The Shocking Truth: Why the Honda Ridgeline Isn't Selling!

[@motor_maven]

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[@DERYCE14]

This is my second Ridgeline. A reliable truck that fit's m'y needs. Nevers had a problem un six years. Will buy a third one when time comes.

[@ervlichterman4714]

I just bought my third Ridge. Absolutely great truck. If you need to tow more than 5000 lbs. you need to a full size truck. Turbo engines are not durable.

[@markelliott7917]

I'll take a reliable "outdated" engine anyday over newfangled high tech, unproven engine with things like, rubber oil pump drive belts, 100000+ rpm turbos, lean burn, plastic everything possible.

[@jameslester4474]

Well, you can't stop progress. Manufactures need to learn from their mistakes and not let the Engineers design so close to failure to keep things cheap, and instead use the new tech. for quality and economy improvements .

[@JohnWilliamson-qd4px]

Heartily agree @markelliott7917. We've had a 2009 Pilot in the family since new. It's ancestral 3.5 V6 is still silky smooth, has no leaks and doesn't smoke. Try that with your average turbocharged sub-2.5 liter 4.

[@mikewilson5330]

I think the ridgeline platform is fine. I think the crew cab and the interior with the buttons and knobs rather than virtual interface for control is preferred. I think the V6 engine with 10 speed transmission that is currently in the Pilot is what Ridgeline buyers are waiting for. But this also must be accompanied with the elimination of stop/start and cylinder deactivation technology which is perceived to be shortening the life of the engine!!

[@louisperich6678]

Stay away from turbos. The Ridgeline’s V6 approach is the way to go for reliability. I get 28mpg on the highway if I keep it in the 55-65 mph zone. That is outstanding for an ICE truck. The demand for a hybrid version is undeniable; how successful it will ultimately be will depend on the peak hp/torque specs Honda’s engineers design to. There is a limited demand for a “Prius-with-a-bed” design. I am very skeptical of “upgrading” the transmission from the proven, reliable ZF 9-speed to yet another homegrown Honda 10-speed. Honda’s house brand transmissions have been hit-or-miss.

[@louisperich6678]

Avoid turbos. More reliable than they used to be. Never will be as reliable as a naturally aspirated engine. I get 28mpg on the highway with my 23 RTL-E. I expect this vehicle to last 300k+ miles with proper care - and it should.

[@kevinblakes3697]

I am a city boy so I don’t care about off road or towing anything but reliable engine and inside and out side I love so I am ready to purchase the 2025 black edition hopefully in December

[@louisperich6678]

Ridgeline’s towing capacity is sufficient for the vast majority of truck owners. With Tacoma, you have to buy the towing upgrade package, otherwise you are worse off than a Ridgeline.

[@Morpheus197]

The Ridgeline is not intended as a "serious" truck. It fits its niche.

[@HotRod37]

Having owned just about every full sized truck and SUV since 1985 , l leased a 24 Ridgeline. This is enough truck for 90.percnt of truck owners , most of whom will never go off road. A similar optioned full size truck will cost $15 to $20 thousand more. Great ride and tows my 4000 lb boat with ease. I love this truck, should have got one sooner.

[@r.b.5618]

I would buy a Ridgeline over the Santa Cruz or the Maverick any day

[@Blueskies-c7u]

Cylinder deactivation is what’s holding me back.

[@davidnolde1031]

Install a VCM disabler. Easy

[@SteveS-b8d]

I own a 2024 Ridgeline. Has all the bells and whistles I want. Also has safety features. I got what I wanted. Price is higher because you get more! Stop comparing it to a truck , it’s not a truck. It’s a Pilot with storage. Best SUV I’ve ever owned!

[@petercruttenden3951]

Just finished 5 trouble free years and 76000 miles with my 2019 'T' model. I follow the recommended service schedule. And drive it the way it was intended to be driven. It fits my needs perfectly! I call it a car that can easily haul 2 motorcycles and all my gear. And not get stuck in light mud, sand and slippery conditions. Let it remain for people it is intended for. To keep making it As-Is should help reduce what it costs them to make it. Build a Whole NEW Truck for the 'other' class of Off Roaders etc. :)

[@jimkelly1613]

Yes, like the Ridgeline as is but would love to see a small body on frame off roader, street legal and at lower price point.

[@kimklim3267]

I own a ‘22 RTL-E…and I love it….absolutely no complaints….😊!

[@louisperich6678]

Unibody competitors are just validating the design approach of the Ridgeline.

[@joelchavez2972]

The ridgeline is just what I need

[@PeteD1884]

I imagine Honda will eventually give up on this. That is too bad. Most of us who need a truck now and then, don't really need to live with a truck. We need an open bed. I have a 2023 Ridgeline. It is great for my needs. I carry a few hundred pounds of firewood ocassionally. No problem. I toss my kayak in the bed (often), and my son's on top of this. Two bikes to carry? No problem. I know, ground clearance is an issue, but I recall my parents getting down logging roads with 1970s sedans, with what, 4" of clearance? Put your tires on the high rocks son. The Ridgeline is a practical pickup for practical folk. It ain't no off-roader. It doesn't try to be.

