I have the same truck ridgeline 2024 and same color grey/black . I have zero problems so far . It’s great on gas instead driving a full truck . Ridgeline 2024 is my daily to go
@@randomstuffwithjoeI live in upstate New York and in the winter the full led lights on my 23 4runner ice over often. The heat halogen light puts out will melt ice so you can see LOL. Of course if you don't do a lot of night driving it's not an issue.
I had a RIdgeline for years. 06 RTL 250,000 miles. I put the lift on it and I went to a larger tire. It looked awesome, but it wears out the front CV axles much faster do to the angle of the drive shafts. I took it off after 10 years and many cv axles. I loved the independent suspension, the storage was amazing under seats and the trunk. Amazing in the snow. Best truck ever made for a mid sized truck.
I bought a 2024 Black Edition 2 months ago.I am 6’4” tall and I have absolutely no problems with the front seat comfort or foot positions.The ride is fantastic.I did the idle stopper before I hit 100 miles.Extremely easy to do.Took me 10 minutes.Also ordered the s-vcm disabler,that’s next.Yes it’s missing some key features but I feel it’s still worth the price.
I’m only 5’4" sp lots of room. That left foot pad is I think the "dead pedal" for bracing yourself in the seat. I like the collision mitigation. It’s braked once when I needed it.
I have a 2024 Ridgeline and about the auto-engine stop/start, I got into the habit of turning it off when I got in the car. I came from driving 3 stick shift cars in a row so pushing a button is nothing. Also, there is a 90$ device that takes about 20 minutes to install that shuts off that feature by default. Also, the feature turns on after you put it in park by default
Yes the dual action takes away the ability to have a damper on one side. I like the dual action much much more than I'd ever care to have a damped tailgate. But thanks so much for your honest assessment and review. I really enjoyed it.
Purchased a 24 B/E Ridgeline, downsized from a 2010 F150 with 175K, Love this Truck with every drive. Need 360 cameras and ALL LED lights interior and exterior. The Auto stop is required by Federal DOT and I also hate it, just press the switch. This Truck is perfect for 90% of homeowners . I Purchased the B/E to get the ventilated seats to deal with the South Ga heat.
I would’ve liked to get the BE. At the time I purchased my RTL, it was the only truck available within a 200 mile radius due to the stop sale order. I would’ve waited it out, except my transmission crapped out on my Silverado and I needed a new vehicle immediately so I had to take what I could get. But I’m still pleased with the RTL.
I live in Canada and am on my second Ridgeline , 2017 and 2021 and pretty well have the same beefs. Most disliked is the button shifter ; trucks need stick shift . Love the truck though.
Dang Dave, I absolutely love the shifting mechanism in my 21 Ridgeline. I live and drive in the Rocky Mountains year round. The paddle shifters are fantastic, instantaneously selective, very effective control up/down grade, adverse weather, snow, ice, slush, rain, rarely use my brakes. Practice with it, put it through a series of tests, I’m positive you will come to enjoy the experience and control.
Yes, the duel action is better than tailgate assist. Honda found the side open was more desirable than a tailgate assist or automatic tailgate. I like the side open
I had the same problem with the collision mitigation on my Honda Accord. I complain to the service department and they recalibrated the sensors and things were 100% better.... I hope that helps
The hump in the drivers leftside floorboard is to re enforce the floor board in a offset collision and keep the tire from pushing the floorboard up and breaking your left foot.
I’m sure there’s a good explanation for it, I just wish they could’ve designed it better to allow for more leg room. But again, not a deal breaker for me as I’m only 5’10”.
Liked your video, I at 1st hated the looks of the 1st gen Ridgeline, then started carpooling in one. After a few months I fell in love with these trucks. After many years of full size Chevy, and fords I purchased a 2013 RTL Navi and I must say it could replace my wife. Very dependable. Quiet, now with 165,000 miles with minimal maintenance. Will eventually replace it with another new Ridgeline 😢. Maybe keep the old one around for early onset hoarding syndrome.
I have a 2023 RTL and these are my impressions of the five things you hate. Left foot area is awkward. I LIKE the push button trans. Strreamelines the buttons and allows easier movememt of drinks and phones. Idle stop is common, if not required, across all brands. I’ve driven Suburus where the abrupt restart is really rough. Not sure why tailgate not dampened. I love my Ridgeline.
I’m actually loving the RL as well. My gripes were minor and I really had to dig deep to come up with them for the purpose of making a video. lol. My next video will be 5 things I love about it.
I also hate push button trans which I have in my 2021 Honda Accord. They do away on Civic models last year and if they would on Ridgeline next year I’d buy one!
-For the dead pedal, most vehicles have it like that.. -For the stop/start - I have a 2023 santa fe that has a button like yours to turn it off. I found the smallest zip tie I could find, cut most of it off and shoved the rest down beside the button. Hopefully that makes sense, so this keeps the button pressed down forever which turns the system off every time I start the vehicle and doesn't hurt anything. When/if I want the system on then I just remove the zip tie and nobody knows the difference. Cost a whole what.. 2 cents? See if this will work in your scenario.
I have a 24 BE Sonic Grey and its a good truck no doubt.. the engine, ride comfort , its quiet, interior space , awd system, dual action tail gate, in bed trunk all good things BUT at an MSRP of 48,200 for black edition sonic gray they really half ass it on some features/options.. i feel other trucks/suv execute these way better.. Adaptive cruise is not stop and go. it wont work below 25 mph. blind spot monitoring does not work below 20mph so you better be careful on your slow merges.. there are no front center parking sensors, they are only in the front corners so antyhing more centered it wont detect.. it wont detect a parking pole and in my case i have a tandem parking spot and it wont detect my other car when i pull up to it yes seriously.. the vented seats are too weak even on high feel like its barley working.. the vented seats in my grand cherokee work way better.. why no 360 or front cam option? also the only way to turn on reverse cam is the truck must be in reverse.. why no quick look view so i can quick check that all is good in my tow hitch setup .. why no hill descent control? its in a crv but not a ridgeline ,, why? and finally the bed is pretty shallow if you put a tonneau cover on you only have 16 inches of depth which is really restrictive in useability. hoping the next gen ridgeline has better execution on its options/features..
Wow, you mentioned every reason to NOT get a Ridgeline. Why did you even get one? Sure, it would be nice to have all of those things, but it wouldn't be 48k. I had all of that and more in my 75k Ram limited and wouldn't expect it on a 48k truck. I chose the RL because of the price and the features you get for that price.
@@Bansheemyk2001 lol yeah im pointing out a bit of dislikes but i also said there are good things about it.. on paper the BE looks to offer a lot of features. my dislike is that these features dont work as well as some other cars. my example is blnd spot monitoring, thats a great feature to have and lot of cars today have it standard BUT why does Honda set it not work below 20mph? that seems high. my GC went as low as 6mph. some do it even at a stop it will tell you somthing is there.. ACC doesnt work below 25mph. its like why do they kinda half ass these features.. my GC and Forrester had ACC with stop and go.. price point wise they are in same ball park.. so its like yeah on paper you see all these features and you're like great its fully optioned but then after you realize wow they dont work as good as same features i had in my other cars.. i took it for granted that seeing a list of features and i was set but didnt realize after using everthing that its not as good as some other cars.. that being said i still like how the car drives, its nice and roomy. back seat veratility with the flip up seats. the inbed trunk. the dual action tailgate. the engine seems to pull nice and seems pretty quick when you step on it. awb works well..the suv like drive is better than other mid size for on road daily driving. i also got a good deal on a lease so factor eveything in its an overall good truck to get as long as you are not needing serious off road capability.
All five things I dislike as well. The curve breaking could be dangerous. One thing you missed. The radio does not stay on to finish a song when you shut the truck off. You have to leave the truck running to finish your song. This thing is so much nicer then my 2020 Ram. Loading height is like night and day better as well as stability.
Press the start/stop button with the transmission in Drive. It will go in accessory mode and you can comfortably finish listening to your favourite song.
@@owequitit well that’s BS. If you can turn it off as an option, no way you can’t turn it on by choice. Time for you to chill. It was only a suggestion.
Your video to me was ok. I really do wish the stop start function could be turned off and be done with it. I have a 2020 BE, and I love it. I don’t like the newer ones because for one, the hood looks like it is open, I don’t like the way how they have stamped Ridgeline across the tailgate. I love the gear shifter…Anyway, thanks 👍
The front collision sensers function the same over different year model Ridgelines, Pilots and Passports as in a "false" activation even as the oncoming traffic is well in their lane. The push button gear selection has been in the Ridgeline since 2020. The rattle at the rear when the truck is running, all of them do that (my 2020 Ridgeline and 2019 Passport included). You NEED the halogen high beams because ice and snow WILL cover up the LEDS and may set the front sensors warning light.
I have to agree with you, I have the 2024, Trailsport same color,hate the start stop, but all new cars and trucks have it now,it’s a government deal, I Love my truck, lots of room behind the seats, just wife and me, I use for storage area. I hear the 2025 going to be higher off the ground, I watch your first video as well,good read on the truck.
I have a 2023 RTL. For your collision mitigation system, you can set it to “close” and it will not be so aggressive. Hate to admit it, but it’s saved my ass once. I wholeheartedly agree with you about the engine stop / start feature, and I would add in that I would love a full sized spare on the truck. Also, I would add 360 cameras and cargo lights integrated into the center brake light.
Shopping for new vehicle/truck and zeroing in on the Ridgeline. This was helpful, particularly pointing out that hump that keeps a left leg from full extension. I’ve rented cars with that hump and it becomes very uncomfortable during long trips, at least for taller drivers.
Depending on how tall you are.. it could become a bigger or smaller issue. I'm 5'10". I spend a lot of time in my truck during the day and sometimes it can bother me. But it doesn't bother me enough that I regret the purchase. I still like this truck better then all the other options in the mid-size class.
I have a 23 Passport and it also has that hump. Over time, I have developed left leg pain because of it. I am over 6 feet tall. It is very uncomfortable and one of the things i wish I could change about it.
Just push your seat a bit back and it won't bother you. I have this bump in my Pilot for the last 6 years - didn't even think about it until watched this video. I'm 5'10 tall
Push button transmission selector is not intuitive. It’s actually distracting. I have to look down anytime I’m selecting a button. I wish you could turn off the collision warning permanently. Mine hasn’t applied brakes yet but the BRAKE warning and wheel shaking is kinda scary. It’s happened twice on corners and twice on straight road in 2 months of owning it. Dealer tells me there is a recall on the Pilot, but not on the RL. Open a case at your service department to get this issue corrected.
Good video. We are seriously considering a Ridgeline for our next vehicle. It seems to be very versatile. We rarely go off-road and never pull anything. Just don't need a body on frame truck anymore. I've had Tacomas and F-150 before. Love a Tacoma but want to stay with a V6 that has a better ride as well.
That collision mitigation on my Honda Accord always activated and I hated it. It once slammed on the brakes when a plastic bag blew across the road in front on me. I’m sure the vehicle behind me were not too happy.
Agree with eshift. Wish they kept or bring back stick. About LED, I don't care much about daylight or bed lights, but I did not like high beam light not being LED. Wish they raised ground clearance 2". About the foot rest, I actually like it, maybe because I am not tall and don't have long legs.About crash mitigation, mine does not do that. It flashed warning signs few times but did not apply breaks.
One thing you left off is that the existing DRL swoop does not light up on the RTL trim like it does on the TrailSport or BE trims. I love the RL though and have owned four of them.
Honest assessment, Joe. 2021 Ridgeline Black Edition owner here and I love my Honda truck. I agree that the collision warning sensor seems too sensitive. I use the USAA auto insurance App and that bugger dings me if I move my phone (handling) or brake harshly (to avoid a collision!). That App and the AARP safe driver online course have made me more cautious by watching my speed, preparing for stops and never taking/making a call while driving. As a result, my insurance premium went down 29% on my latest renewal. The lack of LED lighting is because you have the RTL trim instead of the Black Edition. Personally, I don't know why LEDs aren't on every trim. I agree the tailgate drops hard, but I typically use the swing out feature. The gear selector buttons...I'm used to them. Ventilated seats would be nice.
I think with most of the new cars, you need to disable the stop/start feature each time. The Subaru I recently bought, you have to disable it each time too. (although like you said, there are aftermarket kits you can buy to disable that feature.) For the issue re: location of your left foot, they would have to move the whole cabin back more, since I'm sure that is where the wheelwell is.
I've never had a vehicle with the stop/start feature. Tho my wife's car has it and she doesn't seem to mind it. I'm getting used to pressing the button every time I get in the truck.. but if it continues to annoy me.. I may just get the chip to disable it. The bump in the floor is slightly annoying.. but like I said, none of these issues are deal breakers for me.
@@randomstuffwithjoe On the Subaru I sometimes forget to push the button until I get to a stop light. Then when I try to disable it, it is in a group of 6 buttons so sometimes push the wrong button. With the Ridgeline at least the button is all by itself (although somewhat awkward to reach back there.)
I really liked the Ridgeline, but I haul sensitive equipment under my tonneau and the box just wasn't deep enough. Just wouldn't work for me. But it is a great truck.
I get that. The bed is definitely not as deep as other trucks, but for most homeowners it’s perfectly fine. And the under bed trunk and dual tailgate are game changers.
Collision mitigation can be adjusted to make it less sensitive. Be careful in turning it off, your insurance might penalize you if you get in an accident.
Hey Joe. I really like your review of the Ridgeline. I currently have a 2013 Silverado 238.000 Klms and I love my truck but its getting up there in age and will eventually need to replace it, have you seen the price on new trucks. I see allot of the Ridgelines here in Ottawa Ontario Canada and I really like the looks of the vehicle, I would go with a cap to accommodate things we bring to the cottage in the shallow bed. You indicated that allot of your 5 things were not deal breakers and I agree. I am not a fan sun roofs as I do keep my vehicles for long periods of time and this would be a leak issue down the road but over all a great review very informative thanks for this.
I’m not 100% certain, but I believe the base trim (sport) does not have a sunroof. But it also has cloth interior instead of leather. If you’re ok with that.. it’s still a pretty nice truck and it’s less expensive.
The ridgeline has always been an interesting vehicle. I like the naturally-aspirated engine and the PHYSICAL PARKING BRAKE! But I don't like a rubber timing belt I have to tear the engine apart and replace every ~100k. Also, I'm a runner so I would love to be able to stretch my left leg... dealbreaker, LOL. Try unplugging the wiring harness to the auto-stop, I heard on the Fords that disables it, worth a try for a $140 part?
some cars can be reprogrammed via softwere, to reverse the auto start/stop switch, so it is off by default and you need to press the button to turn it on, might be worth the research.
I wish these auto makers would make it so that when you turn it off.. it stays off until you turn it back on again. That would be the best option. Thx for watching. :)
My SUV has the same hump on the left leg side and it is annoying. I hate those buttons shifter. It is the same trend as putting a tablet on a dashboard. Dumb ideas!
My dealer does the free service based on when the truck says it needs it. My first service was done at 4800 miles.. no charge.. at only 2.5 months (I drive a lot for work).
I have the exact same truck! One thing you forgot to mention was the high beams. They are useless, and the stupid DRLs are integrated with the high beams. What's worse is the AUTO HIGH BEAMS! They are way too sensitive. I like having auto lights, but unfortunately, they come with the auto high beams that just switch on and off constantly. I actually disabled the DRL by pulling a fuse and leaving the headlights on permanently. I also got a much brighter LED high beam. Another gripe is the odor coming from the preformed plastic trunk pan. It stinks so bad, I can't put any groceries in there. Or other items that I don't want to smell. Other than that, I love the truck. I just wished I got the Black Edition.
I would've liked the BE too. Unfortunately for me, there was a stop sale order due to a recall at the time I needed to purchase. If my transmission hadn't failed on my Silverado, I probably would've waited it out and got the BE when the stop sale order was lifted. But I'm still pleased with this truck overall.
@@randomstuffwithjoe yep. Same scenario for me. My truck was built and shipped after the fix, so I was able to get it immediately. I probably could have waited because I had another vehicle to drive, but I'm too impatient, and couldn't wait a few weeks for others to come out. Ohwell, it's a lease, and I'm hoping they have a hybrid by the time it's time to get a new one.
Ya. I didn’t have the luxury of waiting it out. If a hybrid option becomes available in the future, I’d definitely consider trading this truck in for it.
I also was surprised he didn’t mention the terrible auto high beams. I have a 2023 BE and wish that feature worked - it’s useless. I also wish to auto cruise control was better. I just use mine in old-fashioned cruise mode. Much of the electronics on the truck are out-of-date. I knew of all these shortcomings prior to my purchase. I used them to try to negotiate a good deal. I’m really happy with the truck - so versatile and comfortable. When they update those bugs and hybridize I’ll buy another.
I wanted the trail sport but when my Silverado transmission failed.. Honda had a stop sale order on nearly the entire in-stock inventory so I had to settle for an available RTL. But I’m still pretty happy with it overall.
I just smashed but 2017 RTL-E RidgeLine. I think it's totaled. The crash mitigation works the same way on the 2017. I was hoping Honda had improved it. I'll miss the heated steering wheel.
I hated the redesigned Ridgeline. I had a 2008 Ridgeline RTL model and loved it. Was waiting for the new model to come out...soon as I saw this I went down to Toyota and bought a new 4Runner. But to each thier own. I'm sure being a Honda it's still a reliable vehicle. Good review/video.
The dead pedal for the left foot is so close to you because of the design of the front wheel well. If you take a look, the front wheels are pretty far back. The Ford Edge used to have this same issue with the uncomfortable position of it being so far back.
Honestly, these things don’t sound like major things just sounds more like personal opinion. I would rather have a vehicle that gives me good gas mileage and have an inconvenient left foot rest then have a truck that breaks down after 30,000 miles of usage. Especially with how expensive trucks are getting nowadays.
How are you liking that North Mountain tonneau cover? Do you ever take it thru brush car washes? Been thinking of getting one but worried about the car wash thing. Thanks!
I have a '23 Ridgeline & my biggest criticisms are the push button transmission & the glare of the info screen when I have the sunroof open- I can't see the display! Otherwise, I'm happy with it. Cheers!
I was in my wifes Honda Pilot and some jerk on their phone drifted into my lane. The brakes automatically engaged, and the car jerked to the right. It really startled me. I wasn't happy. Not a fan of the push button shifter either. But overall, it's a really nice vehicle. Very similar to the Ridgeline.
LED lights are very annoying to some people, even in daylight. Incandescent lamps are more natural and more comfortable. I agree with the rest of your complaints.
It’s a dead pedal. It’s not meant to be all the way forward like the other pedals, it’s supposed to provide support for your foot to help with fatigue.
I have a Honda Passport almost the same with your Ridgeline. One thing abt the it is the fog lights can only be turned on only when the headlights are on. I hope that it can be turned on independently. Is this the scenario with your Ridgeline? Btw thanks nice video
Oddly, the Ridgeline still has more overall interior space than just about all the other mid-size trucks in class. I find the rear space fairly roomy for a vehicle this size.
@@randomstuffwithjoe I took a tape measure into the Honda showroom to check and behind the B pillar is two inches shorter than the first gen truck. That's legroom lost.
If you open the trunk without opening the tonneau cover, the box light don’t shine inside the trunk. Poor design especially when Honda sells their own tonneau.
That hump next to the left foot rest is probably intentional to keep people from putting their feet behind the brake pedal which isn't safe at all. I'm glad mine's too old and it doesn't have the auto start-stop. I've driven cars with it and I agree, it's annoying.
RE: the collision mitigation not working properly. A major reason of why I sold my 2022 RTL-E after a year was because of that and the radar cruise not working. The collision mitigation is scary bad in these trucks. Just like you, mine would think cars in the opposite lane were in my lane and either warn or even jab the brakes on a few occasions. Same for road signs or shadows too. My radar cruise barely worked as well. It was so jerky and it sometimes would lose track of vehicles in front of me and accelerate towards them then jab on the brakes once it started tracking them again. I personally didn't like the ZF-9 transmission in the ridge either. It's super slow to shift from reverse to drive and mine would sometimes lag 2-4 seconds going into reverse if it was below zero out... Cool trucks overall and super handy but I didn't trust mine and ended up selling it. If Honda went to the 10 speed trans and fixed the electronics, I'd deff look at another one, the current gen 2's, never again.
I think for the most part, Honda has made a lot of improvements overall in the 2024 refresh. My adaptive cruise control works pretty well. The collision mitigation can be turned off in my truck.. but I'm not sure if that was an option prior to the 2024 refresh. I did discover that the sensitivity can be changed in the vehicle settings.. so I tried that today. If it continues to bother me.. I'll disable it completely.
@@randomstuffwithjoe Glad your adaptive cruise actually works. Mine seemed to constantly want to tap the brakes and accelerator which made my passengers sick most of the time. I also had my sensitivity settings turned all the way down. It does help some but was still really bad in the fall with lots of shadows on the road from trees dropping leaves etc. I got tired of having to remember to disable it and you also have to stare at the warning light which is annoying. Overall cool trucks that I think really have some half-baked features that ruin them. I'm hoping Honda fixes this stuff, I'd like to own another. Perfect for camping and the average homeowner to do house stuff. I do miss the utility of mine.
I'm very close to buying a used black edition with very low miles. This truck checks a lot of the boxes for me however I'm a bit annoyed that they use a timing belt instead of a timing chain; why, Honda?!
I don’t like the transmission shift point for ninth gear. Truck doesn’t shift into ninth gear until 65mph which drags down the mileage driving 60 at higher rpm in 8th gear. I talked to a few different dealerships and am told they can’t reprogram shift points. One service writer even tried to tell me that Honda does that for those driving the autobahn?? I told the kid I don’t take my truck on the autobahn too often.
Well, the things you don't like I do like. Being able to raise that left leg up some actually helps the hip for comfort. I can always slide the seat further back if I'm on a long drive and want longer leg room. The shifter push buttons are very nice; it doesn't get in the way like a shifter. It's much cleaner and ergonomically better. I installed an auto stop where mine is off when I turn the truck on! I agree with the led lights. I installed led in all my sockets. And really love the enhanced vision. . I'm with you on the soft down tailgate. I think they can't because of the dual action.
