2021 Honda Ridgeline MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2021 Honda Ridgeline is rated 21 mpg combined in the one gas version EPA tested.

EPA fuel economy

2021 Honda Ridgeline · 1 EPA-tested version

EPA rating

21MPG combined

18 city 24 highway

$2,950 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score4/10

3.5L 6-cyl · AWD · 9-speed automatic

Best version costs $3,750 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 about $2,950 a year. Compared with 2020, the best gas version is down 1 mpg.

Fewer complaints than a typical Ridgeline year

The 2021 drew 49 owner complaints in its first three years, against 50 for a typical Ridgeline year.

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

Every Ridgeline year ranked The 2021 Ridgeline's recalls and problems

Every 2021 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 · AWD · 9-speed automatic EPA listing: Ridgeline AWD	21 mpg	18 / 24	$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 · AWD · 9-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.

2021: gas 21 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 2021 Ridgeline compares

2021 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.

2021 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Jeep Gladiator Best: diesel	24 mpg	19 mpg	$3,300
Chevrolet Colorado Best: diesel	23 mpg	22 mpg	$2,850
Ford Ranger Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,700
Toyota Tacoma Best: gas	21 mpg	21 mpg	$2,950
Honda Ridgeline This page Best: gas	21 mpg	21 mpg	$2,950
Nissan Frontier Best: gas	20 mpg	20 mpg	$3,100

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

2021 Ridgeline recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls and 103 owner complaints for the 2021 Ridgeline.

Owners most often describe loss of power (12 complaints, 12%), then the check engine light (11). NHTSA's overall crash rating: 5 stars.

See the 2021 Ridgeline recalls and problems

Questions

Does the 2021 Honda Ridgeline need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2021 Honda Ridgeline version on regular gasoline.

How does the 2021 Ridgeline's MPG compare with the 2020?

For 2021, the best gas version is rated 21 mpg, down 1 from 22.

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.