2012 Honda Ridgeline Review - The First Generation Ridgeline!
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Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
1:07 - Engine / Transmission
2:17 - Interior
4:41 - BFB Test
5:07 - Interior
5:40 - Back Seats
6:48 - Bed / Cargo Space
7:53 - Exterior
8:12 - Final Thoughts
11:40 - Outro - Auta a dopravní prostředky
I prefer the boxy look of this generation better than the current one.
I just bought a 2011 RTL in black yesterday. 66000 miles. Got my dream vehicle.
I work construction and own an 07 currently sitting at 695,000km.
I don’t call it a truck, it’s a truck-like appliance that doesn’t break 😂
I think these have aged really well considering it came out in 05 as an 06 model. I say this a lot Ik, I still think they look really good (particularly the interior).
The interior is definitely aging but if you just need a comfortable truck its not a bad choice with leather. But then again Nissan frontiers from this era were real trucks and way better for the same price. Tacomas are overhyped expensive and the American midsize trucks from this time were unreliable. So its not a bad choice.
This gen is still my favorite. This and the Honda Element are the type of utility vehicles we are missing now.
Have a 2014 Ridgeline Sport trim I picked up a few years back from a older gentleman that just drove it to church and back and the grocery store. He babied it, It’s just about to hit 60,000 miles and I love this truck to death. Everything in this video is spot on and if your lucky to find a 1st Gen Ridge with no rust and low(ish) miles in 2023 it will be the best vehicle you ever own. On the Ridgeline Online Community guys and gals consistently have theirs 1st Gen Ridges till 250,000-300,000 miles with the right care.
We have 326k Miles on our 2006 Pilot that has been in the family (2nd owner) since 2013 and 126k miles when it was purchased. Original engine & transmission in it still. Maintenance maintenance maintenance. That's the key. Watch the timing belt. Keep the engine oil & filter AND the transmission oil and filter changed, and they are golden. I VERY strongly want my next truck to be a Ridgline. For what I do, it will be perfect.
Thanks for the fun and honest review Zack. I watch & like literally every single one of your vids.
Honestly I was thinking 07 or 08 with the interior, and yes still looks modern. I was even considering a first Gen Ridgeline as a second car.
I appreciate that this car is clean on the inside. It makes the reviews look more professional, not that they weren’t.
These have really grown on me. The looks aged well and its more than most people actually need in a truck. Too bad good ones are getting really hard to find for a good price.
Great truck. A little ahead of its time. Happy to finally see more smaller unibody options now.
The Maverick is eating the Ridgeline's lunch because the Ridgeline is just too expensive for what it offers. For what a new Ridgeline costs you can get a modestly-specced midsize truck if you need to do truck things, a very well equipped Maverick or Santa Cruz if you just need a bed occasionally, or a decent Pilot if you want something this size. I like how the Ridgeline looks but it's not very competitive.
@@bwofficial1776 It isn’t cheap like the Maverick, it was about the same price as a new odyssey at the time. Maverick is actually a better value and I’m saying that about an American car lol.
The Ridgeline back when it came out might have been a bit expensive for what it came out (mid 2000s) but I still like it because of the sexy gorgeous looks. Tacoma at the same time period was probably a better value, but it looked ugly honestly. Ok the Ridgeline was basically a minivan disguised as a truck 😅
I’d like to note I’m not talking about now I’m talking about if it were the mid 2000s cause that’s when the ridgeline came out, the maverick truck didn’t exist then, the Chevy Colorado did but ew.
@@bwofficial1776 I think the second Gen Ridgelines are so boring, and a bit weird looking.
@@bwofficial1776 the maverick is a compact truck and ridgeline is a mid size so not a great comparison.
@@bwofficial1776 Ridgelines are a bigger class than a Maverick I think. The ergonomics of Honda's truck is enormous even compared to a Tacoma. Not to mention the smooth ride thanks to the unibody.
I basically use my Odyssey as a truck at this point. We rarely ever use the third row and most of the time I use the back seats as storage. I wouldn't mind having a Ridgeline to be honest because it's basically what I wish my Odyssey was.
You actually SORTA can put it into 4WD (with some work and nuance). If you pull the VSA fuse, it disables the VSA’s ability to cut power to wheels that are losing traction. So when you use the VTM-4, it’s ALL power. The standard 4WD is good enough for snow, but when I’m off-road the added traction from no VSA really comes in handy
I hated these when they came out but they’re very versatile and unique.
