2026 Honda Ridgeline
The Honda Ridgeline is a mid-size pickup truck manufactured and marketed by Honda since the 2006 model year, over two generations in a unibody, crew–cab, short-box configuration with a transverse-mounted engine.
- Awards
- North American Car of the Year for 2006 and 2017. Canadian Car of the Year and Best New Pickup for 2006 MotorTrend's 2006 Truck of the Year Car and Driver's #1 mid-size truck for 2006, and 2017–2019 Autobytel's 2006 Truck of the Year Sobre Ruedas (On Wheels, a Latin American automotive magazine) 2005 Best Pick-up Truck Auto123.com's 2017 Pickup of the Year J.D.
Source: Honda Ridgeline (Wikipedia)
NHTSA rated the 2025 Honda Ridgeline overall 5 of 5 stars, front crash 5 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 4 of 5 stars.
Recent recalls (2 campaigns across the latest model years)
- May 2026, Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic… Consequence: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
- May 2024, 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. Consequence: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners filed 89 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Honda Ridgeline, most often about exterior lighting (25), electrical system (24), engine (20).
2027 Jeep Gladiator
The Jeep Gladiator is a mid-size pickup truck manufactured by the Jeep division of Stellantis North America (formerly FCA US). It was introduced at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show on November 28, 2018, and went on sale in the spring of 2019 as a 2020 model.
- Features and trims
- The Gladiator is available in Sport, Sport S, Overland (until 2023), Willys Sport, Willys (from 2021), limited edition Freedom, Mojave, and Rubicon trim levels. For 2020, and again in 2023, a limited edition High Altitude trim level was offered, as the most expensive Gladiator model. From 2024, there are new top-of-the-line Mojave X and Rubicon X models.
- Safety
- The Gladiator has most of the safety features that are also in the Wrangler JL, including forward-collision warning with active braking and adaptive cruise control. The Jeep Active Safety Group and Jeep Advanced Active Safety Group are both available on all models except for the base Sport, and are included on the Rubicon Launch Edition.
- Recalls and problems
- On September 13, 2019, FCA announced a recall for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator JT, with approximately 3,427 total Gladiators affected. The Dana Corporation, which manufactures the rear driveshaft for the Gladiator, may have assembled the rear axle monoblocks without grease, which could lead to the potential fracture of the rear driveshaft, leading to a sudden loss of power.
Source: Jeep Gladiator (JT) (Wikipedia)
Powertrain. At launch, the sole engine on the Jeep Gladiator was the 3.6 L Pentastar gasoline V6 engine with Variable Valve Timing, producing 285 hp (213 kW; 289 PS) and 260 lb⋅ft of torque.
Interior. Unique features on the Gladiator include a flat rear load floor for carrying longer and taller items inside the truck's interior.
Recent recalls (3 campaigns across the latest model years)
- August 2026, Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In… Consequence: A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- July 2026, Wheels. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The walls for the steel wheels may be too thin, allowing them to crack or detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control. Consequence: Loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
- June 2026, Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, and Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off"… Consequence: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Owners filed 15 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Jeep Gladiator, most often about unknown or other (4), electrical system (4), fuel/propulsion system (3).