Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 Ridgeline.
The 2010 Honda Ridgeline is classified as a truck running a 5-speed automatic transmission, with its engine requiring 4.5 quarts of 5W-20 API oil and returning EPA fuel economy figures of 15 mpg city, 20 mpg highway, and 17 mpg combined. When positioned within the model’s full reliability timeline spanning 2003 through 2026, this model year’s 42 total owner complaints represent a relatively moderate footprint compared to the series high of 333 complaints logged in 2017 and the low of 2 recorded in 2015. Those reports cluster around air bags as the top complaint area, accompanied by 10 recalls, indicating a vehicle that largely avoids the severe issue density of later years while still carrying specific safety-system concerns worth investigating.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 585 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd |
| Overall length | 206.7 in |
| Overall width | 76.8 in |
| Overall height | 70.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 122 in |
| Curb weight | 4504 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 66.9 / 66.9 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 58/42 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 15 / 20 / 17 mpg |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Ridgeline of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | RTL 3.5L V6 | 7.70 sec | 16.00 sec | 250 hp | AWD |
| 2012 | Sport 3.5L V6 | 8.00 sec | 16.30 sec | 250 hp | AWD |
| 2006 | RTS 3.5L V6 | 7.90 sec | 16.30 sec | 255 hp | AWD |
| 2006 | RTL 3.5L V6 | 8.10 sec | 16.40 sec | 255 hp | AWD |
| 2006 | RTL 3.5L V6 | 8.50 sec | 16.50 sec | 255 hp | AWD |
| 2006 | RTL 3.5L V6 | 8.60 sec | 16.50 sec | 255 hp | AWD |
| 2006 | RTL 3.5L V6 | 9.30 sec | 17.20 sec | 255 hp | AWD |
| 2014 | RTL 3.5L V6 | 8.30 sec | 16.50 sec | 250 hp | AWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 4.5 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 94 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3.3-3.6 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 5.5 Pints |
| Engine Oil | 5W-20 · API |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.5 qt |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 54 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 16 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 23 ft-lbs |
| Main Bearings | 11MM Bolts: 54 ft-lbs, 10MM Bolts: 36 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 29.0 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 9 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 94 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Fill Plug | 33.0 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Drain Plug | 33.0 ft-lbs |
| Automatic Transmission Drain Plug | 36.0 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 242 ft-lbs |
| Rear Wheel Hub | 181 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-4-2-5-3-6 |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | NGK |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.039-0.043 in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 16 ft-lbs |
| Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance | 2 degrees |
| Ignition Timing Reference RPM | Idle rpm |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.21-1.32 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Oil Capacity | 4.22-4.63 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 24F |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 585 cca |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 57.0 |
| Engine Compression | 135 Minimum PSI. 28 Maximum variation PSI |
| Engine Oil Pressure | 10 psi @ idle, 71 psi @ 3000 rpm psi |
| Intake Valve Lash | 0.008-0.009 in |
| Exhaust Valve Lash | 0.011-0.013 in |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 53 ft-lbs / 16 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 101 ft-lbs / 80 ft-lbs |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in |
| Minimum Shoe Thickness | 0.039 in |
| Rotor Max Parallel Variation | 0.0006 in |
| Rotor Runout Limit | 0.0016 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 1.098 in / 0.429 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 1.102 in / 0.437 in |
| 1 | 14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 14 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 47 ft. lbs, step 2: 60 | 47 ft. lbs |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The first-generation Honda Ridgeline (2006–2014) followed a clear arc: launch-year 2006 saw the highest complaint volume at 240 with 14 recalls and 4 investigations, followed by a sharp decline through 2007–2008 (160 and 140 complaints) and then a stabilization from 2009 onward into the low double digits. The 2010 model year sits squarely in that stable mid-generation plateau, with 42 complaints and 10 recalls — nearly identical to the surrounding years (2009's 35 complaints/9 recalls and 2011's 39 complaints/11 recalls) and far below the early-generation peak. Notably, recalls held remarkably steady at 8–12 per year across the entire 2009–2013 span, suggesting Honda's recall activity was driven by ongoing, generation-wide campaigns rather than year-specific defects. The 2010's top complaint area is air bags (17 of 42 complaints), with structure and service brakes tied at 3 each, and the data records 3 crash complaints and zero fire complaints, though the federal record does not specify root causes for any of these categories. TSB counts for 2010 (59) are consistent with the gradual upward trend from 2009 (54) through 2013 (68), reflecting incremental service refinements rather than a spike in newly identified problems. For a used buyer, the 2010 Ridgeline represents a solid choice within this generation: it benefits from the post-launch fixes that tamed the 2006–2008 complaint volume, carries no investigations, and shows no anomalous spikes in any metric compared to adjacent years.
All 42 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 10 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Ridgeline vehicles nationwide. Honda is also recalling certain 2011-2012 Acura RL, 2011 Honda Element and 2011-2013 Ridgeline vehicles in Arizona… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer…
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may…
Showing 5 of 59 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A18-050 | 2026-06-30 | Air Bags | Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's… |
| A18-048 | 2026-02-28 | Air Bags | Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Driver's Airbag… |
| A14-077 | 2026-01-27 | Suspension | Service Bulletin - A pop or clunk is heard from the rear suspension in cold weather going… |
| A21120A | 2023-06-13 | Electrical System | Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS… |
| A22-021 | 2022-09-30 | Structure | Service Bulletin - (Repair Procedure and Parts Information Revision) In salt-belt states… |
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4.5 qt of 5W-20 API, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 15 city / 20 highway / 17 combined mpg.