Honda Ridgeline Towing Capacity (2008 - 2023)

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Honda Ridgeline Maximum Towing Capacities

The Honda Ridgeline has a towing capacity ranging between 3,500 lbs. and 5,000 lbs across various years and trims.

For instance, the 2020 Honda Ridgeline has a minimum towing capacity of 3,500 lbs, while the 2023 Honda Ridgeline has a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 lbs.

Factors such as trim level, engine configuration, and drivetrain can impact the towing capacity of a specific model year of Honda Ridgeline.

The table below shows a sampling of the towing capacities for the Honda Ridgeline. Scroll down to see the complete year-by-year data.

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Honda Ridgeline Towing Capacities
YearTrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorqueGVWR
2023Black Edition5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs6019
2023RTL5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs6019
2022Black Edition5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs6019
2022RTL5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs6019
2021Crew Cab Black Edition5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs6019
2021Crew Cab RTL5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs6019
2020Black Edition5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
2020RTL3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
2019Black Edition5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
2019RT3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
2018Crew Cab Black Edition5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
2018Crew Cab RT3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
2017Crew Cab Black Edition5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
2017Crew Cab RT3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
2014RT5,000 lbs3.5L V64WD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD250 HP / 247 ft/lbs
2014RTL5,000 lbs3.5L V64WD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD250 HP / 247 ft/lbs
2013RT5,000 lbs3.5L V64WD / 5 Spd Auto250 HP / 247 ft/lbs
2012RT5,000 lbs3.5L V64WD / 5 Spd Auto250 HP / 247 ft/lbs
2011RT5,000 lbs3.5L V64WD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD250 HP / 247 ft/lbs
2010RT5,000 lbs3.5L V64WD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD250 HP / 247 ft/lbs
2009RT5,000 lbs3.5L V64WD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD250 HP / 247 ft/lbs
2008RT5,000 lbs3.5L V64WD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD247 HP / 245 ft/lbs

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All towing capacities are braked capacities. This means that the trailer being towed has a braking system installed to assist with the vehicle's own braking. The towing capacities for trailers without brakes will be much less.

Confirm all towing capacities with the owner's manual.

  • a fishing boat and trailer usually weighs between 900 lbs. to 6,000 lbs.
  • a tent trailer typically weighs between 1,000 lbs. to 1,500 lbs.
  • a fifth-wheel travel trailer averages between 12,000 lbs. to 15,000 lbs.

2023 Honda Ridgeline Towing Capacity Data

The 2023 Honda Ridgeline has a towing capacity of 5,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2023 Honda Ridgeline Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorqueGVWR
Black Edition5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs6019
RTL5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs6019
RTLE5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs6019
Sport5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs6019

2022 Honda Ridgeline Towing Capacity Data

The 2022 Honda Ridgeline has a towing capacity of 5,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2022 Honda Ridgeline Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorqueGVWR
Black Edition5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs6019
RTL5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs6019
RTLE5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs6019
Sport5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs6019

2021 Honda Ridgeline Towing Capacity Data

The 2021 Honda Ridgeline has a towing capacity of 5,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2021 Honda Ridgeline Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorqueGVWR
Crew Cab Black Edition5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs6019
Crew Cab RTL5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs6019
Crew Cab RTLE5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs6019
Crew Cab Sport5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs6019

2020 Honda Ridgeline Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2020 Honda Ridgeline has a towing capacity between 3,500 lbs. and 5,000 lbs.

2020 Honda Ridgeline Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorqueGVWR
Black Edition5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
RTL3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
RTL5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
RTLE5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
Sport3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
Sport5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
Crew Cab Black Edition5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
Crew Cab RTL3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
Crew Cab RTL5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
Crew Cab RTLE5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
Crew Cab Sport3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
Crew Cab Sport5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 9 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs

2019 Honda Ridgeline Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2019 Honda Ridgeline has a towing capacity between 3,500 lbs. and 5,000 lbs.

2019 Honda Ridgeline Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorqueGVWR
Black Edition5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
RT3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
RTL3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
RTL5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
RTLE5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
RTLT3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
RTLT5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
Sport3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
Sport5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
Crew Cab Black Edition5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
Crew Cab RT3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
Crew Cab RTL3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
Crew Cab RTL5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
Crew Cab RTLE5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
Crew Cab RTLT3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
Crew Cab RTLT5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
Crew Cab Sport3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
Crew Cab Sport5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs

2018 Honda Ridgeline Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2018 Honda Ridgeline has a towing capacity between 3,500 lbs. and 5,000 lbs.