Its mostly good. I'm only 5'10" tho. Sometimes on long rides.. I wish that hump on the left and/or the e-brake wasn't in the way so I could stretch my left leg out a tiny bit more. But its not bad enough to make me reconsider my decision to purchase the truck.
Meh. That doesn't bother me. It drives really nice.. much better than the Silverado I traded in. And much better than the Tundra and Avalanche I had before it as well.
Do do lift and off road tires I see a lot of them on the streets and ridgeline that you have is on of the best trucks with the last generation bullet proof engine 3.5 v6 the best
I have a 2023 Ridgeline today and wish I had my old 2017. The 2017 was totaled by a tree falling on it. I hate everything you discussed. The gear shift buttons suck and the stop/go, too. This is likely my last Honda.
Thanks for your review. 11:02... lots of great insights of things that I'd be bothered with as well. I've loved my 2008 that still looks nearly brand new with 145,000 miles on it. The second generation has always been unfortunately ugly so I've never even considered it... like grandma's car. I just placed an order for a 2024 GMC Canyon AT4 that trumps all the mid sized trucks this season... and looking forward to all the aspects of it.
@@randomstuffwithjoeI could just never live with it's looks. Comfort and reliability I completely understand with the Ridgeline's ride, cabin space, and engineering.
Do you use Apple CarPlay? I do, and for the life of me i can’t figure out how to make maps go to dark mode when the headlights come on. My last two CR-V’s did this but the Ridgeline doesn’t.
Take a test drive. The truck really does drive nice. And even with the hump in the floor.. the interior space is still much more roomy than other mid-size trucks. No vehicle is gonna be perfect.. you just have to get the one that best suits you. Good luck.
This is my first vehicle with the auto stop/start feature. Its annoying. lol. But I'm getting into the habit of just hitting the button every time I get into the truck.
The collision mitigation sucked on my Honda Pilot too. It was giving me false alarms all the time. The adaptive cruise control doesn't work under 20 mph, another stupid idea.
Some others commented on my video and informed me that there is a setting that allows me to change the sensitivity of the collision mitigation. I changed it a few days ago and its a little better now. Still not perfect, but definitely better then it was. As for the adaptive cruise.. I would never use it at low speeds anyway.. so that doesn't bother me.
Of course I did. I still love the truck. Some things aren't obvious on a short test ride and it takes a while before you notice them. I'd still buy the truck again even with the 5 minor things I dislike.
Your issues discount the fact that the Ridgeline is a comparatively inexpensive truck that's loaded with standard features! And you complain about light bulbs?? Mine is 2022 and I'd buy another tomorrow! It's a great vehicle.
Did you watch the entire video? I did say that all of my complaints were very minor and I'd absolutely buy the truck again. I still love this truck even with the few minor things I do not like.
Question: If your 12v battery dies and the Ridgeline can not be started, how does the Tow Truck driver get the transmission in to Neutral? Maybe he will drag it on to his flatbed or maybe the front wheels will be lifted and the rear tires will drag. Did Honda tell up that they sell a tool to attach on to the transmission to allow it to go into neutral?
He has to use a jump-pack and wake it up. Even newer cars with physical moving gear selectors are only electronic, they are not directly connected to the transmission mechanically.
@@Drewcardello Incorrect. The question remains. If the jump pack , even a new AGM battery does not start the Ridgeline how does the tow truck driver get the transmission out of Park and into Neutral? Answer: The Honda tool must be attached to the transmission, turned clockwise, and pinned in place. While the transmission is pinned in Neutral, do not attempt to start the Ridgeline. The tool physically replaces the missing shift lever, which was replaced with a push button panel, on the console.
I have the same truck ridgeline 2024 and same color grey/black . I have zero problems so far . It’s great on gas instead driving a full truck . Ridgeline 2024 is my daily to go
@@RickMartinUA-cam insurance rates are a total joke and just obsurd! Such a racket!
I have a 2019 Ridgeline and Im a older woman, love it,but the tailgate is very heavy. I do love how it opens to the side.
For those that live in snow areas the halogen bulbs will heat up and melt snow. Full led bulbs can fully ice over.
Interesting. I never considered this. I live in a snowy area (Boston).
@@randomstuffwithjoeI live in upstate New York and in the winter the full led lights on my 23 4runner ice over often. The heat halogen light puts out will melt ice so you can see LOL. Of course if you don't do a lot of night driving it's not an issue.
I had a RIdgeline for years. 06 RTL 250,000 miles.
I put the lift on it and I went to a larger tire. It looked awesome, but it wears out the front CV axles much faster do to the angle of the drive shafts. I took it off after 10 years and many cv axles. I loved the independent suspension, the storage was amazing under seats and the trunk. Amazing in the snow. Best truck ever made for a mid sized truck.
I bought a 2024 Black Edition 2 months ago.I am 6’4” tall and I have absolutely no problems with the front seat comfort or foot positions.The ride is fantastic.I did the idle stopper before I hit 100 miles.Extremely easy to do.Took me 10 minutes.Also ordered the s-vcm disabler,that’s next.Yes it’s missing some key features but I feel it’s still worth the price.
Agreed I’m 6’3”. Plenty of room. He could always move his seat back
I’m only 5’4" sp lots of room. That left foot pad is I think the "dead pedal" for bracing yourself in the seat. I like the collision mitigation. It’s braked once when I needed it.
I have a 2024 Ridgeline and about the auto-engine stop/start, I got into the habit of turning it off when I got in the car. I came from driving 3 stick shift cars in a row so pushing a button is nothing. Also, there is a 90$ device that takes about 20 minutes to install that shuts off that feature by default. Also, the feature turns on after you put it in park by default
You can change the sensitivity of the collision sensor, go into the vehicle settings
Interesting. I’ll check that out over the weekend. Thx for the suggestion.
go into settings, i did it
Yes the dual action takes away the ability to have a damper on one side. I like the dual action much much more than I'd ever care to have a damped tailgate. But thanks so much for your honest assessment and review. I really enjoyed it.
Oh I completely agree. The dual action is far more useful. I just wondered if that was the reasoning for not damping the tailgate. Makes sense tho.
Purchased a 24 B/E Ridgeline, downsized from a 2010 F150 with 175K, Love this Truck with every drive. Need 360 cameras and ALL LED lights interior and exterior. The Auto stop is required by Federal DOT and I also hate it, just press the switch. This Truck is perfect for 90% of homeowners . I Purchased the B/E to get the ventilated seats to deal with the South Ga heat.
I would’ve liked to get the BE. At the time I purchased my RTL, it was the only truck available within a 200 mile radius due to the stop sale order. I would’ve waited it out, except my transmission crapped out on my Silverado and I needed a new vehicle immediately so I had to take what I could get. But I’m still pleased with the RTL.
@@randomstuffwithjoeyour trans crapped out on your silverado? 😂shocking. How many miles?
@@johnhahn8464 99k miles. And I never abused it or overworked it. Serviced it on time too.
I live in Canada and am on my second Ridgeline , 2017 and 2021 and pretty well have the same beefs. Most disliked is the button shifter ; trucks need stick shift . Love the truck though.
Dang Dave, I absolutely love the shifting mechanism in my 21 Ridgeline. I live and drive in the Rocky Mountains year round. The paddle shifters are fantastic, instantaneously selective, very effective control up/down grade, adverse weather, snow, ice, slush, rain, rarely use my brakes. Practice with it, put it through a series of tests, I’m positive you will come to enjoy the experience and control.
Collision sensors are adjustable in vehicle settings.
