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2025 Honda

Ridgeline AWD TrailSport

Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L

Honda Ridgeline: best and worst years

Overview

Body
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S9)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
280
Power to weight
0.063 hp/lb
Axle ratio
4.33
Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,100EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
446 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
4/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
4/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
24.6 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 4.6 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

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
2
Owner complaints
59
Reported injuries
1

Feature availability

Comfort

  • Heated seatsStandard
  • Heated steering wheelStandard
  • Leather seatsStandard
  • Memory seatUnconfirmedStandard

Audio

  • Premium audio (any brand)Standard

Cameras & visibility

  • 360 surround-view cameraUnconfirmedStandard
  • Backup cameraStandard
  • Parking sensorsStandard

Driver assist

  • Adaptive cruise controlStandard
  • Automatic emergency brakingStandard
  • Blind-spot monitorStandard
  • Lane-keeping assistStandard

Convenience

  • Android AutoStandard
  • Apple CarPlayStandard
  • Keyless entryStandard
  • Navigation systemUnconfirmedStandard
  • Push-button startStandard
  • Remote startStandard
  • Wireless Apple CarPlayUnconfirmedStandard
  • Wireless phone chargingStandard

Exterior

  • Adaptive headlightsUnconfirmedStandard
  • Roof railsUnconfirmedStandard
  • Tow packageStandard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING27%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM14%
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE14%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER13%
  • ENGINE8%
  • LANE DEPARTURE5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 85 total.

Honda Ridgeline: best and worst years

Federal investigations 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

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.