[Pleease]

My '19 has had no problems at 80K. It is long paid for. If I have to buy a tranny tomorrow, I'll be money ahead with all I have saved in not making monthly payments.

My '19 is fine so far @ 73k (knock wood).

Got it when the price had bottomed out (November '19) at more than 10k less than a new one now, so kinda saved new-transmission $ up front, in comparison, though obviously sure hope that doesn't happen.

 

[Pleease]

You gotta crunch your own numbers and risk tolerance... but I wouldn't jump ship out of fear. Unless of course this fear impacts your ability to sleep. Then maybe it's worth it. Financially though, what you already have is usually the best choice.

You've sure earned the right to discuss 6-speed transmission risk/cost - I remember when you shared that journey here. Things still going OK with the replacement?

 

[silkiechicken]

You've sure earned the right to discuss 6-speed transmission risk/cost - I remember when you shared that journey here. Things still going OK with the replacement?

Yes, things still going OK with the replacement. Will be turning over 208k on my commute today which puts the tranny at ~65k. I am hopeful enough that it will last as I do plan on significant work this fall including timing belt related items, new tires, brake work, and front struts.

 

[Papi On The Go]

It's all in what you want. I have a 2019 RTL and my wife has a 2020 Pilot, both with the 6 speed. I'm right at 80K and hers is at 90K; she mainly does city driving with the occasional long trip. Mine is about evenly split between country driving and towing a 4K pound trailer on the interstate. The only problems so far have been a leaky windshield and prematurely worn out sway bar mounts. I change the transmission fluid and filter myself every 20K miles regardless what the MM says. So far we love them, especially since they're paid for.

 

[Navydave]

Read everyones posts regarding being spooked on 6 speed transmission. Decided to stand pat & do drain & fill more often. Don't like push button shift-- thought that ended with Studebaker ! Don't like Giant Ridgeline on tailgate. Trying to look like Ford/Chevy I suppose. Tks for your inputs folks & good luck. Ridgeline is a good truck !

 

[ATL RL]

Read everyones posts regarding being spooked on 6 speed transmission. Decided to stand pat & do drain & fill more often. Don't like push button shift-- thought that ended with Studebaker ! Don't like Giant Ridgeline on tailgate. Trying to look like Ford/Chevy I suppose. Tks for your inputs folks & good luck. Ridgeline is a good truck !

A lot of nice 23's out there with nice depreciation and no Giant Ridgeline on the tailgate.

The 23's had a long production run since the 24's were not available until about Dec 23/Jan 24.

There are a lot of 23's out there.

You are in a sweet spot for a 23.....not too old......not too new.....and a CPO unit would have great coverage.

 

[wjfyfe]

23s still have the push button shift, however!
Bill

 

[ATL RL]

23s still have the push button shift, however!
Bill

Yes it does.

 

[10000jims]

I was whining about something with my car the other day, and my wife said "Just get a new one". I wouldn't want a new one.

The sales tax alone on a new $50,000 car is $4125 (8.25% in CA). Add depreciation and you're a lot of the way towards the cost of a new transmission.

I imagine with my 2019 RTL-E, I'm going to start seeing costly electronics fail and that will be the catalyst for replacement. The radio has failed in every Honda I've owned, but luckily those were the days of the easy Radio Shack replacement. I don't know what happens when the Ridgeline Infotainment system goes.

On-topic, If I was scared of the transmission failing I'd probably be looking for the version with the bed speakers, before the auto start/stop, 2020+.

Yikes, I can't imagine paying over $4k in taxes. In SC, sales tax on new vehicles is capped at $500 which was $300 until a few years ago. We do however have personal property tax on vehicles here which is probably a little higher than your vehicle license fee. I guess the state is going to get theirs one way or another.

 

[john brown]

Yikes, I can't imagine paying over $4k in taxes. In SC, sales tax on new vehicles is capped at $500 which was $300 until a few years ago. We do however have personal property tax on vehicles here which is probably a little higher than your vehicle license fee. I guess the state is going to get theirs one way or another.

NC is a charge all ucan state. No cutoff

 

[Navydave]

Read everyones posts regarding being spooked on 6 speed transmission. Decided to stand pat & do drain & fill more often. Don't like push button shift-- thought that ended with Studebaker ! Don't like Giant Ridgeline on tailgate. Trying to look like Ford/Chevy I suppose. Tks for your inputs folks & good luck. Ridgeline is a good truck !