[@eflamand]

Easy, truck fans don't see it as a truck, while people who don't like trucks see it as one...!

[@joselgarcia9862]

Toyota Tacomas arent selling either due to the 4 cylinder turbo engine. Plus they are having transmission issues. Pricing? What world are you living in. This post is only 13 days old. The top Tacoma trim is over $65k.

[@neiljuedes1661]

Don’t push the turbo ! They are about as reliable as our government !

[@jean-robertbourbonnais6279]

Just bought a 2025 ridgeline trailsport .. awesome vehicle .. for what i need .. 👍and the safety rating vs ram/ chev. Well the ridgeline is way safer

[@hilberto2217]

The engine and Inbed truck is the reason I’m getting this

[@SWFLSlimJim]

The reason I’m a truck guy and have been all my life is the size. I’m a big guy and need a big cabin. Ridgeline just doesn’t feel like a truck or suv. I would love to see Honda make a bigger one. But this is perfect for normal sized folks.

[@trashmanbjj]

Very happy with my '21 sport. Perfect for what I need to do and best ride out there.

[@hilberto2217]

The engine is the only reason why I’m considering this truck

[@take5th]

Just bought one.

[@AllenMurphy-le8sw]

I owned many cars, both coops sport cars and high-end luxury vehicles and I recently purchased a Ridgeline. I am really impressed with this vehicle negativity that I hear about it is that people don’t understand what they’re buying research your vehicle and you will see that it’s not supposed to be a work truck it is more like a crossover vehicle and that’s what I wanted so research what you want before you purchase one.

[@premiercconstruction]

Honda: make it stronger period! Beef up frame! Give it 330 HP, 2inch lift, 7,500lb towing, skid plates, tow hooks, second radiator just for tranny and 4x4 system….

[@ahmedreyes1176]

Most of the car market is messed up with small engines with turbos and electric motors at least the Ridgeline steel keep the natural 6 engine.

[@rfishy9]

disagree ,it's not the Ridgeline that has an identity crisis, it's the people buying it, they are looking for a truck that is macho and the appearance of them being tough, other than people buying a truck for their trade, they want to look cool...I had a Ram and the Ridgeline is so much better that i can give you more reasons to buy one....

[@williamrossetter9430]

I have owned a Toyota Tacoma and Tundra. Great trucks (not currently due to their issues), but my wife and I have agreed that the previous trucks were not comfortable. Let me just say that if you think the Ridgeline's engine is not worthy, why purchase a turbo 4 cylinder? People who have worked and maintained turbos realize that their longevity is a problem. A turbo will have to be replaced in 150k or so, what then? The only decent truck on the market today is the Nissan Frontier. While not a Nissan fan due to their overall spotty reliability, at least it is a solid V6 and not a turbo 4. My two cents....

[@Dickie515]

Most urban truck buyers rarely go off road and even fewer tow trailers. The Ridgeline is for those truck buyers.

[@renjynx]

Maybe its purpose is not to compete with the "BIG BOYS" and instead offer a smaller niche market what they need. I don't need nor care for anything bigger than a Maverick or a Ridgeline. I am not a tradesman who needs to cart tools and equipment. Towing a small boat or a 4x4 and perhaps a popup camper is sufficient. Having a truck bed to allow me to work on some small cottage projects is a game changer. My poor SUV is always getting banged up and dirty when we need to haul supplies from the stores. I once brought home rolled up grass sod after folding down all the seats. Would have been much easier to clean on a truck bed. Price is UP THERE for sure, but it has a lot of features in a top end SUV.

[@scottsilver5409]

Turbo charge the 3.5 V6. Add heavy duty suspension components and raise the ground Clarence.

[@deanvoss7098]

You are comparing two different products to two different groups of people.. nobody in construction or the trades or anybody that's going to pull a team of horses would buy a Ridgeline... The Honda rides better is more reliable and has better resale value and toes and does 99% of what most people do... If you really want to see a backup of vehicles go to a Dodge dealer right now

[@louisperich6678]

Trades folks need a low-cost dependable truck. at $40+k the Ridgeline can’t compete with a stripped down, bare-sheet-metal-bed ford or chevy for pure work. It’s a personal truck.

[@michaelconley1288]

It doesn’t look tough. It needs to be just a little taller.

[@louisperich6678]

@@michaelconley1288 The ground cleanse, and lack of even an option for front tow hooks are real weaknesses, agreed. Aftermsrket solutions exist, but are expensive to retrofit.

[@danielrobinson5573]

Engine is awesome..... go get your dependabke turbo@!@! 😂...oh thats right you will not find one!!! Maverick cheaply built! Hyundai...oh theres a good value in dependable unit...lmao.....

[@stephanearguin1227]

Don't care about the unibody construction, V6 (which I love because it's simple), ... For me the main problem it's because the Ridgeline is just plain ugly. Make it look like a real truck and I'll buy one tomorrow.

[@jameslester4474]

They need to change the front end to look more like the new Pilot not the Passport.

[@fredmoss4540]

​@jameslester4474 What about the New 2026 Passport design.

