2014 Honda Ridgeline Reliability
The 2014 Honda Ridgeline has 34 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about air bags and body structure. Compared with other Ridgeline model years, it rates as one of the better years: complaints run below the Ridgeline's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
34
NHTSA owner complaints
7
Recall campaigns
0
Complaints citing a crash
1
Complaints citing a fire
2014 Honda Ridgeline complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 model year, filed between 2014 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 13 | 38% |
| Body structure | 7 | 21% |
| Electrical system | 4 | 12% |
| Service brakes | 4 | 12% |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 9% |
| Speed control / throttle | 2 | 6% |
| Steering | 1 | 3% |
| Engine | 1 | 3% |
2014 Honda Ridgeline recalls
7 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2014 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V061000 | Feb 3, 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… |
| 18V662000 | Sep 27, 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,… |
| 19V182000 | Mar 6, 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,… |
| 19V501000 | Jun 27, 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… |
| 19V500000 | Jun 27, 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… |
| 19E068000 | Oct 10, 2019 | Speed control / throttle — 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… |
| 22V430000 | Jun 16, 2022 | Body 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,… |
How the 2014 compares with nearby Ridgeline years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Ridgeline analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 24 | 12 | Air bags | Better year |
| 2013 | 45 | 8 | Air bags | Better year |
| 2014 (this page) | 34 | 7 | Air bags | Better year |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | Exterior lighting | Too few reports |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2014 Honda Ridgeline
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- Body: look under the car for rust or damaged subframe and rocker areas, and check panel gaps for signs of repair.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 7 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2014 Honda Ridgeline reliability FAQ
Is the 2014 Honda Ridgeline reliable?
The 2014 Honda Ridgeline has 34 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about air bags and body structure. Compared with other Ridgeline model years, it rates as one of the better years: complaints run below the Ridgeline's typical year.
What are the most common 2014 Honda Ridgeline problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Honda Ridgeline are air bags (13), body structure (7), electrical system (4), service brakes (4). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2014 Honda Ridgeline have recalls?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2014 Honda Ridgeline, including 16V061000 (air bags — frontal / driver side / inflator module) and 18V662000 (air bags — frontal / passenger side / inflator module). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2014 Honda Ridgeline compare with the 2013 and 2015 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2013 has 45 complaints and 8 recalls (better year); the 2015 has 2 complaints and 0 recalls (too few reports). The 2014 has 34 complaints and 7 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2014 Honda Ridgeline?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2014 Ridgeline, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.