2018 Honda Ridgeline Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorqueGVWR
Crew Cab Black Edition5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
Crew Cab RT3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
Crew Cab RTL3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
Crew Cab RTL5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
Crew Cab RTLE5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
Crew Cab RTLT3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
Crew Cab RTLT5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
Crew Cab Sport3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
Crew Cab Sport5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
2017 Honda Ridgeline
2017 Honda Ridgeline

2017 Honda Ridgeline Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2017 Honda Ridgeline has a towing capacity between 3,500 lbs. and 5,000 lbs.

2017 Honda Ridgeline Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorqueGVWR
Crew Cab Black Edition5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
Crew Cab RT3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
Crew Cab RT5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
Crew Cab RTL3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
Crew Cab RTL5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
Crew Cab RTLE5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
Crew Cab RTLT3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
Crew Cab RTLT5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
Crew Cab RTS3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
Crew Cab RTS5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
Crew Cab Sport3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs
Crew Cab Sport5,000 lbs3.5L V6AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD280 HP / 262 ft/lbs

2014 Honda Ridgeline Towing Capacity Data

The 2014 Honda Ridgeline has a towing capacity of 5,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2014 Honda Ridgeline Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorqueGVWR
RT5,000 lbs3.5L V64WD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD250 HP / 247 ft/lbs
RTL5,000 lbs3.5L V64WD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD250 HP / 247 ft/lbs
RTS5,000 lbs3.5L V64WD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD250 HP / 247 ft/lbs
SE5,000 lbs3.5L V64WD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD250 HP / 247 ft/lbs
Sport5,000 lbs3.5L V64WD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD250 HP / 247 ft/lbs

2013 Honda Ridgeline Towing Capacity Data

The 2013 Honda Ridgeline has a towing capacity of 5,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2013 Honda Ridgeline Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorqueGVWR
RT5,000 lbs3.5L V64WD / 5 Spd Auto250 HP / 247 ft/lbs
RTL5,000 lbs3.5L V64WD / 5 Spd Auto250 HP / 247 ft/lbs
RTS5,000 lbs3.5L V64WD / 5 Spd Auto250 HP / 247 ft/lbs
Sport5,000 lbs3.5L V64WD / 5 Spd Auto250 HP / 247 ft/lbs

2012 Honda Ridgeline Towing Capacity Data

The 2012 Honda Ridgeline has a towing capacity of 5,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2012 Honda Ridgeline Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorqueGVWR
RT5,000 lbs3.5L V64WD / 5 Spd Auto250 HP / 247 ft/lbs
RTL5,000 lbs3.5L V64WD / 5 Spd Auto250 HP / 247 ft/lbs
RTS5,000 lbs3.5L V64WD / 5 Spd Auto250 HP / 247 ft/lbs
Sport5,000 lbs3.5L V64WD / 5 Spd Auto250 HP / 247 ft/lbs

2011 Honda Ridgeline Towing Capacity Data

The 2011 Honda Ridgeline has a towing capacity of 5,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2011 Honda Ridgeline Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorqueGVWR
RT5,000 lbs3.5L V64WD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD250 HP / 247 ft/lbs
RTL5,000 lbs3.5L V64WD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD250 HP / 247 ft/lbs
RTS5,000 lbs3.5L V64WD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD250 HP / 247 ft/lbs

2010 Honda Ridgeline Towing Capacity Data

The 2010 Honda Ridgeline has a towing capacity of 5,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2010 Honda Ridgeline Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorqueGVWR
RT5,000 lbs3.5L V64WD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD250 HP / 247 ft/lbs
RTL5,000 lbs3.5L V64WD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD250 HP / 247 ft/lbs
RTS5,000 lbs3.5L V64WD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD250 HP / 247 ft/lbs

2009 Honda Ridgeline Towing Capacity Data

The 2009 Honda Ridgeline has a towing capacity of 5,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2009 Honda Ridgeline Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorqueGVWR
RT5,000 lbs3.5L V64WD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD250 HP / 247 ft/lbs
RTL5,000 lbs3.5L V64WD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD250 HP / 247 ft/lbs
RTS5,000 lbs3.5L V64WD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD250 HP / 247 ft/lbs

2008 Honda Ridgeline Towing Capacity Data

The 2008 Honda Ridgeline has a towing capacity of 5,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2008 Honda Ridgeline Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorqueGVWR
RT5,000 lbs3.5L V64WD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD247 HP / 245 ft/lbs
RTL5,000 lbs3.5L V64WD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD247 HP / 245 ft/lbs
RTS5,000 lbs3.5L V64WD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD247 HP / 245 ft/lbs
RTX5,000 lbs3.5L V64WD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD247 HP / 245 ft/lbs

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