2014 RAM 1500 Problems and Recalls (1,763 Complaints)

The most-reported problem on the 2014 RAM 1500 is Steering (26% of 1,763 owner reports). There are 17 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Steering — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-10-15 1,763 complaints · 17 recalls

What problems show up on the 2014 RAM 1500?

454 of 1,763 filings named Steering (26% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.

Second is Engine (242 reports).

There are 17 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Electrical, Transmission / driveline, Suspension, Airbags, Engine, and Fuel system. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.

The 2013 has 1,274 reports on file; this year has 1,763. Older years collect more reports just by being on the road longer. If you need a fairer comparison, use the equal-time view.

What to check before you buy a 2014 RAM 1500

A useful visit to this page takes five minutes. YearTell does not score years and cannot see the vehicle in front of you.

  1. Look up the VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov. This year has 17 campaigns on file below.
  2. Steering. Check for play in the wheel, noises on lock and whether it tracks straight.
  3. Engine. Have a shop check for oil consumption, coolant leaks, rough idle and unusual engine noise.
  4. Fuel system. Check for fuel smell, leaks and whether it starts and idles cleanly.
  5. Skim a few owner reports below for Steering. Look for the same symptom repeating.
  6. Take that list to a mechanic. Do not turn the complaint total into a score.

What owners reported

System named most often: Steering 454 complaints · 25.8% of the file
Crashes, fires, injuries and deaths in those filings:
  • Crashes 97
  • Fires 24
  • Injuries 87
  • Deaths 0
Compare with 2013 →
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-10-14 Open source record Read our complete data methodology →

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Which systems owners named

Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Which systems owners named Steering (STEERING) appears in 454 of 1,763 owner complaints (25.8%) in this vehicle snapshot. Steering (STEERING): 454 complaints, 25.8% of reports Steering (STEERING) 15 crash reports 454 · 25.8% Engine (ENGINE): 242 complaints, 13.7% of reports Engine (ENGINE) 2 crash reports 11 fire reports 242 · 13.7% Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM): 217 complaints, 12.3% of reports Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) 1 crash reports 5 fire reports 217 · 12.3% Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN): 149 complaints, 8.4% of reports Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 15 crash reports 149 · 8.4% Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES): 106 complaints, 6.0% of reports Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 3 crash reports 106 · 6.0% Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM): 105 complaints, 6.0% of reports Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 3 crash reports 1 fire reports 105 · 6.0% Suspension (SUSPENSION): 94 complaints, 5.3% of reports Suspension (SUSPENSION) 1 crash reports 1 fire reports 94 · 5.3% Airbags (AIR BAGS): 68 complaints, 3.9% of reports Airbags (AIR BAGS) 29 crash reports 1 fire reports 68 · 3.9% Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL): 62 complaints, 3.5% of reports Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) 6 crash reports 62 · 3.5% Unclassified NHTSA leftover: 303 complaints, 17.2% of reports Unclassified NHTSA leftover 17 crash reports 6 fire reports 303 · 17.2% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.

View component data as a table
System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
Steering (STEERING) 454 25.8% 15 crashes · 0 fires
Engine (ENGINE) 242 13.7% 2 crashes · 11 fires
Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) 217 12.3% 1 crashes · 5 fires
Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 149 8.4% 15 crashes · 0 fires
Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 106 6.0% 3 crashes · 0 fires
Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 105 6.0% 3 crashes · 1 fires
Suspension (SUSPENSION) 94 5.3% 1 crashes · 1 fires
Airbags (AIR BAGS) 68 3.9% 29 crashes · 1 fires
Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) 62 3.5% 6 crashes · 0 fires
Unclassified NHTSA leftover 303 17.2% 17 crashes · 6 fires
NHTSA Consumer Complaints, NHTSA Safety Recalls, and NHTSA Defect Investigations Snapshot 2026-10-15 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

When reports and recalls showed up

When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.

