🔴Do you think these problems are common among all trucks, or is the Ridgeline "unique"? 🤔 🏆It’s unfair for the 2025 Tacoma to be this good WATCH HERE 👉th-cam.com/video/7YdzT1k4BHA/w-d-xo.html
Well have you seen the interior of f150 ram and gmc are garbage and you have to pay 20k more to get the nice one o you get a 3 inches screen and 3 botons
I can only hope Honda engineers don't listen to you. I don't need an over powered,turbo charged maintenance nightmare. Ford,Ram, Toyota and GM can meet your needs. Leave the Ridgeline alone.
agreed! this guy doesn't know what he's talking about, the honda fleet is awesome from an engineering standpoint and consumer, this guy is a whacked job
I’ve owned or driven for work every truck brand there is, from toy trucks to huge trucks. When I retired I shopped around and settled on the Honda Ridgeline sport 2019 . So far it’s been the best truck that I’ve ever driven , this guy doesn’t have a clue what he’s talking about…..
First world problems. It’s a truck for people who need a truck once a year. It’s an suv with a bed, and it’s meant to be that. It’s not going off road, it’s not towing, it’s not hauling. It’s going to the shops or the soccer field. Stop being so negative with a car that perfectly meets the needs of the people who buy it.
I don't own one, but I like it very much. There are many more things to like about it than not. The one thing I would change is to bring back a traditional gear shifter.
Better build quality than a Hyundai Santa Cruz! A Honda will last much longer and have better resale value, too. I think Honda D&D did a good job. Toyota would have been the first with the A-BAT model had they gone into production with it. But management pulled the plug on it.
@@speedfreakwrx5956 EXACTLY! And after bowing down to social pressure to conform, I find that many times it’s just that one person buzzing about in a big lumbering truck trying to navigate the urban landscape…🤦♀️
I don't own a Ridgeline, but I think it's a very good vehicle for many reasons. Nothing's perfect, but this truck fills in 10 positive holes for every nit-picking negative trait.
I agree. I have a 2022 Ridgeline and it is a great truck. No issues with the interior, power, mileage, etc. And I have taken mine off road and in the snow - no issues. But, to each their own.
You got me! I watched this ridiculous video. I LOVE my 2023 and use it for work in rural and Native lands with rough roads. I need a great highway vehicle with moderate off road and payload capabilities and the Ridgline is perfect. I love the simplicity (elegance) and proven drive train, also that it is well designed in many subtle aspects. I've already burned through three 4x4 trucks in 20 years, a stiff ride with expensive maintenance and repairs for capabilities that I rarely needed.
You're opinion is juvenile at best....Rather than challenge your clear hate for the brand, try watching what every other journalist has to say about the truck and brand you obviously hate.
I purchased a 2023 Ridgeline RTL about a year ago and my only complaint is it needs cooled seats and a better radio other than that its a great mid sized truck. Its not made for rock crawling or mud bogging but when is the last time you did that with a new truck and if you did you have more money than brains. The ridgeline will cruse on the interstate at 90 and only turns 2K and get 24 mpg, it redlines at about 6800. With the 9 speed it gets the most out of the 280 horse V6 it never feels like it doesn't have enough power. It also rides and handles well, it doesn't have a tow mode but it does have a sport mode that can be used like a tow mode if you know how to drive. It has tons of room in the front a back, it also has a trunk that's big enough to get it. I'm also glad that people think the Ridgeline needs to be something it is not because you can get a real good deal on one, that's another reason I went with it.
I like the truck very much. The only thing I would change is to bring back the traditional gear shifter. I'm not a towing expert, but I currently drive a crossover with an engine and size similar to the Ridgeline. Mine did not come with tow haul mode. I simply went to U Haul and had a hitch and a controller installed, and then added a tranny cooler. My unit tows 4K fairly easily, and I've watched several Ridgeline videos where the owners easily towed 5K, even through mountain passes. Enjoy your truck!
I'm looking at a Ridgeline, the bed is much nicer for hauling sheet goods than the tacoma , ranger etc. Im not going off road in it and not towing construction equipment like a back hoe. It's great for what it's made for.
Just bought a new Black RTL today. 2.9 % interest rate. Has everything I need and more. I only put 8 miles on during test drive and did not leave the dealership until late, so I Can’t wait to drive it first thing in the morning. I have spent several months researching new vehicles to purchase and ultimately chose the Ridgeline over other makes and models.
Ridgelines are great! Far and and away more comfortable than ANY other truck out there (by a mile)! Thank God they don't look like the new Tacoma, inside or out. I did need a good laugh today so thank you for the comedy.
I’ve had mine for 2years. Love it. I have driven through Texas ice storms passing competitors face the wrong direction along the way. I was a Tacoma owner. Loved that truck. Its frame rusted out in the seven years I had it. I would still love to have that truck. Although its second biggest issue was it killed my back and legs on a long drive. The ridgeline is a blessing. I’ve driven it 14 hours straight only stopping to fuel (27mpg ave) and my back and legs were great.
Its fine, its a street truck, and its a Vtech v6 and its faster 0-60 than the Frontier and it does have a drive select, for road, sand, mud, and snow wtf...this video is brain dead lol
I really like my 2024 Ridgeline. I think that it's a very beautiful design and the ride is unbelievable. Most of all, it's a Honda. Those who know, know.
