2018 Honda Ridgeline MPG and Fuel Cost
The 2018 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
2018 Honda Ridgeline · 2 EPA-tested versionsBest EPA rating
22MPG combined
19 city 26 highway
$2,850 a year to fuel
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).
At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,850 to $2,950 a year. Ratings for the best versions are unchanged from 2017.
Fewer complaints than a typical Ridgeline year
The 2018 drew 33 owner complaints in its first three years, against 50 for a typical Ridgeline year. It is not picked as a best year: it is named in an open NHTSA investigation.
Years to avoid: 2023. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
Every Ridgeline year rankedThe 2018 Ridgeline's recalls and problems
Every 2018 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 | 5 years |
|---|---|---|
3.5L 6-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic | $2,727 | $13,636 |
3.5L 6-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic | $2,857 | $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.
2018: gas 22 mpgTap or drag across the chart for other years.
Show as a table
| 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 2018 Ridgeline compares
2018 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.
| 2018 model | Best combined | Best gas | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Best: diesel |
25 mpg | 22 mpg | $2,850 |
Honda Ridgeline This page Best: gas |
22 mpg | 22 mpg | $2,850 |
Best: gas |
21 mpg | 21 mpg | $2,950 |
Best: gas |
21 mpg | 21 mpg | $2,950 |
2018 Ridgeline recalls and complaints
Questions
Does AWD lower the 2018 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 2018 Honda Ridgeline need premium gas?
No. EPA lists every 2018 Honda Ridgeline version on regular gasoline.
How does the 2018 Ridgeline's MPG compare with the 2017?
For 2018, the best gas version is rated 22 mpg, the same as the year before.
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.