Would 100% buy one
I know right? Thank god Honda got rid of that stupid beeping like Mercedes when you put the key in the ignition. (For the latter, I don't miss them and neither should anyone else) Now I'm waiting for Ford to change their stupid key chime.
I love everything about my 2010 Ridgeline...nothing has gone bad on it and it still runs strong
Great, fair review. These are wonderful automobiles. Mine is in nearly new shape because I take care of it. 2009 with 160k. Recently moved from Appalachia to the Rockies pulling a 5,000 pound trailer. It did great, even held on steep grades in low gear with that trailer. They are tremendous in the snow, also. If you like utilitarian things, you will get along with a Ridgeline. Plus they are half the price of a similar Tacoma, because people underestimate them.
My dad had an '08. Awesome little truck, had well over 200k miles on it before he sold it for a brand new one!
This wasn't just an accord engine. It was the best accord engine.
100% of the people i know that have pick up trucks only use them for daily city driving, my rav4 4 has seen more dirt than those truck will ever see. I am really considering a ridgeline for my next purchase, seems like a perfect mix for daily driving and light off roading
I own a 2006 Ridgeline RTL, and its fantastic for 90% of what I would need from a car or truck. 192k miles and still drives smooth.
I love my 07 Ridgeline. 234k and still kickin. All its needed is some AC leaks fixed, tuneups, fluid changes, and new radiator. Its a beast in the snow.
Its my Urban use truck, and I use it alot. On the other hand I have a duramax for towing and heavy work, gets used 20% of the time. It's the right truck for so many people, it was just ahead of its time and a little bit odd shaped cause of the flying buttress.
Had a 2013 Ridgeline RT, loved it, so did the mice, traded it in for an F150, fewer mice, engineering on the Ridgeline was better than on the F150.
5:05 - Wonderful job, Zack! You've literally passed the BFB Test again! I am literally losing track of how many times you've passed the BFB test.
I fully agree with the final assesment of the review. I like it because it's not like a normal pickup. I don't own but I would purchase something like this. It's practical, well built and doesn't have that over the top aggressive styling of the modern traditional looking trucks. Good review.
Good looking truck and great for suburban use. I like the angle where the cab meets the bed. Unfortunately these weren't trucky enough for buyers to take seriously. The Avalanche at least was based on a truck and looked the part. It's ironic that Ford can't build Mavericks fast enough because they're even less capable than this. The Ridgeline has always been expensive for what it offers so where the Maverick and Santa Cruz win is on price.
I saw one of these in my office parking garage with a snorkel and stock suspension. Not really sure what they're planning on fording but hey, off-road versions of not-off-road cars are always fun.
I have a 2008 its been rock solid everything works as it should the only thing I changed on the engine is a starter the timing belt was done also
The interior for that 2012 still looks good, both design and material and wear.
The interior on the 06 to 14 Ridgeline is probably one of my favorite interior designs of all time
Wished this was sold in Asian markets. It may not be as capable as most pick-up trucks, but having that unibody construction is more comfortable for daily use. Most truck owners I see on a day to day basis uses it for running errands.
Best advice I can give anyone with this vehicle is to flush out the power steering fluid with three containers. I have a 120,000 Mile 2006 original owner being me! My truck now drives like a sports car with my steering back to its former tightness!🤔🤯🤓😎 Also check those flanges buy that Catalytic converter underneath the truck. They tend to go without notice.😇
I had a Gen 1 and now have a Gen 2. Strangely, I like the styling of the Gen 1 even more now than when I owned one.
My brother also has a 2012. Loves it
Bought my 2008 new have 295K still runs great, I do have 2 areas that need rust repair and plan to look into fixing that. My tailgate had to b erepaired it was about 500.00 to fix but that door comes in handy to access the trunk
Damn good looking truck
I have always been a fan of these
Yr right too it’s a very friendly looking truck unlike the 4th Gen ram and even the newer Silverados which look somewhat intimidating. I don’t think either is bad just a different style.
Underrated car (or truck)
There's an 07 with 186k miles, well maintained for under $8k that I'm hoping to pick up next week. I'm excited to own a 1st gen.
the 4wd always on it's just when you press vtm button all 4 wheels 100% whereas normally power goes different wheels when needed. well 90% of vehicles usually made for coffee and soda in holders but I'm glad it take big friggin bottle i like ridgeline. I'm sure somone restored that dodge truck.
