2017 Honda Ridgeline MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2017 Honda Ridgeline is rated 21 to 22 mpg combined across 2 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 3.5L 6-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic.

EPA fuel economy

2017 Honda Ridgeline · 2 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

22MPG combined

19 city 26 highway

$2,850 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score5/10

3.5L 6-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic

Best version costs $3,250 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)

Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.00 a gallon (regular gas).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Nov 12, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,850 to $2,950 a year.

More complaints than most Ridgeline years

The 2017 drew 77 owner complaints in its first three years, against 50 for a typical Ridgeline year: 1.5 times as many. It is not a year to avoid, which takes at least twice the typical count and at least 50 complaints.

Years to avoid: 2023. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.

Every Ridgeline year ranked The 2017 Ridgeline's recalls and problems

Every 2017 Ridgeline version

EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.

Version	Combined	City / Hwy	Fuel / year
3.5L 6-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic Best EPA listing: Ridgeline FWD	22 mpg	19 / 26	$2,850
3.5L 6-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: Ridgeline AWD	21 mpg	18 / 25	$2,950

Fuel cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.00 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.

Version	Per year	Per month	5 years
3.5L 6-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic	$2,727	$227	$13,636
3.5L 6-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic	$2,857	$238	$14,286

At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.

Honda Ridgeline MPG by model year

The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 17 to 22 mpg (2010 to 2014, 2017 to 2026); highest in 2017.

2017: gas 22 mpg

Show as a table

Honda Ridgeline best combined mpg by model year
Model year	Best gas version
2010	17
2011	17
2012	17
2013	17
2014	17
2015	–
2016	–
2017	22
2018	22
2019	22
2020	22
2021	21
2022	21
2023	21
2024	21
2025	21
2026	21

Every Ridgeline year's ratings in one table

How the 2017 Ridgeline compares

2017 midsize pickups covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.

2017 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Chevrolet Colorado Best: diesel	25 mpg	22 mpg	$2,850
Honda Ridgeline This page Best: gas	22 mpg	22 mpg	$2,850
Toyota Tacoma Best: gas	21 mpg	21 mpg	$2,950
Nissan Frontier Best: gas	21 mpg	21 mpg	$2,950

Honda Ridgeline vs Toyota TacomaMPG, fuel cost, recalls and crash tests side by side

2017 Ridgeline recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls and 349 owner complaints for the 2017 Ridgeline.

Owners most often describe backup camera problems (75 complaints, 21%), then engine failure (45). NHTSA's overall crash rating: 5 stars.

See the 2017 Ridgeline recalls and problems

Questions

Does AWD lower the 2017 Honda Ridgeline's gas mileage?

Yes. On versions that differ only in drive, AWD lowers the combined rating by 1 mpg: the 3.5L 6-cyl gets 22 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 21 with AWD.

Does the 2017 Honda Ridgeline need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2017 Honda Ridgeline version on regular gasoline.

Sources and method

US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Nov 4, 2026.
EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.00, midgrade $4.61, premium $5.01, diesel $6.13 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Nov 12, 2026 and complaint file dated Nov 11, 2026.

Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.