Most Recent Water Leaks Build Dates

Ridgetalker · 07-08-2006, 02:53 PM

Hey Gang.

I know that there have been countless discussions concerning various water leaks. A-pillar, C-pillar, Rear brake light, front floor, rear floor, etc. I have had my R/L for six weeks, and have driven at freeway speeds through rainstorms, as well as too many car washes to remember, both high pressure wash and washing by hand. No leaks so far. I have an April 2006 build date.

I was wondering what is the latest build date for anyone experiencing leaks. I found one post that was a December 2005 build. Nothing later than that. Has anyone with a January 2006 or later build date had any leaks? Many posters discuss their leaks but don't mention when it was built. I feal bad for those with leaks and hope that Honda has solved the problem. I eagerly anticipate your replies. Thanks very much. This is a fantastic site!!!

Ridgetalker · 07-09-2006, 05:34 PM

It looks like a lot of people are reading my post #1 but no one is responding. I'll take this as a good thing that nobody with a build date after December 2005 has had any water leak issues. Can I breathe a sigh of relief yet???

NKyRidge · 07-09-2006, 05:36 PM

HI

I have sept 05 build - NO leaks

hwycycle · 07-09-2006, 07:33 PM

Hi, I had the same concern. I shopped for a week and visited numerous dealers to find the most recent build date. Finally I found a May 06 build run and bought it($27500 for a RTL s/r including destination). I have had it for only 10 days(1800 miles), but I have not experienced any water leaks (knock on wood). The only issue I have found is with the shift points for 1st and 2nd gear. When slowing to almost a stop, and trying to accelerate again, the tranny will shift down to 1st and back to 2nd. It appears as though the truck is hesitating but really it's shifting to 1st for no reason...... hope this helps.

doc buford · 07-10-2006, 08:11 AM

Howdy - Would you share more information about how you got down to $27500 on your new RTL? Awesome price. I'm shopping now for a 2006 RTL s/r Silver near Seattle. But there are not many remaining here, and the dealer is stuck at $29000 flat. Assuming he has a $1000 holdback on the RTL, he would not go for my price of $27916; that's the $2000 incentive off the invoice of $29916. And he wants $300 for the wheel locks and door/mud guards. Argh. Thanks for your inputs!! -doc

Re: Most Recent Water Leaks Build Dates
Hi, I had the same concern. I shopped for a week and visited numerous dealers to find the most recent build date. Finally I found a May 06 build run and bought it($27500 for a RTL s/r including destination). I have had it for only 10 days(1800 miles), but I have not experienced any water leaks (knock on wood). The only issue I have found is with the shift points for 1st and 2nd gear. When slowing to almost a stop, and trying to accelerate again, the tranny will shift down to 1st and back to 2nd. It appears as though the truck is hesitating but really it's shifting to 1st for no reason...... hope this helps.[/QUOTE]

xd9x19 · 07-10-2006, 10:42 AM

I have a May 2006 build date and no leaks to date (Jul 10, 2006). I've had my Ridgeline since May 29th and washed it a couple of times and driven it several times in moderate to heavy rain. NO LEAKS.

dpiccoli · 07-10-2006, 09:34 PM

I have a very early build. I took delivery of my truck in June of 2005. I had it's interior gutted in February '06 after only 2500 miles of neighborhood driving. The entire floor was soaked. The local dealership was very attentive and turned the car around in a couple days. It's now July and lo and behold, my Ridge has 5000 miles and more water and rust stains under the driver's side mat. The vehicle stinks (literally) and it's got to go back. I might see if the dealer will take it in trade for a Pilot. I was so excited to go out and get this truck after it's first car show appearance that I ignored the good sense of staying away from an early production run - after all, this was a "Honda". Boy, was I wrong. This is my sixth Honda and I would never have expected to sour on the brand but this is a real eye-opener.

JOZ RIDG · 07-10-2006, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ridgetalker

Has anyone with a January 2006 or later build date had any leaks? I eagerly anticipate your replies. Thanks very much. This is a fantastic site!!!

Someone indicated they had a leak with a build date between Jan 06 & Feb 06 but didn't post any comments.

Check here......http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/f...ead.php?t=5865

Click on "View Poll Results"

francris · 11-02-2006, 11:33 AM

Well I can tell you that the water leakage problem continues into the 2007 models. I recently purchased my 2007 RL and 1200 km in I noticed water had accumulated on the driver's side. It could have been there longer but I never noticed it before. My truck went into the dealership yesterday (Wed. Nov. 1). I was told that they will probably need it till Mon of next week to locate and repair the leak as well as replacing the carpet and underlay. So I'm driving a loaner car till then.

chisoxjim · 11-02-2006, 01:25 PM

11/05 build date,

garage kept, 1,000 miles per week in rain/snow/etc.. also countless trips to the full service car wash.... dry as a bone.. 47,000+ miles..

07-09-2006, 05:34 PM	#2
Ridgetalker ROC Rank: Sophomore 2006 RTL Billet Silver / Gray Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 104	Re: Most Recent Water Leaks Build Dates It looks like a lot of people are reading my post #1 but no one is responding. I'll take this as a good thing that nobody with a build date after December 2005 has had any water leak issues. Can I breathe a sigh of relief yet??? __________________ 2006 Billet Silver RTL (Moonroof, XM, Fog Lights, Pin Stripes, Splash Guards, Body Side Moldings, Rear Cargo Tray, Bed Mat, Action Packer Cargo Box) Build Date 04/06.

