has it as only Average (better than most, but not
honda standards again). But check out the Roc.

 

Good call ROC, sounds alot like the F-series Fords when they came out
with the new design. My boss has one and his cabin leaks in the back
near the rear window. When I saw it I said (to myself) "Typical
American quality" so I dont want to eat those words if/when I buy a
Ridgeline.

Thanks for your info as well Ed.

 

Be aware that all brand specific newsgroups and "fan" web sites are going to
have far more negative posts than positive. People who are pissed off post
their gripes more often than those who are satisfied.

 

My 2005 Odyssey is only rated average too for repairs by Consumer reports
but so far it has been perfect.

 

Correction... it is a 2006 bought when they first came out late 2005.