Ridgeline is a vehicle that will last! All the other Turbo charged mid size trucks are not proven! Who cares about interior design? These company are more concerned about "bells and whistles" on cars/trucks than reliablitily.
2023 Ridgeline sport here. Honestly not a bad choice for someone who's not into trucks. Traded in my Xs 2019 CRV for this just to get her off my credit line and I ended up liking it more than I thought. Considering I had to get something bigger and practical than a 2016 modified 370z for my toddlers day to day adventures I would recommend it as a dad truck. Especially with the built in cooler/trunk trips to the beach have been nice. Also My fellow single dads/gents get one without the center arm rest in the way 👍 you'll thank me later.
This video is misleading and seems to have been created by someone who dislikes the Ridgeline. First, the truck's bed payload capacity is 1,600 lbs, and it tows 5,000 lbs comfortably. While I agree it could use more power, it's still quick enough in sport mode. For comparison, a brand new Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro accelerates from 0-60 MPH in 7.1 seconds, while a base model Ridgeline achieves this in 6.2 seconds, thanks to its i-VTEC J35 engine paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission that allows for paddle shifting. I own a 2021 Ridgeline and often take my family on long road trips to RV parks without any issues. The truck bed is covered by a Diamondback cover and features a Yakima low-profile ladder rack for my Yakima Deepspace box and bikes. Additionally, I tow a Winnebago Micro Minnie 2100BH RV trailer that sleeps up to five people. I hope this clarifies any confusion stemming from the biased perspective of this TH-cam video.
Coming from a Silverado LT, which I loved, decided to downsize as I no longer had the need to carry big loads. Tried the Tacoma. Ride was stiff, cramped, and noisy. Unbearable. Ridgeline was an easy call.
Though I agree with you that the Ridgeline is outdated it is the perfect pickup for us. The swing open tail gate is a back injury saver it is easy to drive. We love our 2024 Ridgeline Trailsport. Believe it or not we get compliments on it often!
Hater’s gonna hate. Reliability wise it’s the best of the bunch. I have a 2019 and had zero problems with it in almost 6 years of ownership. Drivability far exceeds the competition. The fricken trunk that you can fit 2 dead bodies in is what sold me on it though. Towing is fine. I take my boat on an annual 1,000 mile road trip every Summer. No issues going through the mountains of Pennsylvania.
It’s more usable for someone who was in a truck guy and you put a four by sheet applied with a tailgate and it fits in as the wheel walls are almost flat in the bed, and he gets better gas mileage and has the higher resale value over the Nissan
Bro seriously everything you have mentioned here cosmetics except the drivetrain. Which honestly at the end of the day if a truck doesn’t have a V6 or larger you are either going to be blowing engines or burning transmissions. Now if you’re someone that buys a new truck every 3-5 years maybe that works for you. But for someone that is looking for longevity, this truck will last. I owned a 2006 for 10 years and the only major thing I did to it was change the timing belt. And I used that truck for more than just daily driving. I used it on job sites, hauling all kinds of things and pulling a 21’ bass boat on the weekends. So again I say you are mentioning cosmetic issues. I thought this video was going to show me real world problems. Your video makes me want to buy a new one even more than I did before watching it.
Glad I didn’t listen to all these over rated snobs. I bought a 2024 RTL. All the power I need, adequate bed for what I occasionally haul, never drive off-road, nice seats, comfortable ride, and I don’t have to climb into it or fall out of it. Plus I like the swing out tailgate and the trunk compartment.
I LOOOOVE my ridgeline matter a fact if i wasnt married id marry it....and for those who have to live in their vehicle ....this would be Perfect ijs the gas mpg and the space and bed and extra tail gate truck THATS RIGHT TAIL GATE TRUNK!!!!
I have had many Honda Ridgelines......over the years. Starting with GEN 1 back in 2005 or 06-when ever Gen 1 hit the scene. Ergonomics, gear shifts, towing, "the feel of the engine" , the engine being "long in the tooth" rock-crawling was never a consideration. Reliability was THE consideration!! When you live in a very rural area and you are miles and miles and miles from hospitals and the nearest Walmart-- you need a reliable truck: the Honda Ridgeline is what you need. Your argument seems to be that of a man who likes to engage in highly abstract debates for very specific reasons: money, ego.....who knows...? If I had to tow 8,000 lbs every other day or if I did hard-core off-roading or if I cared about rock-crawling: Would I buy a Honda Ridgeline? Of course not! Thanks for the laugh when you said "people fall asleep looking..." at the Honda Trailsport for 2024!! To each his own!
I don't own a Ridgeline, but I've watched MANY lengthy reviews about them. I like almost everything about this truck. The only thing I would change is to bring back the traditional gear shifter. Enjoy your truck!
@@watchmanonthewall14 TRUST ME: THE PUSH BUTTON GEAR SHIFTER IS MUCH BETTER!!! FOOT ON THE BREAKS::Push a button P to put it in park. Or D/S button for drive or sports mode or pull back on R to put it in reverse. So very easy to use!! The "traditional gear shifter" seems to be old technology! It is very very very easy to get use to...... Check out a few push button gear shifter videos. Thanks Good Luck!!
