2008 Honda Ridgeline Reviews, Pricing & Specs

I have always had a regular pickup truck ( Ford, Chevy, Dodge). I have had the smaller pick ups ( Ranger, Dakota, S10). Of these American made trucks, the Dodge full size and the Dakota have been the only ones I felt good with. I am no longer in a position where the full size regular pick up truck was needed and wanted something that would fit in the small size category, but provide exceptional ride, usefulness, and reliability and the 1st generation Honda Ridgelines have fit that need. I am loving mine and hopefully this will be the last pick up truck I get in my life.

Reliable and simple truck. Just what my family and I need

Like the style and utility, had 12,000 miles when I bought it in 09. Headliner came apart, then the rear brakes wore out every 20,000 miles, at 72,000 the motor had BIG Problems....Still got another one:) The 08 was made in Canada, now the are made(100%, motor, tranny,complete) in Alabama !! Hopefully they fixed everything. The 2012 is a Sport model, very sharp w/ 18" wheels and black out treatment inside and out.

Very comfortable. Drives like a car, but there is a bed when you need it. Make certain to change that timing belt every 100,000 miles and youll get year of terrific service.

I love in the in-bed trunk space, very handy to have, either for small things that you don't want to put in the main cabin space, or for keeping stuff out of the weather in the bed area. The fold up rear seat bench, also handy. The dual-action tailgate, what a gem. The convience of being able to open it sideways and not having to lean over the tailgate normally to reach into the trunk/ bed space. I don't know why more auto makers offer something like this some of there current models.

Great detail design durability an good history for a long lasting automobile

Its a solid vehicle. Not super fancy but reliable.

I took the Honda Ridgeline out for a test drive, I had it for 6 hours, It was comfortable, for a truck. It not having Low (4x4) means this is a "soccer mom" auto. Althou it has 4x4 it is pretty much for people who get spooked in the snow/bad weather or their cottage is JUST off the beaten path. The nui-body construction meant this is limited to towing od hauling, According to the dealer rep, it has a 4500lbs tow rating (my 1993 Olds 98 has the same rating). It has a 1700lbs payload (according to the dealer rep). Which means if 4 people are in it and there combined weight is 900lbs that means 800lbs in the back, Not that good for a truck. Mind you these are the figures that the dealer gave me. I found the truck to be responsive, but really lagged going up a semi-steep incline. There was lots of storage space in it and it handled the road very well. I found the V-6 to be thristy (I got an avg of 18 mpg were the Avalanche I tested got an average of 21MPG and it is alot heavier with a V-8). The fit and finish I found was good, but there was a rattle in the glove box area, We filled it up and the rattle was alot quieter.

Super bad ass clean reliable diverse family vehicle...This is my second Ridgeline and aim sure I will own another one in the near future.... The tonneau cover and side steps are the ultimate bonus.... Also, this vehicle is super rare and will hold it's value much more than most other vehicles..... Love this car!

Great build quality. Fit and finish is tops! Performance is as expected-could improve acceleration some. Lots of thoughtful additions in interior. A trunk plenty big for a mouthy teenager to be locked into. Stereo performace is tepid. I plan on buying another.