2024 Honda Ridgeline rtl has One Problem :All Specs & Test Drive

[@jameswalsh6131]

Great review Anthony. If I were looking to buy a pickup truck this would be my choice. Really nice interior and exterior and I love the side opening tailgate and the storage in the bed trunk. Not a big fan of the others with the huge grills etc. Hope that you are doing great!

[@HawkeyeRides]

I agree it’s always been a great pick up truck choice but I find suv more useable for me. Thanks James

[@jameswalsh6131]

Yes the same for me. I had a few pickup trucks when I was doing house stuff but no more of that. Have a great day Anthony.@@HawkeyeRides

[@Infected_Axe_Wound]

Not where I live! You a city slicker? 9/10 take them off road.

[@dalegiancaspro6863]

@@HawkeyeRides love this truck and it’s definitely on the radar, but the Passport with that Huge cargo bay looks worthy too. Great review.

[@zechssiguro7476]

​@@HawkeyeRideshow is it for spare parts and durability? Longevity? I love it's uniqueness, but that has me worried I'd have to wait months with DHL to get a compatible spark plug etc, from etc...

[@deanvoss7098]

Not offering different power plants to me is a positive because that means they have refined the one they have and got the bugs worked out... seriously how much power do you need..?? And who cares if it doesn't crawl over rocks😂 I never stood why anybody would spend over $50,000 to crawl over rocks and then work on their vehicle all weekend because it is broke down

[@HawkeyeRides]

More power would add up to more towing and payload. Honda could increase both without more power but they haven’t done anything with this powertrain for a while now. It’s the same truck. As I stated in another comment, the off road part, it’s not that I need it to do that, it would be nice to have the Ridgeline be able to do it as other pick up trucks can 👍

[@fredmoss4540]

​@@HawkeyeRidesI think most Ridgeline Owners would prefer optional engine choice now for better fuel efficiency. I rarely see many midsized trucks towing for work. Now towing for pleasure a boat still usually full-sized pickup. But I think for Ridgeline a optional engine for owners probably more for fuel efficiency.

[@shisno314]

@@HawkeyeRidesjust increasing the power does not mean the payload or towing rating would increase. That comes down to the construction of the vehicle and how the subframe is integrated into the unibody construction.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@shisno314 I said they could increase it without more power 👍

[@edrader]

@@HawkeyeRides you want honda to make a truck that doesn't sell

[@c.h.f.2736]

I have one. Its the best truck I have ever owned. To those saying its not a truck, your wrong. Its a truck all day long

[@HawkeyeRides]

They are nice trucks 👍

[@nunosapunso6239]

It’s a pickup, not a truck.

[@c.h.f.2736]

@@nunosapunso6239 pretty sure we are both describing the same thing

[@c.h.f.2736]

@@nunosapunso6239 we are both saying the same thing. Truck, pickup, we are not splitting atoms here.

[@stevehenderson2571]

For the last 29 yrs I’ve owned GMC crew cab trucks. 1994 with a 5.7 & a 2008 with a 5.3. Used both to tow bass boats and daily drive. Couldn’t justify GM’s outrageous price increase for a new 2023 SLE Crew Cab. I bought a mid size Ridgeline Sport that had everything + that I needed and still tows my 3640 lb Ranger boat & trailer. The cost was $24,600 less than a GMC SLE Crew Cab. Ridge OTD $41,060. Came with mud guards, locking lugs, darkest wheels, not black, Ridgeline floor mats. It’s an adequate truck for my needs. And both my previous GMC’s were excellent well maintained vehicles without AWD.

[@HawkeyeRides]

Thanks for sharing your experience

[@lindawentzel6445]

I just got a ridgeline in november...i test drove a crv also..it was beautiful..very nice but i kept going back to the ridgeline.. i love gardening...hauling stuff and this will give me so many wonderful options...and the in trunk box i use all the time... I also get so many people stopping and looking and asking about it...they love the look..i have tge deep gray. LOVE IT !!

