Honda Ridgeline
19 model years from 2006 to 2026, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2006–2026
- Class
- Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD, Small Pickup Trucks 2WD
- Latest engines
- 3.5L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 17–22 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2025)
- Recalls
- 36 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2017 (346)
- Fewest problems
- 2022
- Interest
- 7,746 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 Ridgeline in brief
The 2026 Honda Ridgeline is a standard pickup truck offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 210 inches long and 79 inches wide on a 125-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,442 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 24 highway), 15% better than the 2026 standard pickup truck average of 18.3 MPG, for an estimated $3,200 a year in fuel.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the exterior lighting.
The Honda Ridgeline has 19 model years in our data, from 2006 to 2026, classed as Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD, Small Pickup Trucks 2WD.
Its most efficient year was 2020 at 22 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 17 to 22 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (368), engine (328), air bags (310).
Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2017 is the year to avoid.
2019 has the most recalls (11); all years together count 36 campaigns and 1,965 owner complaints.
How the 2006 Ridgeline compares
The 2006 Honda Ridgeline is a standard pickup truck offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 207 inches long and 77 inches wide on a 122-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,504 lb.
About the Honda Ridgeline
The Honda Ridgeline is a mid-size pickup truck manufactured and marketed by Honda since the 2006 model year, over two generations in a unibody, crew–cab, short-box configuration with a transverse-mounted engine.
From the Wikipedia article "Honda Ridgeline", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 Ridgeline pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 21 MPG combined — 15% better than the average 2026 standard pickup truck (18.3 MPG).
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Best and worst years to buy used
2024 Ridgeline
72 owner complaints · 1 recall
NHTSA overall: ★★★★★
Year to avoid2017 Ridgeline
346 owner complaints · 8 recalls · 7 fire reports · 3 crash reports
Most reported: Electrical System
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 8 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
Ridgeline changes by model year
- 2018
- Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 5 stars overall
- 2017
- New body dimensions: 3.1 in longer, wheelbase +3.2 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- Best combined MPG up from 17 to 22
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 19 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 21 MPG | 210.2 in | 4,442 lb | Not rated | 0 | 11 |
| 2025 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 21 MPG | 210.2 in | 4,442 lb | ★★★★★ | 2 | 102 |
| 2024 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 21 MPG | 210.2 in | 4,442 lb | ★★★★★ | 1 | 72 |
| 2023 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 21 MPG | 210.2 in | 4,442 lb | ★★★★★ | 5 | 130 |
| 2022 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 21 MPG | 210.2 in | 4,442 lb | ★★★★★ | 3 | 118 |
| 2021 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 21 MPG | 209.8 in | 4,442 lb | ★★★★★ | 7 | 102 |
| 2020 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 209.8 in | 4,442 lb | ★★★★★ | 8 | 170 |
| 2019 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 209.8 in | 4,442 lb | ★★★★★ | 11 | 238 |
| 2018 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 209.8 in | 4,442 lb | ★★★★★ | 7 | 162 |
| 2017 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 209.8 in | 4,442 lb | Not rated | 8 | 346 |
| 2014 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 17 MPG | 206.7 in | 4,522 lb | Not rated | 6 | 31 |
| 2013 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 17 MPG | 206.7 in | 4,522 lb | Not rated | 7 | 45 |
| 2012 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 17 MPG | 206.7 in | 4,504 lb | Not rated | 11 | 24 |
| 2011 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 17 MPG | 206.7 in | 4,504 lb | Not rated | 10 | 37 |
| 2010 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 17 MPG | 206.7 in | 4,504 lb | Not rated | 9 | 28 |
| 2009 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 17 MPG | 206.7 in | 4,504 lb | Not rated | 8 | 29 |
| 2008 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 17 MPG | 206.7 in | 4,504 lb | Not rated | 7 | 99 |
| 2007 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 17 MPG | 206.7 in | 4,504 lb | Not rated | 8 | 115 |
| 2006 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 17 MPG | 206.7 in | 4,504 lb | Not rated | 10 | 106 |
Alternatives to the 2026 Ridgeline
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota Tacoma | 23 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Chevrolet Colorado | 21 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 GMC Canyon | 20 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Ford Ranger | 23 MPG | Not rated | 8 |
| 2026 Jeep Gladiator | 19 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Rivian R1T | 420 mi | Not rated | 2 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Honda. How we calculate this →



