[Wohlgie]

Ok … I think this is great feedback… another question:

Is there much difference between a 2021/22 and a 2024/25 Ridgeline? There are some great buys in our area for low-miles, one-owner RL’s that are 2-3 years old. Considering whether to pop for a new one or save some dough on a pre-driven CPO.

Thoughts welcome …

It depends on what trim levels the used ones are and whether they have what you want, as opposed to the 24/25s you are looking at.

 

[Born2vette]

I was looking at a 24 Black edition or trailsport Then found a low mile (18,500 miles) 22 rtl-e. Checked all the boxes and saved me about $14k.

 

[longboat]

Ok … I think this is great feedback… another question:

Is there much difference between a 2021/22 and a 2024/25 Ridgeline? There are some great buys in our area for low-miles, one-owner RL’s that are 2-3 years old. Considering whether to pop for a new one or save some dough on a pre-driven CPO.

Thoughts welcome …

Biggest difference may be the infotainment system. The one in the '20-'23 trucks is a bit laggy. If you're the type of person that gets frustrated with, say, slow-loading web pages, then the '24/'25 upcharge may be worth it.

The newer trucks also have a single center console armrest, as opposed to the double arms on the earlier trucks. Small thing, but some people are solidly in one camp or the other.

Center console storage is smaller in the later trucks.

No bed speakers in the later trucks.

Slightly different dash in the newer trucks.

Top models have auto-dimming side mirrors.... not sure when that change occurred. I would guess with the '21 model? Important feature if you do much driving in the dark.

 

[Lovejoy]

It depends on what trim levels the used ones are and whether they have what you want, as opposed to the 24/25s you are looking at.

Whether new or older, only considering an RTL or RTL-E trim … seems like the best trim level to buy … really want a sunroof and this trim level often has one.

 

[Lovejoy]

I was looking at a 24 Black edition or trailsport Then found a low mile (18,500 miles) 22 rtl-e. Checked all the boxes and saved me about $14k.

So you don’t feel you gave up much with the larger info screen and stamped RL tailgate?

 

[fdeno]

From some of the complaints I've seen on here I think my 2022 is in the "Goldilocks' Zone". Zero complaints in 17,500 miles so far. No paint issues, no leaks, no ill-fitting trim, no electronic gremlins, drivetrain is impeccably operating.

Most of my issues are "driver acclimatization" like dog clutch shifts and push button transmission.

 

[DTHughes]

F = First
O = On
R = Race
D = Day

Sorry, couldn't help myself...¯⁠\⁠⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠⁠/⁠¯

 

[osimj]

Whether new or older, only considering an RTL or RTL-E trim … seems like the best trim level to buy … really want a sunroof and this trim level often has one.

RTL and above trims ALWAYS have a sunroof, it is standard equipment 😎

 

[Born2vette]

So you don’t feel you gave up much with the larger info screen and stamped RL tailgate?

Nope, but if you have a newer iPhone the cordless charger is junk (turned mine off and have one of these sitting on it: https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Magnet...y=9016074&hvtargid=pla-2273952217822&mcid=c2425143bb3435da8f517ead7d670efe&th=1) and I got a dongle for wireless carplay.

 

[longboat]

F = First
O = On
R = Race
D = Day

Sorry, couldn't help myself...¯⁠\⁠⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠⁠/⁠¯

Then there is this

 

[Ergo Sum]

Most of my issues are "driver acclimatization" like dog clutch shifts and push button transmission.

I don't know the time frame for the dog clutch shifts acclimatization, but after ten month owning the '24 RL, the ZF9 tranny is one thing that I still don't like in the RL. The delays in shifting is annoying at best and downright dangerous at worst when not accounting for it, like merging into traffic, passing slow vehicles, or downshifting has a surge in speed. The RL also moves ever so slightly when started, despite the fact that the parking break is on. I would not say that the drivetrain is "impeccably operating". Maybe in another year I will get used of it.

It certainly took shorter time to get used of that most of technology features don't, or barely work. 😉

 

[Lovejoy]

Sometimes I feel like I resemble a fat old rusted dog … actually makes me like my Mav a little better.
Joking aside those Ford acrostics are funny and creative.

Not sure what i am going to do … my 2022 MAV is almost paid for and I may just keep it to give to our oldest grandson in a few years. And that also allows me to wait for a Gen 3 hybrid RL!

 

[Steve Jordan]

Then there is this

Also: F I A T = Fix It Again Tony. YUGO = You gonna be walking (I know that doesn't exactly match up, but it WAS true).

