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Honda Ridgeline

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Available trims

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  • Sport AWD
    Starts at
    $38,800
    18 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    5,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • RTL AWD
    Starts at
    $41,780
    18 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    5,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • RTL-E AWD
    Starts at
    $44,730
    18 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    5,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • Black Edition AWD
    Starts at
    $46,230
    18 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    5,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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Notable features

Five-seat, mid-size crew-cab truck
All-wheel drive
280-horsepower V-6
Nine-speed automatic transmission
Dual-opening tailgate
In-bed trunk

The good & the bad

The good

Car-like ride and handling
Smooth, powerful V-6
Seating comfort front and rear
Apple CarPlay, Android Auto standard
In-cab storage

The bad

Soft brake pedal
High starting price
Infotainment system quirks
Composure with loaded cargo bed
Spare-tire access when bed is full

Expert 2023 Honda Ridgeline review

our expert's take
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What Is the 2023 Honda Ridgeline?

The Honda Ridgeline is a mid-size crew-cab pickup truck with generous room for up to five adults. A 280-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 coupled to a nine-speed automatic and all-wheel drive is standard on every trim. What sets the Ridgeline apart is its car-like ride and handling, which makes it ideal for truck shoppers who don’t want to feel like they’re piloting a truck. In the debit column, however, is the fact that the Ridgeline is much less customizable and not as capable off-road as rivals like the Chevrolet Colorado, Toyota Tacoma, Ford Ranger and Nissan Frontier.

What’s New on the 2023 Honda Ridgeline?

The Honda Ridgeline rolls into the 2023 model year with no notable updates or changes.

What Features in the 2023 Honda Ridgeline Are Most Important?

Standard features include:

  • 8-inch touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
  • Tri-zone climate control
  • Remote start
  • Honda Sensing suite of active safety features
  • Remote start
  • Dual-opening tailgate
  • Hidden trunk in cargo bed
  • Two USB ports
  • LED headlights

Available features include:

  • Wireless device charging
  • Power-sliding rear window
  • Power moonroof
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Truck-bed audio system
  • Cargo box power outlet
  • Navigation
  • Power moonroof
  • Rear cross-traffic alert
  • Blind spot warning

Should I Buy the 2023 Honda Ridgeline?

The Honda Ridgeline is a compelling pick for car shoppers who want pickup-truck utility but don’t want to give up car-like handling and comfort in the process. Its agility makes it ideal for zipping through city traffic, and the 280-hp V-6 is refined. Yet there’s no getting around the fact that the Ridgeline’s rivals offer far more choices when it comes to powertrain options, not to mention higher towing and hauling capacities, too.

2023 Honda Ridgeline review: Our expert's take

What Is the 2023 Honda Ridgeline?

The Honda Ridgeline is a mid-size crew-cab pickup truck with generous room for up to five adults. A 280-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 coupled to a nine-speed automatic and all-wheel drive is standard on every trim. What sets the Ridgeline apart is its car-like ride and handling, which makes it ideal for truck shoppers who don’t want to feel like they’re piloting a truck. In the debit column, however, is the fact that the Ridgeline is much less customizable and not as capable off-road as rivals like the Chevrolet Colorado, Toyota Tacoma, Ford Ranger and Nissan Frontier.

What’s New on the 2023 Honda Ridgeline?

The Honda Ridgeline rolls into the 2023 model year with no notable updates or changes.

What Features in the 2023 Honda Ridgeline Are Most Important?

Standard features include:

  • 8-inch touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
  • Tri-zone climate control
  • Remote start
  • Honda Sensing suite of active safety features
  • Remote start
  • Dual-opening tailgate
  • Hidden trunk in cargo bed
  • Two USB ports
  • LED headlights

Available features include:

  • Wireless device charging
  • Power-sliding rear window
  • Power moonroof
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Truck-bed audio system
  • Cargo box power outlet
  • Navigation
  • Power moonroof
  • Rear cross-traffic alert
  • Blind spot warning

Should I Buy the 2023 Honda Ridgeline?

