1694 Miles and my tranny went out already :(

the dude · 08-24-2006, 07:24 PM

Let's just say my experience thus far with my 06 Ridgeline has not been good. I was leaving a shopping center tonight, went to shift into reverse and low and behold, it wasn't there. The engine just revved and the gear just would not engage. There was no noise, no pop, grind or anything. Parking brake was not engaged, neither was anything else. Up until this point, almost every time i've shifted from Park to reverse, it's felt pretty sloppy. I've read reviews about the Ridgeline shifter being sloppy and notchy so I overlooked this thinking that's what it was. Luckily when this happened I had my girlfriend with me and was able to put her behind the wheel while I pushed it backwards enough to give us ample room to pull out of the lot and up the street about 1/4 mile to the dealership which luckily was still open...well the showroom at least. The manager was there and took all my info, then had a salesman drive us home. Tomorrow morning I"ll have the displeasure of dealing with both the rental car place and the dealership and i'm not looking forward to it. I gotta say, i've so far had 1 acura and 1 honda (essentially 2 hondas) and both have had garbage transmissions. If honda is looking to brand me, they're going about it the wrong way. Has anyone else had this problem? They're already talking about a new transmission. I don't wanna go through this, especially less than a month after buying it new.

Lingered_I · 08-24-2006, 07:28 PM

Might just be as simple as low transmission fluid.

the dude · 08-24-2006, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lingered_I

Might just be as simple as low transmission fluid.

Low transmission fluid at 1694 miles? There are no leaks and drive 1/2 all work fine. It's only reverse.

arteegee · 08-24-2006, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lingered_I

Might just be as simple as low transmission fluid.

You mean you can check that stuff?

Seriously, 1 bad 1 out of over 5,000 here wouldn't be so bad a ratio.

the dude · 08-24-2006, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arteegee

You mean you can check that stuff?

Seriously, 1 bad 1 out of over 5,000 here wouldn't be so bad a ratio.

not so bad for you guys

arteegee · 08-24-2006, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the dude

not so bad for you guys

You're right. Here's hoping it is something easily diagnosed and repaired.

denvrfan · 08-24-2006, 07:53 PM

We all feel your pain but I think overall the Ridgeline has had a glowing reliability record for a first year vehicle, regardless of brand. Most of the problems we've encountered have been cosmetic rather than mechanical. Yours is an obvious exception- good luck- hope it gets fixed quickly and your back on the road enjoying your ride.

hwycycle · 08-24-2006, 07:57 PM

Do you know the build date of your truck?

(Drivers door jab, bottom most sticker, top right hand corner)

Kepeli · 08-24-2006, 08:16 PM

Seems odd that you had transmission issues with your RL and Acura. Don't take this the wrong way but could it be driving habits? I see people all the time in parking lots backing out in reverse and popping it right into drive while still rolling backwards and vice versa. Do you tend to do that? My dad is great for doing that and has gone through some transmissions.

typesfanatik · 08-24-2006, 09:10 PM

****in owned

shouldnt have been pullling trees with it

( he is my friend before an of u clowns jump on me

)

08-24-2006, 07:24 PM	#1
the dude ROC Rank: Sophomore 2007 RTL Nimbus Gray Metallic Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: CT Posts: 230	1694 Miles and my tranny went out already :( Let's just say my experience thus far with my 06 Ridgeline has not been good. I was leaving a shopping center tonight, went to shift into reverse and low and behold, it wasn't there. The engine just revved and the gear just would not engage. There was no noise, no pop, grind or anything. Parking brake was not engaged, neither was anything else. Up until this point, almost every time i've shifted from Park to reverse, it's felt pretty sloppy. I've read reviews about the Ridgeline shifter being sloppy and notchy so I overlooked this thinking that's what it was. Luckily when this happened I had my girlfriend with me and was able to put her behind the wheel while I pushed it backwards enough to give us ample room to pull out of the lot and up the street about 1/4 mile to the dealership which luckily was still open...well the showroom at least. The manager was there and took all my info, then had a salesman drive us home. Tomorrow morning I"ll have the displeasure of dealing with both the rental car place and the dealership and i'm not looking forward to it. I gotta say, i've so far had 1 acura and 1 honda (essentially 2 hondas) and both have had garbage transmissions. If honda is looking to brand me, they're going about it the wrong way. Has anyone else had this problem? They're already talking about a new transmission. I don't wanna go through this, especially less than a month after buying it new. __________________ 07 Nimbus Grey RTL fully loaded purchased 11/28/06 06 Billet Silver RTL ( LEMON)purchased 7/25/06 and traded in 11/28/06 2004 Turbocharged Acura RSX Type S. 263whp/210wtq sold 7/25/06

08-24-2006, 07:28 PM	#2
Lingered_I ROC Rank: 2k Comma Club 2006 RTL Nighthawk Black / Beige Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,679	Re: 1694 Miles and my tranny went out already :( Might just be as simple as low transmission fluid. __________________ Installing the OEM Fog Lamps Fixing the "all door" unlock

08-24-2006, 07:53 PM	#7
denvrfan ROC Rank: Senior 2008 *Former Ridgeline Owner Other Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central Virginia Posts: 774	Re: 1694 Miles and my tranny went out already :( We all feel your pain but I think overall the Ridgeline has had a glowing reliability record for a first year vehicle, regardless of brand. Most of the problems we've encountered have been cosmetic rather than mechanical. Yours is an obvious exception- good luck- hope it gets fixed quickly and your back on the road enjoying your ride.

08-24-2006, 07:57 PM	#8
hwycycle ROC Rank: Junior 2006 RTL Billet Silver / Gray Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 436	Re: 1694 Miles and my tranny went out already :( Do you know the build date of your truck? (Drivers door jab, bottom most sticker, top right hand corner) __________________ Tom Build Date 5-06 Silver RTL, moonroof, OEM Brushguard, OEM Tube steps, OEM Fog Lights, OEM Rear Mud Guards, OEM Chrome Rims, 2011 RTL rims & tires, OEM Grill Upgrade, OEM Bed Extender, Hidden Hitch, Pioneer AVIC-F90BT, ScanGuage II, Softopper, Viper 5904 alarm/auto start.

08-24-2006, 08:16 PM	#9
Kepeli ROC Rank: Junior 2006 RTL Amazon Green / Olive Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 346	Re: 1694 Miles and my tranny went out already :( Seems odd that you had transmission issues with your RL and Acura. Don't take this the wrong way but could it be driving habits? I see people all the time in parking lots backing out in reverse and popping it right into drive while still rolling backwards and vice versa. Do you tend to do that? My dad is great for doing that and has gone through some transmissions. __________________ Former RL owner

08-24-2006, 09:10 PM	#10
typesfanatik ROC Rank: Junior 2006 RTL White / Beige Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cocoa Beach FL Posts: 414	Re: 1694 Miles and my tranny went out already :( ****in owned shouldnt have been pullling trees with it ( he is my friend before an of u clowns jump on me ) __________________ 2006 White RTL w/ Moon roof and XM Black Westin Side bars Pioneer AVIC Z1 bypassed with XM eD sq-10 eD Nine.4 eD 6000 v.2's Royal Purple 5w-20 I miss my Cammed RSX TYPE S Damn kids

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