2023 Honda Ridgeline Review

Name: 2023 Honda Ridgeline
Brand: Honda

Price Range: $28,554 - $39,998

Honda Ridgeline RTL-E Crew Cab Pickup Exterior Shown

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8.5

out of 10

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The 2023 Ridgeline is unique among pickup trucks. Its unibody construction (rather than more traditional body-on-frame construction) makes it more comfortable and refined to drive than other midsize trucks. It also boasts plenty of storage and abundant standard safety features. The Ridgeline does come up a little short on towing and off-road capability, but overall this is a very impressive midsize truck.

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Pros

Superior ride and handling thanks to independent rear suspension
Versatile two-way tailgate and large lockable in-bed trunk
Spacious crew cab is comfortable and handsomely finished

Cons

Lacks low-range gearing and underbody clearance of typical trucks
Sensitive driver aids are distracting
Less towing capacity than top rivals

What's new

No major changes for 2023
Part of the second Ridgeline generation introduced for 2017

Overview

Written by automotive expert Michael Cantu

11/23/2022

Which one of these midsize trucks isn't like the others? Well, if you picked the 2023 Honda Ridgeline out of our imagined lineup, you'd get the answer right. Unlike rival trucks that are based on a traditional body-on-frame design, the Ridgeline is built more like a crossover SUV with its unibody construction and independent rear suspension. Going this route gives the Ridgeline a distinct advantage in comfort but holds it back when it comes to maximum towing capacity and off-road performance. As such, the appeal of the Ridgeline largely depends on what you're looking for out of your next truck.

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2023 Honda Ridgeline
RTL-E Crew Cab
$27,999
great price
$3,140 below market
- 56,498 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
- 5'4” bed, 3.5l, 6cyl
- Hampstead Pre-Owned (52 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
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Located in Hampstead, MD
Refined, rugged, and ready to do it all, this 2023 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E brings serious versatility with a premium twist. Powered by a smooth and capa...
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (18 City/24 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 5FPYK3F78PB014380
Stock: HGJ014380
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 01-30-2026
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2023 Honda Ridgeline
RTL Crew Cab
$29,995
great price
$3,360 below market
- 15,884 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
- 5'4” bed, 3.5l, 6cyl
- Ourisman Honda (21 mi away)
- Home delivery*
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
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Located in Bethesda, MD
2023 Honda Ridgeline RTL White clean carfax, AWD 4WD ALL WHEEL DRIVE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE 4X4, BACK UP CAMERA REAR VIEW CAMERA, LEATHER, HEATED SEATS, SUN...
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (18 City/24 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 5FPYK3F54PB017663
Stock: 93660H
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 12-27-2025

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The Ridgeline has a few other appealing attributes. It has lots of interior room and storage, a handy lockable in-bed trunk, and a clever tailgate that opens down or swings open to the side. It also offers plenty of traction thanks to its standard all-wheel-drive system and the V6 engine provides quick acceleration.

We like the Honda Ridgeline a lot. It's been sitting on top of our midsize truck rankings for a while. If you prefer a more traditional truck, check out the Toyota Tacoma or Nissan Frontier. But the Ridgeline also competes against two other unibody trucks that are a little smaller. The Hyundai Santa Cruz and Ford Maverick recently hit the market and are solid rivals. For an in-depth review, be sure to read our test team's Expert Rating of the Ridgeline below.

What's it like to live with?

It's been a few years since we had a 2017 Honda Ridgeline in for our long-term test. The current Ridgeline has been updated since then, but it's basically the same truck underneath and belongs to the same generation as the 2017 model. So much of what we said still applies. Check out our long-term test of the 2017 Honda Ridgeline here.

Edmunds Expert Rating

edmunds TESTED

Driven, tested, rated by automotive expert Travis Langness

Great

8.5

out of 10

We drove the 2023 Honda Ridgeline on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Performance

8.5/10

How does the Ridgeline drive? Many benefits come with the Ridgeline's unibody chassis, fully independent suspension and a torque-vectoring all-wheel-drive system. Steering and handling are unrivaled among midsize pickups — this is where the benefits of being a car-based truck shine through.