Agreed. Just change the distance in the settings and that goes away
Yes, the duel action is better than tailgate assist. Honda found the side open was more desirable than a tailgate assist or automatic tailgate. I like the side open
I agree with 4 of your complaints. The bump on the floor. It's a dead pedal and I like it.
I had the same problem with the collision mitigation on my Honda Accord. I complain to the service department and they recalibrated the sensors and things were 100% better.... I hope that helps
Interesting. Maybe I'll mention it to the service department during the next service. Thx for the tip.
You can adjust the sensitivity your self on the settings hope they didn't charge you
The hump in the drivers leftside floorboard is to re enforce the floor board in a offset collision and keep the tire from pushing the floorboard up and breaking your left foot.
I’m sure there’s a good explanation for it, I just wish they could’ve designed it better to allow for more leg room. But again, not a deal breaker for me as I’m only 5’10”.
Liked your video, I at 1st hated the looks of the 1st gen Ridgeline, then started carpooling in one. After a few months I fell in love with these trucks. After many years of full size Chevy, and fords I purchased a 2013 RTL Navi and I must say it could replace my wife. Very dependable. Quiet, now with 165,000 miles with minimal maintenance. Will eventually replace it with another new Ridgeline 😢. Maybe keep the old one around for early onset hoarding syndrome.
The auto shut off is on ALL gas vehicles these days. There to reach government mpg figures
You can adjust the collision mitigation system on the Ridgeline
I have a 2023 RTL and these are my impressions of the five things you hate. Left foot area is awkward. I LIKE the push button trans. Strreamelines the buttons and allows easier movememt of drinks and phones. Idle stop is common, if not required, across all brands. I’ve driven Suburus where the abrupt restart is really rough. Not sure why tailgate not dampened. I love my Ridgeline.
I’m actually loving the RL as well. My gripes were minor and I really had to dig deep to come up with them for the purpose of making a video. lol. My next video will be 5 things I love about it.
I also hate push button trans which I have in my 2021 Honda Accord. They do away on Civic models last year and if they would on Ridgeline next year I’d buy one!
-For the dead pedal, most vehicles have it like that..
-For the stop/start - I have a 2023 santa fe that has a button like yours to turn it off. I found the smallest zip tie I could find, cut most of it off and shoved the rest down beside the button. Hopefully that makes sense, so this keeps the button pressed down forever which turns the system off every time I start the vehicle and doesn't hurt anything. When/if I want the system on then I just remove the zip tie and nobody knows the difference. Cost a whole what.. 2 cents? See if this will work in your scenario.
I had a pushbutton transmission on my 62 Plymouth Belvedere.
Probably worked better too
My uncle had one of those! 😅
Love the 196os Belvederes
I have a 24 BE Sonic Grey and its a good truck no doubt.. the engine, ride comfort , its quiet, interior space , awd system, dual action tail gate, in bed trunk all good things BUT at an MSRP of 48,200 for black edition sonic gray they really half ass it on some features/options.. i feel other trucks/suv execute these way better.. Adaptive cruise is not stop and go. it wont work below 25 mph. blind spot monitoring does not work below 20mph so you better be careful on your slow merges.. there are no front center parking sensors, they are only in the front corners so antyhing more centered it wont detect.. it wont detect a parking pole and in my case i have a tandem parking spot and it wont detect my other car when i pull up to it yes seriously.. the vented seats are too weak even on high feel like its barley working.. the vented seats in my grand cherokee work way better.. why no 360 or front cam option? also the only way to turn on reverse cam is the truck must be in reverse.. why no quick look view so i can quick check that all is good in my tow hitch setup .. why no hill descent control? its in a crv but not a ridgeline ,, why? and finally the bed is pretty shallow if you put a tonneau cover on you only have 16 inches of depth which is really restrictive in useability. hoping the next gen ridgeline has better execution on its options/features..
Wow, you mentioned every reason to NOT get a Ridgeline. Why did you even get one? Sure, it would be nice to have all of those things, but it wouldn't be 48k. I had all of that and more in my 75k Ram limited and wouldn't expect it on a 48k truck. I chose the RL because of the price and the features you get for that price.
@@Bansheemyk2001 lol yeah im pointing out a bit of dislikes but i also said there are good things about it.. on paper the BE looks to offer a lot of features. my dislike is that these features dont work as well as some other cars. my example is blnd spot monitoring, thats a great feature to have and lot of cars today have it standard BUT why does Honda set it not work below 20mph? that seems high. my GC went as low as 6mph. some do it even at a stop it will tell you somthing is there.. ACC doesnt work below 25mph. its like why do they kinda half ass these features.. my GC and Forrester had ACC with stop and go.. price point wise they are in same ball park.. so its like yeah on paper you see all these features and you're like great its fully optioned but then after you realize wow they dont work as good as same features i had in my other cars.. i took it for granted that seeing a list of features and i was set but didnt realize after using everthing that its not as good as some other cars.. that being said i still like how the car drives, its nice and roomy. back seat veratility with the flip up seats. the inbed trunk. the dual action tailgate. the engine seems to pull nice and seems pretty quick when you step on it. awb works well..the suv like drive is better than other mid size for on road daily driving. i also got a good deal on a lease so factor eveything in its an overall good truck to get as long as you are not needing serious off road capability.
All five things I dislike as well. The curve breaking could be dangerous. One thing you missed. The radio does not stay on to finish a song when you shut the truck off. You have to leave the truck running to finish your song.
This thing is so much nicer then my 2020 Ram. Loading height is like night and day better as well as stability.
Oh I never noticed that. My Silverado would leave the radio playing after turning off the truck.. until I opened the door and then it would turn off.
@@jessewintersteen4740 yeah but your 2020 RAM was a real body on from pickup and this is a car with a bed.
@@mikepetrilli4686And? Ridgeline is the honest choice for anyone who needs a truck without all the heavy duty off road stuff.
@@mikepetrilli4686Well’ sort of Mikey, but not quite. Eat your heart out, or go locate your pacifier..
Press the start/stop button with the transmission in Drive. It will go in accessory mode and you can comfortably finish listening to your favourite song.
Yes, they should go back to the shift stick…….. it feels so right on my 2018!
Yes! I agree...
The idle stop should only be activated when you use the Econ mode.
Nope, it's automatically on when you start the vehicle regardless of driving mode.
@@IamGroot786 yes we all know that. I was just implying how it should be wired instead of having to stop it every time you start the truck.
@@sergecollette8779 Gotcha
@@sergecollette8779the government says no. Has nothing to do with Honda.
@@owequitit well that’s BS. If you can turn it off as an option, no way you can’t turn it on by choice. Time for you to chill. It was only a suggestion.
Your video to me was ok. I really do wish the stop start function could be turned off and be done with it. I have a 2020 BE, and I love it. I don’t like the newer ones because for one, the hood looks like it is open, I don’t like the way how they have stamped Ridgeline across the tailgate. I love the gear shifter…Anyway, thanks 👍
The front collision sensers function the same over different year model Ridgelines, Pilots and Passports as in a "false" activation even as the oncoming traffic is well in their lane. The push button gear selection has been in the Ridgeline since 2020. The rattle at the rear when the truck is running, all of them do that (my 2020 Ridgeline and 2019 Passport included). You NEED the halogen high beams because ice and snow WILL cover up the LEDS and may set the front sensors warning light.
I have to agree with you, I have the 2024, Trailsport same color,hate the start stop, but all new cars and trucks have it now,it’s a government deal, I Love my truck, lots of room behind the seats, just wife and me, I use for storage area. I hear the 2025 going to be higher off the ground, I watch your first video as well,good read on the truck.
