The service and repair manual for the 2012 Honda Ridgeline — the 3.5L V6 engine, 7 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Honda published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.5L V6 — 212 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | RTS Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · RTL Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Sport Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · VP Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · RT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Touring Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door +1 |
| Federal record | 8 recalls · 30 complaints · 51 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 Ridgeline manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 128
- General Information 1,636
- Accessories & Equipment 797
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 196
- Body & Frame 280
- Maintenance 75
- Brakes 223
- Restraints 216
- Drivelines & Axles 111
- Steering 68
- Electrical 418
- Suspension 143
- Engine Mechanical 210
- Transmission 271
- Engine Performance 3,834
- Front 328
- Rear 245
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 Ridgeline
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 19V500000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 19V501000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Tires · 12V025000An incorrect label could lead to improper tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, incre.
- Structure — frame and members · 22V430000A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Vehicle Speed Control — accelerator pedal · 19E068000If the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no long.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 17V029000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
- Air Bags — on-off switch assembly · 12V432000Without the proper passenger airbag indicator, the driver and other vehicle occupants may not be inf.
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 16V061000In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could.
Owners have filed 30 complaints and Honda has issued 51 technical service bulletins for the 2012 Ridgeline. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 Ridgeline manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 Ridgeline?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 3.5L V6 across the RTS Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, RTL Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Sport Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, VP Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, RT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Touring Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, DX Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Honda published for this year.
What 2012 Ridgeline problems does it help with?
8 recalls are on federal record for the 2012 Ridgeline, covering air bags, tires, structure. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Honda dealers.
Does it include 2012 Ridgeline wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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