 

[eurban]

Also: F I A T = Fix It Again Tony. YUGO = You gonna be walking (I know that doesn't exactly match up, but it WAS true).

Ancient Proverb; Never cross a bridge when the wind blows or YuGo off bridge.

 

[osimj]

I don't know the time frame for the dog clutch shifts acclimatization, but after ten month owning the '24 RL, the ZF9 tranny is one thing that I still don't like in the RL. The delays in shifting is annoying at best and downright dangerous at worst when not accounting for it, like merging into traffic, passing slow vehicles, or downshifting has a surge in speed. The RL also moves ever so slightly when started, despite the fact that the parking break is on. I would not say that the drivetrain is "impeccably operating". Maybe in another year I will get used of it.

It certainly took shorter time to get used of that most of technology features don't, or barely work. 😉

I have no idea what you mean by acclimatization of the dog clutches.
I’m coming up on 10 years of driving with the 9 speed transmission, first 8 years was a 2015 Cherokee with the 938TE the Jeep built 9 speed that was licensed to them from ZF and December will be 2 years with my Ridgeline ZF built 9 speed and the Dog clutch engagement has always been noticeable at times , there is also rev matching going on to sync the gears for meshing together. If you’re taking about Adaptive Learning that is always adapting to driving conditions and the driver .
I have never felt like I’m in any dangerous situation merging or pulling into traffic.
I will say the 9 speed in the Cherokee was a terrible clunky shifting transmission due to poor programming and made worse by updates that hobbled the trans further.
The ZF in my Ridgeline has always shifted better/smoother then the Cherokee did, but I have had a few times it was clunky, but not to the extent of the Cherokee.

 

[DTHughes]

I have never felt like I’m in any dangerous situation merging or pulling into traffic.

Totally agree! These complaints don't sound normal to me...

 

[p220sigman]

I can't comment on how a new RL compares, but I recently bought my 2020 RTL-E and test drove the Maverick and Ranger. I was fortunate enough to find a dealer that had a RL and a '23 Maverick so I could drive them back-to-back. It was immediately obvious that the Maverick had less interior room. My wife and I just felt cramped from the start. The Maverick also felt much "cheaper" as far as fit/finish and interior surfaces. The only thing the Maverick had going for it over the RL (at least the 2020/2021s I was looking at was the infotainment system. The Maverick I drove was a pretty loaded up XLT version with the 2.0L. It might have been a little quicker too, but my racing days are long behind me. We quickly dismissed the Maverick as an option. The Ranger we looked at was a 2021 Lariat. If felt very similar to the RL in size, but we didn't like the way it drove and the overall feel just felt dated. For us, the RL checked all of our boxes. The dogs really like the fold-up back seats with the flat floor. We put down a moving blanket so they ride in comfort.

 

[RossoRidgeline]

As a person that embraced the F-150 Hybrid technology 3 years ago and then had a FOROHAD event several times on a long roadtrip, I am certainly not going to move to a first year AWD hybrid truck of any brand.

Fuming On Road Over Heated Almost Dead

 

[14v6]

We all knew about the 9 speed being slow to shift from reverse to drive and the acceleration it creates to rev match when downshifting the dog clutch gears. 5-4 is a problem.

The issue I'm having now is the 4-5 upshift. I mentioned this before and now at 6700 miles, it's no better. It either shifts perfectly or slips or slams into 5th. Most of the time it will occur on a cold drivetrain, but even when warmed up it still can happen. Throttle position I think is a factor. What's concerning is no one has mentioned this and my Passport did not do this. I don't think it's a mechanical defect because it can shift perfectly too. This is a good old I'm stuck in the middle situation. The transmission works although not as designed and doesn't rise to being a warranty issue. It was the same thing with the engine knock on the 17 RTS I had or the low brake pedal so I dumped that one.

 

[Allen_Labradragon]

Ok … I think this is great feedback… another question:

Is there much difference between a 2021/22 and a 2024/25 Ridgeline? There are some great buys in our area for low-miles, one-owner RL’s that are 2-3 years old. Considering whether to pop for a new one or save some dough on a pre-driven CPO.

Thoughts welcome …

As always one needs to beware used vehicles, especially those sold by dealers. That said, I have found some great used vehicles sold by owner. Personally I would only buy a used Ridge with 9-speed tranny. And, I did not find any "low-miles, one-owner RL’s that are 2-3 years old" from private sellers, so I bought a 2024 BE new.