Honda Stops Production Of The Ridgeline Pickup Truck

Honda must halt Ridgeline production for 18 months because it cannot comply with pollution laws, according to a report from Auto News that cited persons with knowledge of the plan. It is anticipated that midsize truck production at Honda’s Alabama facility will conclude in the fourth quarter of 2026 and resume in the third quarter of 2028.

It will employ the additional production capability to produce more Odysseys and Passports throughout that time. However, it appears that Honda will also utilise that time to completely restart its truck. According to people familiar with the plan, Honda is preparing significant upgrades, such as new V6 engines that are intended to meet stricter emissions regulations, as well as styling and component improvements.

According to the article, Honda is attempting to manage many problems concurrently. According to reports, the corporation has been seeking to get more value out of its current platforms while extending development cycles across some of its lineup. In the meantime, the manufacturing delay we’re learning about today seems to have been caused by supplier problems, internal discussions over the Ridgeline’s future, and resources previously committed to EV initiatives.

A representative for Honda told Carscoops that “the Ridgeline is an essential product in our lineup and one of our top conquest models with unique appeal within the industry pickup market”, but Honda declined to comment on its plans. Both now and in the future, the Ridgeline will remain a key component of our product offering. Except for the expensive GMC Canyon, every other truck in the class outsold it last year, so the term “unique appeal” is doing some heavy lifting.

It doesn’t look like this year will be any better. In the first quarter of 2026, Honda sold 10,980 Ridgelines; if this pace continues, the total for the entire year will be in the same range as it was the previous year. In contrast, 69,263 Tacomas were sold by Toyota during the same quarter. If Honda hopes to become more competitive in the market overall, whatever it is developing must be really exceptional.

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