2007 Honda Ridgeline Consumer Reviews

Truly Love Our Ridge

Written by: jgcla on 06/10/2008

Vehicle

2007 Honda Ridgeline RTL 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

After a year and 14,000 miles, I have had no issues and love the truck. Thought rear visibility could be better until I drove my bosses new Silverado and realized mine was not so bad. The mileage has ranged from a low of 17 to a high of 22. 60 to 65 delivers around 20 - 21. Engine/transmission combo is extremely smooth, just like our CR-V. Even with gas prices approaching $4 per gal, I think I made a wise decision. I have had many positive comments on the appearance and feel secure when driving.

Favorite Features

All wheel drive, forward visibility, Handling, capacity, bed trunk and sound system.

Suggested Improvements

Rear visibility.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Towing

Written by: lucas on 05/24/2008

Vehicle

2007 Honda Ridgeline RTX 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Bought my truck specifically for a cross-country relocation. Refused to let me down going through the mountains in Colorado. Stayed strong towing a 5'x8' trailer (@11-14 mpg!) average almost 18 mpg city/highway combined, which is pretty good for a pick-up truck.

Favorite Features

In-bed trunk (drain plug is great when you convert it to a beer cooler for tail-gating).well thought-out interior.

Suggested Improvements

More power, possibly a hybrid in the near future (if Chevy can make a Tahoe hybrid, Honda should be able to do wonders with the Ridgeline or pilot)

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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"My Beautiful Truck" now 1 year old

Written by: Nick on 04/30/2008

Vehicle

2007 Honda Ridgeline RTL 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB w/Navi (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Very comfortable & appropriately sized truck. Very useful for my urban driving & use. Good Visibility. Appreciate the simple & well thought exterior details. Driving on all roads is stable & firm. Direct vehicle response from steering input. Good road feel. No mechanical problems. Very quiet motor almost whisper quiet. low wind & engine noise at high speed. Brisk engine response when you need to move quickly, & then you realize how fast you are moving! V6 is appropriate. Moved the truck nicely through hills & motoring through long high speed turns was comfortable & inspired confidence. 42 fill-ups later, avg 17.2 mpg overall. Purchased through broker & saved $K. Very happy!!

Favorite Features

Family just loves the navigation system. Useful feature is the listing of phone numbers for restaurants or businesses so you can call ahead. I appreciated the heated seats and heated mirrors in the cold months. My wife is partial to the dual AC temperature control settings. (Hers and His).

Suggested Improvements

Honda should consider improved placement of the temperature control knobs. ---- I guess that's why you can give the computer - voice commands for temperature, radio, and navigation input so you don't have to look away from the road. I got more truck than I expected. Good Job Honda!

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No Regrets, Great Truck

Written by: Paul on 04/25/2008

Vehicle

2007 Honda Ridgeline RTL 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

After driving minivans for the past ten years I decided to move up to a truck. Although not a truck guy in the traditional sense, I wanted the utility of a bed for those weekend beach runs and a comfortable rear seat for my three kids. I got both in the Ridgeline. Plus it's smooth, quiet and fun.

Favorite Features

The in-bed trunk is just brilliant! I can fit two full sets of golf clubs and accessories in the trunk. During the winter, it easily accommodates my son's extra large hockey bag and skates. Power sliding rear window is a nice touch.

Suggested Improvements

Cruise control switch is a pain getting to. Steering wheel is to close to the dash. Needs telescopic steering wheel. Honda accessories are ridiculously expensive (hitch, bed cover, etc).

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Truck for all seasons

Written by: scottg on 03/29/2008

Vehicle

2007 Honda Ridgeline RTL 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Traded my Murano in for this truck. Very nice ride and very quiet. This is a wonderful truck on the long trips. Extremely versatile with all the extra cubbies, underbed trunk. Customs loves to want to look in the trunk.

Favorite Features

in bed trunk, lighting in bed, two way tailgate. build quality.