When reports and recalls showed up Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Oct 2013; the first recall shown was reported in Oct 2013. 2013-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2014-Q1: 9 owner reports 9 2014-Q2: 11 owner reports 11 2014-Q3: 16 owner reports 16 2014-Q4: 21 owner reports 21 2015-Q1: 27 owner reports 27 2015-Q2: 13 owner reports 13 2015-Q3: 41 owner reports 41 2015-Q4: 37 owner reports 37 2016-Q1: 24 owner reports 24 2016-Q2: 23 owner reports 23 2016-Q3: 20 owner reports 20 2016-Q4: 27 owner reports 27 2017-Q1: 26 owner reports 26 2017-Q2: 27 owner reports 27 2017-Q3: 26 owner reports 26 2017-Q4: 14 owner reports 14 2018-Q1: 26 owner reports 26 2018-Q2: 31 owner reports 31 2018-Q3: 28 owner reports 28 2018-Q4: 33 owner reports 33 2019-Q1: 53 owner reports 53 2019-Q2: 45 owner reports 45 2019-Q3: 65 owner reports 65 2019-Q4: 67 owner reports 67 2020-Q1: 52 owner reports 52 2020-Q2: 28 owner reports 28 2020-Q3: 36 owner reports 36 2020-Q4: 28 owner reports 28 2021-Q1: 32 owner reports 32 2021-Q2: 37 owner reports 37 2021-Q3: 20 owner reports 20 2021-Q4: 23 owner reports 23 2022-Q1: 25 owner reports 25 2022-Q2: 19 owner reports 19 2022-Q3: 23 owner reports 23 2022-Q4: 24 owner reports 24 2023-Q1: 17 owner reports 17 2023-Q2: 21 owner reports 21 2023-Q3: 102 owner reports 102 2023-Q4: 51 owner reports 51 2024-Q1: 52 owner reports 52 2024-Q2: 36 owner reports 36 2024-Q3: 63 owner reports 63 2024-Q4: 60 owner reports 60 2025-Q1: 60 owner reports 60 2025-Q2: 46 owner reports 46 2025-Q3: 54 owner reports 54 2025-Q4: 31 owner reports 31 2026-Q1: 42 owner reports 42 2026-Q2: 29 owner reports 29 2026-Q3: 36 owner reports 36 2026-Q4: 4 owner reports 4 Owner reports Oct 2013 Oct 2026 Recall campaign 13V486000 ◆ Recall campaign 13V486000 Recall campaign 14V161000 ◆ Recall campaign 14V161000 Recall campaign 14V392000 ◆ Recall campaign 14V392000 Recall campaign 15V459000 ◆ Recall campaign 15V459000 Recall campaign 15V460000 ◆ Recall campaign 15V460000 Recall campaign 15V461000 ◆ Recall campaign 15V461000 Recall campaign 15V517000 ◆ Recall campaign 15V517000 Recall campaign 15V534000 ◆ Recall campaign 15V534000 Recall campaign 16E041000 ◆ Recall campaign 16E041000 Recall campaign 17V302000 ◆ Recall campaign 17V302000 Recall campaign 17V821000 ◆ Recall campaign 17V821000 Recall campaign 18V332000 ◆ Recall campaign 18V332000 Recall campaign 19V347000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V347000 Recall campaign 19V757000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V757000 Recall campaign 20V475000 ◆ Recall campaign 20V475000 Recall campaign 22V406000 ◆ Recall campaign 22V406000 Recall campaign 23V411000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V411000 Investigation RQ15004 ● Investigation RQ15004 Investigation PE16014 ● Investigation PE16014 Investigation EA23001 ● Investigation EA23001 Investigation RQ23003 ● Investigation RQ23003 Investigation RQ25003 ● Investigation RQ25003