[@randymiller5008]

How well does it handle towing your Boat ? Does it squat a lot ? Bog down on hills ? Does the Transmission get hot ? Thanks in advance ✌️

[@MeltingRubberZ28]

​@randymiller5008 payload is 1600lb so it shouldn't squat much with a 3500lb boat.

[@batquad8889]

I have a 2006 and my wife has a 2017. Wouldn’t trade them for anything! Just make sure you have the timing belt changed at around 80K. If you are looking for a good home owner truck, this is the best choice by far. If you need a work truck, this is not what you want. Go Tundra or F150 for that need. Anyway, as someone with both a 2006 and a 2017, I can only say I have no regrets and love both trucks.

[@HawkeyeRides]

Thanks for sharing your owners experience

[@johnlopez3001]

I traded my 2008 for a 2020 CPO Ridgeline and was not disappointed. Both are great trucks to own.

[@stevesafety6743]

9/10 don’t take their trucks offroad

[@HawkeyeRides]

That maybe true but a Trailsport or and off-road trim should be what it is 👍

[@stevesafety6743]

@@HawkeyeRides hard to compete with the other mid size trucks off road. Raptor, ZR2, Trailhunter but it’s a niche market. The Ridgeline fills the needs of 95% of truck owners.

[@shisno314]

And of those 1/10 that do off road, 9/10 of those people only do light off road driving that an Outback could do. This truck is the truck most of us need

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@shisno314 I understand you love the truck this is a non bias review.

[@tuan056585]

Why you have to drive "off road" to go to work? What wrong with hwy or streets?

[@cyber_sal]

There’s actually two more cup holders in the back when you flip down the armrest, which makes a total of 4 cup holders. Of course you won’t be able to use the two in the armrest when you have 3 passengers riding in the back seat. I have had 3 Ridgelines now (2008, 2017, and 2022) - loved them all!

[@HawkeyeRides]

I sow it on the interior part of the review 👍

[@MikefromMOMichaelTurner227]

We love our 2024 R T L We are a typical family mostly back and forth to work and shopping, play is parking and walking. Our Dealer , Honda of Jonesboro Arkansas made this a pleasure able experience!! We would do it again!!

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@MikefromMOMichaelTurner227 thanks for sharing

[@ronniegarmon5760]

My 2023 RTL-E still to me has a better looking instrument cluster and my center console slides open and has way more space. I think the 24 model was cheapened down a bit. I’ll keep my 23 model as I’ve corrected the auto headlight dimming with LED bulbs and also corrected the issue with the wireless charging pad. Best riding truck I’ve ever owned. Also getting 26mpg on average.

[@HawkeyeRides]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@clarkwooten8947]

26 miles per gallon... how I have the same vehicle

[@JamesJudnic]

How did led bulbs help the auto dimming lights would love it if mine worked correctly always dimming at every road sign?

[@baileyhunt7789]

How did you change the issue with the auto dimming? Going this weekend to sign on a ‘23 RTL! Thanks in advance

[@isimfemile9185]

You are wrong about backseat legroom. Ridgeline has the second largest backseat legroom in the class. Only Gladiator beats Ridgeline in terms of backseat legroom

[@HawkeyeRides]

No I’m not here is the specs: Honda head room 38.8 Leg room 36.7 This is from each manufacture website, headroom will always be first then legroom: Colorado: 38.3 less by .2 45.2 more here Ranger: 39.8 more here 34.6 less here by 2.1 Santa Cruz: 39.8 more here 34.6 less by 2.1 Gladiator: 42.8 more here 38.3 more here Frontier: 38.6 less by .2 33.2 less by 3.5 Canyon: 38.3 less by .5 34.7 less by 2 Tacoma: 42.9 more 33.7 less by 3 It is a mix between worse for head and leg as you can see. Some of these trucks have more, others have less and this is not a right or wrong statement 👍

[@r93405]

Isimfemile9185, you are correct! I’d test driven many other models and for my experience Ridgeline exceeded others. Maybe the width of the cab also adds to the roominess?

