Should you Buy a Used Honda Ridgeline? [2nd Generation] Used Honda Ridgeline Review

Used Car Review And Buyer’s Guide: 2017+ Honda Ridgeline (2nd Generation)
In this video, we'll meet the Honda Ridgeline, check the archives for my road test comments from previous test-drives, and learn 5 key areas to check before you buy a used Honda Ridgeline, to protect yourself from problems and issues reported by some owners. 🔍 🔍 🔍 🔍
If you're buying a used Honda Ridgeline (2nd Generation 2017+), I hope you'll find this video to be the ultimate guide on KZbin.
Honda Ridgeline
💰Base Price (2019): $40,990
🏎️Engine: 3.5-litre, Direct Injection i-VTEC® V6
💪Power: 280 hp
🔧Torque: 262 lb-ft
🕹️Transmission: 6-speed automatic
🛣️Drivetrain: AWD
⛽Fuel Consumption (City): 12.8 L/100km
⛽Fuel Consumption (Highway): 9.5 L/100km
⛽Fuel Consumption (Combined): 11.3 L/100km
📏Length: 5334 mm
📏Width: 1996 mm
📏Height: 1798 mm
📏Wheelbase: 3180 mm
🚚Towing Capacity (2WD): up to 3,500 lbs
🚚Towing Capacity (AWD): up to 5,000 lbs
Key Competitors:
🚚 Chevrolet Colorado
🚚 GMC Canyon
🚚 Toyota Tacoma
🚚 Nissan Frontier
🚚 Ford Ranger
Honda Ridgeline Pros
🚘 Exceptional ride quality and handling due to its independent rear suspension.
🔒 Innovative storage solutions including a dual-action tailgate and a lockable in-bed trunk.
🏔️ Advanced all-wheel-drive system for improved traction on various surfaces.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Roomy and well-appointed crew cab for a comfortable ride.
💪 Powerful standard V6 engine for strong performance.
Honda Ridgeline Cons
😠 Frustrating touchscreen interface for audio and navigation controls. 🏞️ Limited off-road capabilities due to lack of low-range gearing and underbody clearance.
🚛 Maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds, which decreases to 3,500 pounds on front-wheel-drive models.
💻 Outdated infotainment system with low-resolution graphics and slow response times.
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[@JustinPritchard]

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[@LuisSanchez-qw8wd]

Honda haters here I own a ridgeline, best car ever

[@nickjunes]

99% of youtube videos, comments and reviews are positive, but nothing gets a perfect score so this video had to exist!

[@stevehageman7005]

My instrument cluster just went out on my 2018 Ridgeline. Not uncommon. One estimate to replace was $1600.

[@alichaudhry12]

excellent vid, would love to see more of these

[@JustinPritchard]

Thank you! Stay tuned!

[@trl1980]

Ridgeline outperforms!! I'm thinking all this hate is originating from competitors because it actually competes.

[@bonaanayaga]

I live in Nigeria and am thinking of getting a used one 2017 model but am scared of the transmission issues. We have extreme rains and mud during the rainy season It will never tow, or carry heavy load just driving from my home to my poultry. It's just that transmission that scares me. I will also get a Tacoma with the Ridgeline

[@SteveSmith-uh1ui]

My 2017 Ridgeline transmission needed replaced at 52,500 miles, symptoms were noticed at 48,908 miles. I lost $10000.00 on trade in value.

[@curtshumaker5768]

What was wrong? Symptoms?

[@DSPNWtoCali]

Bumping the post. We need a follow up on the man question.

[@TrilithiumBanditKelsey]

Nope, terrible transmissions... mine went out at 48k mi.

[@cap_1stuperman536]

What year was it if you don't mind me asking? I've been on the fence on the Ridgeline because I just don't trust the zf 9HP transmission.

[@TrilithiumBanditKelsey]

@@cap_1stuperman536 It was a 2019 RTL-E 6-AT. The irony is I bought a used 2019 specifically because it had a 6-speed, because l too was not keen on the German 9-speed. There's actually an extended warranty on the 6-speeds... that's how problematic they are; that was issued in a service bulletin in Sept. So, that makes it 6yr/120k mi. I think. Well, 2025 is just right around the corner, so it's still a crap warranty, for a crap transmission. Now, here's the thing: they won't replace the transmission until complete failure... when the idiot-lights come on, and you limp to the dealership; during which time, they'll advise a drain/triple-flush/fill, which, I was told, might remedy the problem. This will cost around $900.00... they will not do it for free. Well, it didn't fix anything, and I had to wait about 1500 miles for complete failure to get it replaced. And, they probably replaced it with the same crappy transmission.

[@user-zb7tg5hi3t]

There’s a class action lawsuit against Honda for the 9 spd transmission. Do your homework before purchasing.

[@savr4est]

Definitely do NOT buy the Honda, piece of junk and the dealer does not even know how to maintain. If I stop one person from buying a Ridgeline I have helped somebody.

[@aaronroy9825]

What makes you say that? Just curious. Toyotas are reliable so are Hondas. I would never consider ford or gm reliable