The Honda Ridgeline is a pickup truck built from 2006 to 2026 over 2 generations. Most were assembled in the United States — 76.3% of those on record. Between 2006 and 2026 it grew 8 cm longer and gained -28 kg. Engines offered: V6. Worth buying? It holds up well, with the usual caveat about model years at 4.0/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Ridgeline is
The Honda Ridgeline is a pickup truck that Honda built from 2006 to 2026 — 21 model years. Our measurements put it at 2 generations, the current one starting in 2017. It has been offered with V6 power. Its closest siblings in the Honda range: Civic, Accord, CR-V.
Where the Ridgeline is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 2,039 Ridgelines on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| the United States | 5FP | 2009-2026 | |
| Canada | 2HJ | 2006-2009 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a Honda VIN decide which of these 2 lines your Ridgeline belongs to. What every character in a Ridgeline VIN means →
Got the full 17 characters? A free VIN check on a Honda Ridgeline adds what the decoder can't see: open recalls, theft and total-loss records, and the safety ratings for that exact build.
Ridgeline generations, and what changed
These boundaries are not copied from a brochure — they fall out of the measurements. Where the Ridgeline's length or wheelbase jumps between consecutive model years the platform changed: a facelift moves a bumper by centimetres, a new generation moves the whole car — for the Ridgeline that gives 2 distinct generations below.
| Generation | Length | Wheelbase | Weight | vs previous | Weight change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-2014 | 525 cm | 310 cm | 2043 kg | - | - |
| 2017-2026 | 533 cm | 318 cm | 2015 kg | +8 cm | -28 kg |
Between 2006 and 2026 the Ridgeline gained 8 cm in length (+1.5%) and -28 kg in weight (-1.4%). Cars did not so much grow as thicken — crash structures, airbags and equipment weigh more than the metal they replaced, and on the Ridgeline that is -28 kg against 8 cm. Full dimensions by year →
Honda Ridgeline tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Ridgeline owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Honda Ridgeline have? Power & range
The Honda Ridgeline is offered with 1 powertrain — 3.5L 6-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the Honda Ridgeline, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V6 | 3.5L · 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | AWD | Regular |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
Can a Honda Ridgeline tow? Towing & payload
As a pickup, the Honda Ridgeline is built to tow and haul. The exact maximum towing capacity and payload depend on the engine, drivetrain and whether it has the factory tow package.
What sets your Ridgeline's tow & payload rating:
- Engine — a larger or turbocharged engine tows more than the base unit.
- Drivetrain & axle — 4WD/AWD and the axle ratio shift the rating.
- Tow package — the factory towing package (hitch, wiring, transmission cooler) raises the max.
- Payload & GVWR — GVWR caps the combined load; more passengers and cargo lower how much you can tow.
Exact towing capacity, payload and GVWR are added per engine, drivetrain and trim — decode your VIN above, or check the driver's door-jamb and hitch labels. Curb weight from vehicle specifications.
The Ridgeline by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Honda Ridgeline. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Ridgeline | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 151 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 2,135 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 4.0 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Crash safety | ★★★★★ NHTSA | Frontal, side, rollover |
| Insurance | $1,152/yr | Estimated full coverage |
| Used value | 906 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Honda Ridgeline?
The Ridgeline is a pickup truck, built from 2006 to 2026 across 2 generations. Engines offered: V6.
Where is the Honda Ridgeline made?
Across 2,039 cars in our records the split is: the United States (76.3%), Canada (23.7%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
How many generations does the Ridgeline have?
2 by our measurements, the latest starting in 2017. We draw the boundaries where length or wheelbase jumps between model years — a facelift moves a bumper, a new generation moves the whole car. Over its life the Ridgeline grew 8 cm longer and gained -28 kg.
What is the Honda Ridgeline warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Ridgeline reliable?
It scores 4.0/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Ridgeline?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
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