Above Average Reliability

2024 Honda Ridgeline Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

2nd Generation (YK) · 3.5L V6 (285hp) · $39,000 - $50,000

Known Issues — 2024 Honda Ridgeline

MODERATE

In-bed trunk water intrusion

MODERATE

AC compressor failure risk

MINOR

Niche appeal limits resale pool

MINOR

High price relative to comparable traditional pickups

MINOR

Long-term transmission durability data still accumulating

What to Inspect

  • Inspect bed trunk for water
  • Test AC
  • Test transmission
  • Test all safety systems
  • Check for any open recalls

Expected Maintenance Costs

ServiceIntervalCost
Oil changeevery 5,000 miles$70-$100
Transmission fluidevery 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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