Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 Ridgeline.
The 2013 Honda Ridgeline is a truck fitted with a five-speed automatic transmission, EPA-rated at 16/21/17 mpg, and its engine requires 4.5 quarts of 0W-20 API oil. Within the model’s 2003–2026 complaint history, the 2013 model recorded just 45 owner complaints and eight recalls, with air bags standing out as the top complaint area—well below the 333-complaint peak seen in 2017. That low volume places it near the bottom of the historical range, which bottoms out at two complaints for 2015, making this a relatively untroubled year in the Ridgeline’s reliability record.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 550 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd |
| Overall length | 206.7 in |
| Overall width | 76.8 in |
| Overall height | 70.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 122 in |
| Curb weight | 4522 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 66.9 / 66.9 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 58/42 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 16 / 21 / 17 mpg |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Ridgeline of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Sport 3.5L V6 | 8.00 sec | 16.30 sec | 250 hp | AWD |
| 2014 | RTL 3.5L V6 | 8.30 sec | 16.50 sec | 250 hp | AWD |
| 2009 | RTL 3.5L V6 | 7.70 sec | 16.00 sec | 250 hp | AWD |
| 2017 | RTL-E 3.5L V6 | 6.40 sec | 15.00 sec | 280 hp | AWD |
| 2017 | Black Edition 3.5L V6 | 6.60 sec | 15.20 sec | 280 hp | AWD |
| 2017 | RTL-E 3.5L V6 | 7.30 sec | 15.70 sec | 280 hp | AWD |
| 2019 | RTL-E (5'4" Bed) 3.5L V6 | 6.60 sec | 15.20 sec | 280 hp | AWD |
| 2019 | RTL (5'4" Bed) 3.5L V6 | 6.90 sec | 15.40 sec | 280 hp | AWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 4.5 qt of 0W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 94 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3.3-3.6 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Engine Oil | 0W-20 · API |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.5 qt |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 54 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 16 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 23 ft-lbs |
| Main Bearings | 11MM Bolts: 54 ft-lbs, 10MM Bolts: 36 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 29.0 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 9 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 94 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Fill Plug | 33.0 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Drain Plug | 33.0 ft-lbs |
| Automatic Transmission Drain Plug | 36.0 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 242 ft-lbs |
| Rear Wheel Hub | 181 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-4-2-5-3-6 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | AT: 650, MT: 750 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | NGK |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.039-0.043 in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 16 ft-lbs |
| Ignition Timing | 10, Not adjustable degrees |
| Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance | 2 degrees |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.20-1.34 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Oil Capacity | 4.15-4.63 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 24F |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 550 cca |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 57.0 |
| Engine Compression | 135 Minimum PSI. 29 Maximum variation PSI |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 53 ft-lbs / 16 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 101 ft-lbs / 80 ft-lbs |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in |
| Minimum Shoe Thickness | 0.039 in |
| Rotor Max Parallel Variation | 0.0006 in |
| Rotor Runout Limit | 0.0016 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 1.098 in / 0.429 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 1.102 in / 0.437 in |
| 1 | 14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 14 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 48 ft. lbs., step 2: 60 | 48 ft. lbs |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2013 Honda Ridgeline sits in the latter portion of the first-generation production run, and its federal record shows 45 complaints, 8 recalls, 1 investigation, and 68 TSBs—mature numbers that represent a clear improvement over the 2006–2008 launch-era peak of 240 complaints, 14 recalls, and 4 investigations. Against its immediate neighbors, 2013 is a mild outlier on complaints: higher than both 2012 (24) and 2014 (33), driven heavily by a single category, as 33 of the 45 complaints fall under Air Bags, while structural and electrical issues are negligible. Recall and TSB activity (8 and 68 respectively) tracks the established 2009–2014 baseline and is actually lower than 2012's 12 recalls, suggesting no abnormal engineering or supplier defects for this vintage. The data does not specify the root cause of the air bag complaints, but with only 3 crash-related and 1 fire-related complaint filed, the safety signal is modest in absolute terms. Considered in the arc of the generation, 2013 is a defensible used buy, though a pre-purchase inspection should specifically verify the air bag system's status and confirm that all 8 open recalls have been remedied.
All 45 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 8 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Ridgeline vehicles nationwide. Honda is also recalling certain 2011-2012 Acura RL, 2011 Honda Element and 2011-2013 Ridgeline vehicles in Arizona… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer…
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may…
Showing 5 of 68 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A18-048 | 2026-02-28 | Air Bags | Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Driver's Airbag… |
| A14-077 | 2026-01-27 | Suspension | Service Bulletin - A pop or clunk is heard from the rear suspension in cold weather going… |
| A21120A | 2023-06-13 | Electrical System | Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS… |
| A22-021 | 2022-09-30 | Structure | Service Bulletin - (Repair Procedure and Parts Information Revision) In salt-belt states… |
| A20-015 | 2022-05-03 | Air Bags | Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating… |
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4.5 qt of 0W-20 API, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 16 city / 21 highway / 17 combined mpg.