2018 Honda Ridgeline — Used Buying Guide
8 years old · used value range $9,802 – $14,829 · max towing 5,000 lb · max payload 1,583 lb
The 2018 Ridgeline at a glance
The 2018 Honda Ridgeline is a 8-year-old used pickup that originally listed at approximately $42,000 for a base configuration. After 8 years of ownership-cycle depreciation, fair market value for typical-mileage examples lands between $9,802 and $14,829, with low-mileage clean-title trucks pushing toward the upper bound and higher-mileage or salvage-history trucks anchoring the lower bound.
The Ridgeline at this model year was built on the Honda light-duty platform and offered in regular, extended, and crew cab body styles. Maximum trailer towing capability for this year is 5,000 lb when properly equipped (typically requires the optional max tow package and the right axle ratio); maximum payload is 1,583 lb in the lightest cab/bed/drivetrain combination.
Available engines for 2018
| Powertrain | 3.5L i-VTEC V6 (280 hp / 262 lb-ft) |
Configuration options
| Cab options | Crew Cab · Extended Cab · Regular Cab |
| Bed options | 5'7" Short · 6'5" Standard · 8'0" Long |
| Available trims | Sport, RTL, RTL-E, Black Edition, TrailSport |
| Max towing capacity | 5,000 lb (properly equipped) |
| Max payload capacity | 1,583 lb |
EPA fuel economy ranges for this model year
| Powertrain class | City mpg | Highway mpg |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline V6 | 15 | 26 |
| Gasoline V8 | 17 | 24 |
| Diesel | 25 | 28 |
Common issues for the 2018 Ridgeline
- 9-speed automatic occasional rough shifts (TSBs available)
- VCM cylinder deactivation can cause oil dilution in short-trip use
- Bed-trunk drain hoses can clog
Service history matters more on this model year than mileage alone. A 2018 Ridgeline with documented oil changes, transmission services performed at the recommended interval, and any open recalls completed is worth meaningfully more than an undocumented truck of the same mileage. Ask the seller for the maintenance binder; if it does not exist, ask the local Honda dealership to pull the VIN history before you commit to a price.
2018 Ridgeline listings on TruckLot
| Trim & Body | Miles | Price | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| TrailSport Regular Cab |
93,996 mi | $12,693 | Durham, North Carolina |
| Sport Crew Cab |
65,967 mi | $13,447 | Pueblo, Colorado |
| Black Edition Extended Cab |
68,699 mi | $14,327 | Dallas, Texas |
| RTL Extended Cab |
100,550 mi | $14,075 | Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| RTL Crew Cab |
96,451 mi | $14,075 | Boise, Idaho |
| Black Edition Crew Cab |
96,314 mi | $14,452 | Paterson, New Jersey |
Should you buy a 2018 Ridgeline right now?
The honest answer depends on three variables: how the truck was used, what powertrain it has, and what comparable competitors are listed for in your state. A 2018 Ridgeline with a clean service history, the volume powertrain (avoid first-year-of-production engines unless you have done your homework), and a price near the middle of the $9,802–$14,829 range is usually a sound buy.
If you are cross-shopping the same model year against competitors, our comparison guides work through the trade-offs with real numbers. Diesel premium, towing differences, payload differences, and depreciation curves are all spelled out so you can decide whether the $3,000–$8,000 difference between similar trucks is justified for your use case.