I have a 2023 RTL. For your collision mitigation system, you can set it to “close” and it will not be so aggressive. Hate to admit it, but it’s saved my ass once.
I wholeheartedly agree with you about the engine stop / start feature, and I would add in that I would love a full sized spare on the truck.
Also, I would add 360 cameras and cargo lights integrated into the center brake light.
I changed the collision mitigation setting about a week ago after a few others pointed it out to me in the comments. It’s definitely better now. Thx
Shopping for new vehicle/truck and zeroing in on the Ridgeline. This was helpful, particularly pointing out that hump that keeps a left leg from full extension. I’ve rented cars with that hump and it becomes very uncomfortable during long trips, at least for taller drivers.
Depending on how tall you are.. it could become a bigger or smaller issue. I'm 5'10". I spend a lot of time in my truck during the day and sometimes it can bother me. But it doesn't bother me enough that I regret the purchase. I still like this truck better then all the other options in the mid-size class.
I have a 23 Passport and it also has that hump. Over time, I have developed left leg pain because of it. I am over 6 feet tall. It is very uncomfortable and one of the things i wish I could change about it.
I just bought a 2024 Trail Sport- love it and it’s my 3rd Ridgeline
@@randomstuffwithjoeI believe it's called the dead pedal
Just push your seat a bit back and it won't bother you. I have this bump in my Pilot for the last 6 years - didn't even think about it until watched this video. I'm 5'10 tall
Yeah the lane correction is annoying too. But it is a nice truck.
Push button transmission selector is not intuitive. It’s actually distracting. I have to look down anytime I’m selecting a button. I wish you could turn off the collision warning permanently. Mine hasn’t applied brakes yet but the BRAKE warning and wheel shaking is kinda scary. It’s happened twice on corners and twice on straight road in 2 months of owning it. Dealer tells me there is a recall on the Pilot, but not on the RL. Open a case at your service department to get this issue corrected.
I agree with everything you said the sixth thing for me would have been a full spare tire.
Ah yes. I didn’t even think of that. But again, still not a deal breaker.
I have a 2024 Ridgeline and it came with a full size spare
Very good review - thanks! My dad has a 2009 - been a great truck. I drove a 2024 today - very impressive.
I struggled to come up with 5 things I didn't like. Overall, I still like the truck a lot. And I'd definitely buy it again.
Good video. We are seriously considering a Ridgeline for our next vehicle. It seems to be very versatile. We rarely go off-road and never pull anything. Just don't need a body on frame truck anymore. I've had Tacomas and F-150 before. Love a Tacoma but want to stay with a V6 that has a better ride as well.
It’s a great truck. I struggled coming up with 5 things to dislike to make this video. In the big picture, my complaints are minor.
That collision mitigation on my Honda Accord always activated and I hated it. It once slammed on the brakes when a plastic bag blew across the road in front on me. I’m sure the vehicle behind me were not too happy.
Agree with eshift. Wish they kept or bring back stick. About LED, I don't care much about daylight or bed lights, but I did not like high beam light not being LED. Wish they raised ground clearance 2". About the foot rest, I actually like it, maybe because I am not tall and don't have long legs.About crash mitigation, mine does not do that. It flashed warning signs few times but did not apply breaks.
One thing you left off is that the existing DRL swoop does not light up on the RTL trim like it does on the TrailSport or BE trims. I love the RL though and have owned four of them.
Honest assessment, Joe. 2021 Ridgeline Black Edition owner here and I love my Honda truck. I agree that the collision warning sensor seems too sensitive. I use the USAA auto insurance App and that bugger dings me if I move my phone (handling) or brake harshly (to avoid a collision!). That App and the AARP safe driver online course have made me more cautious by watching my speed, preparing for stops and never taking/making a call while driving. As a result, my insurance premium went down 29% on my latest renewal. The lack of LED lighting is because you have the RTL trim instead of the Black Edition. Personally, I don't know why LEDs aren't on every trim. I agree the tailgate drops hard, but I typically use the swing out feature. The gear selector buttons...I'm used to them. Ventilated seats would be nice.
I think with most of the new cars, you need to disable the stop/start feature each time. The Subaru I recently bought, you have to disable it each time too. (although like you said, there are aftermarket kits you can buy to disable that feature.) For the issue re: location of your left foot, they would have to move the whole cabin back more, since I'm sure that is where the wheelwell is.
I've never had a vehicle with the stop/start feature. Tho my wife's car has it and she doesn't seem to mind it. I'm getting used to pressing the button every time I get in the truck.. but if it continues to annoy me.. I may just get the chip to disable it. The bump in the floor is slightly annoying.. but like I said, none of these issues are deal breakers for me.
@@randomstuffwithjoe On the Subaru I sometimes forget to push the button until I get to a stop light. Then when I try to disable it, it is in a group of 6 buttons so sometimes push the wrong button. With the Ridgeline at least the button is all by itself (although somewhat awkward to reach back there.)
Forward d collision warning sensors are adjustable in screen menu
I really liked the Ridgeline, but I haul sensitive equipment under my tonneau and the box just wasn't deep enough. Just wouldn't work for me. But it is a great truck.
I get that. The bed is definitely not as deep as other trucks, but for most homeowners it’s perfectly fine. And the under bed trunk and dual tailgate are game changers.
Collision mitigation can be adjusted to make it less sensitive. Be careful in turning it off, your insurance might penalize you if you get in an accident.
Hey Joe. I really like your review of the Ridgeline. I currently have a 2013 Silverado 238.000 Klms and I love my truck but its getting up there in age and will eventually need to replace it, have you seen the price on new trucks. I see allot of the Ridgelines here in Ottawa Ontario Canada and I really like the looks of the vehicle, I would go with a cap to accommodate things we bring to the cottage in the shallow bed. You indicated that allot of your 5 things were not deal breakers and I agree. I am not a fan sun roofs as I do keep my vehicles for long periods of time and this would be a leak issue down the road but over all a great review very informative thanks for this.
I’m not 100% certain, but I believe the base trim (sport) does not have a sunroof. But it also has cloth interior instead of leather. If you’re ok with that.. it’s still a pretty nice truck and it’s less expensive.
Great video, like your first one. Thanks
Thx
The shift buttons are ok but I hate that you have to be at a complete stop before pressing the new direction.
The ridgeline has always been an interesting vehicle. I like the naturally-aspirated engine and the PHYSICAL PARKING BRAKE! But I don't like a rubber timing belt I have to tear the engine apart and replace every ~100k. Also, I'm a runner so I would love to be able to stretch my left leg... dealbreaker, LOL. Try unplugging the wiring harness to the auto-stop, I heard on the Fords that disables it, worth a try for a $140 part?
some cars can be reprogrammed via softwere, to reverse the auto start/stop switch, so it is off by default and you need to press the button to turn it on, might be worth the research.
I wish these auto makers would make it so that when you turn it off.. it stays off until you turn it back on again. That would be the best option. Thx for watching. :)
My SUV has the same hump on the left leg side and it is annoying. I hate those buttons shifter. It is the same trend as putting a tablet on a dashboard. Dumb ideas!
Raise the rear bed sides by 1”.
free oil change and tire rotation,if you wait till 8000mi.had my truck for 15 months@5600 miles.changed it myself
My dealer does the free service based on when the truck says it needs it. My first service was done at 4800 miles.. no charge.. at only 2.5 months (I drive a lot for work).
agreed those ate annoyances but not game changers thanks for bringing it to my attention as I am seriously considering buying one.
