2025 Honda Ridgeline towing capacity
Max tow rating
5,000lb
- Sport AWD, 3.5L 6cyl.
- Base trim: 5,000 lb.
- Rank 18 of 20 trucks (2025).
Trailer check
Yes. 4,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 5,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 4,000 lb
- Margin
- 1,000 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 90% of 4,420 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-17 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 5,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 4,000 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 4,000 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 4,000 lb |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 5,000 lb: Sport AWD, $40,150.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 1,583 lb | 6,019 lb | 4,420 lb | $40,150 |
| RTL AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 1,544 lb | 6,019 lb | 4,480 lb | $42,980 |
| TrailSport AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 1,521 lb | 6,019 lb | 4,495 lb | $45,380 |
| Black Edition AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 1,509 lb | 6,019 lb | 4,504 lb | $46,750 |
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2009 to 2026: 5,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAM 1500 REV | 14,000 lb | Tradesman 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | $40,275 |
| Toyota Tundra | 12,000 lb | SR5 Double Cab RWD | $45,960 |
| RAM 1500 | 11,140 lb | Crew Cab Rebel 4WD | $64,195 |
| Chevrolet Colorado | 7,700 lb | 2WD Crew Cab WT | $31,900 |
| Toyota Tacoma | 6,500 lb | SR5 XtraCab 6' Bed AT RWD | $36,220 |
| Honda Ridgeline (this car) | 5,000 lb | Sport AWD | $40,150 |
| Ford Maverick | 4,000 lb | XL AWD | $28,145 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
- What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree