Which year to buy
Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2010GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.4× usual Extended coverage
32 serious complaints of 42, the most about air bags (18) and structure (4); per car on the road, 0.4× this model's usual year. 10 recalls.
What owners report
“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 honda ridgeline. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Jul 2016
“The contact owns a 2010 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the ABS and ESC warning lights were also illuminated. The contact had driven back to the residence.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the structure, Oct 2025
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only. (A18-048, May 2018)
- Extended coverage Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for 2010-11 element and 2010-14 Ridgeline (Expires September30, 2028) (19-002-1, Aug 2019)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
42 owner complaints · 10 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 17 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2010 trims and features
Every Ridgeline year's verdict →
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl · Drive: AWD
2010 Ridgeline trims
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base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Honda reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Honda aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 280 hp | AWD | 20–21 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 8 | Exterior lighting (4) | — |
| 2025 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 280 hp | AWD | 20–21 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 91 | Electrical system (25) | Yes |
| 2024 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 280 hp | AWD | 20–21 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 60 | Electrical system (20) | Yes |
| 2023 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 280 hp | AWD | 21 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 128 | Exterior lighting (39) | Yes |
| 2022 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 280 hp | AWD | 21 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 117 | Exterior lighting (30) | Yes |
| 2021 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 280 hp | AWD | 21 mpg | 5 of 5 | 7 | 101 | Engine (28) | Yes |
| 2020 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 280 hp | AWD, FWD | 21–22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 9 | 169 | Electrical system (49) | Yes |
| 2019 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 280 hp | AWD, FWD | 21–22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 12 | 236 | Fuel system, gasoline (39) | Yes |
| 2018 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 280 hp | AWD, FWD | 21–22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 8 | 162 | Electrical system (50) | Yes |
| 2017 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 280 hp | AWD, FWD | 21–22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 9 | 342 | Electrical system (92) | Yes |
| 2014 | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 mpg | Not rated | 7 | 34 | Air bags (13) | No |
| 2013 | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 mpg | Not rated | 8 | 45 | Air bags (35) | No |
| 2012 | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 mpg | Not rated | 12 | 24 | Air bags (14) | No |
| 2011 | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 mpg | Not rated | 11 | 39 | Air bags (27) | No |
| 2010 | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 mpg | Not rated | 10 | 42 | Air bags (18) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple lists CarPlay for: Ridgeline 2017–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | HONDA RIDGELINE PU/CC N/A AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 8 |
| 2026 | HONDA RIDGELINE PU/CC N/A FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 8 |
| 2025 | Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 91 |
| 2025 | Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 91 |
| 2024 | Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 60 |
| 2024 | Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 60 |
| 2023 | Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 128 |
| 2023 | Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 128 |
| 2022 | Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 117 |
| 2022 | Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 117 |
| 2021 | Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 7 | 101 |
| 2021 | Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 7 | 101 |
| 2020 | Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 9 | 169 |
| 2020 | Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 9 | 169 |
| 2019 | Honda Ridgeline PU/CC AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 12 | 236 |
| 2019 | Honda Ridgeline PU/CC FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 12 | 236 |
| 2018 | Honda Ridgeline PU/CC AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 8 | 162 |
| 2018 | Honda Ridgeline PU/CC FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 8 | 162 |
| 2017 | Honda Ridgeline PU/CC AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 9 | 342 |
| 2017 | Honda Ridgeline PU/CC FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 9 | 342 |
| 2014 | Honda Ridgeline PU/CC 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 7 | 34 |
| 2013 | Honda Ridgeline PU/CC 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 8 | 45 |
| 2012 | Honda Ridgeline PU/CC 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 12 | 24 |
| 2011 | Honda Ridgeline PU/CC AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 11 | 39 |
| 2010 | Honda Ridgeline 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 10 | 42 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ridgeline AWD | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2026 | Ridgeline AWD TrailSport | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 20 |
| 2025 | Ridgeline AWD | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2025 | Ridgeline AWD TrailSport | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 20 |
| 2024 | Ridgeline AWD | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2024 | Ridgeline AWD TrailSport | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 20 |
| 2023 | Ridgeline AWD | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2022 | Ridgeline AWD | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2021 | Ridgeline AWD | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2020 | Ridgeline AWD | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2020 | Ridgeline FWD | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2019 | Ridgeline AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2019 | Ridgeline FWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2018 | Ridgeline AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2018 | Ridgeline FWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2017 | Ridgeline AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2017 | Ridgeline FWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2014 | Ridgeline Truck 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 17 |
| 2013 | Ridgeline Truck 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 17 |
| 2012 | Ridgeline Truck 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 17 |
| 2011 | Ridgeline Truck 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 17 |
| 2010 | Ridgeline Truck 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 17 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.