Vehicle report

2012 HONDA RIDGELINE

Service bulletins

48 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

A18-048

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Driver's Airbag Inflator for 2007-11 CR-V and Other Listed Years and Models.

A14-077

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service Bulletin - A pop or clunk is heard from the rear suspension in cold weather going over bumps potentially due to the rear bump stops loosening and are moving in the top mounting cap for the rear dampers.

A21120A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS receiver Capacity resulting in rollover of the internal chip memory; the rollover occurred on January 1, 2022, at 12:00AM local time.

A22-021

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service Bulletin - (Repair Procedure and Parts Information Revision) In salt-belt states where de-icing agents are used to maintain the roadway, the de-icing agents, along with mud and dirt, could accumulate along the rear frame where the fuel tank is mounted. Over time, the accumulated de-icing agents/mud/dirt mixture could cause the fuel tank band mounts to corrode and separate from the frame. If this occurs, an unsecured fuel tank can become damaged from undercarriage impact, which can possibly result in fuel leakage. Inspect the rear frame for rust and corrosion, if needed, install the kit.

A20-015

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passenger's airbag inflator only.

A07-030

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector -Ultrasonic Leak Detector -Leak Dye

DOR-M3J3F-07

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected.

DOR-M9J4S-07

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected.

A20-011

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only.

19-002-1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for 2010-11 element and 2010-14 Ridgeline (Expires September30, 2028)

A16040E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passenger's airbag inflator only.

A18-056

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only.

A18-053

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only.

ATS160715

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - IF THE ENGINE IS OVERHEATING AND THERE’S ENGINE OIL MIXED IN THE COOLANT RESERVOIR, CHANCES ARE THE CYLINDER HEAD MAY BE CRACKED. A CRACK MAY FORM UNDER THE FRONT AND/OR REAR CAMSHAFT AT THE JOURNALS AND IS A RARE OCCURRENCE.

A05-032

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION.

TAKATA_HAWAII FL

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FLYER CIRCULATED TO THE RESIDENTS OF HAWAII TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

TAKATA_HAWAII PO

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

POSTERS SENT TO HAWAIIAN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITIES, AUTOMOTIVE PART STORES, CAR WASHES, AND GAS STATIONS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

TAKATA_FLORIDA D

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

LETTER SENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES DEPARTMENT TO REMIND FLORIDA OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

TAKATA_TEXT MESS

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

US VIRGIN ISLANDS NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENTS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

TAKATA_HAWAII NE

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ADVERTISEMENT IN HAWAIIAN NEWSPAPERS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

A-HNS-03252016-3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DEALER MESSAGE - STOP SALE/SAFETY RECALL: HONDA 2007-2015 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER’S AIRBAG INFLATOR DEALER Q&A – UPDATED 03.25.16

A-HNS-03182016-3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DEALER MESSAGE ATTACHMENT - STOP SALE/SAFETY RECALL: HONDA 2007-2015 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER’S AIRBAG INFLATOR DEALER Q&A – UPDATED 03.18.16

A-HNS-02262016-3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR THE HONDA 2007-2015 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR SAFETY RECALL.

A-AN-02252016-30

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DEALER MESSAGE - AS STATED IN THE STOP SALE/SAFETY RECALL: HONDA 2005-2016 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER’S AIRBAG INFLATOR DEALER Q&A, DEALERS CAN GROUND OFF LEASE VEHICLES AND SELL IT BACK TO THE CUSTOMER. THE OFF-LEASE VEHICLE CAN ONLY BE SOLD BACK TO THE ORIGINATING LESSEE WITH A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATING THE VEHICLE IS UNDER THE RECALL.

AAN-02252016-302

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DEALER MESSAGE - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM TO SELL OFF-LEASE VEHICLE BACK TO THE ORIGINATING LESSEE.

A-HNS-02192016-3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DEALER MESSAGE - STOP SALE/SAFETY RECALL: HONDA 2007-2015 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER’S AIRBAG INFLATOR DEALER Q&A – UPDATED 02.19.16

A-CA-02152016-30

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DEALER MESSAGE - ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2016, AMERICAN HONDA NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A STOP SALE AND SAFETY RECALL FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.7 MILLION MODEL YEAR 2007-2015 HONDA VEHICLES. DUE TO THIS, THE FOLLOWING MODELS ARE SUBJECT TO A RECALL AND STOP SALE ORDER IN ALL REGIONS OF THE UNITED STATES AND US TERRITORIES: 2007-2011 CR-V 2011-2015 CR-Z 2010-2014 FCX 2009-2014 FIT 2010-2014 INSIGHT 2007-2014 RIDGELINE AS OF TODAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2016, AFFECTED VINS HAVE BEEN DETERMINED AND VEHICLE ELIGIBILITY CAN BE CONFIRMED THROUGH VIN STATUS INQUIRY.

A-HPS-02162016-3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DEALER MESSAGE - SHOULD YOU RECEIVE A REQUEST FOR ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION FROM A CUSTOMER AFFECTED BY THE 2007-2015 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER’S AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL WHERE A CAMPAIGN PART IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR, PLEASE FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED.

