The 2025 Honda Ridgeline gets 20 to 21 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2025 Ridgeline AWD at 21 mpg.
In the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD class for 2025, the Ridgeline ranks 6th (tied with 1 other) of 12 for combined mileage (21 mpg), 4th (tied with 1 other) of 12 for yearly fuel cost ($2,950 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 7th of 12 for tailpipe CO2 (429 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 428.5 grams per mile.
Across all 250 2025 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 25 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 249 other models, 188 get more miles per gallon than the 2025 Ridgeline's best version, 14 other models get the same and 47 get less. The 2025 Ridgeline's cheapest version costs $2,950 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 241 other models with a cost figure, 127 cost less, 7 the same and 107 more.
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2025. 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 | 2025 Ford F150 | 2025 F150 Pickup 4WD HEV | 23 | $2,700 | 386 |
| 3 | 2025 Toyota Tacoma | 2025 Tacoma Hybrid 4WD (Part-time 4-wheel) | 23 | $2,700 | 380 |
| 5 | 2025 Ford Ranger | 2025 Ranger 4WD (4-cyl 2.3 L) | 22 | $2,850 | 405 |
| 6 | 2025 Honda RidgelineThis car | 2025 Ridgeline AWD | 21 | $2,950 | 429 |
| 6 | 2025 Ram 1500 | 2025 1500 4WD (Hybrid) | 21 | $2,950 | 417 |
| 8 | 2025 Toyota Tundra | 2025 Tundra 4WD (Hybrid) #3 | 20 | $3,100 | 439 |
| 9 | 2025 Chevrolet Colorado | 2025 Colorado 4WD | 19 | $3,300 | 487 |
Pick a 2025 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.
2025 Ridgeline AWD, 6-cyl 3.5 L: 18 mpg city, 24 highway, 21 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2025 Ridgeline version is $2,950 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
The 3 nearest rivals in the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD class for 2025, 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 1500 costs $248 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the 1500 costs $1,240 less to fuel than the Ridgeline (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2025 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Ridgeline (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Ridgeline | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ram 1500 | 2025 1500 4WD (Hybrid) | 21 mpg | $2,950 | same figure | same | - |
| 2025 Ford Ranger | 2025 Ranger 4WD (4-cyl 2.3 L) | 22 mpg | $2,850 | 1 higher | $100 less a year | Compare |
| 2025 Toyota Tundra | 2025 Tundra 4WD (Hybrid) #3 | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 1 lower | $150 more a year | Compare |
EPA test figures for 2025; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ridgeline AWD | 6-cyl 3.5 L | Automatic (S9) | All-wheel | 18 | 24 | 21 | $2,950 | 429 | cheapest |
| 2025 Ridgeline AWD TrailSport | 6-cyl 3.5 L | Automatic (S9) | All-wheel | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,100 | 446 | +$150 |
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2025 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.
Tailpipe CO2: the 2025 Ridgeline AWD puts out 429 grams per mile; across the 2 tested versions the figure runs from 429 to 446.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2025 Ridgeline AWD: fuel economy score 4, greenhouse gas score 4.
Best combined figure of the Ridgeline gas version each model year since 2016, set against the 2025 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Versions tested | Against 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 22 mpg | 2 | 1 mpg higher than 2025 | |
| 2018 | 22 mpg | 2 | 1 mpg higher than 2025 | |
| 2019 | 22 mpg | 2 | 1 mpg higher than 2025 | |
| 2020 | 22 mpg | 2 | 1 mpg higher than 2025 | |
| 2021 | 21 mpg | 1 | same as 2025 | |
| 2022 | 21 mpg | 1 | same as 2025 | |
| 2023 | 21 mpg | 1 | same as 2025 | |
| 2024 | 21 mpg | 2 | same as 2025 | |
| 2025This page | 21 mpg | 2 | this page | |
| 2026 | 21 mpg | 2 | same as 2025 |
Compared with the 2024 model: 2 versions were tested then and 2 now; the best figure went from 21 to 21 mpg (no change).
The 2026 model has 2 tested versions.
| Version in 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ridgeline AWD, 6-cyl 3.5 L | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | no change |
| 2025 Ridgeline AWD TrailSport, 6-cyl 3.5 L | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | no change |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC AWD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| 2025 Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC 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 107 complaints, 2 recalls, 1 investigation.
107 complaints for the 2025 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 31 | |
| Engine | 28 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 28 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 17 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 17 |
2 of the 107 reports say the car was in a crash, 1 mentions a fire and 1 mentions an injury. One report can name more than one part.
2 recalls are on file for the 2025 Honda Ridgeline at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V ...
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Honda (America Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ridgeline vehicles. The rearview camera (RVC) tailgate wire harness may fatigue and break, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.
Fix: Dealers will replace the RVC tailgate wire harness, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda service at 1-888-234-2138.
Other 2025 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Ridgeline itself is at 21 mpg.
More Honda models that have a 2025 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
The 2025 Ridgeline AWD with 21 mpg combined (18 city, 24 highway).
The 2025 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 2025 Ridgeline AWD at $2,950; the dearest is the 2025 Ridgeline AWD TrailSport at $3,100. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
The 2025 Honda Ridgeline is 6th of 12 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado at 24 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 21 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2025 Ford Ranger at 22 mpg and the next one behind is the 2025 Ram 1500 at 21 mpg.
The 2024 model had 2 tested versions and the 2025 model has 2. The best figure went from 21 to 21 mpg (no change).
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2025 Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC AWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4; 2025 Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC FWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4. The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
107 complaints for the 2025 Honda Ridgeline are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Electrical System (31 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
The agency's database lists 2 recalls for the 2025 Honda Ridgeline (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
For the 2025 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 2025 Honda Ridgeline: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2025 Honda Ridgeline: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2025 Honda Ridgeline: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2025 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.