The Honda Ridgeline is a compelling pick for car shoppers who want pickup-truck utility but don’t want to give up car-like handling and comfort in the process. Its agility makes it ideal for zipping through city traffic, and the 280-hp V-6 is refined. Yet there’s no getting around the fact that the Ridgeline’s rivals offer far more choices when it comes to powertrain options, not to mention higher towing and hauling capacities, too.

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American Made Index

2023 Award Winner
This pickup was No. 9 on the American-Made Index, which analyzes five factors to find the most American cars.
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This pickup was No. 9 on the American-Made Index, which analyzes five factors to find the most American cars.

Safety review

Based on the 2023 Honda Ridgeline base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
5/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
5/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
16.9%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
16.9%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
10 years old or newer from their original in-service date at the time of sale.
Basic
100 days / 5,000 miles
Dealer certification
112 point inspection

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Consumer reviews

4.0 / 5
Based on 29 reviews
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Comfort 4.6
Interior 4.4
Performance 4.2
Value 3.9
Exterior 4.3
Reliability 4.4

Most recent

  • Purchased this 2023 Ridgeline after my 2020 was totaled

    Purchased this 2023 Ridgeline after my 2020 was totaled out. The 2020 gets slightly better gas mileage, but they are very comfortable and quiet vehicles. I have many friends with larger trucks that have poor ride quality and lack the ease of use. The best thing is that Honda last forever. I still have and drive a 92 Civic. Two things I wish Honda and other manufacturers would do in the mid size truck market; one is make the back seats recline and make a reliable hybrid. Everything else is perfect. I was going to buy a newer Ridgeline since the display controls are better, but I loved the in bed speakers that are no longer on the newer models. It’s more truck than you’ll need for 90% of what you use it for.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Bought this 2023 Ridgeline RTL used with only 4000 miles

    Bought this 2023 Ridgeline RTL used with only 4000 miles in Nov 2024, so it is essentially a new car. I was coming from a similar class, a 2018 Nissan Frontier. The new electronics suite is really nice. Turning radius is slightly less, so still getting used to that especially when backing into spaces. The tilt down/swing open tailgate is very handy, and the extra trunk under the deck is a Godsend for groceries, and the trunk also keeps the spare tire out of the elements until that rare time I have to get at it. All in all I like it a lot (price tag could have been lower), but no real complaints as yet. Only little things are that I am still reaching for a shifter (push button automatic), and reaching to turn off the key (which is now a fob in my pocket). Nice smooth ride which is really nice for some of the longer rides I take.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • I have a 2023 Ridgeline.

    I have a 2023 Ridgeline. The windshield blacks out at night time. Google black out windshield. I'm not the only one complaining if this unsafe windshield living north on dark bush roads. My Honda dealership said bearable. I want safe bot bearable. The light distance sucks compared to my 2013 Ridgeline sering 4 times further with headlights. 400.000 on my 2013. Never once a problem. Had this truck or excuse me not truck a unibody. I tried to trade I'm after 2 weeks. Worst 75000 if ever wasted my money on. Took back for new tonneau cover and still leaks. Big disappointment.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • 2023 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E exceeds expectations

    The 2023 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E has performed up to my expectations! The ride is smooth, the engine performance is everything that I expected, the transmission shifts without notice, the interior is extremely nice and the truck bed is great!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • RTL is great except the radio

    Love everything about this truck except the radio and android auto I have the RTL HPD version with the radio that requires smart phone interface for maps etc. It is very complicated interface and dissapointing. RTL E has built in navigation and superior radio. I like everything else.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Melty plastic trim

    Purchased a 2023 ridgeline in July and I am disappointed with melting plastic trim pieces between the front and back windows. Apparently the sun melts the plastic, they say windows cause it. Honda dealer gave me an article from 2011 that Honda and other car companies Knew about this bad project and are still using it. My brand-new car had deformed plastic trim all wavey. The Dealer at 1st denied replacing it, but I complained so they did this time. Unfortunately, the sun is still out there, and my car will look bad in the future due to faulty product, windows and sun. This issue needs to be disclosed to purchaser or replaced always. This is on the shiny black trim parts.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • Melting plastic on 2023 Honda Ridgeline