The v-6 is fine, the transmission is smoother than butter, the interior is fine and super comfortable, we don't go off-road, once again with the design obsession, I'm not even sure what the 6th problem is supposed to be other than this guy doesn't like it. I love my Ridgeline, smooth comfortable ride, great for hauling stuff around town. I think everybody knows it's not an off-road or camper towing type of truck. It's absolutely the best tailgate truck with the built in ice chest and pickup bed speakers.
You should think about reviewing food instead of trucks. The Honda does just fine off road given it's ground clearance, and that motor will last forever. Comparing a Corolla GR to a Honda Ridgeline is just crazy.
just traded in my 2019 ridgeline with 119k on it (bought new). I had bad luck with transmission jutters/clunks/fluid pressure sensors dying since 50k...then got hit with the fuel injector defects and AC compressor failure. It wasn't a bad vehicle by any means, but I knew major bills were coming soon even after maintaining it well and mainly highway miles. This video is a little too negative unnecessarily.
I am looking at the ridgeline build now for 25. It's clearly out in front. AWD system as the default selection. If we're comparing new to new. You should be clear in that distinction. This review comes off as childish overall. I don't even own one, but shit reviews are shit.
I have an RTL-E 2017, I lv it. Bought it 2 years ago. A very smooth ride, no issues at all at 125k miles. It's not an off-road vehicle, it's not a serious tow vehicle, it's a medium size luxury truck. Also has a loaded Jeep Commander with the 5.7 Hemi, 4x4. Don't know/care about off-road but it dug us out of some mud and beach sand. And pulled a 28' RV from Texas to Maine and back. Best vehicle jeeps ever made in my opinion. get your hands on one of those you'll never look back
For everyone going to the comments early, for every item on this list except for two, he just said the design choices were boring. The exceptions were a complaint that there's no offroad mode selection (but he was wrong, it does have that feature), and he was upset that the tow and cargo capacities were lacking (something to be expected on a unibody design, but the ridgeline still matches most of the midsize segment. He then misquotes another truck's tow capacity). All in all, the guy really didn't do his research before making this video, he just looked at a few pictures and spitballed a few superficial things to complain about.
The Ridgeline is due for an update, but it is still the best everyday driver in this class. I hope the next generation continues to let practicality take the lead in engineering the vehicle.
I am so glad the comments did not disappoint! Virtually all of the points are dead on arrival. I don't want the most powerful engine, I want a reliable one. I don't want the most extreme 'brute' warthog-inspired styling. I don't want that kind of attention. The Ridgeline is the most honest truck on the market and I love it!
Not everybody buys a truck for offroading. Some people just need a reliable truck that can pull a small trailer , get you around in rain, ice, and snow without pretending you can go rock crawling. No rocks in Louisiana.
Out. I can't watch the rest of this. We know it's not a truck. It's a car with a bed. And a very smooth ride. You didn't mention that. If you want to bash something, bash the PRICE. They are WAY overpriced for what you get.
You are ridiculous with your over-barring complaints. Everyone wants on of these because they are so useful and reliable. You are not the trend setter for interiors. I’ll go buy one just because you are so negative.
The purpose of this video is to gather as many comments as possible. And he’s quite successful because whatever he’s doing is complete nonsense, and people react to it.
Yikes, yikes, showing your young age. You have been brain washed by Apple, every new model has to have a zillion new features or it's oh so last week. It's not a Corvette, it a comfortable pickup, it was not built to be exciting, it was built to be reliable, quiet and functional, not a drag race vehicle.
Silly, hyperbolic video by the Ridgeline isn’t a truck tuber crowd. None of his complaints resonate with actual owners of this truck and he missed the 3 that matter but you can live with them - it needs another 2-3 inches of ground clearance, larger wheel wells for larger tires, and a solid front recovery point. I’ve owned this truck for 4 years, drove it all over the Southwest. It’s not a rock crawler but off roads just fine otherwise. It’s very comfortable, economical, handles great in all weather conditions with the right tires, and I’ve not had a single issue with it in 4 years. Finally, 70% of this truck is built in the US. Ask owners about this truck and ignore TH-camrs.
Clickbait... I fell for it. I had one of the original Honda Ridgelines - it was a great vehicle - I loved it; it was one of the most balanced vehicles I have ever driven. I plan on getting a new one in the next few months,
I have a 2019 touring Ridgeline, I completely disagree with everything this video says. I just bought out the lease because I absolutely love it and haven't had a moments trouble with it at 125K's! I have to say that this apears to be what is called reverse marketing by the Ridegline competitors.
It's always the best to buy your needs. If your idea of need and practicality is flying up mountain sides in a 40k pickup terrorizing mountain goats, so be it. Here in the mid-west, we need vehicles that are dependable in -25 ' weather on snow and icy roads. I drove a Chevy Colorado and really wanted to like it. They are a very nice-looking vehicle. It was very cramped inside and the engine was too noisy inside the cab for comfort. The dash did light up like Time Square if that is important to you. My 2024 Ridgeline RTL is roomy, comfortable, and quiet inside. The engine has plenty of power to pass anything you need to anytime you want to. It has the most storage available of anything in its class. you can lay a 4x8 sheet of plywood in the bed and it's carrying capacity is not that much less. If you need to tow 8k or more, you should consider a full-sized pickup. It is over-priced and the 9sp transmission is a little too busy. But so is the 8sp. The collision mitigation and adaptive cruise control is overly sensitive. I would like to see Honda release a patch, but they rarely do anything unless they are forced into it. Like all vehicles today, they are over engineered. I don't care for the cylinder mismanagement, or the stop start but there are aftermarket kits available to take care of those. I'm not wild about the console electric shift, but even the Corvettes and the Lambros have that.
