2026 Honda Ridgeline: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2026 Honda Ridgeline gets 20 to 21 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2026 Ridgeline AWD at 21 mpg.
How the Ridgeline ranks in its class
In the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD class for 2026, the Ridgeline ranks 5th (tied with 2 others) of 12 for combined mileage (21 mpg), 3rd (tied with 2 others) of 12 for yearly fuel cost ($2,950 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 8th of 12 for tailpipe CO2 (441 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 21 mpg, costs $3,200 a year and puts out 433.5 grams per mile.
Across all 235 2026 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 24 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 234 other models, 167 get more miles per gallon than the 2026 Ridgeline's best version, 15 other models get the same and 52 get less. The 2026 Ridgeline's cheapest version costs $2,950 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 225 other models with a cost figure, 122 cost less, 7 the same and 96 more.
Nearest models in the class (places 3 to 9 of 12)
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2026. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2026 Ford F150 | 2026 F150 Pickup 4WD HEV | 23 | $2,700 | 388 |
| 3 | 2026 Toyota Tacoma | 2026 Tacoma Hybrid 4WD (Part-time 4-wheel) | 23 | $2,700 | 380 |
| 5 | 2026 Ford Ranger | 2026 Ranger 4WD (4-cyl 2.3 L) | 21 | $2,950 | 421 |
| 5 | 2026 Honda RidgelineThis car | 2026 Ridgeline AWD | 21 | $2,950 | 441 |
| 5 | 2026 Ram 1500 | 2026 1500 4WD (Hybrid, 6-cyl 3.6 L) | 21 | $2,950 | 417 |
| 8 | 2026 Toyota Tundra | 2026 Tundra Hybrid 4WD | 20 | $3,100 | 439 |
| 9 | 2026 Chevrolet Colorado | 2026 Colorado 4WD | 19 | $3,300 | 462 |
Your fuel cost
Pick a 2026 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2026 Ridgeline AWD, 6-cyl 3.5 L: 18 mpg city, 24 highway, 21 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 Ridgeline version is $2,950 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
Compare with a rival
The 3 nearest rivals in the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD class for 2026, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The Ranger costs $248 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Ranger costs $1,240 less to fuel than the Ridgeline (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
- 2026 Ford Ranger
- 2026 Ram 1500
- 2026 Toyota Tundra
The Ridgeline against its nearest rivals
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2026 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Ridgeline (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Ridgeline | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Ranger | 2026 Ranger 4WD (4-cyl 2.3 L) | 21 mpg | $2,950 | same figure | same | Compare |
| 2026 Ram 1500 | 2026 1500 4WD (Hybrid, 6-cyl 3.6 L) | 21 mpg | $2,950 | same figure | same | - |
| 2026 Toyota Tundra | 2026 Tundra Hybrid 4WD | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 1 lower | $150 more a year | Compare |
Every version of the 2026 Honda Ridgeline
EPA test figures for 2026; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ridgeline AWD | 6-cyl 3.5 L | Automatic (S9) | All-wheel | 18 | 24 | 21 | $2,950 | 441 | cheapest |
| 2026 Ridgeline AWD TrailSport | 6-cyl 3.5 L | Automatic (S9) | All-wheel | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,100 | 446 | +$150 |
Does a cheaper-to-fuel 2026 version pay back?
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2026 Ridgeline; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Emissions
Tailpipe CO2: the 2026 Ridgeline AWD puts out 441 grams per mile; across the 2 tested versions the figure runs from 441 to 446.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2026 Ridgeline AWD: fuel economy score 4, greenhouse gas score 4.
Mileage by model year
Best combined figure of the Ridgeline gas version each model year since 2016, set against the 2026 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Versions tested | Against 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 22 mpg | 2 | 1 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2018 | 22 mpg | 2 | 1 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2019 | 22 mpg | 2 | 1 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2020 | 22 mpg | 2 | 1 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2021 | 21 mpg | 1 | same as 2026 | |
| 2022 | 21 mpg | 1 | same as 2026 | |
| 2023 | 21 mpg | 1 | same as 2026 | |
| 2024 | 21 mpg | 2 | same as 2026 | |
| 2025 | 21 mpg | 2 | same as 2026 | |
| 2026This page | 21 mpg | 2 | this page |
Compared with the 2025 model: 2 versions were tested then and 2 now; the best figure went from 21 to 21 mpg (no change).
| Version in 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ridgeline AWD, 6-cyl 3.5 L | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Ridgeline AWD TrailSport, 6-cyl 3.5 L | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | no change |
Safety record
Crash-test ratings, 2026
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 HONDA RIDGELINE PU/CC N/A AWD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| 2026 HONDA RIDGELINE PU/CC N/A FWD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 13 complaints, 0 recalls, 0 investigations.
Owner complaints, 2026
13 complaints for the 2026 Honda Ridgeline are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Hydraulic | 1 |
1 of the 13 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 1 mentions an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Safety recalls
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2026 Honda Ridgeline (as RIDGELINE). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no recalls for the 2026 Honda Ridgeline on 2026-11-14. Recalls can be added later; check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
More Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD for 2026
Other 2026 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Ridgeline itself is at 21 mpg.
Other Honda models of 2026
More Honda models that have a 2026 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
Common questions
Which 2026 Honda Ridgeline gets the best mileage?
The 2026 Ridgeline AWD with 21 mpg combined (18 city, 24 highway).
How much does a 2026 Honda Ridgeline cost to fuel for a year?
The 2026 Honda Ridgeline costs between $2,950 and $3,100 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2026 Ridgeline AWD at $2,950; the dearest is the 2026 Ridgeline AWD TrailSport at $3,100. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
How does the 2026 Honda Ridgeline rank among 2026 Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD models?
The 2026 Honda Ridgeline is 5th of 12 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado at 24 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 21 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2026 Ford Ranger at 21 mpg and the next one behind is the 2026 Ram 1500 at 21 mpg.
Did the Ridgeline change from 2025 to 2026?
The 2025 model had 2 tested versions and the 2026 model has 2. The best figure went from 21 to 21 mpg (no change).
How did the 2026 Honda Ridgeline do in crash tests?
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2026 HONDA RIDGELINE PU/CC N/A AWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4; 2026 HONDA RIDGELINE PU/CC N/A FWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4. The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
Do owners complain about the 2026 Honda Ridgeline?
13 complaints for the 2026 Honda Ridgeline are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Exterior Lighting (7 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
Does the 2026 Honda Ridgeline have recalls?
The agency's database returned no recalls for the 2026 Honda Ridgeline on 2026-11-14 (its model list has this car). Check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fresh these numbers are
For the 2026 Honda Ridgeline: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2026 Honda Ridgeline: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2026 Honda Ridgeline: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2026 Honda Ridgeline: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2026 Honda Ridgeline: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.