
2014 Honda RIDGELINE
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2014 Honda RIDGELINE has 35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.3x the segment average of 134. The most common issue is air bags problems (37% of all complaints), specifically: takata reccall - i own an affected vehicle and despite calling honda no one has contacted me about providing safe transportation until the issue is fixed. the parts to fix may not be ready until the summer and their own site states that danger includes serious injury and even death. i have been in. There are 7 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.
35
Total Complaints
7
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.3x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 5 of 8)
AIR BAGS
13 complaints- • TAKATA RECCALL - I OWN AN AFFECTED VEHICLE AND DESPITE CALLING HONDA NO ONE HAS CONTACTED ME ABOUT PROVIDING SAFE TRANSPORTATION UNTIL THE ISSUE IS FIXED. THE PARTS TO FIX MAY NOT BE READY UNTIL THE SUMMER AND THEIR OWN SITE STATES THAT DANGER INCLUDES SERIOUS INJURY AND EVEN DEATH. I HAVE BEEN IN
- • TAKATA RECALL THERE ARE NO LOANER TRUCKS IN MY AREA AND WAS TOLD THAT I AM ONLY ELIGIBLE FOR SAFE TRANSPORTATION OF ANY KIND, DOES NOT HAVE TO BE A TRUCK. THEY ALSO DO NOT HAVE CARS AVAILABLE IN WILMINGTON, NC. THE NEXT CLOSEST DEALERSHIP IS 71 MILES AWAY. WE ARE NOT HAPPY, AS WE BOUGHT A TRUCK AND
- • TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE M
“TAKATA RECCALL - I OWN AN AFFECTED VEHICLE AND DESPITE CALLING HONDA NO ONE HAS CONTACTED ME ABOUT PROVIDING SAFE TRANSPORTATION UNTIL THE ISSUE IS FIXED. THE PARTS TO FIX MAY NOT BE READY UNTIL THE SUMMER AND THEIR OWN SITE STATES THAT DANGER INCLUDES SERIOUS INJURY AND EVEN DEATH. I HAVE BEEN IN”
— NHTSA complaint filing
When Problems Appear on the 2014 Honda RIDGELINE
Based on 11 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 14K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.
Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.
Recalls (7)
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, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Lastly, if not included above, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2011 Honda Element, 2010-2012 Acura RL and 2010-2013 Ridgeline vehicles in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher 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.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are H2H and S2I.
Fuel Cost Calculator for 2014 Honda RIDGELINE
Live EIA pricesBased on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.
5-Year Gas Price History
EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → todaySource: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.
Estimated Insurance Cost for 2014 Honda RIDGELINE
How this estimate is calculated
Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
Recommended Honda RIDGELINE Service Intervals
Maintenance Minder shows exact intervals based on your driving. CVT-equipped models (Civic, HR-V, Accord Hybrid) need CVT fluid service, not conventional ATF.
"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.
Honda New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage
These are the terms for a new Honda. If you're buying a used 2014 RIDGELINE, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Honda dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 35 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐AIR BAGS: TAKATA RECCALL - I OWN AN AFFECTED VEHICLE AND DESPITE CALLING HONDA NO ONE HAS CONTACTED ME ABOUT PROVIDING SAFE TRANSPORTATION UNTIL THE ISSUE IS FIXED. THE PARTS TO FIX MAY NOT BE READY UNTIL THE SUMMER AND THEIR OWN SITE STATES THAT DANGER INCLUDES SERIOUS INJURY AND EVEN DEATH. I HAVE BEEN IN
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐BODY/STRUCTURE: THE CLEAR COAT IS FAILING ON MY WHITE HONDA RIDGELINE.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: AFTER ARRIVING HOME FROM THE DEALER WITH THIS BRAND NEW VEHICLE, MY WIFE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE COULD NOT OPEN THE DOOR EVEN THOUGH I PRESSED UNLOCK SWITCH ON THE DRIVER SIDE. I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND PRESSED THE UNLOCK BUTTON ON THE KEY AND ALSO TRIED TO PULL UP THE LOCK MANUALLY BUT I COULDN'T GET
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐BRAKES: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS HE DROVE VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE WARNING BELL SOUNDED AND THE BRAKES EMITTED A STRONG BURNING ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE FAILURE WHERE THE BATTERY C
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐RECALLS: Verify all 7 recalls have been completed — free at any Honda dealer
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Honda RIDGELINE — Year Comparison
How does 2014 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 35
- Recalls
- 7
- Fire reports
- 1
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 134
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