HONDA RIDGELINE · model year

2014 HONDA RIDGELINE

35 NHTSA complaints, and 7 active recalls for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2014HONDARIDGELINE carries 35 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 1 fire, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. For crash performance, NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gave this cohort an overall Not Rated/5 rating, with Not Rated/5 front crash, Not Rated/5 side crash, and 4/5 rollover scores derived from standardized barrier and dynamic tests.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2014 RIDGELINE is air bags with 13 filings, followed by electrical system (4) and service brakes (4). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 7 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.

NHTSA currently has 5 investigation files overlapping the 2014 RIDGELINE, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

35
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

35 filings

Crashes Reported

0 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

NHTSA NCAP overall: Not Rated/5 — Not rated · Front: Not Rated/5 · Side: Not Rated/5 · Rollover: 4/5

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
AIR BAGS13
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4
SERVICE BRAKES4
STRUCTURE:BODY4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS2
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES1
ENGINE1
STEERING1

Recalls (7)

18V66200027/09/2018

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Mary

19V50100027/06/2019

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles.

19V50000027/06/2019

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2013 Insight and 2007-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped wi

22V43000016/06/2022

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles that were sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, R

19E06800010/10/2019

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2007-2011 Honda Element, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot and 2006-

19V18200006/03/2019

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV

16V06100003/02/2016

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-20

Recent Complaints

20250216UNKNOWN OR OTHER

unknown

20241011STEERING

Hight Pressure Steering line failed causing steering failure and oil spraying over the engine and manifold, causing extreme smoke under the hood and possible fire in the engine compartment.

20240310ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Backup camera became intermittent then failed completely. Display (left side of rear view mirror) shows only a blue screen with no image. It makes backing up difficult.

20231103STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

I responded to a recall for my 2014 Honda Ridgeline on October 19, 2023. I have gone through recalls before and did not think much of it until the dealership informed me that my vehicle was "CONDEMNED". I have been calling Honda America ever since and they are not responsive. I was given a case manager as of October 23rd but this case manager cannot get me a loaner vehicle or any other information on how Honda America will make me whole. I have one car in my family and we live in a rural area with no public transportation. If Honda is going to issue a recall and find no remedy they MUST be held accountable and must be responsive to people like me who needs a car to get to work. The Honda dealership made me sign a waiver saying I assume all responsibility if anything happens which is outrageous. I requested a loaner vehicle and they denied the request. I asked that my case be expedited and it's been 3 weeks with no word.

20231019STRUCTURE:BODY

My local dealership, Wesley Chaple Honda, in Wesley Chaple Florida, cannot get the tool required to perform the recall /repair of the rusted gas tank belt support that the recall no. 22V430 refers to. I purchased the 2014 Honda Ridgeline in Butler, PA in 2014 and is considered the rust belt region which is causing the corrosion of the support. Honda claims there are not enough Ridgelines in Florida to supply the local dealership with the necessary repair parts and the special tool required to make the correction. The Honda Corp. customer support just says to take the vehicle back to the dealership for the recall, but the dealership here cannot perform the recall without the proper tool.

20230426UNKNOWN OR OTHER

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Paint defect for 2014 Honda Ridgeline How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? NA Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Dealership auto body shop said that the car's paint seems to have a defect such as clear coat is gone on car that is why it is peeling badly which is resulting to rust. I do not know if the paint had been improperly applied or issues with chemical composition of the paint that lead to premature chipping and wear that is occurring with the car. I had a 2007 honda pilot older than the 2014 Honda Ridgeline and it is not even peeling and rusty like the ridgeline. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? By Martin--email Martin.Rehfeldt@russdarrow.com who is the body shop manager at Russ Darrow Honda. I brought it to Honda Corporation'

