2021 Honda Ridgeline Service and Repair Manual
This 2021 Honda Ridgeline factory service and repair manual is built around the 3.5L V6 (J35Y6) and this trim lineup specifically, so the torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostic trees you pull up match what Honda actually published for your truck, not a generic Ridgeline blend.
Engines covered
- 3.5L V6 — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door crew cab pickup
Trims covered
- Black Edition
- EX-L
- RTL
- RTL-E
- Sport
- Touring
Known issues on the 2021 Ridgeline. Seven recalls are on federal record for this model year. The rear center seat belt's automatic locking retractor can deactivate improperly, leaving a child restraint system unsecured. The heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not bond correctly, letting the mirror glass detach and reduce driver visibility. A tie rod fastener connecting the brake booster to the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled, which can let the master cylinder separate and cause a loss of brake function. The front passenger seat weight sensor can crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended, or in a later filing causing the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash. The rearview camera's tailgate wire harness may fatigue and break, cutting out the backup camera image. The rear subframe can corrode at the suspension mounting points, risking rear suspension component failure and a loss of vehicle handling. Owners have filed 100 complaints for the year; no technical service bulletins are logged. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are here.
From a rear subframe inspection to chasing a dead backup camera or a routine service interval, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2021 Ridgeline.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the br
Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash
Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner noti
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The automatic locking retractor on the second-row cente
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification l
Honda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2020-2022 Passport and Odyssey vehicles. The heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded prope
Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace both left and right side-view mirrors, free of charge. Owner letters were mail
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V,
An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were maile
Service Bulletin - The wireless charger starts charging the phone and then stops charging, even when the phone remains in the correct position on the charger due to software specifications that can cause some phones to have issues charging.
Service Bulletin - One or more accessory running board lights are flickering or not working due to a faulty running board light assembly.
Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle stop, the vehicle may not restart automatically due to excessive cylinder pressure and/or low cranking torque. Typically, the customer can immediately
Service Bulletin - The AWD warning light is on potentially due to water intrusion into the rear differential pump motor connector area that corrodes the terminals.
Service Bulletin - The wireless charger starts charging the phone and then stops charging, even when the phone remains in the correct position on the charger.
Service Bulletin - The wireless charger starts charging the phone and then stops charging, even when the phone remains in the correct position on the charger.
Service Bulletin - Customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air due to Oil/Refrigerant leak from the A/C compressor shaft seal.
Service Bulletin - MIL flashes and vehicle will not accelerate, low power. After cycling the ignition, the symptom does not return with no stored DTCs. This issue is more common in regions with cold weather (specifically near or below freez
Showing the 8 most recent of 83 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
A truck and car in front of me stopped suddenly and i has to push brakes to stop. my truck did not slow down and i hit almost full speed the truck in front of me. my brakes did not even leave i skid m
I was involved in a rear end collision earlier today. My vehicle sustained significant front end damage and the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle had to be flat bedded to a Massachusetts State Pol
I was involved in a rear end collision earlier today. My vehicle sustained significant front end damage and the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle had to be flat bedded to a Massachusetts State Pol
I was involved in a rear end collision earlier today. My vehicle sustained significant front end damage and the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle had to be flat bedded to a Massachusetts State Pol
OEM front left and right fender flares detaching from fender on highway speeds. If I didn't notice this, it would of broke off and hit a pedestrian or another vehicle cuasing an accident. I will be b
Showing the 5 most serious of 131 complaints filed with NHTSA.
