2006 Honda Ridgeline Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(365 Total Reviews)
Bulletproof
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Honda Ridgeline RTL 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB w/Moonroof, XM (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
This is my first truck. I love it. Everyone that rides in it comments on how spacious it is on the inside. I have had zero problems. I drove it half way across the country from California to Texas and got good gas mileage (for a truck). Average was close to 26 MPG. It has plenty of passing power and I experienced no problems passing on steep inclines (plenty of torque). I have a factory tonneau cover which I highly recommend. I spend time sitting atop the tonneau with my girlfriend watching fireworks, sunsets and picnics in the country. Additionally the cover helps to hide contents in the bed of the truck. Honda hit a homerun with this thing!
Favorite Features
Tailgate trunk. Center console (extremely spacious). XM radio. Sunroof. Rear seat that folds up to fit extra cargo.
Suggested Improvements
Bigger wheel/tire options
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Love this truck!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Honda Ridgeline RT 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
All the best features of a crew cab truck and a station wagon combined. Room for 4 adult passengers, dry cargo area, towing, sheet goods and lumber-friendly bed, dual action tail gate. 58,000 miles in a little over 2 years, it's been great.
Favorite Features
In bed storage, cargo lights, flip up split rear seats.
Suggested Improvements
I am surprised Honda didn't tuck a folding ladder into the rear bumper. It's a bit of a high step into the bed, for us short folk. The driver seat becomes uncomfortable on the long haul. This is the cheap seat in the basic model, just a few adjustments for height and length, no lumbar
1 out 2 people found this review helpful
Best Everday Vehicle Ever
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Honda Ridgeline RTL 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB w/Moonroof, XM (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Have now had my truck for 3-1/2 years and 113,000 miles. Has done everything I needed from towing my ski boat (3000 #) in the summer to driving Stevens Pass 14,500 feet of elevation in the snow every weekend in the winter. It has been my daily driver as a salesperson and had never given me a problem. I have averaged 18 MPG on a daily basis.
Favorite Features
Rides 4 adults in comfort. In bed trunk is great. Plenty of storage. Cruise control that shifts going downhill.
Suggested Improvements
Gas Mileage could be a little better. Turning radius. Auto dimming mirrors.
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
really satisfied
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Honda Ridgeline RTS 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Looked at Explorer Track and Toyota but the in bed trunk and Honda reliability got me. Priced a little high and designed a little younger than I wanted. I've got 60,000 miles on it and have only had regular service. Put 5200 mile on it on one trip in June this year and it rode great.
Favorite Features
in-bed trunk, two way tailgate, fold up seats, 6 disc cd player, reliability
Suggested Improvements
Mpg
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Awesome Truck!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Honda Ridgeline RTL 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB w/Moonroof, XM (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Best mid-size truck on the market. Great in heavy snow, and traction/control/handling is better than big 4x4s due to independent suspension & awd drive. I drive almost daily in lake Tahoe area with great ease. Drives like a car, but it's a truck. No maintenance issues either. Over 42k miles, and only in the shop for regular maintenance. 3.5l 24- valve, v-tech power is exceptional; it down- shifts on slight hills due to high overdrive gearing; big 4x4 diesels (Ford, Chevy, Dodge) eat my dust/exhaust; so no power worries for future owners. The big-3 auto makers better get their act together soon; I can see the Ridgeline evolving into a truck w/more capability than any 4x4 on the market
Favorite Features
The feel! The Cruise Control: it up and down-shifts accordingly to maintain selected speed; I hardly use breaking while going down Spooner Summitt. The Power! All of this truck I enjoy!
Suggested Improvements
Evolve this truck to have the current AWD Drive and independent suspension capability, but be able to hall big payloads like the BIG 4X4s; Sorry BIG-3; get your act together, or the truck market will continue to diminish for you!
25 out 26 people found this review helpful
I'll never buy a Honda again
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 4 | Reliability: | 6 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Honda Ridgeline RTL 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB w/Moonroof, XM (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
So were do I start? I could start with the creaky and rattling interior. Or I could talk about what a joke the gas mileage is compared to what they claim it will be. But most of all this car is just a piece of garbage. Can't wait until the lease is over and I can go and get a decent truck or SUV. Honda may do a good job with cars, but trucks and SUVs are not their thing . For what the Ridgeline cost me ($32K) I could have purchased a number of other better trucks or SUV's. Do yourself a favor and don't make my mistake.....buy something else.
Favorite Features
chrome interior details
Suggested Improvements
overall quality, mileage, ride comfort......just redesign the thing.
4 out 30 people found this review helpful
Great truck, could use more power
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Honda Ridgeline RTL 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB w/Moonroof, XM, Nav (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Used as a commuter and family trips. Occasional off road use at the beach or back roads. Great in the sand. Ride is excellent. Power is lacking - slightest hills on the highway cause downshift. No maintenance issues after 36,000 miles. Very comfortable for 4 adults. A little tight for 5 or with a baby seat installed and 4 adults. In bed trunk is awesome, dual action tailgate is very convenient.
Favorite Features
Comfort. Navigation, although mine came with 2 year old data. Storage is more than you would need - both inside and the trunk.
Suggested Improvements
Climate controls (sometimes hard to see while driving), increased power, rear seats (They only fold up and do not fold down flat), and while we are wishing - remote start for those very hot and cold days.
4 out 5 people found this review helpful
Seperate yourself from the norm.
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Honda Ridgeline RTL 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I've owned them all, and if you are the average consumer with the need for light duty towing and room for five men, this is the truck for you. Not too big, not too small.
Favorite Features
Power, seat comfort, offroad capable.
Suggested Improvements
Tonneau cover standard
6 out 6 people found this review helpful
Love this truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Honda Ridgeline RTL 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I normally trade trucks every year. Since purchasing this truck I don't want to trade. I love it. 20 mpg overall for a 4x4 is great.
Favorite Features
Smooth ride feels like a sport luxury sedan ride
Suggested Improvements
Steering wheel design needs improvement
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Ground clearance
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Honda Ridgeline RT 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Love the truck for highway and town driving - BUT. Gravel roads which are poorly maintained are a problem. Roads which can be driven uneventfully by Toyota and Big 3 trucks cause the Honda to scrape repeatedly and in my case a rear strut broke. Great highway vehicle but don't go too far from maintained roads.
Favorite Features
Ride is great and handling is like a european car. The seating is upright and better for my back than any car I have been in.
Suggested Improvements
Increase the ground clearance and bring out a diesel option.
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
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