Definitely not game changers. I’d still buy the truck again. I still believe it’s the best midsize truck available.
I have the exact same truck! One thing you forgot to mention was the high beams. They are useless, and the stupid DRLs are integrated with the high beams. What's worse is the AUTO HIGH BEAMS! They are way too sensitive. I like having auto lights, but unfortunately, they come with the auto high beams that just switch on and off constantly. I actually disabled the DRL by pulling a fuse and leaving the headlights on permanently. I also got a much brighter LED high beam.
Another gripe is the odor coming from the preformed plastic trunk pan. It stinks so bad, I can't put any groceries in there. Or other items that I don't want to smell.
Other than that, I love the truck. I just wished I got the Black Edition.
I would've liked the BE too. Unfortunately for me, there was a stop sale order due to a recall at the time I needed to purchase. If my transmission hadn't failed on my Silverado, I probably would've waited it out and got the BE when the stop sale order was lifted. But I'm still pleased with this truck overall.
@@randomstuffwithjoe yep. Same scenario for me. My truck was built and shipped after the fix, so I was able to get it immediately. I probably could have waited because I had another vehicle to drive, but I'm too impatient, and couldn't wait a few weeks for others to come out. Ohwell, it's a lease, and I'm hoping they have a hybrid by the time it's time to get a new one.
Ya. I didn’t have the luxury of waiting it out. If a hybrid option becomes available in the future, I’d definitely consider trading this truck in for it.
I also was surprised he didn’t mention the terrible auto high beams. I have a 2023 BE and wish that feature worked - it’s useless. I also wish to auto cruise control was better. I just use mine in old-fashioned cruise mode. Much of the electronics on the truck are out-of-date. I knew of all these shortcomings prior to my purchase. I used them to try to negotiate a good deal. I’m really happy with the truck - so versatile and comfortable. When they update those bugs and hybridize I’ll buy another.
@jimvanderwood3094 I believe the electronics and infotainment system were upgraded in the 2024.
The TrailSport/BE have LED DRLs and the BE has LED bed lights.
I wanted the trail sport but when my Silverado transmission failed.. Honda had a stop sale order on nearly the entire in-stock inventory so I had to settle for an available RTL. But I’m still pretty happy with it overall.
I noticed the hump and e-brake when I test drove. Was a no go for me. Sucks cause I liked it otherwise. Being over 6 ft I need to stretch my legs.
I just smashed but 2017 RTL-E RidgeLine. I think it's totaled. The crash mitigation works the same way on the 2017. I was hoping Honda had improved it.
I'll miss the heated steering wheel.
At least it can be turned off tho.
I hated the redesigned Ridgeline. I had a 2008 Ridgeline RTL model and loved it. Was waiting for the new model to come out...soon as I saw this I went down to Toyota and bought a new 4Runner. But to each thier own. I'm sure being a Honda it's still a reliable vehicle. Good review/video.
Appreciate your honest comments!
Thx for watching.
The dead pedal for the left foot is so close to you because of the design of the front wheel well. If you take a look, the front wheels are pretty far back. The Ford Edge used to have this same issue with the uncomfortable position of it being so far back.
Honestly, these things don’t sound like major things just sounds more like personal opinion. I would rather have a vehicle that gives me good gas mileage and have an inconvenient left foot rest then have a truck that breaks down after 30,000 miles of usage. Especially with how expensive trucks are getting nowadays.
Absolutely, these are just my opinions. And to be honest.. I really struggled to come up with 5 things just to make this video. lol
How are you liking that North Mountain tonneau cover? Do you ever take it thru brush car washes?
Been thinking of getting one but worried about the car wash thing. Thanks!
It’s great. No issues. But I only go thru brushless washes.
I have a '23 Ridgeline & my biggest criticisms are the push button transmission & the glare of the info screen when I have the sunroof open- I can't see the display!
Otherwise, I'm happy with it.
Cheers!
I don’t know if it’ll help but I’ve seen anti glare screen protectors on Amazon. For under $20 it may be worth a try.
I was in my wifes Honda Pilot and some jerk on their phone drifted into my lane. The brakes automatically engaged, and the car jerked to the right. It really startled me. I wasn't happy. Not a fan of the push button shifter either. But overall, it's a really nice vehicle. Very similar to the Ridgeline.
Yes, the Ridgeline is a very nice vehicle in the grand scheme of things. Thx for watching.
LED lights are very annoying to some people, even in daylight. Incandescent lamps are more natural and more comfortable. I agree with the rest of your complaints.
My auto stop is disabled always unless i turn it on
It’s a dead pedal. It’s not meant to be all the way forward like the other pedals, it’s supposed to provide support for your foot to help with fatigue.
I have a Honda Passport almost the same with your Ridgeline. One thing abt the it is the fog lights can only be turned on only when the headlights are on. I hope that it can be turned on independently. Is this the scenario with your Ridgeline? Btw thanks nice video
I really wanted to like the new Ridgeline but couldn't get past the smaller back seat area compared to the first generation. Still drive my 07.
Oddly, the Ridgeline still has more overall interior space than just about all the other mid-size trucks in class. I find the rear space fairly roomy for a vehicle this size.
That makes zero sense
@@randomstuffwithjoe I took a tape measure into the Honda showroom to check and behind the B pillar is two inches shorter than the first gen truck. That's legroom lost.
If you open the trunk without opening the tonneau cover, the box light don’t shine inside the trunk. Poor design especially when Honda sells their own tonneau.
I hadn’t even thought about this yet. Good point. I agree.
Get an Idlestopper is $89.00 delivered! Get one they are great.
My 2017 Pilot’s Collision Mitigation has the flaw you’re describing. It’s annoying for sure. Disappointed to hear that it hasn’t been fixed yet!
You can change the distance range on the collision mitigation sensors in settings
Yes, I did that today. I'm hoping that helps.
That hump next to the left foot rest is probably intentional to keep people from putting their feet behind the brake pedal which isn't safe at all. I'm glad mine's too old and it doesn't have the auto start-stop. I've driven cars with it and I agree, it's annoying.
its the back of the front wheel well.
RE: the collision mitigation not working properly. A major reason of why I sold my 2022 RTL-E after a year was because of that and the radar cruise not working. The collision mitigation is scary bad in these trucks. Just like you, mine would think cars in the opposite lane were in my lane and either warn or even jab the brakes on a few occasions. Same for road signs or shadows too. My radar cruise barely worked as well. It was so jerky and it sometimes would lose track of vehicles in front of me and accelerate towards them then jab on the brakes once it started tracking them again.
I personally didn't like the ZF-9 transmission in the ridge either. It's super slow to shift from reverse to drive and mine would sometimes lag 2-4 seconds going into reverse if it was below zero out...
Cool trucks overall and super handy but I didn't trust mine and ended up selling it. If Honda went to the 10 speed trans and fixed the electronics, I'd deff look at another one, the current gen 2's, never again.
I think for the most part, Honda has made a lot of improvements overall in the 2024 refresh. My adaptive cruise control works pretty well. The collision mitigation can be turned off in my truck.. but I'm not sure if that was an option prior to the 2024 refresh. I did discover that the sensitivity can be changed in the vehicle settings.. so I tried that today. If it continues to bother me.. I'll disable it completely.
@@randomstuffwithjoe Glad your adaptive cruise actually works. Mine seemed to constantly want to tap the brakes and accelerator which made my passengers sick most of the time. I also had my sensitivity settings turned all the way down. It does help some but was still really bad in the fall with lots of shadows on the road from trees dropping leaves etc. I got tired of having to remember to disable it and you also have to stare at the warning light which is annoying.
