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2014 Ram 1500: True Cost, Problems & Verdict

1,748 NHTSA owner complaints · 12 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.

Reviewed by the MotorJury data desk · 2 sources · Last updated 2026-08-20
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Owner complaints: 1,748 filed with NHTSA

Complaints per year on the road: 145.67

Steering497Engine300Electrical System242Fuel/Propulsion System211Power Train191Service Brakes174

What owners say

Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.

when driving down the road and sometimes when I first start the 2014 Ram 1500 Laramie I own the electric power steering will quit working, I am being told when speaking with the Dodge dealership that the electric power steering on this vehicle is not covered under the recall NHTSA 19E-077 for 2013-2019 rams with the power steering issues when this vehicle has been showing the same symptoms as the recall states and th…
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS control module was not operating as intended. The "ABS", "Emergency Brake", "Traction Control," and "Check Engine" warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with ABS failure. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was contacted and stated that there was an un…
I was driving on the highway and went to turn on curve and the steering started became hard and then a jerk on the wheel made me veer off the highway . Once I was able to stop fully i checked the steering wheel it was hard to turn .

Recalls: 12 campaigns (8 severe)

201320152017201820192020
CampaignComponentSummary
17V302000Air BagsChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2014-2016 Ram 3500 vehicles. Certain driving condit…
19V347000Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:LatchChrysler (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 t…
20V475000Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:DieselChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. …
15V517000Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:CaChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ram 1500 diesel 4x2 trucks manufactured August 8, 2013, to July 2, 2015. Th…
18V332000Electrical System:WiringChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000l…
13V486000Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/PaChrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured July 1, 2013, through August…
17V821000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:LeverChrysler (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,…
15V534000Air Bags:Side/WindowChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ram 1500 Quad Cab trucks manufactured August 26, 2013, to August 8, 2015. T…

True cost of ownership

Fuel (your region) $0
Maintenance band (your region) $3,148$6,527
Estimated running cost this year (age 12) $6,527

Re-priced automatically from your country's retail fuel, electricity and parts indices — change country in the bar at the top. Estimates; see methodology.

02468101214$7,082vehicle age (years)
fuel/energy + maintenance band (annual, USD, estimate)

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FAQ

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Ram 1500?

The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Steering (497 complaints in our indexed sample).

Is the 2014 Ram 1500 a good used car to buy?

Our data verdict is AVOID with a reliability score of 5/100, computed from 1,748 NHTSA complaints and 12 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.

Does the 2014 Ram 1500 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 12 recall campaign(s) for the 2014 Ram 1500, 8 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 09/05/2017. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

What will a 2014 Ram 1500 really cost YOU per year?

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Data sources

Complaints & recalls: NHTSA · Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov · Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements. Last updated: 2026-08-20.

5RELIABILITY / 100
AVOID
  • 1748 NHTSA complaints on record (145.7/yr of exposure)
  • 12 recall campaigns, 8 touching safety-critical systems

How this score is computed →

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