2014 Ram 1500 Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Ram 1500. Part of Generation 4 — 2009–2018.

20132015
Complaints
2,336
Crashes
148
Fires
38
Injuries
134
Fatalities
Recalls
21

Worst 2014 Ram 1500 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1465 complaints

STEERING

Avg mileage:86,554 mi
Crash-related:20
Fires:1
#2297 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:75,321 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:14
#3225 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:54,510 mi
Crash-related:8
Fires:6
Considering a 2014 Ram 1500?

Check the actual VIN — every car is different.

This page shows the model year's reputation. The VIN tells you about this specific car — accidents, title issues, odometer rollbacks. Full report just $4.99 (vs. Carfax $44.99).

Check VIN Free

All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Ram 1500.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
STEERING46520186,554 mi
ENGINE29721475,321 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2258654,510 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2092765,650 mi
POWER TRAIN1841947,956 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1277555,720 mi
SERVICE BRAKES123655,078 mi
AIR BAGS12141158,674 mi
SUSPENSION1071161,580 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL838152,267 mi
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL43119,929 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING391197,266 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING35536,232 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY31732,848 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC271121,774 mi
SEAT BELTS26641,813 mi
WHEELS21121,070 mi
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)17171,038 mi
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE14103,113 mi
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING92
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL8
VISIBILITY/WIPER843,950 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER6213,666 mi
EQUIPMENT6
SEATS6152,000 mi
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES555,220 mi
TIRES514,314 mi
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM596,750 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL41119,967 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE478,208 mi

Recalls for 2014 Ram 1500

21 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~23,492,322 vehicles.

23V411000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
~80,629 affected

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.

22V406000FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
~138,645 affected

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.

20V475000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
~58,016 affected

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.

19V757000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
~107,980 affected

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.

19V347000LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
~1,103,209 affected

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.

18V332000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
~4,815,661 affected

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 within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

18V332000VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
~4,815,661 affected

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 within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

18V332000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
~4,815,661 affected

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 within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

17V821000POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
~1,482,874 affected

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 pedal or having the key in the ignition.

17V302000AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
~1,021,279 affected

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.

+ 11 more recalls

Other Ram 1500 Years

Wider context: See the full Ram 1500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

Check Your Specific 2014 Ram 1500

Real owner complaints tell you about the model. The VIN tells you about your specific car — accidents, title issues, odometer fraud.

Check Any VIN — $4.99