Overall cool trucks that I think really have some half-baked features that ruin them. I'm hoping Honda fixes this stuff, I'd like to own another. Perfect for camping and the average homeowner to do house stuff. I do miss the utility of mine.
Honda has had an issue with random breaking for a few years now across their line. We experienced in twice in a CRV.
I never got used to our pushbutton shifter. I hated it. Got rid of the RL, won’t get another until that pushbutton shifter is gone.
I'd prefer a shifter, but its not bad enough to make me get rid of the vehicle. lol.
I have zero about collision issues
I'm very close to buying a used black edition with very low miles. This truck checks a lot of the boxes for me however I'm a bit annoyed that they use a timing belt instead of a timing chain; why, Honda?!
Great video - I had a 19 bought a 23 and the button shift is horrible!
Start/Stop is annoying, and the collision mitigation has surprised me more than once in my Pilot and Accord
How did you get an RTL with the blacked out exterior trim?
I swapped mine out. The part was about $100 and it only took about 10 minutes. I like the black better than the chrome.
I don’t like the transmission shift point for ninth gear. Truck doesn’t shift into ninth gear until 65mph which drags down the mileage driving 60 at higher rpm in 8th gear. I talked to a few different dealerships and am told they can’t reprogram shift points. One service writer even tried to tell me that Honda does that for those driving the autobahn?? I told the kid I don’t take my truck on the autobahn too often.
I’ve never noticed but I’ll have to pay more attention to it now to see if I notice it.
Wish list for 2026. Unfortunately 2025 did not have anything new. 1) 360 bird eye view 2) faster infotainment 3) stick shift gear 4) 2" lift
The infotainment was updated for 2024. It’s very responsive. Much improved over 2023 and older. I rather like it.
@@randomstuffwithjoe Mine is 2023 BE and it is slow
Well, the things you don't like I do like. Being able to raise that left leg up some actually helps the hip for comfort. I can always slide the seat further back if I'm on a long drive and want longer leg room. The shifter push buttons are very nice; it doesn't get in the way like a shifter. It's much cleaner and ergonomically better. I installed an auto stop where mine is off when I turn the truck on! I agree with the led lights. I installed led in all my sockets. And really love the enhanced vision. . I'm with you on the soft down tailgate. I think they can't because of the dual action.
How's the leg room comfort during driving? I'm 6'2"....
Its mostly good. I'm only 5'10" tho. Sometimes on long rides.. I wish that hump on the left and/or the e-brake wasn't in the way so I could stretch my left leg out a tiny bit more. But its not bad enough to make me reconsider my decision to purchase the truck.
1. It’s built on the Minivan chassis which also sits under the Pilot and Passport.
That’s something to hate
Meh. That doesn't bother me. It drives really nice.. much better than the Silverado I traded in. And much better than the Tundra and Avalanche I had before it as well.
Do do lift and off road tires I see a lot of them on the streets and ridgeline that you have is on of the best trucks with the last generation bullet proof engine 3.5 v6 the best
They can’t make a soft close tailgate because it’s dual action.
I wondered if that might be the reason. I was hoping someone could confirm it. Its a good trade off.. as the dual action is awesome.
The engine off disable cannot default stay off ..it is government regulation.
True. It’s the government meddling
@@raymondmatava9285 lol.
I would love to see a lift. The auto stop will kill the starter and battery prematurely
And the crankshaft bearings...
I have a 2023 Ridgeline today and wish I had my old 2017. The 2017 was totaled by a tree falling on it. I hate everything you discussed. The gear shift buttons suck and the stop/go, too. This is likely my last Honda.
Even with the things I mentioned in this video, I still enjoy this truck more than the Silverado I traded for it.
Thanks for your review. 11:02... lots of great insights of things that I'd be bothered with as well. I've loved my 2008 that still looks nearly brand new with 145,000 miles on it. The second generation has always been unfortunately ugly so I've never even considered it... like grandma's car. I just placed an order for a 2024 GMC Canyon AT4 that trumps all the mid sized trucks this season... and looking forward to all the aspects of it.
My father in law has a Canyon. He likes my Ridgeline better and says he wished he had considered it before buying his GMC.
@@randomstuffwithjoeI could just never live with it's looks. Comfort and reliability I completely understand with the Ridgeline's ride, cabin space, and engineering.
Do you use Apple CarPlay? I do, and for the life of me i can’t figure out how to make maps go to dark mode when the headlights come on. My last two CR-V’s did this but the Ridgeline doesn’t.
I don't use dark mode. I don't like it. But I'm assuming you need to set it to dark mode on the phone. Have you tried that yet?
@@randomstuffwithjoe I did, and no luck. I agree generally about dark mode but i do prefer it on maps at night. A bit easier on the eyes.
Yeah, I’m still leaning toward the Ridgeline for all its other attributes but I know this will be a drawback for me and my longer legs (6’3”).
Take a test drive. The truck really does drive nice. And even with the hump in the floor.. the interior space is still much more roomy than other mid-size trucks. No vehicle is gonna be perfect.. you just have to get the one that best suits you. Good luck.
The auto start/stop works that way on every vehicle that has that feature… every vehicle I’m aware of anyway.
This is my first vehicle with the auto stop/start feature. Its annoying. lol. But I'm getting into the habit of just hitting the button every time I get into the truck.
The collision mitigation sucked on my Honda Pilot too. It was giving me false alarms all the time. The adaptive cruise control doesn't work under 20 mph, another stupid idea.
Some others commented on my video and informed me that there is a setting that allows me to change the sensitivity of the collision mitigation. I changed it a few days ago and its a little better now. Still not perfect, but definitely better then it was. As for the adaptive cruise.. I would never use it at low speeds anyway.. so that doesn't bother me.
Totally agree
My 2019 Ridgeline has the 6 speed regular transmission. I don't care about the halogen lights issue...so what?
As I said in the video, all of my complaints are relatively minor. I'm still happy with the truck overall and would still buy it again.
You didn't test drive the truck before you bought it?
Of course I did. I still love the truck. Some things aren't obvious on a short test ride and it takes a while before you notice them. I'd still buy the truck again even with the 5 minor things I dislike.
Your issues discount the fact that the Ridgeline is a comparatively inexpensive truck that's loaded with standard features!
And you complain about light bulbs??
Mine is 2022 and I'd buy another tomorrow!
It's a great vehicle.
Did you watch the entire video? I did say that all of my complaints were very minor and I'd absolutely buy the truck again. I still love this truck even with the few minor things I do not like.
Question:
If your 12v battery dies and the Ridgeline can not be started, how does the Tow Truck driver get the transmission in to Neutral?
Maybe he will drag it on to his flatbed or maybe the front wheels will be lifted and the rear tires will drag.
Did Honda tell up that they sell a tool to attach on to the transmission to allow it to go into neutral?
He has to use a jump-pack and wake it up. Even newer cars with physical moving gear selectors are only electronic, they are not directly connected to the transmission mechanically.
@@Drewcardello Incorrect.
The question remains. If the jump pack , even a new AGM battery does not start the Ridgeline how does the tow truck driver get the transmission out of Park and into Neutral?
Answer: The Honda tool must be attached to the transmission, turned clockwise, and pinned in place. While the transmission is pinned in Neutral, do not attempt to start the Ridgeline.
The tool physically replaces the missing shift lever, which was replaced with a push button panel, on the console.
@@sjay149 sounds like a pain in the butt. Poor AAA driver
@@Drewcardello
I’m sure he graduated from the 3rd grade.