  • Campaign 14V161000 was reported 117 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 14V392000 was reported 87 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 15V459000 was reported 433 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 15V460000 was reported 433 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 15V461000 was reported 500 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 15V517000 was reported 256 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 15V534000 was reported 463 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 17V821000 was reported 1,476 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 18V332000 was reported 1,263 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 19V347000 was reported 1,886 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 19V757000 was reported 2,154 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 20V475000 was reported 2,448 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 22V406000 was reported 3,055 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
Date Record type Count Record identifier
2013-Q4 Owner reports 2
2014-Q1 Owner reports 9
2014-Q2 Owner reports 11
2014-Q3 Owner reports 16
2014-Q4 Owner reports 21
2015-Q1 Owner reports 27
2015-Q2 Owner reports 13
2015-Q3 Owner reports 41
2015-Q4 Owner reports 37
2016-Q1 Owner reports 24
2016-Q2 Owner reports 23
2016-Q3 Owner reports 20
2016-Q4 Owner reports 27
2017-Q1 Owner reports 26
2017-Q2 Owner reports 27
2017-Q3 Owner reports 26
2017-Q4 Owner reports 14
2018-Q1 Owner reports 26
2018-Q2 Owner reports 31
2018-Q3 Owner reports 28
2018-Q4 Owner reports 33
2019-Q1 Owner reports 53
2019-Q2 Owner reports 45
2019-Q3 Owner reports 65
2019-Q4 Owner reports 67
2020-Q1 Owner reports 52
2020-Q2 Owner reports 28
2020-Q3 Owner reports 36
2020-Q4 Owner reports 28
2021-Q1 Owner reports 32
2021-Q2 Owner reports 37
2021-Q3 Owner reports 20
2021-Q4 Owner reports 23
2022-Q1 Owner reports 25
2022-Q2 Owner reports 19
2022-Q3 Owner reports 23
2022-Q4 Owner reports 24
2023-Q1 Owner reports 17
2023-Q2 Owner reports 21
2023-Q3 Owner reports 102
2023-Q4 Owner reports 51
2024-Q1 Owner reports 52
2024-Q2 Owner reports 36
2024-Q3 Owner reports 63
2024-Q4 Owner reports 60
2025-Q1 Owner reports 60
2025-Q2 Owner reports 46
2025-Q3 Owner reports 54
2025-Q4 Owner reports 31
2026-Q1 Owner reports 42
2026-Q2 Owner reports 29
2026-Q3 Owner reports 36
2026-Q4 Owner reports 4
Recall campaign 1 13V486000
Recall campaign 1 14V161000
Recall campaign 1 14V392000
Recall campaign 1 15V459000
Recall campaign 1 15V460000
Recall campaign 1 15V461000
Recall campaign 1 15V517000
Recall campaign 1 15V534000
Recall campaign 1 16E041000
Recall campaign 1 17V302000
Recall campaign 1 17V821000
Recall campaign 1 18V332000
Recall campaign 1 19V347000
Recall campaign 1 19V757000
Recall campaign 1 20V475000
Recall campaign 1 22V406000
Recall campaign 1 23V411000
Defect investigation 1 RQ15004
Defect investigation 1 PE16014
Defect investigation 1 EA23001
Defect investigation 1 RQ23003
Defect investigation 1 RQ25003
NHTSA Safety Recalls Snapshot 2026-10-15 Open source record

