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2017 Ridgeline; vibration issues due to poor VCM
Michael Faircloth, Indianapolis, IN, 07/19/2017
updated 07/22/2022
Honda Ridgeline RTL-T 4dr Crew Cab SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have the RTL-T front wheel drive. It is a nice truck, but I started off out the dealership with vibration issues. We fixed several noise issues along the way to figuring out that the truck has an issue with a poor design in the valve control management system (I say this; Honda says it is a feature of the truck). It has been a year now (10k miles) and all I have is a case number with Honda. I also feel the vibration sometimes during normal driving at low speeds, but it really shows up in cruise control. If you test drive one, make sure you find a road with inclines and declines and engage the cruise control. Do this for many miles to make sure your model doesn't do this. I test drove an all wheel model for comparison and the issue was not there. All in all, I like my truck as long as I don't use cruise control; when I do use it, I regret buying it. 7/21/2020 Update: When I took my truck to the dealer for the 3rd year state inspection, I had a long talk with the service manager about the vibration issue while using cruise control (again) and he had it checked out. They concluded that something was wrong (3 years later) and Honda had a software patch for it. They installed the software patch and it took care of the issue (at least made it better) I am glad that it took care of the issue, but to wait 3 years to fix an obvious issue is not good customer service. The truck, now, is as expected when purchased in 2016 and it is good Honda quality. 7/2022 update: At around 75k miles, started getting a warning for an emissions issue. After several months of it coming up then resetting I took it to the dealership. Needed fuel injectors and cad converter. Extended warranty paid off. The repairs eliminated completely the previous vibration issues I had become used to and I even use cruse control all the time now. Seems like my original vibration issue was defective fuel injectors but I doubt Honda will ever connect the dots… Runs the best it ever had and I’m currently at 85k miles. After 5 years, I am finally completely satisfied with my truck; it’s great!
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I am still the luckiest truck owner in the world.
Michael Miller, Los Angeles, CA, 06/28/2016
updated 01/29/2018
Honda Ridgeline RTL-T 4dr Crew Cab SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
48 of 62 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2017 Ridgeline in June of 2016, when they first hit the dealerships. It is a light duty truck, but it is the perfect truck for the "I need a truck every now and then" owner. I have had no problems with the vehicle. I like driving the Ridgeline more than any vehicle we have owned. It is the most comfortable vehicle we have ever owned, no doubt. It handles like a big SUV, and is fun to drive. I really like the two-way tailgate for loading heavy stuff into the bed (i.e. sacks of ready-mix). And I really like the large water-tight compartment in the bed. Also, with the back seat up, the rear space is perfect for big dogs.
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Great Sport Utility Midsize Truck
Skip M, Dallas, GA, 03/20/2017
updated 09/30/2024
Honda Ridgeline RTL-T 4dr Crew Cab SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I have had my RTL-T for 5 years now and love it! My main disappointments are the technology and interior storage compartments. Cup holders need to be like the Odyssey with flapped inserts so you can put a standard plastic water bottle in them and not have it jump out on turns and speed bumps. they are to large and have no flaps to support the smaller cups and water bottles, the door cavities are very small and shallow, water bottles will not fit in any of the door cavities/pockets and there is no holder for them in the door. there is a shallow square french fry container holder which is not good for much. The Ridgeline could have done better in using the wasted space in the 12 inch thick door its sister the Odyssey does. The 8 inch touch screen is nice but it is kluge to use the volume controls are hard to fumble with and the tuning is hard on the radio. The Garmin Nav system had 2015 maps on it and the Android OS that runs the head unit behind the 8 inch screen was from 2010 android 4.2.2 and is incompatible with google play try to use it and you get no longer supported version. So the bottom line is i really like the ride, comfort, power, MPG, utility and looks the technology leaves a lot to be desired. I now have 50K+ miles and just finished a 1200 mile trip to Florida for a spring break. Going down on a cool (50 deg) day with some open road on I-75 most of the way got 28.8 MPG running at the speed limit most of the time. So bottom line my first impressions are still valid. Have not looked at the new models but the best hope is Honda improved the electronics. For the money when I purchased it in February 2017 you can beat it for a mid size truck for a suburban home owner. If you are looking for a big honking hulk this is not it. It is easy to park has sufficient power to haul a small bass boat. September 28, 2023 update.. 65K+ still impressed with Ridgeline although had to have tech bulletin work on torque converter not locking up properly and causing a lope Honda calls it judder. This consisted of software update and flush transmission fluid and refill. Also safety recall for review camera cable replacement because of breaking because of routing in the tailgate. Still pleased with the midsize truck ride and economy.
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2018 Honda Ridgeline
Richard White, Greenville, SC, 02/24/2018
updated 03/04/2022
Honda Ridgeline RTL-T 4dr Crew Cab SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I owned a 2017 Ridgeline which was in a total loss accident in December. Four people were in the truck. No one was seriously injured. I believe the five star safety rating is correct.
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WHY!!!
CC, Plant City, FL, 02/05/2017
updated 02/08/2023
Honda Ridgeline RTL-T 4dr Crew Cab SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
WHY??? Why, Honda, did you not give us a locking tailgate? I installed an after market tailgate lock from Pop and Lock, which works great, and a bed cover...i'm very happy!
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