Model year guide

2025 Honda Ridgeline

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2025 Honda Ridgeline is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2025 Honda Ridgeline — representative photo
Representative photo

2025 Honda Ridgeline at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints97
Overall safety5 / 5 ★
Combined20–21 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2025 Honda Ridgeline recalls 2

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger NHTSA Campaign #26V332000 · manufacturer #Refer to Comments · 21/05/2026

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord…

Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. T…

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera NHTSA Campaign #24V321000 · manufacturer #YI7 · 09/05/2024

Honda (America Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ridgeline vehicles. The rearview camera (RVC) tailgate wire harness may fatigue and break, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.

Fix: Dealers will replace the RVC tailgate wire harness, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is YI7.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2025 Honda Ridgeline common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 97 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Exterior Lighting
Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Forward Collision Avoidance
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Vehicle Speed Control
Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.

2025 Honda Ridgeline safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★

Rollover risk: 16.9% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).

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Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2025 Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2025 Honda Ridgeline MPG & running costs

Combined20–21 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,275
EPA size classStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic (S9)
Engine start-stopYes
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,375 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2025 Honda Ridgeline costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,375
Fuel only$16,375
Per mile$0.22

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
210.2 in
Width
78.7 in
Height
70.9 in
Wheelbase
125.2 in
Curb weight
4,442 lb
Front track
66.1 in
Rear track
66.5 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2025 Honda Ridgeline. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

About the Honda Ridgeline

The Honda Ridgeline is a mid-size pickup truck manufactured and marketed by Honda since the 2006 model year, over two generations in a unibody, crew–cab, short-box configuration with a transverse-mounted engine.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2025 Honda Ridgeline vehicles on record

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2025 Honda Ridgeline — frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Honda Ridgeline have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2025 Honda Ridgeline. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Honda Ridgeline?

Across all 97 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, exterior lighting, engine.

What is the 2025 Honda Ridgeline safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2025 Honda Ridgeline an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 5★, side 5★, rollover 4★).

What gas mileage does the 2025 Honda Ridgeline get?

The 2025 Honda Ridgeline has U.S. EPA estimates of 20–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.