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#379 of 414 Thunking noise right rear quarter area by jimf3 Nov 10, 2007 (7:13 am)
I have a 2007 Ridgeline and when going over a bump at any speed, I hear a thunking noise that seems to be coming from the driver's side rear quarter area. I've emptied the contents of the trunk, including the spare tire, and also cushioned the trunk lid. All the above did not eliminate the "thunking" noise. I've looked under the rear of the vehicle and could not find anything that could cause the noise. When I spoke with a Honda service manager, he indicated that there was some sort of floatation device that could "bounce around" in the gas tank that was causing the noise, whether the tank was full, half full, or near empty. Also, that there was nothing that could be done to fix the problem. Has anyone out there experienced similar "thunking" noise problem?? Please advise,...drives me nuts! Replies to this message: lem888 (Nov 10, 2007 7:59 am) jimf3 (Dec 04, 2007 2:27 pm) lem888 (Dec 04, 2007 3:59 pm)
#380 of 414 Re: Thunking noise right rear quarter area [jimf3] by lem888 Nov 10, 2007 (7:59 am)
Replying to: jimf3 (Nov 10, 2007 7:13 am) I had the exact same problem with my 2006 Ridgeline. The dealer replaced the strut assembly (under warranty) and the problem went away. I questioned why the strut assembly would fail with less than 18k miles on the vehicle. The mechanic just shrugged and said some were defective.   Good luck. Replies to this message: jimf3 (Dec 04, 2007 2:27 pm) lem888 (Dec 04, 2007 3:59 pm)
#381 of 414 Re: Thunking noise right rear quarter area [lem888] by jimf3 Dec 04, 2007 (2:27 pm)
Replying to: lem888 (Nov 10, 2007 7:59 am) lem888   Your strut assembly diagnosis was right on ! Got it fixed.   Makes ya wonder when a "Service Manager" indicates that the thunking noise is attributable to something floating around in the gas tank!   Many thanks to you...   Jim Replies to this message: lem888 (Dec 04, 2007 3:59 pm)
#382 of 414 Re: Thunking noise right rear quarter area [jimf3] by lem888 Dec 04, 2007 (3:59 pm)
Replying to: jimf3 (Dec 04, 2007 2:27 pm) Glad I was helpful. Of course, I now suspect the assembly on the passenger side of mine is starting to go. Better check how much warranty I have left.   Happy Holidays.   Lew
#383 of 414 Re: 2 broken windshields? [tgeorgian] by landbaronbob Dec 22, 2007 (9:58 am)
Replying to: tgeorgian (Sep 27, 2007 5:44 pm) I had what appeared to be a stress crack that showed up one morning all by itself. NO impact zone that I could see. I took it to Diamond Valley Honda for inspection and had the ball point pen ploy done to me. I couldn't see the impact zone but was told you could feel it with the pen ..well I could feel the whole crack with the pen! They are making excuses for faulty glass or missing welds that cause such fractures. I'm getting an outside opinion and will persue with vigorous fortitude if necessary.
#384 of 414 Re: 2 broken windshields? [phillsea] by landbaronbob Dec 22, 2007 (10:07 am)
Replying to: phillsea (Sep 27, 2007 5:31 am) I had what appeared to be a stress crack that showed up one morning all by itself. NO impact zone that I could see. I took it to Diamond Valley Honda for inspection and had the ball point pen ploy done to me. I couldn't see the impact zone but was told you could feel it with the pen ..well I could feel the whole crack with the pen! They are making excuses for faulty glass or missing welds that cause such fractures. I'm getting an outside opinion and will persue with vigorous fortitude if necessary.
#385 of 414 Re: Ridgeline Defect Alert INTERIOR WATER LEAKS [eaf1] by jcasidy1 Dec 26, 2007 (1:16 pm)
Replying to: eaf1 (May 29, 2005 2:09 pm) One more instance: My 2006 Ridgeline is getting the leak fixed and new carpeting. It always had this funky smell and with the rain in Seattle this year, it finally hit my truck. I noticed standing water under the back seat and white mold around the window trim. Shop vac'd it and dried it for two days with the space heater. Started to get better than when exposed to the rain for a day, filled back up. The dealer said it's on the front qtr's where a styrofoam piece blocks the drain out so water goes in, not away from the vehicle, then follows the channels that go back and terminate under the back seat. The didn't have to take off the qtrs... they fixed it from inside. Getting new carpet and pads next week. Didn't see any rust when they showed me the interior. Still love my Ridgeline (bigtime!), but probably won't buy it at the end of my lease, like I had planned. Want better fuel economy if gas keeps going up and don't want a leak to happen when the warranty ends($$$). I'll enjoy the heck out of it through lease end.
#386 of 414 1st time Honda Owner by frankc55 Jan 30, 2008 (4:32 am)
The Ridgeline is my first Honda. I have owned GMC, Ford, Dodge,Jeep and Mercury products.    I expected more from Honda. The amount of rattles in this truck are more than any car or truck I have owned.    If this was made by Ford or Chevy it would be panned, because it is a Honda product owners seem to make excuses rather than complain.     All vehicles have some issues but my expectations were higher for this Honda than my other vehicles    Frank Replies to this message: bolivar (Jan 30, 2008 1:04 pm)
#387 of 414 Re: 1st time Honda Owner [frankc55] by bolivar Jan 30, 2008 (1:04 pm)
Replying to: frankc55 (Jan 30, 2008 4:32 am) What is the milage on your Ridgeline? If it has some miles on it, remember, it's a truck. It rides somewhat rough over the rough roads, andd this is going to generate more rattles that a sedan with soft suspension.   My 2006 with 16,000 miles has developed it's first rattle (except see below) somewhere on the right passenger side. Overall I'm happy with it.   Ridgelines, at least those of my model, are known to have a bad rattle from the small radio speaker grills in the dash top. This can be easily checked by just reaching up and holding the grill as you drive. If the rattle stops, this where is't coming from. It can also easily be fixed. Push the grill toward the front and pull the rear edge up. The grill, with the speaker attached, comes out. Put some kind of padding around the small clips on all 4 corners. The design has made these fit too loosely in their opening, and the grill/speaker will rattle. I used the small round fabric and adhesive backed pads sold to put on vases, etc to stop scratches on furniture. I cut one of these in half and put a piece on each of the clips and put the speaker back in. Stopped this rattle.
#388 of 414 Re: Ridgeline Defect Alert INTERIOR WATER LEAKS [eaf1] by dokrox Feb 04, 2008 (6:14 am)
Replying to: eaf1 (May 29, 2005 2:09 pm) I have had the water leak problem in spades. It first occured when my wife drove through about 8 inches of water and the carpeting was soaked. Thought it was our fault so dried it out ourselves. One year later driving thru heavy rains (Oregon Coast) the carpet was soaked again, front & back. Dealer sent to body shop who said a body seam is split. Welded it. Dealer replace entire carpet. A couple days later the front passenger side was soaked. Same body shop found hole in right front floorboard & sealed it. Dealer assured me they dried out the carpet. Got home and the carpet was soaked in same place. Going to see them today. I'm worried about corrosion problems that will show up after the warranty expires.

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