20230426STRUCTURE:BODY

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Paint defect for 2014 Honda Ridgeline How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? NA Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Dealership auto body shop said that the car's paint seems to have a defect such as clear coat is gone on car that is why it is peeling badly which is resulting to rust. I do not know if the paint had been improperly applied or issues with chemical composition of the paint that lead to premature chipping and wear that is occurring with the car. I had a 2007 honda pilot older than the 2014 Honda Ridgeline and it is not even peeling and rusty like the ridgeline. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? By Martin--email Martin.Rehfeldt@russdarrow.com who is the body shop manager at Russ Darrow Honda. I brought it to Honda Corporation'

20230110SERVICE BRAKES

There was significant water infiltration on left side front at location around and below fuse block and parking brake. Soaked insulation up to driver side seat and back to the windshield on the same side were noted. Water infiltration after heavy rain was severe enough to cause audible parking brake alarm that wouldn't clear completely until the area had partially dried. This alarm is loud enough and persistent enough to cause driver distraction and would become intermittent as carpet dried. insulation had to be removed after it was noted still wet after three days of no rain and with what appeared visibly as black mold near steering column at floor board. This appears similar to water infiltration addressed in the Honda service bulletin 07-082 for the 2007 and 2008 year models of the Ridgeline truck.

20221214STRUCTURE:BODY

Exterior paint peeling

20221116STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

2014 RIDGELINE HONDA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 22V-430.

20221027UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Safety Recall for rear subframe rust was "performed" at local dealer. Quality of work was questioned in that safety recall indicated dealer would removed corrosion on said subframe and apply anti-corrosive wax. Dealer notes they applied some anti-corrosive wax and some undercoating to a small section but did not coat ALL corrosion areas they cleaned. I had area reviewed by independent repair shop who noted the area was a concern and should be coated in the near future to prevent further corrosion and damage to frame. After discussing this with the dealer service department they informed me that was my job and my expense and told me to "have a nice day" and hung up. Is this appropriate behavior for a safety related item that could result in a fuel tank detachment or fuel leak?

20220225SERVICE BRAKES

SINCE JANUARY I HAVE STEPPED ON THER BRAKE PEDAL AT LEASE 6 TIMES AND THE PEDAL HAS GONE ALMOST TO THE FLOOR. I RELEASE THE PEDAL AND IT CAME BACK UP TO THE ORIGINAL POSITION. THE DEALER DID BRAKE MAINTENANCE ON THE FRONT. SAID THE PADS WERE STICKING. RECOMENDED NEW PADS AND ROTORS. I OKAYED NEW PADS AND ROTORS BE DONE. THEY ALSO DID MAINTENANCE ONTHE REAR AXLE BRAKES. YESTERDAY THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR 2 TIMES IN 5 MINUTES. THIS WAS ALL DONE AT THE DEALERSHIP. THIS MORNING I DROPPED THE 2014 HONDA RIDGELINE AT AN INDEPENDENT AUTO SHOP TO SEE IF THEY CAN SOLVE THIS PROBLEM.

20200908STRUCTURE:BODY

THE CLEAR COAT IS FAILING ON MY WHITE HONDA RIDGELINE.

Mileage: 40,000

20190604ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL DOOR LOCK MECHANISM DOES NOT WORK USING THE KEY FOB LOCK.

20190205SERVICE BRAKES

WHILE DRIVING , APPLIED BRAKE AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR CAR WOULD NOT STOP! REPLACED BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER (TYPICAL REPAIR) THIS DID NOT FIX ISSUE. IM AM TOLD THE THE ABS MODULATOR CAUSED THIS FAILURE. THE MASTER CYLINDER IS UNDERSTANDABLY A DANGEROUS FAILURE POINT HOWEVER I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF AN ABS MODULATOR CAUSING THIS ISSUE WHICH CAN BE DEADLY . THE CAR ONLY HAS 90K MILES WHICH ALSO IS AN ISSUE AS THIS IS NOT A TYPICAL FAILURE. I WAS ABLE TO AVOID A COLLISION BUT IM WONDERING IF THIS SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO CLOSER AND IF THERE ARE OTHERS THAT HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM BUT DID NOT RECOGNIZE THE FAILURE POINT SINCE THE PART IS NOT SUPPOSE TO FAIL IN THIS MANNER .