You don't get it. Nobody wants the turbocharged, higher horsepower in these vehicles. They want a detuned, naturally aspirated V6 or V8 that will last forever.
Wow - pretty meaningless video review. There is way more to like about the Ridgeline than there is to dislike. Most of us don't need a beefy off road monster, when 99 percent of your time is spent on paved roads. I test drove a 2024 Tacoma and Chevy Colorado before I drove the Ridgeline. I don't need to look macho. I chose the Ridgeline - for me everything about it beat the other two. Smoother, more comfortable for me and especially for backseat passengers. The bed is actually a little longer than the other two and the in-bed "trunk" is awesome! I threw a bed rack on it and I can haul lumber and long kayaks. I love it.
your video is pretty negative. Not all trucks need to go off Roading and have the same purpose. The Ridgeline is a great vehicle! It pulls our two person camper just fine and carries our kayaks in the back. I certainly don’t need a big old truck A.k.a. gas guzzler,for my daily needs. The Ridgeline is also very comfortable and we have the black edition and I think it looks superior inside And out. Also being a generation X, we don’t need a humongous screen resembling a TV in our vehicles lol. This certainly is an opinionated video. And you know what they say about opinions.
it is obvious this person has not owned or driven a ridgeline i have two a 2017 and a 2019 almost 190,000 mile between the two. while not perfect i do hope HONDA does not lision to this review and total will mess the ridgeline up with a 4 cylinder turbo high maintance issue. while a slight power increase may sound good it is not needed. i do wish the transmission shifter was in the 2024 i do not want a fancy dash i like simple and eaSY. THIS REVIEWER NEEDS TO FIND BETTER LINE OF WORK
Crazy man you compare with yaris gr 😂 and Nissan frontier the bad pick up on market you said the spaceful cabin its bad and ugly maybe you shorty but its comfort the most important in trucks i dont have one but you dont know nothing 😂😂
Honestly, I loved my Ridgeline - a fantastic “truck.” However, I did not love pulling up to the gas pump! I replaced it with a PHEV and mostly plug-in and drive cheap, but can still run HEV for longer road trips.
🔴Do you think these problems are common among all trucks, or is the Ridgeline "unique"? 🤔
🏆It’s unfair for the 2025 Tacoma to be this good WATCH HERE 👉th-cam.com/video/7YdzT1k4BHA/w-d-xo.html
Well have you seen the interior of f150 ram and gmc are garbage and you have to pay 20k more to get the nice one o you get a 3 inches screen and 3 botons
I can only hope Honda engineers don't listen to you. I don't need an over powered,turbo charged maintenance nightmare. Ford,Ram, Toyota and GM can meet your needs. Leave the Ridgeline alone.
That's the correct answer.
Exactly. This is perfect for average truck guys
agreed! this guy doesn't know what he's talking about, the honda fleet is awesome from an engineering standpoint and consumer, this guy is a whacked job
I agree with him with a few things. It could use a proper face lift, shifter, locking tail gate, and hybrid option. Otherwise, leave it alone.
I’ve owned or driven for work every truck brand there is, from toy trucks to huge trucks. When I retired I shopped around and settled on the Honda Ridgeline sport 2019 . So far it’s been the best truck that I’ve ever driven , this guy doesn’t have a clue what he’s talking about…..
It’s probably the only truck that doesn’t have issues!!
Toyota tundra enters the chat.
@@Ccd-c6d i-force max engines having debris issues causing failures...
@@Keokolo that's true. I have been hearing about that quite frequently
First world problems. It’s a truck for people who need a truck once a year. It’s an suv with a bed, and it’s meant to be that. It’s not going off road, it’s not towing, it’s not hauling. It’s going to the shops or the soccer field. Stop being so negative with a car that perfectly meets the needs of the people who buy it.
For sure
I don't own one, but I like it very much. There are many more things to like about it than not. The one thing I would change is to bring back a traditional gear shifter.
Better build quality than a Hyundai Santa Cruz! A Honda will last much longer and have better resale value, too. I think Honda D&D did a good job. Toyota would have been the first with the A-BAT model had they gone into production with it. But management pulled the plug on it.
@@speedfreakwrx5956 EXACTLY! And after bowing down to social pressure to conform, I find that many times it’s just that one person buzzing about in a big lumbering truck trying to navigate the urban landscape…🤦♀️
Not for "hauling or towing"?
1500 lb payload and 5k towing.
I do both in mine frequently.
Old model, old power train - better reliability. Boring is good.
That's the correct answer.
Exactly
I’ll take the ridgelines older and tested v6 over a v4 turbo that cars/trucks these days are getting
Had a 2017, tranny killed itself in 3 weeks. Now in a 2013, couldn't be happier.
Room temperature IQ meets well engineered vehicle.
The powertrain is the primary reason to buy this vehicle. I stopped watching right there. This is just a bs attack.
I don't own a Ridgeline, but I think it's a very good vehicle for many reasons. Nothing's perfect, but this truck fills in 10 positive holes for every nit-picking negative trait.
Agreed. American trucks are garbage now. This is the last mid size truck that you will be able to pass down to your grandchildren
After dealing with engine issues with my last Hyundai, I'll take the reliability of the Ridgeline.
That's the correct answer.
Bought the 2025 ridgeline sport, had it for a month now. The cars a dream! It’s gonna last me years.
These aren't 6 problems with the Ridgeline. These are 6 things you personally dislike about the Ridgeline.
I agree. I have a 2022 Ridgeline and it is a great truck. No issues with the interior, power, mileage, etc. And I have taken mine off road and in the snow - no issues. But, to each their own.
Nobody actually goes off road and if you’re towing more than 5k lbs, you’re not buying a midsize.
You got me! I watched this ridiculous video. I LOVE my 2023 and use it for work in rural and Native lands with rough roads. I need a great highway vehicle with moderate off road and payload capabilities and the Ridgline is perfect. I love the simplicity (elegance) and proven drive train, also that it is well designed in many subtle aspects. I've already burned through three 4x4 trucks in 20 years, a stiff ride with expensive maintenance and repairs for capabilities that I rarely needed.
You're opinion is juvenile at best....Rather than challenge your clear hate for the brand, try watching what every other journalist has to say about the truck and brand you obviously hate.
I like the truck very much, for many reasons. The only thing I would change is to bring back the traditional gear shifter.
Haters gonna Hate
You just gave me 6 reasons to buy it.
That’s the problem with opinions…everyone has one and not all of them are worth a cup of warm piss…
You have no idea what you talking about, Ram, GMC, Toyota trucks all have engine and transmission problems. Honda is base and reliable,
90% of American truck owners would be better served to have a Ridgeline.
Ninety percent of truck owners are too insecure to own a Ridgeline.
The ridgeline still isn't a truck, that's why.
@Ccd-c6d and most truck owners are pretend rugged
@@lukelowe918 and most ridgeline owners pretend they have a truck
I purchased a 2023 Ridgeline RTL about a year ago and my only complaint is it needs cooled seats and a better radio other than that its a great mid sized truck. Its not made for rock crawling or mud bogging but when is the last time you did that with a new truck and if you did you have more money than brains. The ridgeline will cruse on the interstate at 90 and only turns 2K and get 24 mpg, it redlines at about 6800. With the 9 speed it gets the most out of the 280 horse V6 it never feels like it doesn't have enough power. It also rides and handles well, it doesn't have a tow mode but it does have a sport mode that can be used like a tow mode if you know how to drive. It has tons of room in the front a back, it also has a trunk that's big enough to get it. I'm also glad that people think the Ridgeline needs to be something it is not because you can get a real good deal on one, that's another reason I went with it.
I like the truck very much. The only thing I would change is to bring back the traditional gear shifter. I'm not a towing expert, but I currently drive a crossover with an engine and size similar to the Ridgeline. Mine did not come with tow haul mode. I simply went to U Haul and had a hitch and a controller installed, and then added a tranny cooler. My unit tows 4K fairly easily, and I've watched several Ridgeline videos where the owners easily towed 5K, even through mountain passes. Enjoy your truck!
What a hater. I haven't agreed with any of this?
This is just stupid
I'm looking at a Ridgeline, the bed is much nicer for hauling sheet goods than the tacoma , ranger etc. Im not going off road in it and not towing construction equipment like a back hoe. It's great for what it's made for.
Just bought a new Black RTL today. 2.9 % interest rate. Has everything I need and more. I only put 8 miles on during test drive and did not leave the dealership until late, so I Can’t wait to drive it first thing in the morning. I have spent several months researching new vehicles to purchase and ultimately chose the Ridgeline over other makes and models.
When you say problems, you really mean things you don't like about the vehicle.
Ridgelines are great! Far and and away more comfortable than ANY other truck out there (by a mile)! Thank God they don't look like the new Tacoma, inside or out. I did need a good laugh today so thank you for the comedy.
There is a reason you only have 2k subscribers.
Just bought a 2023 Sport, fantastic vehicle for what it is.
I bought a 23 black edition best choice ever.
I totally disagree with you on your assessment of the Ridgeline.
I’ve had mine for 2years. Love it. I have driven through Texas ice storms passing competitors face the wrong direction along the way.
I was a Tacoma owner. Loved that truck. Its frame rusted out in the seven years I had it. I would still love to have that truck. Although its second biggest issue was it killed my back and legs on a long drive. The ridgeline is a blessing. I’ve driven it 14 hours straight only stopping to fuel (27mpg ave) and my back and legs were great.
I love my 23 Honda Ridgeline
Its fine, its a street truck, and its a Vtech v6 and its faster 0-60 than the Frontier and it does have a drive select, for road, sand, mud, and snow wtf...this video is brain dead lol
I have a 2023 Ridgeline with 39 k no issues it's a great truck.
Turbocharged little motors won't last over 200,000 miles. So your #1 sucks!
Especially if towing hard miles.
I really like my 2024 Ridgeline. I think that it's a very beautiful design and the ride is unbelievable. Most of all, it's a Honda. Those who know, know.
Ridgeline is a vehicle that will last! All the other Turbo charged mid size trucks are not proven! Who cares about interior design? These company are more concerned about "bells and whistles" on cars/trucks than reliablitily.
Check out the Hyundai and Kia models with all their problems with engine replacements..... and the bills leading up to the engine replacment.
2023 Ridgeline sport here. Honestly not a bad choice for someone who's not into trucks. Traded in my Xs 2019 CRV for this just to get her off my credit line and I ended up liking it more than I thought. Considering I had to get something bigger and practical than a 2016 modified 370z for my toddlers day to day adventures I would recommend it as a dad truck. Especially with the built in cooler/trunk trips to the beach have been nice. Also My fellow single dads/gents get one without the center arm rest in the way 👍 you'll thank me later.
This video is misleading and seems to have been created by someone who dislikes the Ridgeline. First, the truck's bed payload capacity is 1,600 lbs, and it tows 5,000 lbs comfortably. While I agree it could use more power, it's still quick enough in sport mode. For comparison, a brand new Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro accelerates from 0-60 MPH in 7.1 seconds, while a base model Ridgeline achieves this in 6.2 seconds, thanks to its i-VTEC J35 engine paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission that allows for paddle shifting.
I own a 2021 Ridgeline and often take my family on long road trips to RV parks without any issues. The truck bed is covered by a Diamondback cover and features a Yakima low-profile ladder rack for my Yakima Deepspace box and bikes. Additionally, I tow a Winnebago Micro Minnie 2100BH RV trailer that sleeps up to five people. I hope this clarifies any confusion stemming from the biased perspective of this TH-cam video.
Coming from a Silverado LT, which I loved, decided to downsize as I no longer had the need to carry big loads. Tried the Tacoma. Ride was stiff, cramped, and noisy. Unbearable. Ridgeline was an easy call.
No wonder, you don’t more subscribers. This was the worst. I agree with everyone’s comments and hope Honda doesn’t listen to you.
Though I agree with you that the Ridgeline is outdated it is the perfect pickup for us. The swing open tail gate is a back injury saver it is easy to drive. We love our 2024 Ridgeline Trailsport. Believe it or not we get compliments on it often!
IMO, You're wrong. If you feel this strongly about the Ridgeline, by all means buy a Toyota, please!
better yet go buy a ford truck and spend too much on it and many days at the shop! while i drive my ridgeline all over the country
Hater’s gonna hate. Reliability wise it’s the best of the bunch. I have a 2019 and had zero problems with it in almost 6 years of ownership. Drivability far exceeds the competition. The fricken trunk that you can fit 2 dead bodies in is what sold me on it though. Towing is fine. I take my boat on an annual 1,000 mile road trip every Summer. No issues going through the mountains of Pennsylvania.
It’s more usable for someone who was in a truck guy and you put a four by sheet applied with a tailgate and it fits in as the wheel walls are almost flat in the bed, and he gets better gas mileage and has the higher resale value over the Nissan
Bro seriously everything you have mentioned here cosmetics except the drivetrain. Which honestly at the end of the day if a truck doesn’t have a V6 or larger you are either going to be blowing engines or burning transmissions. Now if you’re someone that buys a new truck every 3-5 years maybe that works for you. But for someone that is looking for longevity, this truck will last. I owned a 2006 for 10 years and the only major thing I did to it was change the timing belt. And I used that truck for more than just daily driving. I used it on job sites, hauling all kinds of things and pulling a 21’ bass boat on the weekends. So again I say you are mentioning cosmetic issues. I thought this video was going to show me real world problems. Your video makes me want to buy a new one even more than I did before watching it.
Glad I didn’t listen to all these over rated snobs. I bought a 2024 RTL. All the power I need, adequate bed for what I occasionally haul, never drive off-road, nice seats, comfortable ride, and I don’t have to climb into it or fall out of it. Plus I like the swing out tailgate and the trunk compartment.
Man. Really poor video. Totally off on 5 of 6 issues.
That wouldn't change my mind about it is the best truck for me and I Don't have any problem with it
A all around trunk like the Honda Ridgeline is a great truck
I LOOOOVE my ridgeline matter a fact if i wasnt married id marry it....and for those who have to live in their vehicle ....this would be Perfect ijs the gas mpg and the space and bed and extra tail gate truck THATS RIGHT TAIL GATE TRUNK!!!!
Horrible review! You mist the entire point! Nonsense guys and girls are sick of KIDDY-TOY designs like Tacoma that’s why they are not selling!
I have had many Honda Ridgelines......over the years. Starting with GEN 1 back in 2005 or 06-when ever Gen 1 hit the scene.
Ergonomics, gear shifts, towing, "the feel of the engine" , the engine being "long in the tooth" rock-crawling was never a consideration. Reliability was THE consideration!!
When you live in a very rural area and you are miles and miles and miles from hospitals and the nearest Walmart-- you need a reliable truck: the Honda Ridgeline is what you need.
Your argument seems to be that of a man who likes to engage in highly abstract debates for very specific reasons: money, ego.....who knows...?
If I had to tow 8,000 lbs every other day or if I did hard-core off-roading or if I cared about rock-crawling: Would I buy a Honda Ridgeline? Of course not!
Thanks for the laugh when you said "people fall asleep looking..." at the Honda Trailsport for 2024!!
To each his own!
I don't own a Ridgeline, but I've watched MANY lengthy reviews about them. I like almost everything about this truck. The only thing I would change is to bring back the traditional gear shifter. Enjoy your truck!
@@watchmanonthewall14 TRUST ME: THE PUSH BUTTON GEAR SHIFTER IS MUCH BETTER!!! FOOT ON THE BREAKS::Push a button P to put it in park. Or D/S button for drive or sports mode or
pull back on R to put it in reverse. So very easy to use!! The "traditional gear shifter" seems to be old technology!
It is very very very easy to get use to......
Check out a few push button gear shifter videos. Thanks Good Luck!!
Man if the Ridgeline is this bad in your video, the new Tacoma must be horrible 😂😂
The v-6 is fine, the transmission is smoother than butter, the interior is fine and super comfortable, we don't go off-road, once again with the design obsession, I'm not even sure what the 6th problem is supposed to be other than this guy doesn't like it.
I love my Ridgeline, smooth comfortable ride, great for hauling stuff around town. I think everybody knows it's not an off-road or camper towing type of truck. It's absolutely the best tailgate truck with the built in ice chest and pickup bed speakers.
These are the best worst problems you can come up with ? I got me a ford ranger but listening to you makes me feel like I chose wrong 😂
The Ridgeline is a very good truck. I would choose it over the competition, for many reasons.
You should think about reviewing food instead of trucks. The Honda does just fine off road given it's ground clearance, and that motor will last forever. Comparing a Corolla GR to a Honda Ridgeline is just crazy.
just traded in my 2019 ridgeline with 119k on it (bought new). I had bad luck with transmission jutters/clunks/fluid pressure sensors dying since 50k...then got hit with the fuel injector defects and AC compressor failure. It wasn't a bad vehicle by any means, but I knew major bills were coming soon even after maintaining it well and mainly highway miles. This video is a little too negative unnecessarily.
no it's necessary. And by your list of problems it's almost laughable you say it isn't.
I am looking at the ridgeline build now for 25. It's clearly out in front. AWD system as the default selection. If we're comparing new to new. You should be clear in that distinction. This review comes off as childish overall. I don't even own one, but shit reviews are shit.
And now let’s find something significant to watch….
Bam!
I have an RTL-E 2017, I lv it. Bought it 2 years ago. A very smooth ride, no issues at all at 125k miles. It's not an off-road vehicle, it's not a serious tow vehicle, it's a medium size luxury truck.
Also has a loaded Jeep Commander with the 5.7 Hemi, 4x4. Don't know/care about off-road but it dug us out of some mud and beach sand. And pulled a 28' RV from Texas to Maine and back.
Best vehicle jeeps ever made in my opinion. get your hands on one of those you'll never look back
This video was made by a Honda Ridgeline hater
For everyone going to the comments early, for every item on this list except for two, he just said the design choices were boring. The exceptions were a complaint that there's no offroad mode selection (but he was wrong, it does have that feature), and he was upset that the tow and cargo capacities were lacking (something to be expected on a unibody design, but the ridgeline still matches most of the midsize segment. He then misquotes another truck's tow capacity). All in all, the guy really didn't do his research before making this video, he just looked at a few pictures and spitballed a few superficial things to complain about.
The Ridgeline is due for an update, but it is still the best everyday driver in this class. I hope the next generation continues to let practicality take the lead in engineering the vehicle.
you people haven't got a bloody clue what us consumers want and need
I’ve owned four since 2007 and each one was better than the one before.
This video it's brought to you by A PAID TOYOTA employee!!!!
I am so glad the comments did not disappoint! Virtually all of the points are dead on arrival. I don't want the most powerful engine, I want a reliable one. I don't want the most extreme 'brute' warthog-inspired styling. I don't want that kind of attention. The Ridgeline is the most honest truck on the market and I love it!
Not everybody buys a truck for offroading. Some people just need a reliable truck that can pull a small trailer , get you around in rain, ice, and snow without pretending you can go rock crawling. No rocks in Louisiana.
Out. I can't watch the rest of this. We know it's not a truck. It's a car with a bed. And a very smooth ride. You didn't mention that. If you want to bash something, bash the PRICE. They are WAY overpriced for what you get.
You are ridiculous with your over-barring complaints. Everyone wants on of these because they are so useful and reliable. You are not the trend setter for interiors. I’ll go buy one just because you are so negative.
Absolutely!
Who told you to post this Toyota? It is sunshine and rainbows. I just bought one three weeks ago and it is one of the best vehicles I’ve ever had.
Useless “review”
I'm not a truck person, but I'm looking to buy this one, and your negatives don't really seem like negative
This is terrible. The video, not the truck.
🤡 post.
Bam!
I use my Ridgeline as a toolbox for my janitorial business. Works great but wish it had a 6 foot bed. It's like a sweet El Comino.
Come on man it's not that bad.
I do not own one, but I think it's a great vehicle.
He seems to really hate the ridge line
The purpose of this video is to gather as many comments as possible. And he’s quite successful because whatever he’s doing is complete nonsense, and people react to it.
Yikes, yikes, showing your young age. You have been brain washed by Apple, every new model has to have a zillion new features or it's oh so last week. It's not a Corvette, it a comfortable pickup, it was not built to be exciting, it was built to be reliable, quiet and functional, not a drag race vehicle.
That's the correct answer.
Paint peels off Hondas. I got 43 000 miles and paint peeling on my 2014 Ridgeline. I got a full size spare tire too.
and the turbo's are blowing up left and right
Silly, hyperbolic video by the Ridgeline isn’t a truck tuber crowd. None of his complaints resonate with actual owners of this truck and he missed the 3 that matter but you can live with them - it needs another 2-3 inches of ground clearance, larger wheel wells for larger tires, and a solid front recovery point. I’ve owned this truck for 4 years, drove it all over the Southwest. It’s not a rock crawler but off roads just fine otherwise. It’s very comfortable, economical, handles great in all weather conditions with the right tires, and I’ve not had a single issue with it in 4 years. Finally, 70% of this truck is built in the US. Ask owners about this truck and ignore TH-camrs.
I know youre not preferring the toyota gr engine with its holes in the block to a NA 6 cyl.
Clickbait... I fell for it. I had one of the original Honda Ridgelines - it was a great vehicle - I loved it; it was one of the most balanced vehicles I have ever driven. I plan on getting a new one in the next few months,
you are so wrong
wahhh, it's a Honda. nuff said.
I have a 2019 touring Ridgeline, I completely disagree with everything this video says. I just bought out the lease because I absolutely love it and haven't had a moments trouble with it at 125K's! I have to say that this apears to be what is called reverse marketing by the Ridegline competitors.
It's always the best to buy your needs. If your idea of need and practicality is flying up mountain sides in a 40k pickup terrorizing mountain goats, so be it. Here in the mid-west, we need vehicles that are dependable in -25 ' weather on snow and icy roads. I drove a Chevy Colorado and really wanted to like it. They are a very nice-looking vehicle. It was very cramped inside and the engine was too noisy inside the cab for comfort. The dash did light up like Time Square if that is important to you.
My 2024 Ridgeline RTL is roomy, comfortable, and quiet inside. The engine has plenty of power to pass anything you need to anytime you want to. It has the most storage available of anything in its class. you can lay a 4x8 sheet of plywood in the bed and it's carrying capacity is not that much less. If you need to tow 8k or more, you should consider a full-sized pickup. It is over-priced and the 9sp transmission is a little too busy. But so is the 8sp. The collision mitigation and adaptive cruise control is overly sensitive. I would like to see Honda release a patch, but they rarely do anything unless they are forced into it. Like all vehicles today, they are over engineered. I don't care for the cylinder mismanagement, or the stop start but there are aftermarket kits available to take care of those. I'm not wild about the console electric shift, but even the Corvettes and the Lambros have that.
Tacoma, a 4-cylinder with turbo gas mileage, isn't much of a huge difference from their v6 engine.
You don't get it. Nobody wants the turbocharged, higher horsepower in these vehicles. They want a detuned, naturally aspirated V6 or V8 that will last forever.
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Wow - pretty meaningless video review. There is way more to like about the Ridgeline than there is to dislike. Most of us don't need a beefy off road monster, when 99 percent of your time is spent on paved roads. I test drove a 2024 Tacoma and Chevy Colorado before I drove the Ridgeline. I don't need to look macho. I chose the Ridgeline - for me everything about it beat the other two. Smoother, more comfortable for me and especially for backseat passengers. The bed is actually a little longer than the other two and the in-bed "trunk" is awesome! I threw a bed rack on it and I can haul lumber and long kayaks. I love it.
your video is pretty negative. Not all trucks need to go off Roading and have the same purpose. The Ridgeline is a great vehicle! It pulls our two person camper just fine and carries our kayaks in the back. I certainly don’t need a big old truck A.k.a. gas guzzler,for my daily needs. The Ridgeline is also very comfortable and we have the black edition and I think it looks superior inside And out. Also being a generation X, we don’t need a humongous screen resembling a TV in our vehicles lol. This certainly is an opinionated video. And you know what they say about opinions.
Nissan usa...no wonder you're dogging the Ridgeline.😅
Except for the gear shifter this guy's full of crap
I guess I like "dull"?
DULL IS GOOD
it is obvious this person has not owned or driven a ridgeline i have two a 2017 and a 2019 almost 190,000 mile between the two. while not perfect i do hope HONDA does not lision to this review and total will mess the ridgeline up with a 4 cylinder turbo high maintance issue. while a slight power increase may sound good it is not needed. i do wish the transmission shifter was in the 2024 i do not want a fancy dash i like simple and eaSY. THIS REVIEWER NEEDS TO FIND BETTER LINE OF WORK
You haven’t got a clue why people buy these vehicles!
Crazy man you compare with yaris gr 😂 and Nissan frontier the bad pick up on market you said the spaceful cabin its bad and ugly maybe you shorty but its comfort the most important in trucks i dont have one but you dont know nothing 😂😂
HORRIBLE points and comparisons.
Honestly, I loved my Ridgeline - a fantastic “truck.” However, I did not love pulling up to the gas pump!
I replaced it with a PHEV and mostly plug-in and drive cheap, but can still run HEV for longer road trips.