Safety Recalls (17)

Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.

In short, these campaigns were filed about Electrical, Transmission / driveline, Suspension, Airbags, Engine, and Fuel system.

  1. Recall campaign 13V486000

    Electrical

    Report date
    Component:
    Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
    Consequence:
    Inoperative warning lights may not properly warn the driver of vehicle problems, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N59.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  2. Recall campaign 14V161000

    Transmission / driveline

    Report date
    Component:
    Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
    Consequence:
    If the park pawl does not properly engage, the vehicle may rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.
    Remedy:
    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2014. Owners may contract Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P13.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  3. Recall campaign 14V392000

    Suspension

    Report date
    Component:
    Suspension (SUSPENSION)
    Consequence:
    Damage to the tire or reduced braking increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear shocks and replace any affected ones, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P37.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  4. Recall campaign 15V459000

    Airbags

    Report date
    Component:
    Airbags (AIR BAGS)
    Consequence:
    This abrasion may result in an electrical short that could cause driver's frontal air bag to unexpectedly deploy. Inadvertent deployment of the air bag may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, repair as necessary, and secure the steering wheel wiring harness. Additionally, protective caps will be added to the air bag retainer spring ends. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R36.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  5. Recall campaign 15V460000

    Airbags

    Report date
    Component:
    Airbags (AIR BAGS)
    Consequence:
    Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy:
    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Restraint Control module calibration, free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R23.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  6. Recall campaign 15V461000

    Safety recall 15V461000

    Report date
    Component:
    Unclassified NHTSA leftover
    Consequence:
    Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, Chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle that provided unauthorized access to the vehicle network. This measure may not have been implemented on all vehicles and does not address access by other means that will be remedied by the software update. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R40.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  7. Recall campaign 15V517000

    Electrical

    Report date
    Component:
    Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
    Consequence:
    If the harness shorts, the vehicle may stall and there is an increased risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to confirm that the battery harness is correctly routed and secured. Any harness that shows evidence of wear will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 8, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R43.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  8. Recall campaign 15V534000

    Airbags

    Report date
    Component:
    Airbags (AIR BAGS)
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will inspect the right and left side air bag inflatable curtains (SABIC) for proper orientation and a foil patch will be installed on both sides of the headliner. One or both of the air bag inflatable curtains (SABIC) will be replaced if necessary. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R47.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  9. Recall campaign 16E041000

    Safety recall 16E041000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Chrysler will notify owners to remove the front seat covers and return them for a full refund. The recall began on July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S30.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  10. Recall campaign 17V302000

    Safety recall 17V302000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC software, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T25.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  11. Recall campaign 17V821000

    Transmission / driveline

    Report date
    Component:
    Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, inspect the BTSI, and, as necessary, replace it, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T79.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  12. Recall campaign 18V332000

    Electrical

    Report date
    Component:
    Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
    Consequence:
    If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  13. Recall campaign 19V347000

    Safety recall 19V347000

    Report date
    Component:
    Unclassified NHTSA leftover
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the tailgate latch, free of charge. The recall began May 23, 2019. Chrysler is expected to notify owners of the expanded population on October 18, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's number for this recall is V44. Note: 2015-2017 MY Ram 1500 pickup trucks with truck beds other than 8 foot, are currently covered under NHTSA recall 18V-486 for this issue.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  14. Recall campaign 19V757000

    Engine

    Report date
    Component:
    Engine (ENGINE)
    Consequence:
    Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. The recall began April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB1.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  15. Recall campaign 20V475000

    Engine

    Report date
    Component:
    Engine (ENGINE)
    Consequence:
    An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal in the event that the crankshaft position signal is lost, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-2002. FCA US's number for this recall is W58.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  16. Recall campaign 22V406000

    Fuel system

    Report date
    Component:
    Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM)
    Consequence:
    Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  17. Recall campaign 23V411000

    Safety recall 23V411000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-475.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-10-14 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

