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2008 Honda Ridgeline User Reviews

2008 Honda Ridgeline Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 12 reviews

  • Performance:4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars 4.1 / 5
  • Appearance:4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars 4.5 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars 4.7 / 5
  • Overall:4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars 4.4 / 5

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PROS
"comfortable car" 4 reviews
"storage" 3 reviews
"versatility" 2 reviews
"power" 2 reviews
"build quality" 2 reviews
CONS
"fuel economy" 6 reviews
"power" 3 reviews

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Jeffrey writes:
2008 Honda Ridgeline RTS Review
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Everything that I stated above. Combines comforts of a car, truck, & SUV.

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Unable to load as much cargo as it's direct competition, and the V6 hardly competes with fuel economy.  Honda may as well have a V8 for all the savings this engine provides.

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Closest Feeling To Flying Without Ever Leaving The Ground. — Successfully combines the comforts of a car, with the convenience of a truck and/or SUV. Variable 4-wheel drive helps with traction while saving on fuel.

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RedWing01 writes:
2008 Honda Ridgeline RTL Review
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Like the size, comfort, versatility,and safety features.

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Rear brakes, motor trouble, headliner fell apart

RedWing01
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Went From A 2008 To An 2012 — Like the style and utility, had 12,000 miles when I bought it in 09. Headliner came apart, then the rear brakes wore out every 20,000 miles, at 72,000 the motor had BIG Problems....Still got another one:) The 08 was made in Canada, now the are made(100%, motor, tranny,complete) in Alabama !! Hopefully they fixed everything. The 2012 is a Sport model, very sharp w/ 18" wheels and black out treatment inside and out.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Mholly writes:
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Fits 5 people comfortable and has a trunk in the bed.

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Small bed

Mholly
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Great Small Truck And Fits The Growing Family — Great small truck that fits my need fit my tall boys in the back and still able to have a truck for work. It also has a 5000lb towing capacity. Lots of cab room for long trips but he gas mileage could be better. I have only gotten about 16mpg average.

Primary Use: Utility (towing boats, transporting cargo, etc.)

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brianmihalko writes:
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Versatility

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No built in navigation system :(

brianmihalko
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If You Love Sharing The Outdoors With Family And Friends, This Is Your Truck. — Perfect truck for outdoor activities with family or friends! It is in excellent condition, and I have never had ANY maintenance issues. This all wheel drive truck handles extremely well in the snow and rides very smooth in all conditions. Extremely versatile...can fit 5 people plus all ski/outdoor/camping gear very comfortably.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Chris writes:
2008 Honda Ridgeline RTL Review
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Big

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MPG

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Big And Nice To Haul People Or Mulch — In my opinion, I think if the truck was a v8 it would be a much better truck to go off roading in. Easy to drive, not terrible at the gas pump and a def head turner on the streets.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Andrew writes:
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It's like a swiss army knife

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Fuel economy could have been better

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Very Nice To Own, Does What It Has To — I love in the in-bed trunk space, very handy to have, either for small things that you don't want to put in the main cabin space, or for keeping stuff out of the weather in the bed area. The fold up rear seat bench, also handy. The dual-action tailgate, what a gem. The convience of being able to open it sideways and not having to lean over the tailgate normally to reach into the trunk/ bed space. I don't know why more auto makers offer something like this some of there current models.

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Lawrence writes:
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Great build quality.

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If you drive off road, this is not your car.

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Great Car. — Great build quality. Fit and finish is tops! Performance is as expected-could improve acceleration some. Lots of thoughtful additions in interior. A trunk plenty big for a mouthy teenager to be locked into. Stereo performace is tepid. I plan on buying another.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Ryan writes:
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Comfortable, Utilitarian Nature, High Viewpoint, Handling

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Fuel Mileage, Performance

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Tough, Comfy Truck — Great utility, handles great for a truck, very very comfy on long drives, reasonably functional off road, very hard on fuel, even when driven gently, has had wind noise issues since day one. It has held up for 80k with virtually no problems, and that includes being stolen and beat on for a month!

