Problems with 2007 Honda Ridgeline STRUCTURE

While i was driving my 2007 honda ridgeline the support which cradles the fuel tank broke apart from the rear part of the frame (by the suspension, just to the inside of the rear left wheel) and was dragging on the road. i was able to drive the vehicle to my mechanic (1 mile away). when this occurred, i was driving on a paved road with a 35-mph speed limit. my mechanic put the vehicle on a lift and showed me the damage. the rear part of the frame rusted/corroded to the point where it is barely in one piece. the vehicle is not able to be repaired and my mechanic would not allow me to drive the vehicle home (2 miles) because he was concerned that the rear part of the frame would completely break, which would cause the rear suspension to collapse. he was also concerned that the fuel tank might fall of the vehicle. i would not expect any vehicle, especially not a honda, to fall apart like this after only twelve or thirteen years. the vehicle only had about 136,000 miles on the odometer. the vehicle has a clean title and the carfax does not show any flood history. i've attached two pictures.

We have a 2007 ridgeline. twice before we have experienced the third brake light panel ripping off entirely under higher speeds. it happened both times when we were traveling 65 mph on the expressway. thankfully no one was hurt and both times the dealership repaired the issue at no expense to us. unfortunately we are now again experiencing issues with the third brake light panel whereas we are hearing whistling noises and thumping sounds if we go over 60 mph. the parts are still in place and i'm trying to be proactive to get the part fixed before it rips off again. i have contacted both the dealership where we purchased the vehicle and american honda customer service, but neither party is taking responsibility and we are told we would have to have it repaired at our own expense. i even brought to their attention that not only is it the third time it has happened to us, there are numerous on-line reports of people experiencing the same issue. and some have reported having the same problem multiple times. here are links to a couple on-line reports: http://www.carproblemzoo.com/honda/ridgeline/body-problems.php https://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/threads/third-brake-light-panel-fell-off.36990/#post-530200 https://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/threads/3rd-brake-light-body-panel-blew-off.27241/#post-387981 https://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/threads/wind-noise-whistling.30811/page-4#post-522368 https://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/threads/roof-brake-light-assembly-blowing-off.41175/#post-591377 this is the on-line research i have done in just a short time this afternoon. i'm sure that deep, thorough investigation would reveal that this is a legitimate safety issue for which a recall is warranted.

There is no known way to open the in bed trunk. i've taken the truck to the dealer and contacted honda and neither have an answer. if something in the trunk prevents the trunk from opening, the owner needs to destroy the trunk to open it. what if a child was stuck in the trunk and couldn't find the release? i did find a way to open the trunk by cutting a 4"x4" whole. honda offer no help what's so ever. (the vehicle was stationary)

The unibody is rusted through. the frame part that holds the rear wheels has rusted through . the entire wheel assembly is falling of!! i noticed this first with a noise which then started shaking i slowly stopped and had the vehicle look at and was told that the entire rear power train would have broke off at any time causing a bad accident had i been on a highway !!

I was driving on monday, jan 9th at 11:50am on rankin road in greensboro when smoke was coming from the passenger hood area, then a flame of fire, i got out and called 911, the fire department came at 11:54 and put out the fire,damaging the passenger glass side and spraying water throughout the truck and cutting the cable to the battery of the truck. fire dept took report and fire marshall said it looked like it was electrical coming from the air bag area being the fire did not come from engine, the engine part was fine just where the air bag area was. there was no warning lights that came on or anything. fire dept called a tow truck to tow truck to my house, i had to pay 95.00 to tow company. my side business is on hold because i do not have a truck to put my equipment in so now i am losing money. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda ridgeline. the contact stated that the driver's side door failed to open when using the interior door handle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer however,the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 77,000 and the current mileage was 78,000.

We own a 2007 honda ridgeline. the metal inner ring on the steering wheel separated from the rubbery outer ring. this defect causes the outer ring to twist and give off an odor. the odor makes me feel like i need to vomit. the combination of the unsecured outer ring and the distraction of the urge to vomit makes for unsafe driving. this started over a year ago and has gradually gotten worse. we contacted honda as well as our extended warranty company and got no help. we would like the steering wheel replaced. *tr

Three times in the past year, a piece on the top of my 2007 honda ridgeline has become detached. the first time, the dealer where i purchased it replaced the retaining clips. the second time, the piece flew off while i was on the highway, hitting a car behind me. the dealer refused to fix it. i contacted honda corporate who referred me to another dealer, and they fixed it replacing all desired parts. the third time was just this past saturday. the second dealer has asked to see it and said they would have to get some pictures and have someone else look at it. this is three times in the past year, and i believe i have a lemon on my hands. *tr

Due to brake and accelerator pedal height and position it is possible to be applying engine throttle at the time of braking. i'm not sure which will win out but it is a bad feeling. no accidents at this time. *tr

Three broken windshields in 3 years. crack always starts in lower left corner. happens once a year. honda will not replace so i pay 600 - 800 every year. drive for about 9 months - breaks again. wait a few months - replace windshield. breaks again . . . . *tr