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2014 RAM 1500: Complaints, Recalls, and Known Problems

Owners have filed 1,733 safety complaints about the 2014 RAM 1500 with U.S. regulators. Here's what the federal data shows, system by system.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · Retrieved July 14, 2026 · Counts change as new reports are filed

1,733
Complaints
17
Recalls
5
Investigations
4★
Overall crash rating

Complaints for this vehicle report 97 crashes, 24 fires, 88 injuries. No deaths have been reported.

Key findings
  1. Steering leads the complaint list, cited in 487 of 1,733 complaints, followed by Engine & cooling.
  2. Stalling is a recurring theme. 110 of the 1,733 reports describe the engine stalling — many while driving.
  3. Complaints peaked 5 years after the model year (230 filed in 2019) — a pattern consistent with wear-out failures rather than assembly defects.
  4. 5 NHTSA defect investigations are associated with this vehicle.

What owners report

Complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle system involved. For the 2014 RAM 1500, here is how reports break down by system.

Complaints by vehicle system
System mentions in 1,733 complaints · a complaint can cite more than one system
Steering
487
Engine & cooling
343
Fuel & propulsion
273
Electrical
241
Power train / transmission
191
Brakes & stability
179
Other / unspecified
145
Airbags & restraints
131

"The service power steering warning light is illuminating due to a faulty electronic power steering module and is rendering the vehicle inoperable until the module can reset itself."

Owner complaint filed July 2026 · Steering · NHTSA ODI 11747962

"Electric Power Steering failed, luckily while in driveway. C2217 is the fault code. Could have resulted in significant vehicle(s) damage or bodily harm if this had occurred at normal driving speeds."

Owner complaint filed June 2026 · Steering · NHTSA ODI 11744316

When complaints were filed

For most vehicles, complaint volume spikes early and tapers off. The 2014 RAM 1500 peaked later than usual, in 2019.

Complaints filed per year — 2014 RAM 1500
Year the complaint was filed, not the incident year
2
58
118
95
94
118
230
144
112
92
191
213
193
73
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2026 is a partial year (through July 14, 2026). A late peak is the signature of wear-out failures: parts that don't fail until the vehicle has years and miles on it.

How the 2014 compares with other model years

Across the RAM 1500 model years we track, the 2014 has the most complaints on file.

Total complaints by model year — RAM 1500
All complaints on file per model year, as of July 14, 2026
1,251
2014
1,733
1,425
1,502
1,448
Older model years have had more time on the road to accumulate complaints — compare adjacent years, not endpoints.

Recall history: 17 recalls

17 recalls apply to some or all 2014 RAM 1500 vehicles. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, with no time limit.

Oct 201313V-486
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured July 1, 2013, through August 22, 2013. Randomly, the warning lights in the instrument cluster may fail to illuminate as designed.

Apr 201414V-161
Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ram 1500 4x4 vehicles manufactured January 24, 2014, through February 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the transmission case may have been improperly machined which can result in the park pawl not properly engaging when the transmi…

Jul 201414V-392
Suspension:Rear:Shock Absorber

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jeep Cherokee and Ram 1500 and 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles. Due to an insufficient weld, the rear shocks may detach from the vehicle at one end and possibly damage other chassis components, the tire or result in reduced braking.

Jul 201515V-459
Air Bags:Frontal

Chrysler (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 option. The affected vehicles have a steering wheel wiring harness that may rub a…

Jul 201515V-460
Seat Belts

Chrysler (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 overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air b…

Jul 201515V-461
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.

Chrysler (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 Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipp…

Aug 201515V-517
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables

Chrysler (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 bracket for the right engine mount resulting in an electrical short.

Aug 201515V-534
Air Bags:Side/Window

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ram 1500 Quad Cab trucks manufactured August 26, 2013, to August 8, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with side air bag inflatable curtains (SABIC) that may not fully overlap the C-pillars in the event of a vehicle crash. As such…

May 201616E-041
Equipment

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling aftermarket Mopar Canvas Seat Covers for certain 2012-2016 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. These Mopar canvas seat covers were sold through Chrysler dealerships beginning October 15, 2015. The seat covers can impede the deployment of the seat thorax airbags.

May 201717V-302
Air Bags

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). I…

Dec 201717V-821
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift

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. P…

May 201818V-332
Electrical System:Wiring

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…

May 201919V-347
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch

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 l…

Oct 201919V-757
Engine 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 coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold…

Aug 202020V-475
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel

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, po…

Jun 202222V-406
Fuel System, Diesel:Delivery:Fuel Pump

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.

Jun 202323V-411
Engine And Engine Cooling

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, …

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Crash-test ratings

NHTSA crash ratings measure how the car protects occupants in a crash — a separate question from the reliability complaints above. A vehicle can be both crashworthy and trouble-prone.

★★★★☆
Overall
★★★★☆
Frontal crash
★★★★★
Side crash
★★★☆☆
Rollover

Frequently asked questions

How many complaints does the 2014 RAM 1500 have?

As of July 14, 2026, owners have filed 1,733 complaints about the 2014 RAM 1500 with NHTSA. The most-reported system is steering.

How many recalls does the 2014 RAM 1500 have?

The 2014 RAM 1500 has 17 NHTSA recalls on file. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.

Is the 2014 RAM 1500 safe in a crash?

NHTSA gives the 2014 RAM 1500 an overall crash rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Crash ratings measure occupant protection in a collision; they do not measure reliability, which is what the complaint data above reflects.

Methodology & source

All figures come from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public APIs: the Office of Defects Investigation complaint database, the recalls database, and NCAP safety ratings, retrieved July 14, 2026.

Complaints are self-reported by consumers and are not verified by NHTSA or by this site. A single complaint may cite multiple vehicle systems, so system mentions can sum to more than the complaint total. Complaint volume is influenced by fleet size, media attention, and recall notices, and is not by itself a measure of defect rates.

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