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2023 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E

$31,700

  • 65,199 miles
  • Used
  • Reidsville, NC

63/100 suitability for First Car

Condition-adjusted · −10 for wear

The vehicle appears to be in excellent exterior condition with no visible issues.

Reviewed 0 interior and 1 exterior photos. (7 non-vehicle images skipped.)

  • Rust ✓ · No rust visible.
  • Dents / body ✓ · No dents visible.
  • Interior ? · No interior photos in the listing.
  • Listing notes ✓
  • Mileage for age −10 · Excessive mileage for the age (65,199 mi over ~3 yr)

Estimated from listing photos; may miss hidden or un-photographed damage.

Listing data is provided by the source and may change or sell out. Price, insurance, repair and resale costs are not included in the score.

Full suitability report

First Car suitability

2023 Honda Ridgeline

Confidence: High — 90% of the scoring weight is backed by data

Safety 95/100

4.8 / 5 NHTSA stars (averaged) weight 44%

Reliability Index 70/100

128 NHTSA complaints on record weight 33%

Fuel Economy n/a

No EPA fuel-economy data available.

Recall Risk 30/100

5 recalls on record, 1 safety-critical weight 22%

The 2023 Honda Ridgeline has an overall suitability score of 72 out of 100, making it a moderately suitable choice for a first car. This score is highly reliable, with 90% of the scoring weight supported by available data. The vehicle excels in safety, achieving a score of 95 out of 100, based on an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars from the NHTSA, which is a significant factor given its 44% weight in the overall score. Reliability is moderate, with a score of 70 out of 100, influenced by 128 complaints on record with the NHTSA, contributing 33% to the overall score.

However, the Ridgeline's recall risk is a concern, with a low score of 30 out of 100 due to five recalls, including one that is safety-critical, impacting 22% of the overall score. Unfortunately, fuel economy data is not available, as there is no EPA fuel-economy data provided for this model. This lack of information could be a consideration for those prioritizing fuel efficiency. Overall, the vehicle's strengths in safety and moderate reliability are balanced by its recall risk and the absence of fuel economy data.

Recorded recalls (5)
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
  • STEERING:RACK AND PINION
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
  • AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
  • STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Sources: NHTSA (safety ratings, complaints, recalls) and EPA (fuel economy). Suitability estimate only — does not include price, insurance, repair-cost or resale data.

This report is informational and is not a purchase recommendation or a substitute for a professional inspection.