2025 Honda

Ridgeline AWD

Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L

Honda Ridgeline: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Standard Pickup Trucks 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Drivetrain: All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026Honda calls it i-VTM4 or Real Time AWD, depending on the model.
Transmission: Automatic (S9)EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Engine & performance

HP: 280
Power to weight: 0.063 hp/lb
Axle ratio: 4.33
Cyl: 6EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Start-stop system: YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG City: 18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG Comb: 21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel $/yr: $3,200EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
CO₂: 429 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Eco Score: 4/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Smog score: 4/10
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Real-world MPG: 30.7 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 9.7 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified: No

Dimensions & capacity

Length: 210 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width: 79 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height: 71 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase: 125 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight: 4,442 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Cab: Extra/Super/Quad/Double/King/ExtendedNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class: Class 2E (6,001 to 7,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating: ★★★★★
Rollover rating: ★★★★★
Stability control (ESC): Standard
Forward-collision warning: Standard
Lane-departure warning: Standard
Recalls: 2
Owner complaints: 96 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries: 1

Feature availability

Comfort

Heated seatsUnconfirmed
Standalone option
Heated steering wheelUnconfirmed
Standalone option
Leather seatsUnconfirmed
Standalone option
Panoramic sunroofUnconfirmed
Standalone option

Audio

Premium audio (any brand)Unconfirmed
Standalone option

Cameras & visibility

360 surround-view cameraUnconfirmed
Standalone option
Backup camera
Standard
Parking sensorsUnconfirmed
Standalone option

Driver assist

Adaptive cruise control
Standard
Automatic emergency brakingPart of Honda Sensing.
Standard
Blind-spot monitorUnconfirmed
Standalone option
Lane-keeping assist
Standard

Convenience

Android Auto
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Keyless entry
Standard
Navigation systemUnconfirmed
Standalone option
Power liftgateUnconfirmed
Standalone option
Push-button start
Standard
Remote startUnconfirmed
Standalone option
Wireless phone chargingUnconfirmed
Standalone option

Exterior

Tow package
Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM20%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING20%
ENGINE17%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER12%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE11%
SERVICE BRAKES6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 133 total.

Honda Ridgeline: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA record NHTSA defect investigations, model year

EA25004Openopened Mar 26, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

17 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

May 13, 2026ENGINEATI&05122026902
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2026 Odysseys & Ridgelines and 2024-2025 Passports with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P0441 (EVAP System Purge Flow Malfunction) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Apr 29, 2026ENGINEATI&04292026901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2026 Odysseys & Ridgelines and 2024-2025 Passports with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P0441 (EVAP System Purge Flow Malfunction) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Apr 15, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMATI&04152026904
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2026 Odysseys & Ridgelines and 2024-2025 Passports with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P0441 (EVAP System Purge Flow Malfunction) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Feb 17, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMA26277
Over The Air - This update contains various performance enhancements and UI improvements.
Oct 10, 2025SERVICE BRAKESATI&10092025907
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Odysseys, Passports, and Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the brake pedal sticking or slow to return. This may result in delayed acceleration, dragging noise, or all 3 brake lights staying on without any pedal engagement. The vehicle may also experience issues with activating cruise control. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting
Oct 3, 2025SERVICE BRAKESATI&10022025905
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Odysseys, Passports, and Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the brake pedal sticking or slow to return. This may result in delayed acceleration, dragging noise, or all 3 brake lights staying on without any pedal engagement. The vehicle may also experience issues with activating cruise control. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting
Sep 19, 2025SERVICE BRAKESATI&09182025901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Odysseys, Passports, and Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the brake pedal sticking or slow to return. This may result in delayed acceleration, dragging noise, or brake lights staying on without any pedal engagement. The vehicle may also experience issues with activating cruise control. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a rep
Sep 5, 2025SERVICE BRAKESATI&09042025902
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Odysseys, Passports, and Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the brake pedal sticking or slow to return. This may result in delayed acceleration, dragging noise, or brake lights staying on without any pedal engagement. The vehicle may also experience issues with activating cruise control. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a rep
and 9 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain: 5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance: 3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery: 8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

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