Average Reliability

2019 Honda Ridgeline Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

2nd Generation (YK) · 3.5L V6 (280hp) · $26,000 - $36,000

Known Issues — 2019 Honda Ridgeline

CRITICAL

9-speed transmission shudder — ongoing

MODERATE

AC compressor failure

MODERATE

In-bed trunk water intrusion

MINOR

Limited towing capacity vs. body-on-frame pickups

MINOR

Honda Sensing camera sensitivity causing nuisance alerts

What to Inspect

  • Test 9-speed transmission
  • Test AC
  • Inspect bed trunk for water
  • Test Honda Sensing functions
  • Verify towing package if needed

Expected Maintenance Costs

ServiceIntervalCost
Oil changeevery 5,000 miles$70-$100
Transmission fluid (9-speed)every 30,000 miles$130-$180
Spark plugsevery 60,000 miles$120-$200
Brake pads (front)every 40,000 miles$110-$170
Cabin air filterevery 15,000 miles$20-$35
Coolant flushevery 100,000 miles$100-$160

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