Honda Ridgeline vs Ram 1500
The Ram 1500 is more fuel-efficient at 24 MPG combined, against 21 MPG for the Honda Ridgeline. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda Ridgeline | Ram 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 178 | 346 |
| Most reported problem | Lighting | Electrical system |
| Crashes and fires | 3 and 5 | 20 and 1 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 32,000 miles | 17,000 miles |
| Recalls | 5 | 11 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 21 MPG | 24 MPG |
| City and highway | 18 and 24 | 21 and 29 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,200 | $4,000 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 178 complaints for the Honda Ridgeline and 346 for the Ram 1500. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 5 for the Honda Ridgeline, 11 for the Ram 1500.