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2014 Honda Ridgeline Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

14/100

#13 most-complained of 15 Ridgeline years

The 2014 Honda Ridgeline ranks 13th out of 15 model years, with a complaint index of 14 and 34 complaints logged, making it one of the better Ridgeline years despite carrying 6 recalls, mostly for Takata airbag inflators.

Complaints
34
Recalls
6
Crashes / fires
0 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
17
16 city / 21 hwy

Top 2014 Honda Ridgeline problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags13 (38%)
  2. Structure & Body8 (24%)
  3. Brakes4 (12%)
  4. Electrical System4 (12%)
  5. Engine3 (9%)
  6. Other3 (9%)
  7. Steering1 (3%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the emergency brake warning light coming on with a burning odor from the brakes, sometimes requiring repeated dealer visits with battery cable resets.
  • Several owners describe long waits for Takata airbag inflator recall parts, with dealers unable to give a repair timeline.
  • One owner reported a rear frame corrosion recall leading the dealership to declare the truck condemned, with no loaner vehicle offered.
  • A backup camera display reportedly went intermittent then failed completely, showing only a blue screen.
  • One owner described a passenger door that would not unlock using either the interior switch or the key fob shortly after taking delivery.
  • An owner reported the throttle hesitating and not responding to further pedal pressure when accelerating out of a turn.
2014 Honda Ridgeline complaints: complaints filed per month4Apr 2014Feb 2016Aug 2016Dec 2017Feb 2022Jan 2023Mar 2024
36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2014 to Jul 2026; peak Aug 2016 (4).

2014 Honda Ridgeline recalls

6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 22V430000Jun 16, 2022Structure & Body132,882 vehicles

    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, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. An accumulation of road salt may cause the frame mounting surface, where the fuel tank mounting bands are attached, to corrode and possibly detach the fuel tank, which can result in a fuel leak.

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the rear frame, as necessary, free of charge. Depending on the extent of any corrosion damage, Honda may offer to repurchase the vehicle. Owner notification letters were mailed August 9, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is LCD.

  2. NHTSA 19V500000Jun 27, 2019Airbags1,558 vehicles

    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 with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are S5B and W59.

  3. NHTSA 19V501000Jun 27, 2019Airbags1,657,752 vehicles

    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. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are E5D and X5C.

See all 6 recalls for the 2014 Honda Ridgeline →

2014 Honda Ridgeline fuel economy and fuel cost

City
16 MPG
Highway
21 MPG
Combined
17 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,800
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2014 compared with other Ridgeline years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Best7241117
2013Good3645717
2014Best1434617
2015No verdict020—
2017Avoid86341821.5

All Honda Ridgeline years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Honda Ridgeline reliable?
Compared with other Ridgeline model years, 2014 performs well: NHTSA lists a complaint index of 14 and 34 total complaints, and it ranks 13th worst out of 15 years, earning a 'Best' verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Honda Ridgeline?
Airbags are the top problem area, making up 38% of complaints (13 complaints), followed by Structure & Body at 24% (8 complaints) and Brakes and Electrical System each at 12% (4 complaints).
Does the 2014 Honda Ridgeline have a recall?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2014 Ridgeline, most involving Takata airbag inflator replacements, plus one covering rear frame corrosion inspection and repair.
How does the 2014 Ridgeline compare to other Ridgeline years?
The 2014 model's complaint index of 14 is much lower than years like 2017 (86), 2019 (93), and 2025 (100), all rated 'Avoid,' making 2014 one of the stronger years for this model.
What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Honda Ridgeline?
EPA rates the 2014 Ridgeline at 17 mpg combined (16 city / 21 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,800.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.