What owners actually wrote

Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · snapshot 2026-10-14
Safety incident filters
Showing 6 of 1,763 complaints · page 1 of 71
2026-10-07Engine (ENGINE)
NHTSA ODI 11769712
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Vehicle Information: 2014 Ram 1500 Quad Cab VIN: [XXX] Manufacturer: Stellantis N.V. / Chrysler Group LLC Selling/Servicing Dealer: First Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (280 E. Washington St, North Attleboro, MA 02760) Primary Component: Engine / Power Train Systems (Engine Block Corrosion / Oil Leak) Description of Safety Defect & Structural Failure: In December 2025, at approximately 59,000 miles, this vehicle experienced a sudden, severe engine oil leak. The cause was severe corrosion that created a hole through the lower engine block above the oil pan, located behind new transmission lines replaced by the dealership. First Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram acknowledged the severe corrosion and corroded engine block on record. The loss of engine oil created an immediate risk of engine failure, loss of vehicle power while driving, and a severe fire hazard from pressurized engine oil contacting hot exhaust components. The vehicle became completely inoperable and was flatbed towed to First Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. Current Status & Official Record: The structural engine defect was never repaired. Subsequent third-party state inspection and state-certified used vehicle arbitration confirmed the unrepaired defect, resulting in a binding vehicle buyback decision issued in my favor on September 15, 2026. there are x2 photos of motor. my photo prior to towing to dealership and the dealerships approximately a month later. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2026-10-05Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
NHTSA ODI 11768995
CrashFireInjuryDeath
2014 Ram 1500 5.7L, approximately 90,000 miles. Around October 2025, the ABS warning light, BRAKE warning light, and traction control light illuminated on the dash. Diagnosis shows ABS control module internal electronic failure (fault code C2200, lost communication with ABS module). This failure disables the anti-lock braking system, electronic stability/traction control, trailer brake controller, and cruise control. Failure was intermittent at first, occurring more often in warm weather, and has now become permanent. The vehicle cannot be repaired: replacement module Mopar part 68228991AD is discontinued and on national backorder, with dealers reporting the part has been under manufacturer engineering review for an extended period. Independent module rebuild services are unable to obtain required components. The vehicle is driven daily with these safety systems inoperative and no repair path available.
2026-10-03Engine (ENGINE)
NHTSA ODI 11768674
CrashFireInjuryDeath
When driving down the road, the engine will completely shut off. Attempt to pull it over in a safe spot. The radio and four ways are still functional. Once we are stopped on the side of the road, the vehicle puts itself into park and am unable to restart the vehicle for 10 to 15 minutes. Upon restarting the vehicle, everything runs normal until it does it again. It can go weeks or even a couple hours. It has almost caused a crash several times due to randomly powering down the motor.
2026-10-01Steering (STEERING)
NHTSA ODI 11768338
CrashFireInjuryDeath
On or about September 10, 2026, I was driving on the interstate at 70 MPH. Suddenly, I lost control of the steering with no prior warning or warning lights. It was obvious the power steering was not working. The power steering warning light finally came on about 15 min later. Needless to say, my reaction time to potential road hazards was greatly diminished. If my wife was driving she would not have the strength to steer. This happened on I 30 and exit 117 in Benton Arkansas while driving 70 MPH. There is a recall on my make, model and year but apparently not for my specific vehicle. It cost me $3045.75 to get it repaired. The vehicle is available for inspection if needed.
2026-09-23Steering (STEERING)
NHTSA ODI 11766361
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. While driving approximately 40-50 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering assist, causing the steering wheel to be difficult to turn. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the rack and pinion was replaced. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V021000 (Steering); however, the VIN and model were not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
2026-09-18Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)
NHTSA ODI 11765369
CrashFireInjuryDeath
While towing a 17ft trailer I had to slam on the brakes to avoid another vehicle. The trailer brakes and ABS on my truck did not work. I managed to avoid the other vehicle but the ABS, trailer and parking brake light all came on a couple minutes later. The lights went off but came back on a couple of days later. On XXX I took the truck to the Ram dealer in [XXX], where I originally bought it from and they diagnosed the brake module had gone out. Code C2200-49. On XXX I was informed that there is not part available to make the repair. This is an important safety component for towing a trailer and is required in [XXX]. The module is on order but as of today XXX there is still no part available. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Ram 1500 Complaints and Recalls by Year

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems on the 2014 RAM 1500?

Owners named Steering most often — 454 of 1,763 reports (26%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.

Are there recalls for the 2014 RAM 1500?

NHTSA lists 17 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Electrical, Transmission / driveline, Suspension, Airbags, Engine, and Fuel system. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.

What should I inspect before buying a 2014 RAM 1500?

Look up the VIN for open recalls. Check for play in the wheel, noises on lock and whether it tracks straight. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.

Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?

No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.

EPA Fuel Economy Database Snapshot 2026-10-04 Open source record

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Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records

NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-10-14 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Methodology & Data Integrity

Source: NHTSA ODI / recalls, snapshot 2026-10-14. YearTell is not a government agency.

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