A-HPS-02122016-3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DEALER MESSAGE - PROCEDURES FOR PROVIDING ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION.

A-JCR-02112016-3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DEALER MESSAGE - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON MULTI-MODEL AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL.

A-FTD-02052016-3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DEALER MESSAGE - ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 29TH, AMERICAN HONDA NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A STOP SALE AND SAFETY RECALL FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.7 MILLION MODEL YEAR 2007-2015 HONDA VEHICLES. THIS RECALL IS DUE TO THE TAKATA DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG INFLATORS THAT MAY EXPERIENCE OVER-PRESSURIZATION RESULTING IN A RUPTURE. AT THIS TIME, WE’RE WORKING TO IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSE, BUT WE DO KNOW THAT EXPOSURE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES AND HIGH HUMIDITY IS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.

A-JCR-02052016-3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DEALER MESSAGE - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON MULTI-MODEL AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL.

A-HPS-02042016-9

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DEALER MESSAGE - CERTAIN VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THE DRIVER'S AIRBG INFLATOR SAFETY RECALL ARE UNDER STOP SALE.

A-JCR-020302016-

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DEALER MESSAGE - OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE IS AVAILABLE FOR THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATORS SAFETY RECALL OF APPROXIMATELY 1.7 MILLION AFFECTED VEHICLES.

A-CA-01302016-90

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DEALER MESSAGE - AHM IS RECALLING AFFECTED VEHICLES FOR DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATORS THAT MAY EXPERIENCE OVER-PRESSURIZATION DUE TO EXPOSURE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES AND HIGH ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY. OVER-PRESSURIZATION CAN CAUSE THE INFLATOR TO RUPTURE, SPRAYING SHRAPNEL AT VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

A16-016

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE BULLETIN - AFFECTED VEHICLES HAVE DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATORS THAT MAY EXPERIENCE OVER-PRESSURIZATION DUE TO EXPOSURE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES AND HIGH ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY. OVER-PRESSURIZATION CAN CAUSE THE INFLATOR TO RUPTURE, SPRAYING SHRAPNEL AT VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

15-028

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PGM-FI SOFTWARE UPDATE DUE TO MISINTERPRETATION OF THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM *CN

Service Bulletin

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P2101 (electronic throttle control system malfunction) stored. The vehicle may enter failsafe mode and experience a lack of power or poor acceleration. The problem is intermittent, and cycling the ignition will usually restore the vehicle to its normal function. However, the MIL will remain on and DTC P2101 will be stored. The PGM-FI misinterprets the electronic throttle control system and sets DTC P2101.

DLR MSG - RFV -

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)is investigating certain 2012-2014 Ridgelines with a complaint of MILon with the DTC P2101 (Throttle Control System Malfunction)stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

IN-2014-06

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HONDA: ON SOME VEHICLES, AN INVESTIGATION INTO MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2101 THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION TO FIND CAUSE OF CONDITION. MODEL 2012-2014 RIDGELINE. *PE

ENG REQ - AER131

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2014 Ridgelines with a complaint of MIL on with the DTC P2101 (Throttle Control System Malfunction) stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

IN-14-02

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ACURA: AN INVESTIGATION ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) IS ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P2101 MALFUNCTION OF THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM. MODEL 2012-2014 RIDGELINE. *PE

IN-12-20

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ACURA: AN INVESTIGATION, ON SOME VEHICLES, REGARDING THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION, WITH MIL ON, STORED WITH DTC P2101. MODEL 2012-2013 RIDGELINE. *PE

IN-2013

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HONDA: AN INVESTIGATION ON SOME VEHICLES REGARDING AN OIL LEAK AT THE ENGINE'S B-CAP SIDE BOLTS. MODEL 2010-2012 ODYSSEY, PILOT, RIDGELINE. *PE

SB-05-16

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HONDA: CERTAIN VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH MALFUNCTION OF ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON (DTC P2101). MODELS 2012-2013 RIDGELINE. *PE

HSN-1305

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HONDA: THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF, POWER ON, BUT IN ACCESSORY; NEVER USE CONVENTIONAL WHEEL & TIRE ASSEMBLIES ON PAX VEHICLES; MIL ON AFTER THROTTLE BODY CLEANING OR REPLACEMENT; S/M FIX BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING, DIALOGUE FOR DVD SURROUND SOUND FROM FRONT SPEAKERS ONLY. VARIOUS MODELS AND MODEL YEARS. *PE

12-028

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HONDA: MIL COMES ON WITH DTC P1454 AND/OR P2422. THE FUEL TANK PRESSURE(FTP) SENSOR VENT END JOINT MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED UPSIDE DOWN, CAUSING MOISTURE TO ENTER AND BLOCK THE VENT. *JS

SB-12-002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HONDA: ON SOME MODEL VEHICLES, THERE IS AN ALTERNATOR/STARTER TESTER (AST) MODULE CAPABLE OF TESTING ALTERNATORS, INSTALLED ON GR8 DIAGNOSTIC BATTERY STATION. *PE

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Complaint counts are reports filed with NHTSA, not failure rates. A common model collects more of them than a rare one that breaks more often.