[@billsmithjr6541]

I sat in Ford. Chevy, Nissan, Toyota back seats, they felt cramped compared to Ridgeline, the main reason I bought my Ridgeline, my first Honda. Downside, the 9sp trans that is not smooth and constantly gear hunting.

[@jasonmontgomery6691]

Just bought a tonneau Undercover Lux for the back of mine today. First one the dealer installed. Yes, the trunk lid still opens 3/4 the way.

[@HawkeyeRides]

Thanks for sharing

[@davidwelty9763]

The Black edition Ridgeline has rear digital climate controls.

[@HawkeyeRides]

This is the rtl

[@5959Mikee]

Why do Canadians get ventilated seats and Americans don't? Our big American rears need ventilating, and it's cold in Canada and nobody needs seat ventilation.

[@HawkeyeRides]

That is a great point 👍

[@nitepidgeon]

The 2024 black edition has ventilated seats in the USA

[@HawkeyeRides]

@OldEucadian not the back seat

[@nitepidgeon]

@@HawkeyeRides True but the front does and for me would only be my concern. Usually never have back seat passengers.

[@Techreomax]

Seems like Canada gort more features, then we :( need to find out if I can import Canadian variant

[@thomaskrutulis2289]

Awd is amazing; especially in florida rain and surprise sandy roads which there are a ton of both.

[@HawkeyeRides]

It is a good system

[@mgp9733]

Couple of comments. The Black Edition has rear seat HVAC controls and the rear leg space is best in class. The only issue is that this should have been the 2021 refresh and we should have had the 3rd generation debut with the 2024 model.

[@HawkeyeRides]

👍

[@ryanmccullion4492]

Honda knows its consumers. They know this Ridgeline will be purchased by older guys. They want comfort & top of the line equipment. They don’t need off-road capability. Trail sport is just another name for limited or premium. Unless Honda wants to tackle a new market. They’ll need to revamp the entire truck, top to bottom. Make it an actual truck to compete with everyone else. Honda could really do this!!…but sadly they never will. 😞

[@HawkeyeRides]

It’s been talks for years now but maybe one day. Any company that wants more grow have to go with the times which in this market off-road vehicles have been more popular whether a person uses it or not😁

[@dnice583]

Why. Most American truck owners use them for commuting. The only reason we see them is because of ego, marketing and American auto markers greed. Oh yeah American auto makers can't make a car worth a shit anymore either.

[@KCJones-m5p]

Just leased a 2024 RTL, like it very much, but you really need to take a traing course to program out all the annoying features like stop n go, auto tilting mirrors in reverse.The trunk leaks as well, hopefully they can fix that

[@HawkeyeRides]

Congratulations and thanks for sharing your owners insight

[@billylongley9580]

Bring back the timing chain!

[@HawkeyeRides]

It would be nice to see this 👍

[@johnlopez3001]

Are Honda Ridgeline and Pilots manufactured in the same Plant. There is currently a recall involving the V6 engines.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@johnlopez3001 yes

[@stricklandgarageaviation2864]

What ever happened to the Hondas that could be driven for 200K or 400K without major maintenance? Now you have to replace the timing belt at 80K to 100K or loose your engine and that isn't cheap.

[@HawkeyeRides]

That is a good point 👍

[@rackemmm1947]

epa push for higher mpg requirements from manufactures. timing belt engines get better mpg than timing chain engines. short answer is the government

[@joshuasmith8040]

Typically timing belts being a scheduled maintenance item are cost effective and reliable, get into these turbo v6 timing chain engines and run into tensioner failures and very costly repairs.

[@pjw1016]

I’ve owned three Hondas with timing belt and only changed one…at 175k. The other two had over 200k and never changed. I believe their belts go well well past the recommended change period.

[@MartinezRE1]

Changing a timing belt at 100K is normal, I do it myself, I timing belt on the Ridgeline is very easy because you don’t have to worry about power steering pulley aw one belt everything on the serpentine Belt

[@tonymontana3742]

I don't off road but I want to look like I do. Back in the 90's they offered spray on mud in a can. The good ole days.

