2014 RAM 3500 Problems and Recalls (201 Complaints)
The most-reported problem on the 2014 RAM 3500 is Suspension (14% of 201 owner reports). There are 17 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Suspension — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-09-07 201 complaints · 17 recalls
What problems show up on the 2014 RAM 3500?
29 of 201 filings named Suspension (14% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.
Second is Steering (28 reports).
There are 17 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Electrical, Engine, Airbags, Transmission / driveline, Steering, and Wheels. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.
The 2013 has 112 reports on file; this year has 201. Older years collect more reports just by being on the road longer. If you need a fairer comparison, use the equal-time view.
What owners reported
System named most often: Suspension 29 complaints · 14.4% of the file
Crashes, fires, injuries and deaths in those filings:
- Crashes 9
- Fires 6
- Injuries 9
- Deaths 0
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-09-07 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.
“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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension (SUSPENSION) | 29 | 14.4% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| Steering (STEERING) | 28 | 13.9% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) | 27 | 13.4% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Wheels (WHEELS) | 18 | 9.0% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) | 15 | 7.5% | 0 crashes · 1 fires |
| Engine (ENGINE) | 14 | 7.0% | 1 crashes · 1 fires |
| Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) | 12 | 6.0% | 1 crashes · 3 fires |
| Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) | 12 | 6.0% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) | 6 | 3.0% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Unclassified NHTSA leftover | 40 | 19.9% | 1 crashes · 1 fires |
NHTSA Consumer Complaints, NHTSA Safety Recalls, and NHTSA Defect Investigations Snapshot 2026-09-07 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.
- Campaign 14V635000 was reported 15 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 15V459000 was reported 247 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 15V460000 was reported 247 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 15V461000 was reported 463 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 17V562000 was reported 1,085 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 17V821000 was reported 1,214 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 18V332000 was reported 1,013 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 18E096000 was reported 1,311 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 19V021000 was reported 1,412 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 19V347000 was reported 1,849 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 21V398000 was reported 2,265 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-Q2 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2014-Q3 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2014-Q4 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2015-Q1 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2015-Q2 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2015-Q3 | Owner reports | 10 | |
| 2015-Q4 | Owner reports | 18 | |
| 2016-Q1 | Owner reports | 21 | |
| 2016-Q2 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2016-Q3 | Owner reports | 8 | |
| 2016-Q4 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2017-Q1 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2017-Q2 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2017-Q3 | Owner reports | 9 | |
| 2017-Q4 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2018-Q1 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2018-Q2 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2018-Q3 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2018-Q4 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2019-Q1 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2019-Q2 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2019-Q3 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2019-Q4 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2020-Q1 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2020-Q2 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2020-Q4 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2021-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2021-Q3 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2021-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2022-Q1 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2022-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2022-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2023-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2023-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2023-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2023-Q4 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2024-Q1 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2024-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2024-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2025-Q1 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2025-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2026-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2026-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 13V486000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 14V635000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 15V459000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 15V460000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 15V461000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 15V541000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 16E041000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 17V302000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 17V499000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 17V562000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 17V821000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 17V824000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 18V332000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 18E096000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 19V021000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 19V347000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 21V398000 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | RQ15004 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | PE18016 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | EA19004 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | RQ25003 |
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, Engine, Airbags, Transmission / driveline, Steering, and Wheels.
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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.
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Recall campaign 14V635000
Engine
- Report date
- Component:
- Engine (ENGINE)
- Consequence:
- If the connectors overheat, the fuel heater may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy:
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the harness side connector with a silver plated beryllium copper terminal service kit, and inspect the fuel heater for leaks, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Chrysler issued interim notification to owners on December 8, 2014. The recall began on April 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P65.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Recall campaign 15V541000
Safety recall 15V541000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- If the bracket components separate from the frame, the vehicle may be more difficult to steer and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install a reinforcement bracket over the front track bar bracket. This recall began on February 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R46.
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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.
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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.
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Recall campaign 17V499000
Safety recall 17V499000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- If the wheel fractures, a loss of vehicle control can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- AEV will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheels with wheels of similar value, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2017. Owners may contact AEV customer service at 1-248-926-0256 extension 500.
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Recall campaign 17V562000
Engine
- Report date
- Component:
- Engine (ENGINE)
- Consequence:
- The leaking water pump can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
- Remedy:
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pumps, 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 T51.