    I like the way it drives, I had a 2017 Honda Ridgeline, but my 2023 has plastic on it the deforms from the sun. Honda has known about the problem and is still using this material. The Honda dealer gave me an article from 2011. The changed out the deformed window trim however said only this time they would correct the damage. I am applauded that Honda a car company would use faulty material that cannot standup to the mild weather in NC. I did not pay $40,000 for a new car that can be deformed from the sun. This needs to be a recall for consumers getting a bad product. They knew about this problem and are denying people to have it repaired for free. They need to replace this plastic trim between windows and along the back window for better non melting material.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • My nice Honda Ridgeline

    Pros: This the best pickup for an average pickup truck owner. I have no plans on towing anything and the truck drives very good. The Ridgeline interior is quiet and spacious, is an excellent highway cruiser, has very good sight lines, excellent seat comfort, nice storage spaces in the cab and truck bed, and is well made with a solid structure. The interior materials are made up of quality pieces. Fits my garage. The Honda engineering is so good that I can overlook or accept the minuses. Cons: The Ridgeline is missing some features and the tech needs updating. I am happy with my truck. My Honda dealership made my purchase transaction very simple.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Exactly the truck that I needed

    Purchased the RTL version in 2023. So far it has continued to meet all the requirements/expectations that I had when I bought it: dependable, well built, good gas mileage, very comfortable, plenty of interior room, a decent size bed for the things that I would normally need to haul, a great daily driver.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • RIDGELINE, IT’S IT/ENDGAME. EXP. YOURSELF

    own white pearl ‘23 BE. wife wanted ‘23 pilot but 15pilots on lot sold. decided, BE. bought. comfort, acceleration, cab trunk, cab speakers, fold up seats, storage.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Collision avoidance system ruins vehicle

    Over sensitive driver nannie in vehicle ruins it for me…..I have it on least sensitive setting but still goes off all the time. Dealer is clueless . Honda wake up!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • 2023 Honda Ridgeline works for me

    The Ford Maverick had been on my radar since they were announced a few years ago. Liked the idea of a small pickup that could seat five in a pinch and lug around yard stuff that my wife needs. Really wanted my next vehicle to be a hybrid or electric for the sake of efficiency. Unfortunately, or fortunately in my case, Ford dealers are marking up Mavericks by $5000 or more. What would be a value purchase in my mind goes out the window with that. Have always got 10-25% off sticker in all my car dealings -- not starting now after 45 years of buying new cars from dealers. An internet inquiry about the Ridgeline ended up with $5000 off sticker and 0.9% financing. The Ridgeline is more than enough truck for my modest hauling requirements and is plenty well appointed in the RTL trim. The only downside in my mind is the mediocre fuel economy. The Ridgeline would get five stars all the way around if it was a hybrid, which I'm sure will probably be out in a few years. Overall a really nice driving vehicle with plenty of cabin room and all-around versatility.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2023 Honda Ridgeline?

The 2023 Honda Ridgeline is available in 4 trim levels:

  • Black Edition (1 style)
  • RTL (1 style)
  • RTL-E (1 style)
  • Sport (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2023 Honda Ridgeline?

The 2023 Honda Ridgeline offers up to 18 MPG in city driving and 24 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2023 Honda Ridgeline?

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Is the 2023 Honda Ridgeline reliable?

The 2023 Honda Ridgeline has an average reliability rating of 4.4 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2023 Honda Ridgeline owners.

Is the 2023 Honda Ridgeline a good Truck?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2023 Honda Ridgeline. 79.3% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.0 / 5
Based on 29 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.6
  • Interior: 4.4
  • Performance: 4.2
  • Value: 3.9
  • Exterior: 4.3
  • Reliability: 4.4

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