[@HawkeyeRides]

That’s why they have the HPD package 👍

[@jonmerchant7621]

I love my Ridgeline, it’s number three. Thinking about maybe next year anew one.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@jonmerchant7621 thanks for sharing

[@quidipher]

Wait for the redesign. The passport is changing 2026 model year. Hopefully the Ridgeline will follow

[@isimfemile9185]

İ don't understand why people do offroading with truck. Use SUV for that. Number one purpose of truck should be payload and towing. Unfortunately most non-business truck drivers use it 99% of the time for moving one person from point A to B because of their ego.

[@HawkeyeRides]

If a company states they have an off-road suspension then it should be able to go off roading. What a person does with it is not irrelevant as the company is saying you can do it. Just like sports cars, not everyone takes it to the track 🤷‍♂️ nothing wrong with saying my Maserati gets a quick 0-60, maybe I enjoy taking it on back roads with no one on the road to open it open. Not saying I haven’t done track time (I have) but it’s my everyday vehicle that I enjoy.

[@del7506]

I have a 23 RTL. Absolutely love the truck! It will overland anywhere you need it to go. No rock crawling, obviously, but that's not my thing.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@del7506 thanks for sharing and congratulations

[@phhend50]

I have a 23. Very smooth and quiet motor but not a fan of changing timing belt at 100k if i keep it.

[@HawkeyeRides]

Thanks for sharing

[@ajmedeiros77]

The way choice for midsize unless you want to hardcore off road. Bigger and more comfortable. More reliable, and the in bed trunk is underrated. Great in the snow and can tow a small trailer. Shouldn’t be towing more than 5k with a small truck even if it’s rated for it. Get a full size for that.

[@HawkeyeRides]

Thanks for your input

[@Guzzzr]

The 2024 Black Edition should really also include ACC with slow follow, Hill descent control, passenger seat height adjustment, 360cam or at lease a front trail cam.. e brake. also the HVAC needs to be quieter.. on its lowest setting it still annoyingly loud. New hvac contorls would be nice.. and they should add acoustic glass to the front driver and passenger windows. and make the ride clearance more than 8 inches.. then we would have a near perfecr Ridgeline

[@HawkeyeRides]

I agree Honda should 👍

[@sharkskin3448]

A few inches longer and deeper bed would be nice. No thanks on the E brake.

[@fredmoss4540]

You are talking about a complete redesign of Ridgeline. Honda didn't do that this year for Ridgeline or Passport. The Pilot was redesigned for its 4th Generation. Many of the features you want it got with new platform. The electronic parking Brake. The Hill Decent Control. This is why I'm getting 2024 Pilot Elite instead of Ridgeline. We have 2007 Ridgeline in family . It will have over 232,000 miles soon and will have had 17yrs in a few days. The 2024 Pilot is not to replace it but my 2000 Acura 3.2 TL sedan.

[@daverules]

and now it will cost $60k 😂

[@TheValdo71]

Just add a 3inch lift kit from Traxxda and you are ending with a perfect truck😊

[@HawkeyeRides]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@dnice583]

Why??? Just buy an American truck then. You just ruined the best thing the truck does. Handle well.

[@opensourcedev22]

It's true that they focus on one powerplant and couple of road type trims. I find it plenty capable unless it's rock climbing with 9" clearances and i never have to do that.

[@HawkeyeRides]

For the everyday use it’s great. I just wish Honda gave us an off-road truck as an option.

