Sell your 2020 Honda Ridgeline for cash

The 2020 Honda Ridgeline is a pickup truck that came with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine. Even at 6 years old, a damaged or broken-down one still has real value for its parts. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2020 Honda Ridgeline at a glance

Body styleSmall Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Engines3.5L 6-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic (S9)
DriveFront-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy19 city / 24–26 highway / 21–22 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,050–$3,200 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂407–433 grams per mile
EPA fuel economy score4 out of 10
EPA greenhouse gas score4 out of 10
Curb weight (NHTSA test vehicle)4,429 lb
Gross vehicle weight rating5,710–6,019 lb
Versions tested by EPA2 configurations: Ridgeline FWD, Ridgeline AWD
Age6 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; weights from NHTSA crash-test records. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 6 years old, a 2020 Ridgeline is newer than most junk cars, so working parts like the engine, transmission and body panels are in demand from rebuilders and parts buyers.
  • Weight: NHTSA's crash-test 2020 Ridgeline weighed 4,429 lb at curb weight. Scrap value is largely priced by weight, so this is a good starting point. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2020 Ridgeline. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the electrical system, typically around 18,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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2020 Honda Ridgeline recalls

NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls covering the 2020 Honda Ridgeline. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

SuspensionJun 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V365000

American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New…

Risk: Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Air BagsMay 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V332000

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 Type R…

Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Back Over PreventionMay 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V321000

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.

Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Air BagsFeb 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V064000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX…

Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Fuel System, GasolineDec 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V858000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord…

Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Service Brakes, HydraulicJun 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V458000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master…

Risk: Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.

VisibilityMar 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V174000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2020-2022 Passport and Odyssey vehicles. The heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, allowing the mirror glass to detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…

Risk: Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Latches/Locks/LinkagesNov 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V932000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.

Risk: A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.

Common 2020 Ridgeline problems

Owners have filed 169 complaints about the 2020 Honda Ridgeline with NHTSA. 1 report involved a crash. Owners reported 1 injury.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Electrical System49
  • Unknown or Other42
  • Engine38
  • Exterior Lighting12
  • Air Bags10
  • Back Over Prevention10

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Electrical System18,000 mi
  • Engine118,000 mi
  • Exterior Lighting2,000 mi
  • Air Bags65,000 mi
  • Back Over Prevention45,000 mi

2020 Honda Ridgeline crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Honda Ridgeline, by version tested.

VersionOverallFrontal crashSide crashRolloverRollover risk
Pu/Cc, AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆16.9%
Pu/Cc, FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆16.4%

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP). Ratings from different model years or rating systems aren't directly comparable.

2020 Honda Ridgeline service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 76 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2020 Honda Ridgeline. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Visibility19
  • Engine and Engine Cooling11
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages10
  • Equipment6
  • Engine4
  • Fuel System4

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAug 2025 · A20-022

    Service Bulletin - One or more accessory running board lights are flickering or not working due to a faulty running board light assembly.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2025 · A23-009

    Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle stop, the vehicle may not restart automatically due to excessive cylinder pressur

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsNov 2024 · A24-048

    Service Bulletin - The AWD warning light is on potentially due to water intrusion into the rear differential pump motor connector area that corrodes the terminals.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAug 2024 · A23-050

    Service Bulletin - Customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air due to Oil/Refrigerant leak from the A/C compressor shaft seal.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 2 defect investigations covering the 2020 Honda Ridgeline.

Engine and Engine CoolingEA25004 · opened Mar 2025, open

No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages

On June 3, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE22005 after the agency received VOQs and several field reports concerning the Auto Idle Stop (AIS) feature on 2016-2019MY Honda Pilot vehicles. The complaints allege that the engine fails to restart on its own from a complete stop a

Back Over PreventionPE24004 · opened Feb 2024, closed Aug 2024Led to recall 24V321

Rear-View Camera Failure

On February 13, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE24004 to assess alleged failures of the rear-view camera (RVC) in 2020-2023 Model Year (MY) Honda Ridgeline vehicles. At this time, ODI has received a total of 50 complaints with allegations of the RVC image failing to displ

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Selling a 2020 Ridgeline: questions

How much is a 2020 Honda Ridgeline worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. As a heavier vehicle, its scrap weight adds to the offer. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2020 Ridgeline that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2020 Ridgelines that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2020 Ridgeline with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2020 Honda Ridgeline; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2020 Ridgeline?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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