2025 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.
This vehicle is just perfect!
I recently purchased a new 2025 Honda Ridgeline RTL after spending several months looking at different vehicles (trucks) and test driving. Overall I wanted something that could check all the boxes and compliment my lifestyle. First thing, I like having a truck to haul large items when needed. I don't do a lot of "off roading" but I do like in the mountains and have large property with gravel driveway and lots of uneven surfaces. As a result having a vehicle that can handle this and offers AWD was high of my list. Next I wanted a good quality engine that would be able to last a long time. The Ridgelines 3.5L V6 is a solid engine paired with a great German 9 speed transmission that has good acceleration and butter smooth shifting (up and down). The interior is roomy and comfortable with just enough amenities to be useful and not too much that make it excessive and likely to break over time. The in bed trunk is so great because now I can store my large tool box in there and don't have to have in in the cab (which I did on my previous truck, 2023 F-150). Fit and finish is solid with this vehicle. It drives like a sedan and will fool you into believing your not even driving a truck. This is my first Honda vehicle, I've owned several Toyota Tundras, F150, and Toyota Sequoia, among other smaller vehicles. My biggest concern about buying some of the newer other brand trucks in this segment were the powertrains (all going to turbocharged smaller engines). I believe these are wonderful to drive for about 3-5yrs but likely to start having problems the longer you own them. I really wanted something I could drive until the wheels fall off and I believe this is it. Overall a great vehicle that compliments my life perfectly. Great job Honda!
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- RTL+ Crew CabMSRP: $46,78516 mi away
- RTL+ Crew CabMSRP: $47,32516 mi away
- RTL Crew CabMSRP: $44,93016 mi away
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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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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