2008 Honda Ridgeline Reliability Review
Based on analysis of 51 Ridgeline reviews and test drives.
Reliability
The 2008 Honda Ridgeline reliability score of 8.0 out of 10 is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS).
The Honda Ridgeline is covered by a three-year or 36,000-mile basic warranty. Powertrain coverage is good for five years or 60,000 miles.
Many see the 2008 Honda Ridgeline as reliable by association. The Boston Globe writes that "it's a Honda, albeit a big one, meaning dependability, quality and reliability should be considered built-in until proven otherwise."
The Ridgeline earns respect on long-term test drives for its consistency. AutoWeek mentions that it's "not bad to survive a year with the staff and get away nearly scot-free." Meanwhile, Car and Driver says that "it's always easy to develop warm feelings about a vehicle that refrains from calling in sick, and in this sense, the Ridgeline … had an attendance record that was all but perfect … seemed just as new at 40,000 miles as it did when it actually was new -- no squeaks, no rattles, no loose trim pieces, no mechanical idiosyncrasies, with the feel of something carved from a single chunk of billet."
Initial Quality Ratings
These scores come from consumer ratings of their vehicles after the first few months of ownership.
Dependability Ratings
These scores come from consumer ratings of their vehicles after three years of ownership.
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