A dependable first-generation truck
The 2014 Ridgeline drew few complaints, about 250 per 100,000 sold on low sales.
Updated November 2026 · based on 34 owner complaints and 7 recalls
Not rated
254 43% below the Ridgeline average
7 free to fix at a dealer
Every Ridgeline year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Top problems and what they cost
Scattered complaints
No single repeat fault stands out.
Fix: Diagnosis $100 to $200
Other
Recalls
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other o...
If the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no longer pressed, increasing the risk of a crash.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or othe...
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A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2014 Honda Ridgeline
- Check for frame and underbody rust.Rust on the frame or underbody weakens the structure and can be expensive or impossible to repair. Surface rust is normal; flaking or holes are not.
- Check by VIN for open recalls.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2014 Ridgeline has 7 recalls on record, listed below.
Questions
Is the 2014 Honda Ridgeline reliable?
A dependable first-generation truck. The 2014 Ridgeline drew few complaints, about 250 per 100,000 sold on low sales.
How many recalls does the 2014 Honda Ridgeline have?
7 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Honda dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2014 Honda Ridgeline problems?
Scattered complaints.
Crash rating shown for the 2014 Honda Ridgeline PU/CC 4WD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.