[@louisperich6678]

They fixed the front in 2021. What still haunts the looks is the short hood due to transverse engine. Changes the whole proportion compared to other trucks.

[@charleshall6676]

quit saying unibody,the car truck has NO frame

[@willshish5270]

I had a 2006 for over 10 years. It was great. I was looking into a 2024. Once I found out it Variable Cylinder Management I ran away from it.

[@louisperich6678]

Don’t run away. It has been factory-neutered to the point of irrelevancy.

I had a Ridgeline, drove like a car, but if any road debris hits the truck expect a dent. Paper thin sheet metal exterior. Don’t plan on stopping at speeds over 50 mph. The brakes fade quickly, and will not stop the truck.

[@rabbitcarrots9668]

No 360 camera

[@fredmoss4540]

Would need a full redesign for that. Like 4th Generation Pilot 2023-2025. Acura MDX. Also pre production Passport 2026.

[@thomasfeltes1041]

Ridgeline derangement syndrome on display

[@scottsilver5409]

Yes, I also agree. I will take the so called outdated V6 Honda engine over this new supposed high tech junk, they're putting out.

[@neiljuedes1661]

The manufactures have to say screw you US government and go back to the time when they made a good engine !

[@redbaron6805]

Vehicles are manufactured to be sold world wide, not just in the USA. Your comment is an entire new category of dumb...

[@BHUFF]

Too hard and expensive to lift

[@shelbygtrag5859]

Number one reason, its UGLY!!!

[@SteveS-b8d]

It’s a pilot with storage! So don’t compare it to trucks.

[@fredmoss4540]

It does what most others do somethings better or worse. It can't tow as much but rides and handles better. Not hard-core off-roading truck. Better long distance highway travel and daily driving. Rear Seat flat-floor storage space better than midsized competitors. In-bed lockable watertight trunk space beats competitors that have.

[@ChesterSm-ge1hb]

Nope 👎, wheelbase is different, footprint is different, center of gravity is different, visibility is different, ride and handling noticeably different, keep trying ..

[@truthnow902]

Oh this is very easy people like garbage!!! What do you think after all the problems with the Toyota trucks people are still buying them because people love garbage plain and simple the facts don't lie people just don't want a Reliable truck reliability is not number one anymore!!! Self-explanatory can't say anything else why people buy Ford Dodge Chevy Toyota Nissan they are garbage so they sell!!! But people are definitely allowed to buy garbage it's their choice unfortunately it is the wrong one but I'm noticing that most people need to learn the hard way!!!!!

[@redbaron6805]

I'm sure you could have squeezed in the word garbage a few more times...

[@truthnow902]

@redbaron6805 I probably could have and it would have been very easy believe me Toyota makes it very very easy I'm not just one of these people that the pretend and hide behind a bush and cry like a princess!! If it's garbage I'll tell you it's garbage I don't care what brand it is it's good I'll tell you what's good more people would like this the world would not be the way it is right now 100% guaranteed!!!

[@davidsmith3623]

It's wimpy. The older Ridgelines you could install a plow. Not the ones they make now. Now it's just an SUV with a box.

[@louisperich6678]

I wish they had retained the front attachment points like you said.

[@KWoning]

Ridgeline is still too 'feminine ' for real truck buyers, ground clearance at 7.6inches is mickey mouse stuff, needs to be jacked up 2inches

[@truthnow902]

@@KWoning two feminine you're comparing a vehicle to a woman!! You do realize how foolish that is right hit the truck it's not a woman that's more truck than any of the truck on the market and it will Outlast any of the truck on the market ground clearance doesn't make a truck!! This is why it's good to do your research before you leave comments a truck has a bed which is the box in the back it has a tailgate!! This is what identifies a truck so now we know the Honda Ridgeline is all truck but everybody can accept this though that's okay does other manufacturers that make them too but unfortunately for you the other manufacturers they're all garbage do you want quality or you want junk!!!

[@revzone3544]

The new ugly body style didn't help it at all

[@edwinrojas9763]

It’s just ugly that’s why it doesn’t sell

[@jameslester4474]

Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder. PRICE is a big factor in not selling !

[@fredmoss4540]

Would you buy if it looked like new upcoming 2026 Passport?

[@neiljuedes1661]

The Santa Cruz and Maverick are just as much a joke as the Ridgeline. They can’t pull diddly or haul much more than your golf clubs !

[@ChesterSm-ge1hb]

98.6% of the folks that drive large pickups seldom haul much more than a gas can for their lawnmower

[@AntLive29]

it is expensive and goofy looking. it is basically a Honda Accord with a bed

[@louisperich6678]

Actually.. it’s not. Sse the 2017 motor trend article on the Ridgeline’s design.

[@truthnow902]

@@AntLive29 no it's not a Honda Accord it has what we call a truck bed it has a tailgate which makes it a truck!!! Honda Accord does not have a truck bed or a tailgate how much does not make it a truck!! And who says we don't learn something everyday right!! But I recommend don't take one for a ride because you won't bring it back you'll never look at another truck again guaranteed!!!