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2017 Honda Ridgeline consumer reviews

$29,475–$31,375 MSRP range
side view of 2017 Ridgeline Honda
(193 reviews)
92% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.7
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The most comfortable vehicle I've ever owned.

I've once owned a BMW 7-Series...this is more comfortable than that! I am a computer guy by trade and not a tradesman. This is not truck for people who use it for a living. This is for people like me, who need to haul a large mountain bike, the occasional couch or a few trips to Home Depot. The bed is shallow (that's a good thing). I can easily reach into any part of it...and its got a trunk for all the reasons that you'd want a trunk. The 2-way tailgate is a nice surprise. I commute 500 miles a week and my Black Edition comes with all the toys that make life nice. The truck practically drives itself. You forget that it is a truck. Driving it in the snow is a non-event. After 3 months of ownership, I am very happy with my purchase.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most versatile vehicle I ever owned.

The Honda Ridgeline is a crossover between SUV & Mini truck. It rides like a car but works like a truck. There are many inovative safety features. Gas mileage is good. It's plenty big enough for four adults to be very comfortable. We highly recommend the Honda Ridgeline. Find a dealer that will work with you. Many offer service and warranty specials, especially in Florida. However beware there are 2 wheel and all wheel drive Ridgelines. Be sure you purchase the one that suits your needs.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Glad Honda brought the Ridgeline back !!!!!!

This Truck is all the truck I require. It rides like a car. Is powerful enough to pull my trailer, and has enough seating to carry my grandchildren.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very Happy

Have been thinking about a new truck one look at the Ridgeline & that looking stopped on site. Wife told me I love this truck. Brought it home & so please with the purchase. Performance Honda is a good place to do business

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Beyond expectations,a pleasure to drive .

Just a real nice vehicle for both husband and wife.Most wives will love driving it.Might want to buy two.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love my new Ridgeline

If you are like me and enjoy doing projects on the weekend, camping during the summer and getting up to the snow in the winter, but need something to haul the family around during the week and that will fit in your garage, this car is amazing. I absolutely love everything about it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great value midsized truck

This truck has soo many cool features! It has great handling and safety. The ingenuity and options at this price level is not compatible to any other vehicle in its class. A true one-of-a-kind!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Read before you buy

I drove the Ridgeline RTL-T and found the interior cramped especially around the driving pedals -- the parking brake pedal interferes with foot and leg movement. Try stretching your leg all the way out...tall guys can't do it. The tailgate does not have a lock--good for thieves to steal -- yes this does happen. Ground Clearance is awful -- 7 and a half inches. After the drive we pulled into a parking slot at the dealer and the front end scraped on the cement parking barrier. So much for any off road fun. Spare tire is a donut and not really good for any off road areas. Option packages do not include an XM radio until you are in the RTL-T price range of $35,860. This is ludicrous, as the "lower" priced models of $30,000 to $34,000 don't have a decent entertainment system. Any vehicle that is priced over $30K should at least have an XM radio. Also who really needs speakers in the truck bed?? Towing capacity is very weak...how am I supposed to tow my three Honda motorcycles to the motocross XC events? Bottom Line: This "truck" is not a working truck. It is for people who like the image of driving a truck, but don't need the utility of hauling or going to off road areas. I would call this a Sport Utility Truck, as it is just another Pilot but without the covered luggage area. Honda had the opportunity to build a Tacoma crushing vehicle, but has instead built a truck that people can't decide whether it is a Sport Utility Vehicle or just a weak truck. On the positive side...my wife likes it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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Love it

I wish the passenger seat could be adjusted more but overall I love the truck. Suits my need for a truck that isn't HUGE. Great turning radius and quiet. Love the AWD

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Multi-purpose pickup

I haven't owned this long, but I am impressed by the ride, quietness, performance, and well engineered features.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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