We like how the 3.5-liter V6 and nine-speed automatic work together. The Ridgeline accelerates smoothly and has plenty of passing power on the highway. At our test track, the Ridgeline went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.2 seconds, which is a quick time for a midsize truck.

The catch: Off-road potential is limited. The Ridgeline is like a crossover SUV in this regard and lacks the underbody clearance, wheel articulation and low-range gearing that allows other 4WD pickups to venture into rockier territory. That said, the Ridgeline performs better with its independent rear suspension on washboard dirt roads than your typical solid-axle truck.

Comfort

9/10

How comfortable is the Ridgeline? The Ridgeline has the best ride comfort in the midsize pickup class. It easily absorbs bumps in the road and feels stable and composed around turns. The front seats have thin-yet-supportive padding that provides good long-distance comfort. The cushions are broad enough to accommodate larger folks, and effective side bolsters help keep drivers with narrower frames from sliding around.

Noise and vibration are kept to a minimum in the cabin. The exception is the surprisingly playful and grunty V6, which you'll hear when you mat the gas. Automatic tri-zone climate control is standard across the range, and it cools and heats the cabin well. RTL and above models get heated front seats that work quickly.

Interior

9/10

How’s the interior? The Ridgeline is friendly to the driver and passengers alike. A tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel is standard, and it's easy to find a comfortable driving position. Getting in and out is a breeze thanks to wide opening doors and lots of legroom. From the driver's seat, visibility is expansive and the squared-off hood helps you get a better sense of where the front of the truck is. The large rear window helps you see items that are in the bed or cars behind you.

Technology

8/10

How’s the tech? The Ridgeline's standard 8-inch touchscreen is attractive and easy to use and gains a much-needed volume knob this year. Voice controls require relatively specific commands but otherwise work well. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration is standard across the range and is also accessible via voice controls. The seven-speaker stereo could be better, though. It produced significant distortion at full volume in our testing.

Almost all of the Ridgeline's driver aids are standard, including adaptive cruise control, forward collision mitigation and lane keeping assist. Blind-spot monitoring is the only optional safety feature. We'd award the Ridgeline a higher score in this category if some of the systems weren't so sensitive. The forward collision warning system, in particular, can be overly eager in issuing alerts.

Towing and Storage

9/10

How are the towing and storage? The Ridgeline's bed is the only one in the class that can hold 4-foot-wide sheets without perching on top of wheelwells. Payload is as high as 1,583 pounds in the right trim. That's great for a crew-cab midsize pickup and enough to haul large loads of lumber or gravel, or even a pair of motorcycles in the bed. For extra convenience, the Ridgeline has a lockable in-bed trunk and a trick two-way tailgate that opens down or sideways.

Maximum towing capacity is 5,000 pounds when properly equipped. Other trucks can pull more but we consider 5,000 pounds a decent amount. If you're really into towing, you probably want to get a full-size truck anyway.

Inside, the Ridgeline blows the competition away. Many small cubbies, a massive center console bin and a big, flat storage area underneath the rear seats mean you might never have too much stuff. The Ridgeline's roomy rear seat also makes it easy to install child safety seats.

Fuel Economy

8.5/10

How’s the fuel economy? The EPA estimates that the all-wheel-drive Ridgeline (the only model available) will return 21 mpg combined (18 city/24 highway). That's better than a V6-equipped Toyota Tacoma and Chevrolet Colorado but a little less than the turbocharged four-cylinder Ford Ranger. On our highway-heavy 115-mile evaluation route, our test Ridgeline returned 23 mpg. This result indicates the EPA numbers should be fairly accurate.

Value

8/10

Is the Ridgeline a good value? The Ridgeline's base price has increased compared to prior years because there's no longer a front-wheel-drive version. Still, you get a lot for your money. Even the base Sport trim has a nearly full suite of standard safety features, along with smartphone integration and tri-zone automatic climate control. Prices at the top end of the Ridgeline lineup might seem steep, but you get unsurpassed cabin quality and unique items such as in-bed drivers that can be used as tailgate speakers.