A lot of nice 23's out there with nice depreciation and no Giant Ridgeline on the tailgate.

The 23's had a long production run since the 24's were not available until about Dec 23/Jan 24.

There are a lot of 23's out there.

You are in a sweet spot for a 23.....not too old......not too new.....and a CPO unit would have great coverage.

Appreciate the info. I like my truck (see pics) soI'll stand pat

 

[CanAmSteve]

I'm at 90K

Read everyones posts regarding being spooked on 6 speed transmission. Decided to stand pat & do drain & fill more often. Don't like push button shift-- thought that ended with Studebaker ! Don't like Giant Ridgeline on tailgate. Trying to look like Ford/Chevy I suppose. Tks for your inputs folks & good luck. Ridgeline is a good truck !

I'm at 90K miles on my 2017 RTL-E. All original except for the fuel pump (recalled) and Start button (became very temperamental - fixed free). Still runs like a dream - great acceleration and shifting. I change trans fluid with every 2nd oil change (about once a year). As to a new RL... why? It would cost me at least $35K + trade to buy a truck I know I would not like as much (poor headlamps, pushbutton shift, stop/start, uglier Taco front, trashy stamped clanky tailgate). Wake me when the actually update it (and have a model with some ground clearance)

 

[mm19InPA]

I'm at 90K

I'm at 90K miles on my 2017 RTL-E. All original except for the fuel pump (recalled) and Start button (became very temperamental - fixed free). Still runs like a dream - great acceleration and shifting. I change trans fluid with every 2nd oil change (about once a year). As to a new RL... why? It would cost me at least $35K + trade to buy a truck I know I would not like as much (poor headlamps, pushbutton shift, stop/start, uglier Taco front, trashy stamped clanky tailgate). Wake me when the actually update it (and have a model with some ground clearance)

I have 65k on my '17 rtle... i change trans fluid every 15k... I also perform all other fluid changes as recommended myself. I am wondering if I should bring truck to dealer to have them perform the timing belt service since its been 7 years despite only having 65k miles. Thoughts?

 

[Navydave]

I'm at 73K on '17 RTL-T & service writer said yeah supposed to tell clients age as well as mileage are determinants for timing belt change but since I'm not an abusive driver -- I'm good till 100-110K mi. I've always heard that water pump replacement was normal when changing timing belt/chain but service writer said not necessary on Ridgeline till 2nd timing belt changeout. Hmmm

 

[Navydave]

Can you tell a difference by changing trans fluid every 15K mi ?

 

[ATL RL]

@mm19InPA

I assume you are in PA.

You can have pretty cold winters and hot spells in the summer......but you are not in mid or Northern Canada......or Arizona.

If the truck is parked outside 24/7 then I might be inclined to do it a bit early.....but I think you do not have to do it now.

If garaged, I think the standard schedule is fine for you.

 

[dirty-jack|]

Just about to hit 80k miles on my '18. I've been changing the AT fluid every other oil change.

 

[Alans63]

I'm at 90K

I'm at 90K miles on my 2017 RTL-E. All original except for the fuel pump (recalled) and Start button (became very temperamental - fixed free). Still runs like a dream - great acceleration and shifting. I change trans fluid with every 2nd oil change (about once a year). As to a new RL... why? It would cost me at least $35K + trade to buy a truck I know I would not like as much (poor headlamps, pushbutton shift, stop/start, uglier Taco front, trashy stamped clanky tailgate). Wake me when the actually update it (and have a model with some ground clearance)

I see what you mean, I have 22 rtl-e with about 21,400 and theirs no real refresh/makeover on the newer models. Most of the vehicle still looks the same. I belive the 2026 model is the last ridgeline.

 

[wjfyfe]

How refreshing reading these posts of optimism as apposed to reading all the doom and gloom that was being propagated. Thanks to all of you!
Bill

 

[bsmith]

I'm at 146K on my 2019. Almost all highway. Averaging 25.3 mpg per the dashboard and trip computer. I do the tranny service every other oil change since I read about the 6 speed. Truck runs great. I probably won't change until I see an EV Ridgeline
The truck doesn't owe me anything, it's my third.