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#BS-2014-RAM150-7AE42014 Ram 1500Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 2,435 owners and 17 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 2,435 complaints, 152 crashes, 38 fires, and 17 recalls. Complaint rate is 4.2x the class average. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.
Top reported problems
power steering failure
39 complaints • Severity 8.7/10
air suspension does not work properly
26 complaints • Severity 8.9/10
bump in transmission when releasing brake or accelerating
19 complaints • Severity 6.2/10
various electrical issues
13 complaints • Severity 8.3/10
transmission doesnt downshift correctly
11 complaints • Severity 6/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
499 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 60K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (329 reports) • Median: 60K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Steering (499 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2014 Ram 1500: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Steering Issues
Steering complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2014 Ram 1500, with 499 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 60,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 60K-mile mark.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2014 Ram 1500, with 343 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2014 Ram 1500, with 271 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2014 Ram 1500, with 234 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2014 Ram 1500. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (17 recalls)
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.
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 transmission is in the 'Park' position.
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.
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 against the driver air bag module retainer spring.
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 bags may unexpectedly deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners may activate.
+ 12 more recalls in the full report
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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2014 Ram 1500 NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★3 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (5)
3 investigations still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.
High pressure fuel pump failure
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Vehicle Rollaway
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Software security vulnerability
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Intermittent/Comp Loss of Power Steering
STEERING
Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
This is the worst model year for the Ram 1500 according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is engine.
2014 Ram 1500 vs. Class Average (Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD)
This vehicle
2,435
Class avg
578
4.2x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical standard pickup trucks 2wd vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 2,435 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 17 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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