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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.
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Recall campaign 17V824000
Safety recall 17V824000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
- Remedy:
- Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.
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Recall campaign 18E096000
Steering
- Report date
- Component:
- Steering (STEERING)
- Consequence:
- The weakened connection may result in a fractured steering drag link, causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Streetcar will notify owners and dealers will inspect and install a new steering knuckle, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact AEV customer service at 1-248-926-0256, extension 500.
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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.
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Recall campaign 19V021000
Steering
- Report date
- Component:
- Steering (STEERING)
- Consequence:
- A drag link separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy:
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will check the steering linkage jam nut tightness, replacing the drag link assembly or welding the nut to the adjuster sleeve, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V06.
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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.
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Recall campaign 21V398000
Wheels
- Report date
- Component:
- Wheels (WHEELS)
- Consequence:
- Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will update the torque specification in the owner's manual and other published service documents. Dealers will also inspect the vehicle's wheel studs, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Campaign Y36 owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Campaign Y26 owner notification letters were mailed on December 1, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's numbers for this recall are Y26 and Y36.
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 2026-09-07
Showing 8 of 201 complaints · page 1 of 9
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while the contact's husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side rear outer tire detached. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. The contact's husband inspected the vehicle and noticed that only one stud was attached to the wheel, and the wheel was tilted sideways. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the driver's and passenger's side rear outer tire studs had detached. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that the passenger's side rear outer tire studs had detached again. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact stated that the rear axle, rims, and rear tire hubs were also damaged. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact stated that the failures occurred while hauling horses. The contact referenced an unknown recall with a similar failure description, stating that the vehicle was taken to the dealer three years ago for the recall repair, but the vehicle was only inspected and no repairs were completed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
CrashFireInjuryDeath
the recall number is 14V-635 or P65\n\nsays electric defect causes fires from heater Year: 2014\nMake: RAM\nModel: 3500\nTrim: N/A\nSeries: N/A
CrashFireInjuryDeath
We were traveling on a highway doing 70mph and the whole truck started to shake really badly. My husband could not steer the vehicle safely, nor could he brake without losing control. He had to slow down until the shaking stopped. When we got back on the road, the vehicle did the same thing three times. This is known issue with Dodge, yet they don't have a fix for it. They call it the "death rattle"
CrashFireInjuryDeath
ABS is not working and no part is available. Towing an RV without trailer brakes is dangerous. The ABS malfunctions at random and we never know when this will happen. ABS control deactivates traction control, as well as trailer breaks, and effects transmission functions as well.
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The heater core in this model with the Cummins motor and of those around the same year plug constantly. I have to flush mine every couple of weeks in cold weather otherwise it will not keep moister off of the inside windows including the windshield as it just blows frigid air. A complete repair is $2,400+ and it will continue to plug even after the repair. It's common to need to frequently pull off of the highway and wipe down the inside glass to keep the windows clear.
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and brake assist warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ABS module had failed and needed to be replaced; however, the part was not available. The dealer informed the contact that the ABS module was under engineering review and there was no estimated availability date for availability. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the "no turbo signal" warning light illuminated, and the vehicle shifted into LIMP Mode. The contact stated that the vehicle slowed to approximately 20 MPH on the highway. The contact pulled over and turned the vehicle off and detached the positive and negative battery terminals. The contact stated that he touched the ends of the cables and reconnected the terminals to the battery and was able to return to normal vehicle functionality. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but occurred at various speeds. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the turbo actuators needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle at highway speeds, the steering wheel felt loose, and the steering was unstable, causing the vehicle to become difficult to control. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the outboard steering linkage jam nut had become loosened. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V021000 (Steering). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 139,000.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems on the 2014 RAM 3500?
Owners named Suspension most often — 29 of 201 reports (14%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.
Are there recalls for the 2014 RAM 3500?
NHTSA lists 17 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Electrical, Engine, Airbags, Transmission / driveline, Steering, and Wheels. 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 3500?
Look up the VIN for open recalls. Listen for clunks over bumps and look at tire wear for alignment issues. 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.
Estimated Ownership Cost
EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates
Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-08-21
Adjacent Model Years
Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records
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Methodology & Data Integrity
Source: NHTSA ODI / recalls, snapshot 2026-09-07. YearTell is not a government agency.