2024 Honda Ridgeline Consumer Reviews
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great truck with terrible infotainment system
love the truck, plenty of power, comfortable, reliable. But, the information system, collision mitigation system and tiny buttons that operate the fan/defroster/temp controls, etc are terrible and I wish I could rip them out of the truck and replace. the collision mitigation system is particularly annoying because here in NE, roads are narrow and trees are close to the road- the damn system is constantly activating and the front wheels shake- not exactly safe in the winter on snowy roads. For that reason alone I will not purchase another honda/acura until they clean up the electronic information systems.
Collision Avoidance System is a Safety Hazard
Truck is OK, just OK... The Collision Avoidance system is a REAL problem. The system is constantly flashing warnings to BREAK for absolutely no reason! Then my worst fear happened. While traveling at the posted speed of 50 mph, without warning or for any reason (other than the collision warning dash light), the brakes applied with considerable force. So much so, vehicles behind us had to take action to avoid a collision. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer three times for this problem without the problem being fixed. The dealer has been able to duplicate the collision warning light, but not the application of the brakes they claim. The dealer has contacted their Area Parts and Service Director about the problems. His response was that Honda considers the problems as normal for the system. What? The dealer has documented these issues and his statements in the warranty repair orders. Frankly I am scared to death of this vehicle. Honda Customer Service is no help whatsoever. How is any vehicle manufacturer allowed to sell a vehicle with issues such as this? I have also reported the problem to NHTSA. Reviewing the NHTSA website, I find other Ridgeline owners with the same issues. Caveat emptor (let the buyer beware)!
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- Sport Crew CabMSRP: $34,145In-stock online
- Sport Crew CabMSRP: $34,498In-stock online
- RTL Crew CabMSRP: $37,807In-stock online
2024 black edition
Purchased about a month ago and finally got to take it for a 1100 mile trip. We had 4 adults with luggage on this trip. Pros. Comfortable seating and ride was top notch. Fuel economy was 24.2 mpg for the trip which was what the computer calculated. My math was 23.7 which was not bad at all we ran the ac the whole way temps hit 100 degrees and the ac worked very well. Truck drives very well and the power is there if needed. I did like how the transmission shifted especially running 80 and when it hit a hill to climb never got the revs above 3k. The storage in the back was really nice and kept the bed mostly open we did have a cooler that we hauled. Overall was impressed.
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Upgraded from 2020 RTL to 2024 Black Edition
I drove a 2020 RTL for a little over 4 years. It was a great truck, but it lacked the creature comforts of the 2024 Black Edition. Like many others, I had been waiting for the presumed redesign of the Ridgeline platform. Now that the 2024 model year has been released, it is unlikely that any redesign will come before the 2026 model, and in my opinion, will probably lose the V6. The time to buy, with the current update, was at hand. The 2024 is a fantastic upgrade from the 2020, even with the additional accessories. The truck seems much stiffer, is much, much quieter, and drives better overall in every area. The seats are one area of vast improvement, now being ventilated, as well as heated. They feel, and look, very sporty, with strong side bolstering to keep you planted. They are much more comfortable, and that improvement, on road trips, is going to make a huge difference. The blind spot monitor positioned inside the cabin instead of on the mirror, is a big improvement. The truck, like the 2020, is a pleasure to drive, but with the enhancements, even more so. The electronics are vastly improved. The head unit allows wireless Apple CarPlay, and Android, as well as bluetooth. It changes through the different modes very quickly, no delays of several seconds. The graphics on Navigation are improved, and very sharp. I am glad I made the move to upgrade in the 2024 model year.
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2024 Black Edition Ridgeline
Traded in a 2017 Subaru Outback Limited a couple weeks ago for the Ridgeline Black Edition. I had been looking awhile and test drove a 2023 Ridgeline-E. I didn't like the offer luckily because the 2024 Black Edition turned out to be a lot nicer! I used the online give me your best deal and they did. The 2024 Black Edition did away with the adjustable arm rests for a much nicer and more comfortable arm rest, center console cover. I live in the Gulf South and can't believe how good the seat cooler feels, that's a new addition for sure that is much appreciated if you live in a humid area. The lane assist crushes the Outback in handling curves really well and staying centered in straight a ways. The adaptive cruise control won't bring you to a complete stop like the Outback did and you better do your own braking when it beeps at you. They both start working at 45MPH. The ride is very quite and comfortable for long drives. The app screen is a nice size and easy to use, the stereo is awesome with the Black Edition. The suspension handles the pot holes well and makes for a very comfortable ride. Dislikes, the tailgate won't open if you have the key fob in your pocket, have to use the key fob to open it and the back doors if you are not in the truck. I also don't like how low it sits, the Outback is higher. Overall, I REALLY like it, took a few dealers to get a great deal though.
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