2018 Honda Ridgeline Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
18 -19 City / 25 -26 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
280
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Sheila B
Luxurious drive - even for a truck! Every option you can imagine in this vehicle.
I always loved owning a truck. I haven't actually owned one since 1985. I wanted a Ridgeline when Honda first came out with it but life just did not fit with a truck. I'm 64 & retired & lovin life driving around in my luxury pickup truck! And boy do we use it as a truck!!!!! Haul stuff to the dump - to our new home 3 states away, etc!!!! LOVE IT!
accountCircle Richard S
Is comfortable and very nice it's fast I'm too satisfied with my car
He responds very well, he is too comfortable, I love his speed. I am very satisfied with my car,the only bad thing that seems to me is the high cost that it takes to fill the tank of gasoline
accountCircle Bob S
A gentleman's truck, comfortable & versatile.
Great vehicle, nice ride, quiet cabin, good fuel economy, looks good, love the heated steering wheel, super electronics, almost drives itself. Good in snow because of the awd. Dealer has a great service department and they get me in & out quickly for any scheduled appointment.
accountCircle Geof P
Great truck and car combo.
The Honda ridgeline is a perfect blend of truck and car. It has a 5.5 foot bed so I can haul a fair amount of stuff. It is also a crew cab so I can take 4 or 5 people who a problem. The cab component allows for the seats to fold up so I can carry stuff up there too. The bed also has a nice ice chest or storage cabinet below the bed to hold my tools and such. Lastly, the ridgeline rides like a car and handles well. The only negative is the cab doors (the back two) do not open fully which can be a nuisance at times.
accountCircle del f
Safe and easy to drive. Has a lot of cool features
Love the truck honda ridgeline. Has cool feature like a built in trunk and dual bed door opening. Has ac both on the front seas and back seats and has its own temperature control
accountCircle Jeff H
Fold up back seating makes for great transport inside out of rain.
2nd Ridgeline I have owned. Reliable, zero mechanical problems, comfortable ride.
accountCircle Charles S
Honda ridgeline technological amenities are fantastic!
Honda ridgeline is a very dependable vehicle. It is loaded with lots of technological amenities! I would recommend a Honda ridgeline for your next vehicle purchase! You will not be disappointed!
accountCircle Harold T
Honda ridgeline - the underrated pick-up.
Practical as a passenger vehicle and hauler, comfortable interior, good ride, good handling, decent safety features, reliable, decent gas mileage, good fit and finish, floor-level heat very poor, automatic heat/cool system ok but difficult to use for manual control (simple vent control not possible).

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Ed luca
Road noise
Honda engineer said that nothing wrong what you see and hear is what you get I shook my head in disbelief said to me this is normal also said the 2019 is quieter than a Mercedes in other words you don’t like itrade it in for 2019 Honda won’t do anything
accountCircle Moni Butler
Navigation System Unfixable by dealer
Navigation system unfixable by the dealer. Gets caught in a constant loop. Unusable. 5-6 times into the dealer.
accountCircle Brad L
Looks bad runs good overall good car.
Just is not a great car, does get me around but it looks very ugly, very reliable but just hate the way I look in it. Bed of the car is so awkward cannot fit anything in there, got it forms really good deal, I wish I had bought something else but it was too good to pass down good car do not recommend for looks.
accountCircle Lucky N
Great car for families and others!
Struggles with air pressure, the car is very nice but has its quirks. A lot things can be fixed but I chose not to because I plan on replacing the care soon. The ridgeback is a good reliable car that I would recommend to others for sure. Maybe those with families.

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 22 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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2018 Honda Ridgeline Owner Reviews

4.45
42 Reviews
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5 stars 67%
4 stars 24%
3 stars 2%
2 stars 2%
1 star 5%
accountCircle Skyler M on May 8, 2021
Best vehicle for handy people.
The Bluetooth CarPlay and audio system is amazing. The performance is nice, smooth and quiet. The settings are easy to access, understand and the touch screen is an amazing feature. One problem is back seats are not adjustable. The bed of the truck is good size for getting items around and if you are a handy person but do not want anything too bulky.
accountCircle Felicia S on March 28, 2021
Great family/ convenience truck
It's a great truck as far as driving and has great storage.I wish the gate opened sideways. And wished it got a little better gas mileage. Other than the few things I've mentioned Honda really did a wonderful job on this make and model. This vehicle is great for a three to four family.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Harold T.

Good handling on all type of roads, practical -midsize truck with four door cab, comfortable, decent fuel mileage, reliable, two way tailgate for easier loading and unloading, reasonable price, decent load and towing capacity.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Harold T.

Radio/display system is not up-to-date, brakes are extremely soft with excessive pedal travel, dealer maintenance and service rates are much too high, truck bed needs to be a few inches deeper/taller, OEM accessories too expensive.

Ranks #3 Compact Pickup Trucks by Owners

The 2018 Honda Ridgeline has an average owner rating of 4.45 out of 5 which ranks it #3 of 5 other Compact Pickup Trucks.

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2018 Toyota Tacoma
4.63
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2018 Chevrolet Colorado
4.5
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2018 Honda Ridgeline
4.45

Ranks #1 Compact Pickup Trucks by Fuel Economy

The 2018 Honda Ridgeline has a combined MPG of 26 which ranks it #1 of 5 other Compact Pickup Trucks.

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26 MPG
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25 MPG

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much oil does a 2018 Honda Ridgeline take?

Answer: The 2018 Honda Ridgeline useS5.40 liters (5.7 quarts) of 0W-20 engine oil. This synthetic fluid works exceptionally well in most climates and is a popular choice for those who do a lot of towing or off-roading....
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Safety & Reliability

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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