Warranty coverage in the Ridgeline is average with basic coverage and roadside assistance for three years/36,000 miles and powertrain coverage for five years/60,000 miles.

Wildcard

8/10

The Ridgeline's new, more rugged styling is bound to attract buyers who thought it looked too smooth and sophisticated in the past. It's always been the kind of pickup truck buyers would be quite happy with if they focused on need instead of want.

In terms of driving fun, there are two ways to think about the Ridgeline. The first way is to be disappointed that it can't crawl up rocks like a Gladiator Rubicon. The second way is to see it as way more fun to drive every day thanks to class-leading handling and steering dynamics. We choose the latter.

2023 Honda Ridgeline trim level differences

The 2023 Honda Ridgeline is a midsize crew-cab pickup offered in four trim levels: Sport, RTL, RTL-E and Black Edition. All Ridgelines are powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine (280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque) mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. Feature highlights include: Compare the 2023 Honda Ridgeline trim levels in-depth.

Which Ridgeline trim does Edmunds recommend?

We suggest going with the RTL trim. The RTL keeps the price in check and provides desirable features such as advanced driver aids like a blind-spot warning system, leather seating, and power-adjustable and heated front seats.

Cost to Drive

Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

$199/mo

$257/mo

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Reliability

The 2023 Honda Ridgeline has a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic warranty and 3 recalls. RepairPal gives it a reliability rating of 4 out of 5, ranks it #5 out of 8 among Midsize Trucks. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.

Reliability Rating by RepairPal

4 out of 5 stars4/5Above Average

#5 out of 8 among Midsize Trucks

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

$429/yr

vs. $451/yr
for Average Midsize Truck

Frequency

0.87x/yr

vs. 0.79x/yr
for Average Midsize Truck

Severity

15.7%

vs. 13.6%
for Average Midsize Truck

Recalls

3 recalls found

Checking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.

If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Recall Number:: 24V321000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: YI7
Number of vehicles affected:: 187290
Defect Description:: Honda (America Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ridgeline vehicles. The rearview camera (RVC) tailgate wire harness may fatigue and break, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.
Defect Consequence:: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will replace the RVC tailgate wire harness, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is YI7.

Recall Number:: 24V184000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: LHY
Number of vehicles affected:: 245
Defect Description:: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Passport and Ridgeline vehicles. The inner ball joint housing in the steering gearbox assembly may loosen and detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.
Defect Consequence:: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gearbox as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is LHY.

Recall Number:: 23V458000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: VEU, AEV,
Number of vehicles affected:: 124077
Defect Description:: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.
Defect Consequence:: Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are VEU, AEV, and ZET.

Warranty

3 years / 36,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 5 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles
Free maintenance Warranty: 2 years / 24,000 miles

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I bought the 2023 Honda Ridgeline RTLE after carefully researching all mid size trucks. My son has a 2022 Toyota TRD off-road, so I was very familiar with the Toyota. For me, daily driving comfort is way more important than being able to off road rough terrain. My Ridgeline gets me anywhere off the path that I want to go and can tow most anything that I need very comfortably. It looks …

2023 Ridgeline Features & Specs

Trim:

Sport

MSRP (New) Excludes Destination Fee	$38,800
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	21 MPG
Cost to Drive	$199/month
Seating	5 seats
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Max Towing Capacity	5,000 lbs.
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Ridgeline models:

Collision Mitigation Braking: Warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time.
Adaptive Cruise Control: Adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the Ridgeline and the car in front.
Multi-Angle Rearview Camera: Provides a clear view behind the truck, which can be especially useful when the bed or cabin is full or when connecting a trailer.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover16.9%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Acceptable
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Good
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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2023 Honda Ridgeline Review

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Overview

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Performance

Comfort

Interior

Technology

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Value

Wildcard

2023 Honda Ridgeline trim level differences

Which Ridgeline trim does Edmunds recommend?

Cost to Drive

Reliability

Reliability Rating by RepairPal

Recalls

Warranty

Honda Ridgeline Reviews

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