Suggested Improvements

Windshield has cracked twice in under 20,000 miles. I think this is a flaw with the Glass tempering. Would like to have more horsepower. Also sunroof control should be close to sunroof.

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Ridgeline Needs a couple of changes

Written by: Madjd on 03/09/2008

Vehicle

2007 Honda Ridgeline RTL 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB w/Navi (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

We just purchased a 2007 RTL with Nav. And we had to make a trip from Montana to California, the Navigation was great, won't buy another vehicle without it, Everything is great about this vehicle except for the front seats, they are way too hard for long trips, we just couldn't get comfortable(we had to buy cushions to put on the seats)Honda Company should consider putting Acura MDX seats in this truck and make the steering column telescopic. I had trouble getting close enough for the steering without my knees hitting the dashboard, and I'm only 5'5". If those two things were corrected this truck would be a definite 10 all the way!

Favorite Features

Tailgate, trunk storage, stereo and navigation.

Suggested Improvements

Better front seats and telescopic steering column and maybe a little more power.

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Great Package Overall

Written by: Don on 02/17/2008

Vehicle

2007 Honda Ridgeline RTL 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Honda built a vehicle that meets 95% of a truck owner's needs. We've received quite a bit of snow this year in Chicago, and the truck has handled it amazingly. My family feels very safe and comfortable in this truck. As for rearward visibility, buy a couple of $2 1.5" convex mirrors for the exterior mirros - helps a lot. The vehicle is extremely versatile - can haul 1500 lbs of rock during the day and take 5 adults out for the evening. Tows pretty well for occassional use. Gas mileage is as expected given the stance/aerodynamics. Corners pretty well given its size/height. Great summertime vehicle too (all windows go down all the way, and with sunroof/rear window almost convertible like).

Favorite Features

Quiet engine, harsh climate handling capabilities (heated exterior mirrors, seats, heated windshield area near the wippers) really keep you going safely in the snow/ice, seemless operating AWD, in-bed trunk (of course), interior color (beige), quiet & confident ride, safety features

Suggested Improvements

Windshield wipers don't always follow their setting-they speed-up/slow-down sporadically, seat-belt minder is terribly annoying (should only kick-in above 10-15mph, not 3-4mph), external keyless entry (key pad to lock/unlock doors), a bit more torque for less downshifting (maybe the 3.7L V-6).

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Great Truck !

Written by: B Chase on 02/13/2008

Vehicle

2007 Honda Ridgeline RT 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Use the truck to pull recreational vehicles. Works great. Drives like a nice car on the freeways. Has many great features in the interior and exterior. Best all around vehicle i have ever had !

Favorite Features

Under bed storage. Dash layout, ride and handling.

Suggested Improvements

Gas mileage could be better, but it's a truck.

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Pros and Con

Written by: steve villarreal on 02/10/2008

Vehicle

2007 Honda Ridgeline RT 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Easy to drive and manuever in traffic, enjoy the trunk space underneath. Very poor on gas mileage, Engine has a hesitation problem when taking off fast. Radio fades out but otherwise OK for this 07 Ridgeline.

Favorite Features

Space and comfort.

Suggested Improvements

Repair hesitation especially when entering fast traffic.

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Best Snow Vehicle

Written by: rgreenberg on 01/12/2008

Vehicle

2007 Honda Ridgeline RTL 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I live in Montana. Over 20 years, I have owned Audi A8, Audi A6, BMW 328xi,Yukon XL, Toyota Landcruiser. The Ridgeline is the best snow vehicle of the bunch. The combination of long wheelbase, traction control, front weighting and front-biased all wheel drive makes it very stable and very difficult to lose control of the vehicle. I run with Toyo Open Country A/T's summer and winter.

Favorite Features

Snow handling, safety, handling, good fuel mileage for a truck

Suggested Improvements

Fix the problem with bed scratches happening with a fingernail Telescoping steering wheel needed. seat cushions too short. Visibility is terrible!

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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