Love the reviews
I got one is 2012 it has 168,743 still going strong !!!
May or may not have used to use these to transport packs back in the day with that hidden trunk feature 😇
Damn,this one is super clean
Great review
my Ridgeline is 10yrs old. Solid truck
If you live in the rust belt you may not pass the most recent subframe recall on these trucks. So find a shop to put it on the lift before you bring it in for the recall. It’s the cross member in front of the gas tank. If you fail, Honda will buy it back, and they will lowball you.
Wasnt this engine in the acura tl also?
I’m thinking of buying one of these. Do they have bad rust issues like Toyota trucks? (Road salt is used where I live)
Nothing like Toyotas frame rusting out. Look at the wheel wells and fenders. And for some reason look at the windshield rubber surround, that rusts out easy because they used a cheap metal. Other than that, just typical vehicle rust issues with salt.
You 100% right....
The Honda Ridgeline interior is much larger than the tacoma. And nicer too.
Honda > toyota
Bro I love these things so much I will talk a lot about them
I really like these, and I'm kinda sad I didn't buy one a couple of years ago pre-covid when I was looking for a cheaper used daily. The Ridgeline ticked a ton of boxes for me.... probably the same reason I'm looking at buying a Maverick right now.
I have my full-size for when I actually need to do towing, or haul big things... but 90% of the time I just need to move a lawn mower, or go pick up some mulch or gravel, or move a set of wheels and tires, or even go pick up and engine or transmission. Although my fullsize can do all that, it's cumbersome to park and maneuver when I go into town or to a city, the MPG isn't great, and it's not really that comfortable over a bunch of the rough roads I go over thanks to that durable solid axle.
Back when I was looking for a daily my criteria was: some ground clearance since I live rural and deal with a lot of old washboard or mining roads, AWD/4wd preferably, and room for my stuff. I won't touch Subarus, Audi Allroad is questionable at best, and there really wasn't any car/crossover that fit my needs and budget. Started looking at trucks from the 2000's and basically came up with: 5cyl Colorado/Canyon which I liked but couldn't find one that wasn't rusted in half literally, Hated the driving/seating position of the Tacoma and they were insanely expensive, 97-04 Frontiers were nice but I literally couldn't fit in them without my head against the ceiling, and 3rd Gen Dakota which I really liked the seating position and size of but the drivetrains are terrible. The Ridgeline kinda did everything for me.... ended up with a good deal on a 3rd gen Dakota and the 4.7HO Powertech made me regret that decision (even though I liked the rest of the truck)
The Dakota looks awful compared to this no offense, but it’s more of a actual work truck this car has identity problems.
@@mustasheolll2020 i like both 🤷
@@Black-Villain I’m glad you liked it
@@mustasheolll2020 I liked the seating position, overall interior layout, visibility and maneuverability, bed height, and lots of stuff about the Dakota... The drivetrain just didn't hold up at all and i ended up selling it in mid 2020 after owning it for a year
@@Black-Villain Oh man, and good luck with the maverick if you end up buying it
Hell..GM even used the J series in the Saturn Vue. My daughter has one. Makes it a reliable vehicle for GM lol.
Montana is up north, by the the Canadian border.
My dad and I were deciding to get this or the Chevy avalanche z66, we ended up chosing the avalanche since it was a bigger and nicer truck.
Loved the Avalanche..I had one for 13 yrs
I'd love to own one of these. But their too expensive 😭
3.5 Acura TL type S?
czcams.com/video/TID2nJK47Oo/video.html he did mine here
@Garrett Raakman I was just referring to the engine in the Type S. 3.5.
I see more 1st Gen KJ Jeep Libertys than i see Ridgelines. Idk how these are still in production. I thought if sales were so low the car would be discontinued.
Hell, back when they were fresh from the factory they were still one in a million on the road.
Can you please do the izuzu rodeo it was my first car and i have a lot if memories with them😢 and there are no tours of a izuzu rodeo on youtube
Super awesome video thank you so much for sharing and yes garbage Dodges are not even close to Hondas or Toyotas quality
I cant regular car reviews hasnt done a Ridgeline. The joke write themselves. And i own one lol.
Wow it looks a lot newer.
