2014 Honda Ridgeline Problems & Owner Complaints

Air Bags 13

“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”
NHTSA complaint #10911202, 2016

“"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 !!”
NHTSA complaint #10910543, 2016

“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10907584, 2016

Structure 7

“The contact owns a 2014 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure), the contact discovered severe corrosion on the rear frame of the vehicle. An independent mechanic refused to service the vehicle due to the extent of the corrosion. A dealer confirmed the frame failure but provided no assistance with the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and informed the contact that parts were unavailable, and a vehicle buyback would be offered. The contact was promised a follow-up call from the manufacturer;…”
NHTSA complaint #11753583, 2026

“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…”
NHTSA complaint #11553345, 2023

“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 dealer…”
NHTSA complaint #11550841, 2023

Electrical System 4

“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11576485, 2023

“ELECTRICAL DOOR LOCK MECHANISM DOES NOT WORK USING THE KEY FOB LOCK.”
NHTSA complaint #11217808, 2019

“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11054526, 2017

Service Brakes 4 1 fire

“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 CABLE WAS RESET SEVERAL TIMES BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WARNING LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE AND THE BRAKES EMITTED A BURNING ODOR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,500.”
NHTSA complaint #10593581, 2014 · fire

“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 app…”
NHTSA complaint #11500999, 2023

“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11454082, 2021

Unknown Or Other 3

“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 wea…”
NHTSA complaint #11519183, 2022

“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…”
NHTSA complaint #11491120, 2022

Vehicle Speed Control 2

“UPON ACCELERATING FROM A STOP AND TURNING TO EITHER THE LEFT OR RIGHT THE THROTTLE CONTROL WOULD HESITATE AND NOT BE RESPONSIVE TO FURTHER STEPPING ON THE GAS PEDAL. IT WAS LIKE A DEAD ZONE AS THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING BUT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THE DEPRESSION ON THE GAS PEDAL. WE DO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE MUCH BEING RETIRED BUT NEW SOMETHING WAS WRONG. THIS IS OUR 3RD RIDGELINE SINCE 2005 AND NEVER HAS THIS HAPPENED IN PRIOR TRUCKS OWNED. I THOUGHT IT WAS A QUIRK BUT IT HAS CONTINUED TO HAPPEN ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIMES AND FINALLY I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 3/16/15 AND THEY COULD…”
NHTSA complaint #10700920, 2014

“TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA RIDGEWAY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO WAIT SEVERAL MINUTES FOR THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000. NE”
NHTSA complaint #10641383, 2014

Engine 1

“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…”
NHTSA complaint #10939957, 2016

Latches/Locks/Linkages 1

“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 IT TO UNLOCK. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS IT FINALLY WORKED AND SHE WAS ABLE TO GET OUT. THE FOLLOWING MORNING IT STARTED WORKING OKAY BUT THEN TODAY THE DOOR LOCK FAILED AGAIN AND COULD NOT OPEN THE DOOR BOTH FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. WHEN UNLOCK SWITCH IS PRESSED, THE DOORLOCK CLICKS AND COMES UP PA…”
NHTSA complaint #10576591, 2014

Steering 1

“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11619415, 2024