[@MrCutbow]

Back seat leg room isn’t bad. It’s very very good because of the higher seat. If I had a wish list would look like a RDX parts bin raid. Seats, stereo, cameras,etc. what I would change…auto high beams that work better. The volume knob and wireless charging usb c which they fixed. Here’s the big one for being in Canada and going off-road…a place on the front to tow from. Really. Also if manufacturers might spend money on cell phone boosters? I’d rather that than a sliding rear window

[@HawkeyeRides]

Thanks for your insight 👍

[@MartinezRE1]

This is a city boy truck and I love my Ridgeline

[@HawkeyeRides]

Thanks for sharing

[@rl6210]

Worst thing about my 23 RTL is awful, oversensitive collision mitigation system! This cmbs is a Pathetic driving nanny, always beeping. I have to turn it off and the crappy auto engine off every time I drive it…but overall for my needs, great driving vehicle with great engine - vtec 3.5 v6 one of the best engines available - period. I have a ‘22 acura RdX awd with turbo 4 - same power but much worse mpg than the heavier ridgeline

[@HawkeyeRides]

Thanks for the insight 👍

[@jeichas]

@rl6210 - I've read that the collision mitigation sensitivity can be adjusted in the vehicle settings. May be worth investigating

[@rl6210]

Even in least sensitive setting…and I know how to operate, the worst CMBS system of any vehicle I have driven

[@HotRod37]

Turned mine down on my 24

[@watchfull-tq5sy]

Great video! If you don’t mind me asking, where’s your accent from? I’ve heard it before

[@HawkeyeRides]

I’m Albanian but was raised in New York

[@phillyfathead]

Very well done!

[@HawkeyeRides]

Thank you I appreciate that 👍

[@williambeyer5095]

I just can't get used to the Buttons for shifting, 1year and 40K miles later.

[@HawkeyeRides]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@jimmcbride4259]

I am afraid of a spill which could damage the electronic shift?

[@mmane257]

@@HawkeyeRidesthe 100k corvette has the same push button shift selection.

[@pigxstix]

I tested a Black Edition and the steering was quite easy compared to my Nissan Frontier but also much easier than my wife's 2023 CR-V, which surprised me. I actually like more firmness in the wheel I don't care for super easy steering it feels soft to me. I don't think they have the HPD bronze (or black) that they had before, on the website for the 2024 I only see the HPD decals or the HPD package that has shark gray wheels across all trims . Be great if they had them though maybe I missed it but I like the bronze wheels.

[@HawkeyeRides]

Thanks for sharing your experience and here is Hondas Spec Sheet: automobiles.honda.com/ridgeline#trims-specs

[@DirtBoyTrucker]

The auto anti idle needs to go away, plus the shifting cluster needs to be moved off the center console. If you have small dogs, you already know why. Im trying to create a button cover to prevent spills and dog paws from accidentally taking us out of gear while driving

[@HawkeyeRides]

That’s a cool idea

[@na2305]

This seems nice and I could care less about if it cannot go "off road." I'm looking for q daily driver that rides smooth and drives like a SUV and has a little truck bed if you need it. I'm not interested in towing. I'll have to test drive one

[@HawkeyeRides]

They are nice vehicles 👍

[@Radwinskee]

Ridgeline for the win! :)

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@Radwinskee they are great trucks

[@Radwinskee]

@@HawkeyeRides Just got my 2025 Black Edition :)

[@HawkeyeRides]

Congratulations I just reviewed the 25 models but they didn’t have the Black Edition

[@goldistocks609]

Really wish you could opt out of that giant “Ridgeline” logo on the tailgate

[@HawkeyeRides]

It’s helps label the 2024 model 😁 but it is huge 👍

[@jimmylights878]

I almost went with the '23 for this reason. I'm glad I got the '24 with the center console armrest instead of the adjustable ones.

[@edrader]

@@HawkeyeRides that's the fad right now RIVIAN

[@Chubbydippin]

Small cab long bed Ridgeline where are you? Do it Honda !!

[@HawkeyeRides]

Options would be nice

[@savr4est]

Trunk leaks, ruined $1000 of tools. Transmission replace for $8000. I would not waste my money again on the Ridgeline.

[@HawkeyeRides]

What year did you have and how many miles?

[@johntrain7120]

My ‘19 RTL w 65k does not have any of these issues. And we get a lot of rain in South FL!