You know the Ridgeline first went on sale in February 2005, that dash design on that 2012 is almost 20 years old and it still looks modern!
I wanted one of these pretty badly but I had other priories and I’m going to get a Ram 1500 anyways
هل يوجد واحده مثلها للبيع مديل 2013كم سعرها$
Carl, you are not allowed to join truck gang.
proper SUV，even has a bed.
I like the interior, but I don't care for the exterior; The bed sides are too high, (higher then the front fenders, so it doesn't look proportionate)
I agree, the exterior isn’t anything too special, but the interior, man to me it still looks fairly modern.
I think Honda has always made very attractive designs except their newer 2022+ models are pretty blah, also before 2005/2006 they never really looked like anything special but I don’t think I’ll fault them for that, almost every car from the early 2000s didn’t look good.
Hey this might not be the place to ask but I’ve already asked every dealer in my area and just trying to see if there’s anyone out there that is looking to sell their Ridgeline with low mileage and year 2011 or 2014 (if possible) I’ve looked online and there’s absolutely nothing hahah. (California)
That does have some really cool features, especially the diff locks and hidden bed compartment. It's a shame they made it look so ugly and weak and that the bed is so short.
I don’t find it ugly but it does look a bit weird, many modern vehicles do look a bit weird so nothing unusual to me at least.
love this vehicle
Honda deserves credit for creating the new category of midget trucks.
Crazy how northerners cars fall apart so quickly.
It's the weather and the roads. Salt all over the roads and the snow really damages your vehicles.
I moved from Illinois to LA and you see more uncommon cars because stuff lasts longer here (ex. Lancer wagon, old El Caminos, S2000s)
Dodge suffers from poor build quality and is less reliable than a Honda. They didn't rust proof it back then
no offense but why would anyone buy this? it looks nice but the bed is so small
Would get an avalanche instead of this lifted minivan with a "truck" body in a heartbeat
Good luck getting 400k miles
Yeah, you’ll need a big bankroll to keep an avalanche going. on the upside a mechanic will love you, he’ll be able to make his boat payment.
How come this Japanese truck doesn't get knocked for "bad build quality" for having a broken handle on the tailgate? Because it's a Honda everyone automatically assumes it's the owners (drivers) fault the handle is broken? Have you ever noticed how easy it is for everyone to criticize American vehicles? This video is a Japanese truck review, yet American build quality is mentioned in a negative context in this video. Everyone does it. One of the biggest automotive CZcams channels does it almost on a daily basis. We all automatically make assumptions about a vehicle based on a manufacturers reputation.
American cars are pretty unreliable tho that’s literally a fact. Heck, my mom had a Maserati Levante which I know is a Italian brand but a lot of the part and tech are American and even tho we bought it new and had it for 2 years it gave us some electrical issues. But electrical issues are common on Chryslers even early 4th Gen Rams.
Chryslers have electrical issues, and yes I mean brand new ones too. If you want reliability I wouldn’t recommend that.
It Ram was so unreliable, it wouldn't be the 2nd best-selling truck brand. Hondas have issues with the suspensions breaking and the exhausts rusting out after a few years, by which point the car has gotten so cheap that it's not worth fixing.
@@bwofficial1776 Just to say, sales numbers don't necessarily mean a vehicle is long lasting, however at my workplace we had a 2003 Dodge Ram work truck with the 5.7 that was sent to hell and back and was still going down the road fine when we sold it. Had a little over 200k. The interior quality was akin to Fisher Price though.
The problem with Ridgeline compared to Tacoma are looks. Tacoma looks pure sex. Ridgeline is so meh.
I thought the 2005 to 2015 Tacomas were ugly and the first gen Ridgeline looked pretty good outside with a very sexy and futuristic interior design.
Biggest pile of trash I ever owned from new ……one emission sensor and codes after the next…….I’ll stick with my Jeep’s
Jeep’s, huh?
that magnum engine will last double to quadruple of what a hi-tech aluminum sedan engine.
the dodge magnum is ohv , no timing belt to replace every 80k ... my dads 94 dakota has 323k sure it has a miss but it is dead reliable.
if your dodge was requiring that much oil . it had a serious leak that was ignored.
2006 is first generation,not 2012
You failed 👎
2005 actually they just called it an 06 sales started in Feb 05
1st gen is from model year 2006 to 2014. I'm guessing you're the only one that liked your comment.