2017 Honda Ridgeline Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
18 City / 25 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
280
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Brian M
Honda, made in America. Dependable.
This vehicle is reliable and has amazing safety features, plenty of space and I love the pickup and acceleration. The 4x4 allows me to feel safe in extreme conditions where a car would not be able to efficiently drive me. I enjoy the sportiness but also love the classiness.
accountCircle Eladia M
I love the comfortability of the truck.
Tire pressure bus always off. Does not have a big enough camera. The trunk is a nice size. The seats are very comfortable. The drive of the truck is great and it is always a smooth ride. There is plenty of legroom in the back and you never feel stuffed in the back seat.
accountCircle Scott B
Don't let the looks fool you, it's got fantastic features and is pretty zippy, great gas mileage too.
By far the best vehicle I have ever owned, it is perfect fit for my needs and taste.
accountCircle Tyler G
Great value for size and reliability.
The Honda ridgeline is incredibly versatile and reliable. The storage is vast, even for a pick up truck. It handles like a smaller vehicle given its size. The trunk in the back is incredibly useful. The seating is comfortable with plenty of room in the back for larger individuals as well as children’s car seats. Gas mileage is reasonable given it is vehicle class.
accountCircle Steve D
High resale value . It holds it value as it is made by a auto company that is known for its high quality
It's a great vehicle,small pickup that gets good mileage and handles and drives like a passenger car. Great comfort and wonderful ride.
accountCircle Rubi S
Honda quality & reliable.
My Honda ridgeline is a very reliable, low maintenance, & very classy midsize truck. My vehicle is also very fuel efficient. I do not waste a lot of money upkeeping the interior or exterior given it is of very high quality built. I trust Honda vehicles the most.
accountCircle Kimberly R
Love My Truck, Super Comfortable
Love the truck, its roomy for a smaller pickup and had tons of great features. Travels well on long trips too
accountCircle Adelma T
My best pick-up truck buy if the year.
Easy to drive with plenty of power. Lots of cab space front and back so I can give rides to my friends. The pick-up is great for hauling and very useful in delivering big items. I love the extra storage space under the bed that can be locked up. It is a truck that is reliable and worry-free performance.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Harry Nguyen
Too many problems
No
accountCircle jim
Not very good
2017 RTS is the worse of 5 Honda Ridgelines I have owned by far. My Design complaints are minor compared to the transmission issues that dealers can't resolve. New tranny needed soon
accountCircle Jim
Transmission problems
2017 Ridgeline with 60K easy miles on it has bad vibrations at about 65 MPH as it shifts in or our of next gear. Dealer says nothing wrong but a ride on highway clearly says other wise. This is my 4th Ridgeline and all the others went to 140K with no issues. This one has locked me out of gas filler, front end noises, rear camera failure and now tranny issues. Time to leave my Honda family. I was unhappy with design of this Ridgeline but that's nothing compared to the reliability problems. I'd be better off with a Chevy.
accountCircle Gerb
Lost quality and confidence in brand
No, now the fuel injectors have gone bad. They want $1600 to replace them. They built defective injectors and now want me to pay. Hey Toyota, got a nice truck for me?
accountCircle Mike J
Already needs new transmission
Vehicle was good up until last week. Have owned for almost 3 years but at 30,000 miles the transmission is shot and requires a new one after a couple of weeks of attempted repair.
accountCircle John N
The back trunk has a flexible pull.
My vehicle has been giving me many issue when I am on the road, it is fragile like. Engine issues that I have to make repair of, but I enjoy the inside seating it has changeable features. I have to make changes during certain seasons for my car, I take good care of these issue doing thing like changing the tire at times.
accountCircle Rick Z
Honda not willing to fix nav system.
Nav system keeps rebooting. Back doors do not open wide enough. Tailgate has no lock. Decent mileage for a truck. Very good snow and ice.

Honda Ridgeline Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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RT
280 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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RTS
280 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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Sport
280 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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RTL
280 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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RTL-T
280 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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RTL-E
280 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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Black Edition
280 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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2017 Honda Ridgeline Owner Reviews

4.48
71 Reviews
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5 stars 68%
4 stars 23%
3 stars 1%
2 stars 7%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Scott B on May 23, 2021
Don't let the looks fool you, it's got fantastic features and is pretty zippy, great gas mileage too.
By far the best vehicle I have ever owned, it is perfect fit for my needs and taste.
accountCircle Jill B on April 24, 2021
Honda ridgeline a super truck.
Great truck for anyone, comfortable 4 full size seats, with short bed. Great for driving to work and usefulness for moving items. Has a trunk space under bed which is great to put extra stuff so it doesn't clog up your back seat. Comfortable ride. This is our second ridgeline.
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Ranks #4 Compact Pickup Trucks by Owners

The 2017 Honda Ridgeline has an average owner rating of 4.40 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 5 other Compact Pickup Trucks.

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2017 Toyota Tacoma
4.66
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2017 Chevrolet Colorado
4.53
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2017 GMC Canyon
4.49
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2017 Honda Ridgeline
4.48

Ranks #2 Compact Pickup Trucks by Fuel Economy

The 2017 Honda Ridgeline has a combined MPG of 26 which ranks it #2 of 5 other Compact Pickup Trucks.

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2017 GMC Canyon
26 MPG
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2017 Chevrolet Colorado
26 MPG
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2017 Honda Ridgeline
25 MPG

Is The 2017 Honda Ridgeline A Good Car?

It’s a very good vehicle. It rides like a car, but provides the conveniences of a truck. The only downside is the seating area in the back is not as spacious as I’d like.
Stephanie J.

How Reliable Is The 2017 Honda Ridgeline?

We've had no problems with the Ridgeline truck. As previously noted, the rear passenger area is not as spacious as other similar truck models.
Stephanie B.

Is The 2017 Honda Ridgeline A Good Value?

I think around $37,000. It’s a good value for our needs. Fuel mileage is pretty good and I really like the lower storage area in the truck bed.
virginia L.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are some of the 2017 Honda Ridgeline transmission shifting problems?

Answer: The 2017 Honda Ridgeline transmission shifting problems are won't shift or grinding noise. The transmission fluid needs to be replaced every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. Along with fluid changes, terrible sounds...

Why is my 2017 honda ridgeline backup camera not working?

Answer: When the backup camera is not working in Your 2017 Honda Ridgeline the first thing that You will want to do is check the head unit. If this is frozen then it may not activate the camera properly when You put...

What's the 2017 honda ridgeline wheel bolt pattern?

Answer: The 2017 Honda Ridgeline comes in a total of seven different configurations; offered are the RT, RTS, Sport, RTL, RTL-T, RTL-E, and the Black Edition. Across all trim levels though, the tire and rim size...

What is the emissions system problem on the honda ridgeline 2017?

Answer: The emissions system for the 2017 Honda Ridgeline had a major problem that effected a lot of vehicles. The issue is that the injector would fail and this would need to be replaced. To make matters worse for...

What is the 2017 honda ridgeline emissions system problem?

Answer: If You are having emissions problems, either from a trouble code, a fuel smell, or failing an emissions test on the 2017 Honda Ridgeline then You have a couple of places to look. The first is the O2 sensor....
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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

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Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety