2026 Honda Ridgeline
2026 Honda Ridgeline — NHTSA overall rating 5/5.
Trim: Sport
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
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2026 Honda Ridgeline snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2026 Honda Ridgeline typically asks about $39,100 versus a $41,600 starting MSRP when new — roughly 94% retained. No NHTSA recalls are listed for the 2026 Honda Ridgeline in our refresh, though owners have filed 7 complaints — check the component breakdown below. Versus 2025, our catalog shows no material spec or trim changes — the older Ridgeline is often the better used buy unless you need a 2026-only fix.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$39,100
94% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$41,600
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
0
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
7
Top: Exterior Lighting
- NHTSA overall
NHTSA overall
5/5
Crash-test overall
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2026 Ridgeline?
No recalls in our last refresh, but owners filed 7 complaints — review the top components below.
Recalls
No NHTSA recalls listed for this model year in our last refresh.
Owner complaints
7 complaints · 1 crash-related · 1 injuries reported. Top components:
- Exterior Lighting3
- Engine and Engine Cooling1
- Forward Collision Avoidance1
- Service Brakes1
- Structure1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
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Is 2026 worth more than 2025?
Usually no — our catalog shows no material spec or trim lineup changes vs the 2025 Ridgeline. For used shopping, the older year is often the better value unless you need a specific fix or feature from 2026.
How much does a used 2026 Ridgeline cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $39,100 in typical used asking against a $41,600 starting MSRP — roughly 94% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $41,600
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $39,100
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 94% of MSRP
~$2,500 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2026 Ridgeline?
The 2026 Honda Ridgeline is the newest year in our catalog — start here for current specs, then check older years if you want to save money. The 2026 Honda Ridgeline continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. 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. NHTSA safety ratings for a representative 2026 configuration (2026 HONDA RIDGELINE PU/CC N/A AWD) include an overall score of 5/5, front crash 5/5, side crash 5/5, and rollover 4/5. Rated configurations include: 2026 HONDA RIDGELINE PU/CC N/A AWD; 2026 HONDA RIDGELINE PU/CC N/A FWD.
- NHTSA overall safety 5/5
- Front crash 5/5
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 4/5
- 2 NHTSA-rated configurations
- EPA combined 21 mpg
- About 210.2 × 78.7 in (L×W)
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2026 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 280 hp, 21 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
280 hp
Combined MPG
21 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2026 selected trim (21 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$2,000
5-year energy
$10,000
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 21 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 3.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 210.2 in
- Width
- 78.7 in
- Height
- 70.9 in
- Wheelbase
- 125.2 in
- Curb weight
- 4442.3 lb
- Seating
- 5
- Towing
- 5000 lb
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 18
- Highway MPG
- 24
- Combined MPG
- 21
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
What are the NHTSA crash ratings?
Overall and category scores when NHTSA published them for a representative config.
- Overall
- 5 / 5
- Front crash
- 5 / 5
- Side crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 4 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2026 HONDA RIDGELINE PU/CC N/A AWD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | Sport | TrailSport |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 280 hp | 280 hp |
| Combined MPG | 21 | — |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 | 3.5L V6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Towing | 5000 lb | — |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 280 | — | — | 21 | AWD | |
| 280 | — | — | — | AWD |