What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2014 RAM 1500

Typical pattern

3.7% of complaints about the 2014 RAM 1500 came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2014 vehicle — around the middle of the 195 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 6.8 yr in service. The most-reported system is steering (502 complaints), typically at 10.2 yr or about 85,000 miles.

Complaints
2,407
Median age at failure
6.8 yr
Median mileage
60,103 n=1332
Crash / fire / tow
11.1% of reports
Safety recalls
10

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Steering
502 reports · 85,000 mi
10.2 yr
8.6%
Engine
302 reports · 75,000 mi
5.9 yr
8.9%
Electrical system
244 reports · 49,439 mi
6.3 yr
6.6%
Fuel / propulsion
212 reports · 62,000 mi
6.4 yr
5.2%
Power train
192 reports · 44,330 mi
4.8 yr
14.1%
Service brakes
141 reports · 48,000 mi
10.3 yr
6.4%
Other
130 reports · 48,000 mi
5.8 yr
10%
Air bags
126 reports · 47,000 mi
3.7 yr
35.7%
Suspension
111 reports · 68,000 mi
5.5 yr
6.3%
Speed control
89 reports · 49,500 mi
5.8 yr
11.2%
Engine cooling
50 reports · 110,000 mi
8.5 yr
24%
Fuel system, diesel
44 reports · 140,000 mi
9.9 yr
29.5%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

23V411000 2023-06-08
Engine cooling

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

22V406000 2022-06-09
Fuel system, diesel:delivery:fuel pump

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.

Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

20V475000 2020-08-13
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

19V757000 2019-10-24
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 1500 Classic Pickup trucks equipped with 3.0L Eco Diesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.

Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

19V347000 2019-05-09
Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. Chrysler is also recalling all 2013-2014 and 2018 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks built before April 1, 2018 with a 6 or 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. On August 29, 2019 Chrysler expanded the recall to include an additional 693,128 model year 2013-2014 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.

If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.

18V332000 2018-05-17
Electrical system:wiring

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit with

If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

17V821000 2017-12-20
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and 2010-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, all equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of PARK into any gear without pushing the brake ped

Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

17V302000 2017-05-09
Air bags

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2014-2016 Ram 3500 vehicles. Certain driving conditions, such as driving off-road or debris striking the vehicle may cause the roll rate sensor to trigger a fault within the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). If this fault occurs, the rollover side curtain air bag and the seat belt pretensioner will be disabled from deploying.

If the rollover side curtain air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash that necessitates activation of these safety systems.

16E041000 2016-05-16
Equipment

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling aftermarket Mopar Canvas Seat Covers for certain 2012-2016 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. These Mopar canvas seat covers were sold through Chrysler dealerships beginning October 15, 2015. The seat covers can impede the deployment of the seat thorax airbags.

If the seat cover impedes the air bag deployment, the seat thorax air bags may not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of a injury.

15V534000 2015-08-21
Air bags:side/window

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ram 1500 Quad Cab trucks manufactured August 26, 2013, to August 8, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with side air bag inflatable curtains (SABIC) that may not fully overlap the C-pillars in the event of a vehicle crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

In the event of a vehicle crash, if a SABIC does not inflate as intended, there is an increased risk of injury to the rear seat occupant.

In owners’ own words

Speed control 3,300 mi 9 mo in service
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THERE WAS A SUDDEN INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS AND THERE WAS NO CONTROL OVER THE SPEED WHILE GOING UP A MOUNTAIN. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT GEARS. THE PROBLEM RECURRED FOR THE SECOND TIME. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,300.
Speed control 3,300 mi 10 mo in service
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING UP HILL AT 20 MPH, THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 60 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,300.
Speed control 8,000 mi 1.1 yr in service crash / fire / tow
I WAS DRIVING MY 2014 DODGE RAM 1500 AND THE ACCELERATOR STUCK. THIS HAPPENED AT ABOUT 415 DURING THE DAYTIME IT WAS RAINING AND MISTING OUTSIDE. *TR
Engine 51 mi 9 mo in service crash / fire / tow
HORRIBLE ODOR IN THE CAB, WHICH CAUSED MY WIFE, MY TWO TEENAGE DAUGHTERS, AND MYSELF TO ALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE FORM OF THE FOLLOWING, VOMITING, NAUSEA, HEADACHE, BURNING EYES AND THROAT. APPARENTLY THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE TO THE MANUFACTURER, AS THERE IS SOMETHING CALLED A STAR CASE. I CAN'T DRIVE THE VEHICLE AT THIS TIME, AS I HAVE NO IDEA IF THIS ODOR CAN CAUSE A PERMANENT HEALTH PROBLEM, NOT TO MENTION IT IS BIZARRE THAT A BRAND NEW VEHICLE WOULD HAVE A PROBLEM LIKE THIS. *TR

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