[@RegB99]

I am shocked that the top trim American 2024 Ridgeline is still missing many of the features my Canadian 2017 Touring edition came with as standard equipment. Even the American Black edition is missing most of these features. Go figure??? (PS: The front looks great but the new tailgate (IMO) looks like crap. The original tailgate was much classier.) However there have been some other questionable decisions by Honda lately...why would they team up with GM to make the Prologue?? The only positive I can say is it looks good, but most GM products do look good...enough said...

[@HawkeyeRides]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@ridefast88]

Variable Engine Management is a total loss feature, it causes so many problems. That feature must go away in order for the truck to be successful. Also the auto Stop-Go feature is also no good, but thank God there is a turn-off switch.

[@HawkeyeRides]

It is nice to be able to deactivate the start/stop

[@PapaA7145]

@@HawkeyeRidesIs there a way to disable the start stop without using the dammit button. I have given that name to the start/stop button on our 2023 Odyssey since I forget to poke it as soon as I start the van. First time it kills the engine I mutter dammit and poke the button. IMO it’s the worst feature ever added to a combustion engine, VCM a close second.

[@HawkeyeRides]

No unless you turn to aftermarket which will void the warranty

[@davidnolde1031]

If your refering to the VCM disabler you can remove it before you take the vehicle to the dealer.​@HawkeyeRides

[@Sazonman]

That a really motors and transmission, not some sissy 2.5 4 cylinder turbo garbage like toyota trucks

[@HawkeyeRides]

It is a v6 👍

[@stevenappleman]

If you want your truck to last, buy the Honda!

[@HawkeyeRides]

They are nice vehicles

[@EJ257IHI]

No auxiliary input for the stereo? Common Honda.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@EJ257IHI time change 👍

[@EJ257IHI]

@@HawkeyeRides Ya I know, was hoping to connect my Whistler TRX-2 Scanner to the factory sound system but I suppose I can use an aftermarket speaker.

[@humanityfightthegoodfight8862]

A lot more big?????

[@HawkeyeRides]

I don’t understand

[@edinoybanes6905]

2024 Ridgeline black edition the seat leather is of poor quality

[@HawkeyeRides]

It’s more sport (firm) but easier to clean

[@edinoybanes6905]

The quality of the material is poor. If you want, I will send you a photo. It has only been used for one month. And the dealer does not want to replace the driver seat

[@battleaxe6108]

Waiting for 2025. Saving now for a bigger down payment.

[@HawkeyeRides]

Congratulations when you get it

[@anthonyrosario258]

Yep, it a street truck. I heard that there is no truck speakers??

[@HawkeyeRides]

It has speakers

[@MrCutbow]

If you’re asking about in the box then the higher end trim comes with the box being the speaker. Works awesome when tailgating at the ski hill or when I’m out getting firewood

[@MrCutbow]

Best riding/driving/handling truck I’ve ever been in of any size or price

[@larryparson9609]

Good advice not to much off Roading non supported steel frame it will build a momentous amount of mechanical ⚙️ problems $$$$$ costly turn it into a lawn ornament $$$😮 be advised

[@HawkeyeRides]

It’s not everyone’s fav 👍

[@JimmyMins]

Every car you review has a problem 😅

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@JimmyMins no I have some that don’t but I try to put pros and cons on all reviews

[@MartinezRE1]

City boy’s truck

[@HawkeyeRides]

Or everyday truck 👍

[@ChristianGastelum-t6n]

Damn Anthony is HOT

[@HawkeyeRides]

Thank you 😊

[@nordlandak6853]

It’s overpriced for a not real truck. Should be on par with a maverick.

[@HawkeyeRides]

Even the Maverick has increased in price 👍

[@chiefman8316]

Price a Full size with the same options Ridgeline is a Bargain, most full sizes 65K ++

[@nordlandak6853]

@@chiefman8316 not if you wait for discounts. Its way to much

[@frankkeenan3264]

The transmission is junk be careful about this truck Toyotas will be my next truck

[@HawkeyeRides]

They are both great vehicles but what happened to your transmission?

[@frankkeenan3264]

@@HawkeyeRides if you drive a clutch you know the phrase lagging the engine. That is what my crap Honda is doing. The rest of a service technician thinks it normal.