2014 Ram 1500 Problems

1,748 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Steering · verdict AVOID 5/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Steering497
Engine300
Electrical System242
Fuel/Propulsion System211
Power Train191
Service Brakes174

In the owners’ words

“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”NHTSA complaint, 2014 Ram 1500 owner
“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”NHTSA complaint, 2014 Ram 1500 owner
“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 .”NHTSA complaint, 2014 Ram 1500 owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
13/08/2020Engine 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. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to
09/05/2019Latches/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 tailgate. Chrysler is also recalling all 2013-2014 and 2018 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3
17/05/2018Electrical System:Wiring SAFETYChrysler (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
24/10/2019Engine 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 coo
14/08/2015Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables SAFETYChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ram 1500 diesel 4x2 trucks manufactured August 8, 2013, to July 2, 2015. The affected vehicles have a battery harness that may rub against the frame bracke
20/12/2017Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column ShiftChrysler (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
09/05/2017Air Bags SAFETYChrysler (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
22/07/2015Air Bags:Frontal SAFETYChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2011, to October 7, 2014, and equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center o
22/07/2015Seat Belts SAFETYChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured June 20, 2012, to January 26, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overl
23/07/2015Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. SAFETYChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dod

Questions owners ask

Is the 2014 Ram 1500 reliable?

On the federal record it scores 5/100: 1,748 owner complaints (145.67 per year on the road) and 12 recall campaigns, 8 touching safety-critical systems.

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

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Steering, with 497 of 1615 categorised reports.

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The 2014 Ram 1500 scored 5/100 on the federal record.

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