07-09-2006, 05:36 PM	#3
NKyRidge ROC Rank: Senior 2008 RTS Billet Silver / Gray Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern KY Posts: 589	Re: Most Recent Water Leaks Build Dates HI I have sept 05 build - NO leaks __________________ The RTS Twins - both silver 2006 - sold to sister 2008 - lease turn in and now....'09 BMW 135i - '96 Pathfinder 4x4 SE

07-09-2006, 07:33 PM	#4
hwycycle ROC Rank: Junior 2006 RTL Billet Silver / Gray Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 436	Re: Most Recent Water Leaks Build Dates Hi, I had the same concern. I shopped for a week and visited numerous dealers to find the most recent build date. Finally I found a May 06 build run and bought it($27500 for a RTL s/r including destination). I have had it for only 10 days(1800 miles), but I have not experienced any water leaks (knock on wood). The only issue I have found is with the shift points for 1st and 2nd gear. When slowing to almost a stop, and trying to accelerate again, the tranny will shift down to 1st and back to 2nd. It appears as though the truck is hesitating but really it's shifting to 1st for no reason...... hope this helps.

07-10-2006, 08:11 AM	#5
doc buford ROC Rank: Freshman Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 15	Prices on RTL s/r Howdy - Would you share more information about how you got down to $27500 on your new RTL? Awesome price. I'm shopping now for a 2006 RTL s/r Silver near Seattle. But there are not many remaining here, and the dealer is stuck at $29000 flat. Assuming he has a $1000 holdback on the RTL, he would not go for my price of $27916; that's the $2000 incentive off the invoice of $29916. And he wants $300 for the wheel locks and door/mud guards. Argh. Thanks for your inputs!! -doc Re: Most Recent Water Leaks Build Dates Hi, I had the same concern. I shopped for a week and visited numerous dealers to find the most recent build date. Finally I found a May 06 build run and bought it($27500 for a RTL s/r including destination). I have had it for only 10 days(1800 miles), but I have not experienced any water leaks (knock on wood). The only issue I have found is with the shift points for 1st and 2nd gear. When slowing to almost a stop, and trying to accelerate again, the tranny will shift down to 1st and back to 2nd. It appears as though the truck is hesitating but really it's shifting to 1st for no reason...... hope this helps.[/QUOTE]

07-10-2006, 10:42 AM	#6
xd9x19 ROC Rank: Senior 2006 RTL White / Beige Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cordova, TN Posts: 961	Re: Most Recent Water Leaks Build Dates I have a May 2006 build date and no leaks to date (Jul 10, 2006). I've had my Ridgeline since May 29th and washed it a couple of times and driven it several times in moderate to heavy rain. NO LEAKS.

07-08-2006, 02:53 PM	#1
Ridgetalker ROC Rank: Sophomore 2006 RTL Billet Silver / Gray Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 104	Most Recent Water Leaks Build Dates Hey Gang. I know that there have been countless discussions concerning various water leaks. A-pillar, C-pillar, Rear brake light, front floor, rear floor, etc. I have had my R/L for six weeks, and have driven at freeway speeds through rainstorms, as well as too many car washes to remember, both high pressure wash and washing by hand. No leaks so far. I have an April 2006 build date. I was wondering what is the latest build date for anyone experiencing leaks. I found one post that was a December 2005 build. Nothing later than that. Has anyone with a January 2006 or later build date had any leaks? Many posters discuss their leaks but don't mention when it was built. I feal bad for those with leaks and hope that Honda has solved the problem. I eagerly anticipate your replies. Thanks very much. This is a fantastic site!!! __________________ 2006 Billet Silver RTL (Moonroof, XM, Fog Lights, Pin Stripes, Splash Guards, Body Side Moldings, Rear Cargo Tray, Bed Mat, Action Packer Cargo Box) Build Date 04/06.

07-10-2006, 09:34 PM	#7
dpiccoli ROC Rank: Freshman Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3	Re: Most Recent Water Leaks Build Dates I have a very early build. I took delivery of my truck in June of 2005. I had it's interior gutted in February '06 after only 2500 miles of neighborhood driving. The entire floor was soaked. The local dealership was very attentive and turned the car around in a couple days. It's now July and lo and behold, my Ridge has 5000 miles and more water and rust stains under the driver's side mat. The vehicle stinks (literally) and it's got to go back. I might see if the dealer will take it in trade for a Pilot. I was so excited to go out and get this truck after it's first car show appearance that I ignored the good sense of staying away from an early production run - after all, this was a "Honda". Boy, was I wrong. This is my sixth Honda and I would never have expected to sour on the brand but this is a real eye-opener.

11-02-2006, 11:33 AM	#9
francris ROC Rank: Freshman Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1	Re: Most Recent Water Leaks Build Dates Well I can tell you that the water leakage problem continues into the 2007 models. I recently purchased my 2007 RL and 1200 km in I noticed water had accumulated on the driver's side. It could have been there longer but I never noticed it before. My truck went into the dealership yesterday (Wed. Nov. 1). I was told that they will probably need it till Mon of next week to locate and repair the leak as well as replacing the carpet and underlay. So I'm driving a loaner car till then.

11-02-2006, 01:25 PM	#10
chisoxjim ROC Rank: 5k Comma Club 2006 RT Other Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,144	Re: Most Recent Water Leaks Build Dates 11/05 build date, garage kept, 1,000 miles per week in rain/snow/etc.. also countless trips to the full service car wash.... dry as a bone.. 47,000+ miles..

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