Trim Report

Honda Ridgeline RTL-E2021

Includes:RIDGELINE|RTL-E
$6,100
Starting From
958
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 958 active dealer listings as of

Min $6,100
Max $42,300
From $6,100
Fresh

RTL-E Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$19,750
$20K–$36K
149 listings61,242 avg miles
Black Edition
From$12,795
2,993 listings|$13K–$56K
RT
From$5,400
42 listings|$5K–$170K
RTL
From$750
6,341 listings|$750–$55K
RTL-E
From$6,100
958 listings|$6K–$42K
RTL-T
From$11,887
151 listings|$12K–$30K
RTS
From$1,950
57 listings|$2K–$24K
RTX
From$4,800
12 listings|$5K–$13K
SE
From$10,977
7 listings|$11K–$17K
Sport
From$7,950
1,026 listings|$8K–$48K
TrailSport
From$28,200
2,870 listings|$28K–$54K

2021 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E Pricing

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Where to Find Honda Ridgeline RTL-E

Location data for all 2021 Honda Ridgeline trims combined

38States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (10%), but the remaining listings are spread across 37 other states nationwide.

Honda Ridgeline Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2021 Honda Ridgeline trims

Moderate

Federal safety data shows 5 recalls and 92 complaints for the 2021 Honda Ridgeline, a moderate safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

5
Recalls
92
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
24V0640002024-01-02
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.

An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

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21V9000002021-18-11
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt assembly may deactivate improperly, which can result in an unsecured child restraint system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

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23V4580002023-29-06
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.

Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.

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23V1740002023-16-03
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

Honda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2020-2022 Passport and Odyssey vehicles. The heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, allowing the mirror glass to detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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24V3210002024-09-05
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Honda (America Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ridgeline vehicles. The rearview camera (RVC) tailgate wire harness may fatigue and break, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.

A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 92 issues reported over 1 model years, exterior lighting problems are the most common for the 2021 Honda Ridgeline. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Exterior Lighting13
02Engine12
03Unknown Or Other9
04Forward Collision Avoidance6
05Electrical System5
92 total across 1 model years (2021–2021)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Honda Ridgeline Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2021 Honda Ridgeline trims

21mpg combined
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18city
·
24hwy
·
$2,100/yr

The 2021 Honda Ridgeline is rated at 21 MPG combined. No surprises here regardless of which trim you pick.

Ridgeline AWD - Automatic (S9)
21mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
18 city24 hwy~$2,100/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

RTL-E Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2021 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E

How does the RTL-E compare to other Honda Ridgeline trims?

Every Honda Ridgeline trim targets a different buyer. The 2021 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2021 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E?

Maintenance costs for the RTL-E align with the broader Honda Ridgeline ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2021 model year has 5 recalls on record. The most-reported issue area is exterior lighting. Check the 2021 Honda Ridgeline page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Honda Ridgeline RTL-E?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Honda Ridgeline RTL-E year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Honda Ridgeline overview compares all years side by side.

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