The J.D. Power 100-Point Score is based on hundreds of thousands of independent and unbiased opinions of verified car owners.
80
Out of 100
Quality & Reliability
Average
79/100
Measures the level of defects, malfunctions, and design flaws experienced by vehicle owners. Covers the entire vehicle from engine to infotainment system. A higher rating means fewer problems.
Driving Experience
Average
78/100
Owners' evaluation of the vehicle's design, performance, comfort, functionality, safety, and technology, comprise this rating. Newer and recently-redesigned vehicles tend to score better.
Resale
Great
88/100
J.D. Power's forecast of depreciation (how much of its current value the vehicle will likely lose) over the next three years. Lower depreciation equals a higher rating.
Dealership Experience
Average
77/100
Owners' experience with this brand's dealerships during the purchase and service process make up this rating. Key factors include customer service, dealership facilities, and the quality of work.
Measured owner satisfaction with 2019 Honda Ridgeline after 90-days of ownership.
Interior storage spaces
Smoothness of vehicle's ride
Ease of folding/adjusting rear seats
Owners Don't Like
The problems experienced by owners of the 2019 Honda Ridgeline during the first 90-days of ownership.
The vehicle's voice recognition and bluetooth
Rear visibility
Vehicle acceleration
Performance Specs
MPG City
18 - 19
MPG Hwy
25 - 26
Horsepower
280
Transmission
6 speed, Automatic w/OD
Engine
Regular Unleaded V-6
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Available Trims
2019 Honda Ridgeline Review
Overview
What rides like a car feels like an SUV and hauls like a truck? The Honda Ridgeline! It’s comfortable it’s loaded with technology and it’s as ready to work as it is to play. Choose from six models starting with the RT and moving up to the top-of-the-line Black Edition. ?The bed doesn’t look like a regular pickup-truck bed because it isn’t a regular pickup-truck bed. Unique under-bed storage; dual-action tailgate; you can even get an industry-first in-bed audio system. And there aren’t any wheelwells sticking up so 4-by-8 sheets of plywood lie flat. ?A 3.5-liter V-63 provides the power and available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive with Variable Torque Management4 puts it to the ground. And with Intelligent Traction Management that ground can be sand snow mud or whatever. ?Whether you’re going down a deserted dirt trail or going downtown for dessert Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Integration are available to turn your Ridgeline’s optional Display Audio Touchscreen into a texting phone-calling music-playing nerve center=. Choose from a variety of colors options and Honda Genuine Accessories and build a Ridgeline that’s all yours. The Honda Ridgeline. It’s the Honda of Trucks.
Technology
The Honda Ridgeline keeps you connected. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration are available to turn your Ridgeline’s touchscreen into a texting phone-calling music-playing nerve center=. Bluetooth lets you keep your hands on the wheel and USB audio ports let you plug and play. Use the available HondaLink app to remind you where you parked your Ridgeline send destinations to your Ridgeline’s navigation system+ schedule service appointments for your Ridgeline and more—all from your smartphone. The Honda Ridgeline. It’s the smart truck.
Safety
Your Honda Ridgeline wants to keep you safe. The Honda Sensing suite of advanced driver assist systems is available to alert you to things you might miss—like that car slamming on its brakes in front of you. And if worse comes to worst Honda Advanced Compatibility Engineering Body Structure evenly distributes frontal crash energy reducing forces transferred to the passenger compartment. It all adds up to a five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration. The Honda Ridgeline. It’s the smart truck.
Performance
Your Honda Ridgeline is at home whether you’re going down a deserted dirt trail or going downtown for dessert. A 3.5-liter V-61 provides the power and available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive with Variable Torque Management2 puts it to the ground. And with Intelligent Traction Management that ground can be sand snow mud or whatever. The Ridgeline’s unibody design molds the chassis and body panels into a single rigid unit. It’s not just strong it ditches unnecessary weight. Which means up to 26 miles per gallon. The Honda Ridgeline. It’s the Honda of Trucks.