2014 Honda RIDGELINE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
34 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
15,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2014 model year. Data snapshot: . 11 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 13 of 34 complaints (38.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 5 | 14.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 8.8% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 5.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 5.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 13 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Structure:Body | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
Air Bags: 13; Electrical System: 4; Service Brakes: 4; Structure:Body: 4; Unknown Or Other: 3; Structure:Frame And Members: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Engine: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 6 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 23 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2014: 3; 2015: 1; 2016: 13; 2017: 2; 2019: 2; 2020: 1; 2022: 4; 2023: 4; 2024: 2; 2025: 1; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10593581 · 2014-05-23 (May 23, 2014)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10593581 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11054526 · 2017-12-13 (December 13, 2017)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. 52,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11054526 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11500999 · 2023-01-10 (January 10, 2023)
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…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11500999 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11619415 · 2024-10-11 (October 11, 2024)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11619415 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11491120 · 2022-10-27 (October 27, 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 w…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11491120 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11550841 · 2023-10-19 (October 19, 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 suppor…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11550841 at NHTSA ↗