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Rebecca writes:
2008 Honda Ridgeline RTL Review
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Built in cooler with drain, in the in-bed trunk.

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only 1 - gas mileage averages about 15mpg

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2008 Ridgeline Rtl — It is 4 wheel drive, 4 door, and black. I installed an AirRaid intake on it, for improved performance. It has a 3.5 liter V6, and good power. It doesn't get very good gas mileage though, probably because of my lead foot.

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Jeffrey writes:
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Looks, Comfort, Convenience, Modest Fuel Consumption.

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Only one. Auto Locks don't disengage when an adult rides in the front seat.

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The Honda Ridgeline: The Greatest All-around Vehicle — It is the ideal vehicle for all around use. Has the modern stylings that appear futuristic. It really stands out in a crowd. It possesses a lot of "umph". It's quick off the line, but maintains a relatively modest fuel consumption rating, because of it's 3.5L V6. It's only a part-time four wheel drive, the computer engages the rear wheels only when it senses slippage. So you save on that gas mileage as well. It's quite spacious inside. I've never personally sat in the rear of the vehicle, but I assume it's spacious. I've never heard any complaints. It's box IS a little on the small side, but large enough to get whatever job done, that you need. Yet small enough that you won't have people hounding you to help them move. Plus, the trunk is to die for. Most people don't even realize that the truck has a trunk in the bed, plus it's lockable so you have that added convenience and security. The Honda Ridgeline is an absolute delight to drive and to own.

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Cost $17,516 Average Instant Market Value $20,464 Average Instant Market Value $17,604 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 20 22 19
Horsepower 247 159 261
Crash Test Rating 5 5 4
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 33.5
Front Leg Room (inches) 40.8 41.7 42.4

Reviews From Other Years

2012 Honda Ridgeline Reviews

The Perfect Pickup For The Suburban Man By MorningMist

I am not a pickup guy, but really convinced myself I needed one for a house remodel. An SUV wouldn't due because I needed the large open back only a pickup could provide. In the end I chose the Hond... Read More

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2010 Honda Ridgeline Reviews

You Either Love Or Hate Design It Seems. I'm A Lover. By b2r

Test drove and wanted to purchase in about 15 mins. SOLID but COMFORTABLE drive. I'm not a "truck person" but this "truck" (SUV with a basket) is fantastic with Honda quality. Truck owners hate for s... Read More

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2009 Honda Ridgeline Reviews

Love It. By Kim2265

I love the truck! I am not happy that in the city I get 12MPH instead of the 15 that is stated. It drives great and is very comfortable. I don't understand why all the doors don't unlock when I turn ... Read More

Its My Silverridge09 By Pavlos

good horse power good handling good braking good acceleration like the exterior because its unique lots of peaple say that it looks like an avalanche but their wrong interior is very roomy leather hea... Read More

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2007 Honda Ridgeline Reviews

Most Comfortable Truck Ride By beatleknight

Rides like a car but with truck capability. interior space is amazing. More than capable off road as long as it isn't a hardcore trail. Will get you where you need to go in comfort. Engine is more ... Read More

Great Truck For Long Trips By phillyphil1967

Very comfortable ride nice features and plenty of leg room. The gas mileage was lower than expected but it is an enjoyable ride. Cargo bay is too short but the bin underneath is great. If you don't m... Read More

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2006 Honda Ridgeline Reviews

Over All Good Car, Poor Truck By jbar51

Wonderful leather interior, roomy and quiet. Nice dual zone auto a/c.Very limited cargo capability due to factory accessory bed cover. A little better fuel economy out of the 3.5 liter V-6 would be n... Read More

I Loved This Truck. By Galen

This is a great multipurpose truck. I has a full sized spare though I have never used it. A storage area in the bed of the truck for security and for tail gating, a drain plug for ice melt. The back s... Read More

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