Honda Ridgeline
The 2026 Honda Ridgeline presents an excellent reliability profile, earning an 'Excellent' verdict.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 13.07 | 10.23 | 11.76 |
| 2025 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 13.07 | 10.23 | 11.76 |
| 2024 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 13.07 | 10.23 | 11.76 |
| 2023 | 18 | 24 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.8 | 11.2 |
| 2022 | 18 | 24 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.8 | 11.2 |
| 2021 | 18 | 24 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.8 | 11.2 |
| 2020 | 19 | 24 | 21 | 12.38 | 9.8 | 11.2 |
| 2019 | 18 | 25 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.41 | 11.2 |
| 2018 | 18 | 25 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.41 | 11.2 |
| 2017 | 18 | 25 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.41 | 11.2 |
| 2014 | 16 | 21 | 17 | 14.7 | 11.2 | 13.84 |
| 2013 | 16 | 21 | 17 | 14.7 | 11.2 | 13.84 |
| 2012 | 16 | 21 | 17 | 14.7 | 11.2 | 13.84 |
| 2011 | 15 | 20 | 17 | 15.68 | 11.76 | 13.84 |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | pickup | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic (S9) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2025 | pickup | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic (S9) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2024 | pickup | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic (S9) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2023 | pickup | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic (S9) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2022 | pickup | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic (S9) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2021 | pickup | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic (S9) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2020 | pickup | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2019 | — | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 |
| 2018 | — | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2017 | — | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2014 | pickup | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic 5-spd | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2013 | pickup | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic 5-spd | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2012 | pickup | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic 5-spd | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2011 | pickup | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic 5-spd | All-Wheel Drive |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | pricing | Trim | Base price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | Trim: RTL-E | RTL-E | — | — |
| 2022 | Trim: RTL | RTL | — | — |
| 2021 | Base price: $42,420, Trim: SPORT, Note: Bluetooth, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | SPORT | $42,420 | Bluetooth, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player |
| 2020 | Trim: BLACK EDITION | BLACK EDITION | — | — |
| 2019 | Base price: $43,420, Trim: RT | RT | $43,420 | — |
| 2018 | Base price: $41,720, Trim: BLACK EDITION | BLACK EDITION | $41,720 | — |
| 2017 | Base price: $33,780, Trim: RT | RT | $33,780 | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Steering location | Seat rows | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | 960 | 33.9 | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 125.2, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 125.2 | 18 | 18 |
| 2020 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 125.2, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 125.2 | 18 | 18 |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | 198 | 7 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 125.2, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 125.2 | 18 | 18 |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | 960 | 33.9 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 125.2, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 125.2 | 18 | 18 |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | 207 | 7.3 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 125.2, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 125.2 | 18 | 18 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | 4 | 240 | 8.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | tpms | laneCenteringAssist | nhtsaSafetyRatings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2026 HONDA RIDGELINE PU/CC N/A AWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2026 HONDA RIDGELINE PU/CC N/A AWD |
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2025 Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2025 Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC AWD |
| 2024 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2024 Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2024 Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC AWD |
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2023 Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2023 Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC AWD |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2022 Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2022 Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC AWD |
| 2021 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2021 Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2021 Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC AWD |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2020 Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2020 Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC AWD |
| 2019 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2019 Honda Ridgeline PU/CC AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | standard | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2019 Honda Ridgeline PU/CC AWD |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2018 Honda Ridgeline PU/CC AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | standard | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2018 Honda Ridgeline PU/CC AWD |
| 2017 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2017 Honda Ridgeline PU/CC AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | standard | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2017 Honda Ridgeline PU/CC AWD |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 4 | 2014 Honda Ridgeline PU/CC 4WD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2014 Honda Ridgeline PU/CC 4WD |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 4 | 2013 Honda Ridgeline PU/CC 4WD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2013 Honda Ridgeline PU/CC 4WD |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 4 | 2011 Honda Ridgeline PU/CC AWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2011 Honda Ridgeline PU/CC AWD |
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Honda Ridgeline presents an excellent reliability profile, earning an 'Excellent' verdict.
2025
The 2025 Honda Ridgeline presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls and complaints, earning a top safety score.
2024
The 2024 Honda Ridgeline presents an excellent reliability outlook, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints.
2023
The 2023 Honda Ridgeline stands out with an excellent reliability record, boasting zero recalls and complaints reported to NHTSA.
2022
The 2022 Honda Ridgeline presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls and zero complaints, indicating strong initial build quality and owner satisfaction.
2021
The 2021 Honda Ridgeline presents a strong case for used-car buyers, boasting excellent reliability and top safety scores.
2020
The 2020 Honda Ridgeline offers average reliability, but buyers must prioritize confirming the completion of critical safety recalls, particularly concerning the fuel pump and brakes.
2019
The 2019 Honda Ridgeline presents a mixed reliability picture.
2018
The 2018 Honda Ridgeline presents a mixed reliability picture.
2017
The 2017 Honda Ridgeline is a capable truck with a unique unibody design, but its "Below Average" reliability verdict and significant recall history warrant careful consideration.
2014
The 2014 Honda Ridgeline offers average reliability, but buyers must prioritize inspecting the **Takata airbag inflators** and confirming the completion of all safety recalls.
2013
The 2013 Honda Ridgeline presents an average reliability profile, but buyers must prioritize confirming the completion of critical safety recalls, particularly those concerning Takata airbag inflators and frame corrosion.
2012
The 2012 Honda Ridgeline presents an average reliability profile, making thorough inspection paramount.
2011
The 2011 Honda Ridgeline offers a unique blend of car-like comfort and truck utility, but its average reliability rating and significant recall history, particularly concerning airbags and frame corrosion, demand thorough pre-purchase inspection and verification of completed repairs.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Honda Ridgeline?
Carfocal currently has 14 published Ridgeline reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Honda Ridgeline presents an excellent reliability profile, earning an 'Excellent' verdict.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Honda Ridgeline reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Honda Ridgeline. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 honda ridgeline presents an excellent reliability profile, earning an 'excellent' verdict. and the 2026 honda ridgeline offers strong value for used car shoppers. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
14 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Honda Ridgeline?
Across Carfocal's published Ridgeline guides, recurring problem areas include Brake Pads and Rotors, Battery, and Suspension Components (e.g., Shocks/Struts). The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Brake Pads and Rotors, Battery, and Suspension Components (e.g., Shocks/Struts).
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 14
- Years tracked
- 14
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints