2012 Honda Ridgeline Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2012 Honda Ridgeline is built around this exact model year and its 3.5L V6 (J35Z5), so the torque values, wiring diagrams and repair steps inside match what Honda published for this truck rather than a generic full-size pickup writeup.

Engines covered

• 3.5L V6 — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door crew cab pickup

Trims covered

• DX
• RT
• RTL
• RTS
• Sport
• Touring
• VP

Known issues on the 2012 Ridgeline. Twelve recalls are on federal record for this model year. The largest cluster covers frontal air bag inflators on both the driver and passenger side: propellant degradation and moisture intrusion can cause an inflator to rupture, sending metal fragments toward occupants in a crash. A separate passenger air bag recall covers a unit that may have been installed incorrectly, and another covers an incorrect passenger air bag on-off status indicator that can leave the driver unaware the bag is disabled. The frame is also covered: road-salt corrosion at the fuel tank mounting bands can let the tank detach and leak fuel near an ignition source. Rounding out the record are a spare-tire placard mismatch and an accelerator pedal assembly that can bind and slow the return to idle. Owners have filed 24 complaints for the year. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are here.

Whether it's an air bag inflator swap, a fuel tank and frame inspection, or routine service, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and correct spec for your specific 2012 Ridgeline.