Mileage: 90,123

20171213ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

RODENTS CHEWED THROUGH WIRING ON A WHEEL SENSOR FOR THE BRAKING SYSTEM. I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT HONDA HAS A CLASS ACTION LAW SUITE FOR USING SOY BASED INSULATION ON WIRES IN 2012-2015 YEAR MODELS.

Mileage: 52,000

20170105ENGINE

IN DECEMBER 2016 I BEGAN TO NOTICE BILLOWING CLOUDS OF BLUE SMOKE FROM MY EXHAUST PIPE ON STARTUP. ON WATCHING THE PROBLEM FOR THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS I NOTICED THAT IT HAPPENED INTERMITTENTLY, USUALLY (BUT NOT ALWAYS) WHEN THE ENGINE WAS COLD. FOLLOWING THE INITIAL BLUE CLOUD (DEFINITELY NOT BLACK OR WHITE SMOKE), ANY EXHAUST GASES BECAME INVISIBLE (BUT I AM UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHETHER MY TRUCK WAS SMOKING FROM THE EXHAUST WHEN I WAS DRIVING). I ALSO NOTICED THAT WHEN I STARTED IT UP WHILE IN THE DRIVEWAY (WITH THE INTENTION OF PULLING THE TRUCK INTO MY GARAGE), EVEN IF THERE WAS NO SMOKE VISIBLE THE GARAGE WOULD FILL WITH FUMES ? IT WAS SO BAD THAT I WOULD HAVE TO HOLD MY BREATH, EXIT THE TRUCK, AND SPRINT INTO MY HOUSE TO AVOID INHALING THOSE FUMES. IT QUICKLY BECAME APPARENT TO ME (AS AN AMATEUR MECHANIC) THAT SOMEHOW OIL WAS FINDING ITS WAY INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER AND WAS BEING BURNED, RESULTING IN THE SMOKE & FUMES. I THEREFORE TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE HONDA DEALER IN OR

20161003AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF A MANUFACTURERS RECALL CONCERNING THE AIR BAGS AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACTS VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED NO OPTION OF A LOANER VEHICLE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE....UPDATED 12/14/16 *BF

20160929AIR BAGS

"TAKATA RECALL" I HAVE A LETTER THAT SAYS THIS WOULD BE RESOLVED IN THE SUMMER OF 2016. IT IS NOW FALL. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY SAY THEY HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY PARTS. WHAT IS GOING ON ? YOU SAY IN YOUR LETTER THAT THIS COULD BE FATAL, AND YOU JUST DRAG YOUR FEET. I WANT AN ANSWER NIOW !!

20160919AIR BAGS

I WAS NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL MARCH 2016. DEALER STILL HAS NOT RECEIVED THE PARTS. NO ONE KNOWS WHEN TO EXPECT THEM. CORPORATE HOT LINE WAS NO HELP. HONDA SHOULD FACE SOME SORT OF FINANCIAL PENALTY FOR THIS LACK OF CONCERN.

Mileage: 15,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2014 HONDA RIDGELINE have?
The 2014 HONDA RIDGELINE has 35 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2014 HONDA RIDGELINE?
The 2014 HONDA RIDGELINE received an overall NHTSA safety rating of Not Rated/5, front crash rating of Not Rated/5, side crash rating of Not Rated/5, and rollover rating of 4/5.
Are there any recalls for the 2014 HONDA RIDGELINE?
Yes, the 2014 HONDA RIDGELINE has 7 recall(s). The most common affected component is AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 HONDA RIDGELINE?
The most-complained component for the 2014 HONDA RIDGELINE is AIR BAGS with 13 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and SERVICE BRAKES.
Is the 2014 HONDA RIDGELINE safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. The 2014 HONDA RIDGELINE has an NHTSA safety rating of Not Rated/5. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.