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2026 Honda Ridgeline
Quick take
- Best value: Sport ($42,290), because it has the highest score (54) and is the cheapest trim that does.
- Price spread: $42,290 (Sport) to $49,390 (Black Edition Two-Tone) delivered (range: $7,100).
- Same on every trim shown: all-wheel drive, 280 hp / 262 lb-ft, 5,000-lb towing rating.
- Top trim (Black Edition Two-Tone, +$7,100): same published specs as the Sport; the extra money buys equipment our scored facts don't cover. See the review for what it adds.
Built only from the published numbers on this page. How we pick best value.
Lot Wisdom Score by trim
Standard weights, fixed ranges for the Midsize / compact pickup class. Tap a trim to see each part (0–100). Gray zero = the maker hasn't published it. Gray dash = the EPA or NHTSA hasn't posted it yet, so it isn't counted.
Score method updated October 2026: official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA stars are used when posted, and a number the EPA or NHTSA hasn't posted yet is left out instead of counting 0. What changed.
54Sport$42,290
- Delivered price$42,29051
- Fuel economy21 mpg combined40
- Cargonot scored for pickups–
- Crash tests5-star NHTSA overall (2026 HONDA RIDGELINE PU/CC N/A AWD)100
- Warranty3 yr basic + 5 yr powertrain30
- Towing5,000 lb44
- Power280 hp / 262 lb-ft61
51RTL$45,090
- Delivered price$45,09043
- Fuel economy21 mpg combined40
- Cargonot scored for pickups–
- Crash tests5-star NHTSA overall (2026 HONDA RIDGELINE PU/CC N/A AWD)100
- Warranty3 yr basic + 5 yr powertrain30
- Towing5,000 lb44
- Power280 hp / 262 lb-ft61
49Black Edition$48,890
- Delivered price$48,89032
- Fuel economy21 mpg combined40
- Cargonot scored for pickups–
- Crash tests5-star NHTSA overall (2026 HONDA RIDGELINE PU/CC N/A AWD)100
- Warranty3 yr basic + 5 yr powertrain30
- Towing5,000 lb44
- Power280 hp / 262 lb-ft61
48TrailSport$47,490
- Delivered price$47,49036
- Fuel economy20 mpg combined33
- Cargonot scored for pickups–
- Crash tests5-star NHTSA overall (2026 HONDA RIDGELINE PU/CC N/A AWD)100
- Warranty3 yr basic + 5 yr powertrain30
- Towing5,000 lb44
- Power280 hp / 262 lb-ft61
48Black Edition Two-Tone$49,390
- Delivered price$49,39030
- Fuel economy21 mpg combined40
- Cargonot scored for pickups–
- Crash tests5-star NHTSA overall (2026 HONDA RIDGELINE PU/CC N/A AWD)100
- Warranty3 yr basic + 5 yr powertrain30
- Towing5,000 lb44
- Power280 hp / 262 lb-ft61
47TrailSport + HPD Wheels$48,690
- Delivered price$48,69032
- Fuel economy20 mpg combined33
- Cargonot scored for pickups–
- Crash tests5-star NHTSA overall (2026 HONDA RIDGELINE PU/CC N/A AWD)100
- Warranty3 yr basic + 5 yr powertrain30
- Towing5,000 lb44
- Power280 hp / 262 lb-ft61
Trims shown are the ones covered in our review.
Offers and information
Honda's offers depend on your ZIP code. We're working to add a direct link to them. For now, your local dealer has the current numbers.
Offers change monthly and vary by region and credit. Confirm with your dealer.
Crash-test safety ratings
- Ridgeline AWDOverall★★★★★5 of 5Front★★★★★5 of 5Side★★★★★5 of 5Rollover★★★★☆4 of 516.9% rollover chance
- Ridgeline FWDOverall★★★★★5 of 5Front★★★★★5 of 5Side★★★★★5 of 5Rollover★★★★☆4 of 516.4% rollover chance
NHTSA crash-test stars, 5 is best. Compare only with cars of similar size and weight. The overall stars are one part of the Lot Wisdom Score; front, side and rollover are shown for information only.
Check other model years or models at NHTSA.
What fuel will cost
Gas price starts at the U.S. average for regular, week of Oct 12, 2026 (EIA). Change it to your local price.
Average new car (about 28 mpg): $9,280 for 5 years.
- Sport$12,370 for 5 yrsEPA 21 mpg combined · $2,470/yr
$3,090 more than the average new car - RTL$12,370 for 5 yrsEPA 21 mpg combined · $2,470/yr
$3,090 more than the average new car - Black Edition$12,370 for 5 yrsEPA 21 mpg combined · $2,470/yr
$3,090 more than the average new car - TrailSport$12,990 for 5 yrsEPA 20 mpg combined · $2,600/yr
$3,710 more than the average new car - Black Edition Two-Tone$12,370 for 5 yrsEPA 21 mpg combined · $2,470/yr
$3,090 more than the average new car - TrailSport + HPD Wheels$12,990 for 5 yrsEPA 20 mpg combined · $2,600/yr
$3,710 more than the average new car
Fuel only. Not included: the price of the car, insurance, repairs or tires. The EPA combined mpg shown here is the same number the Lot Wisdom Score uses for fuel economy, so the cost is not scored a second time. Gas and electricity prices never change the Score.
Check other versions or models at fueleconomy.gov.
- fueleconomy.govEPA fuel economy: 2026 Honda Ridgeline
Recalls and owner complaints
Counts for the Honda Ridgeline, all versions sold.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 10 |
| 2025 | 2 | 98 |
| 2024 | 1 | 64 |
Most-reported areas: Electrical system (50); Exterior lighting (44); Engine (42).
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not confirmed defects. Newer model years have fewer reports because they have been on the road less. Recalls as of Oct 16, 2026; complaints received through Oct 14, 2026. To check one car, use the VIN recall link below. Recall and complaint counts are not part of the Lot Wisdom Score.
Check another car or model year at NHTSA.
- NHTSACheck recalls by VIN
Sources: NHTSA; U.S. EPA/DOE (fueleconomy.gov); IIHS (link only); U.S. EIA (gas price, week of Oct 12, 2026). Data pulled Oct 16, 2026. Links open the source’s own site in a new tab. Not affiliated with these agencies.
Sources: Honda News (hondanews.com) pricing, EPA and specifications; Honda warranty booklet; EPA (fueleconomy.gov); NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Prices and specs checked 2026-10-06; crash ratings checked 2026-10-10. How the score works.