2026 Honda Ridgeline AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Standard Pickup Trucks 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
2026 Honda Ridgeline AWD

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City
18
MPG
Highway
24
MPG
Combined
21
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S9)
Regular
City
18
Hwy
24
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,200

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-4,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 4/10
GHG Score: 4/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
441 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
14.2 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.5L 6-cyl
Transmission
9-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
Pickup Truck
GVWR
Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
3.5L, 6-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,207/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,255/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,777/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,954/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,230/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,221/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,994/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,299/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,103/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,177/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 21 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2026 HONDA RIDGELINE PU/CC N/A AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability16.9%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
6
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems6 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 6 owner complaints for the 2026 Honda Ridgeline AWD. Top reported issues include advanced safety (adas), lighting and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Advanced Safety (ADAS)
3
Lighting
3
Engine
1
Brakes
1

2026 Honda Ridgeline AWD problems by category: Advanced Safety (ADAS): 3 complaints, Lighting: 3 complaints, Engine: 1 complaints, Brakes: 1 complaints.

2
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
2
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

EngineFiled: 03/27/2026ODI#11727552
The contact owns a 2026 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that the vehicle was test-driven for two days prior to being purchased. The vehicle was then purchased brand new and was driven for 30 minut…
BrakesFiled: 03/23/2026ODI#11726353
The contact owns a 2026 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated while driving 8 MPH on the highway, the vehicle started shaking and veered to the left while another vehicle was passing in the adjacent lan…
LightingFiled: 02/09/2026ODI#11716710
The Auto High Beam features turns on and off indiscriminately, often going off on a dark section of road or staying on with oncoming traffic. This is dangerous as I lose clear vision of the road or th…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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