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2014 Ram 5500

Based on reports from 21 owners and 10 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

344

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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 21 complaints, 4 crashes, 6 fires, and 10 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

4 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 109K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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Failure Timeline by Mileage

0–30K

30–60K

60–90K

90–120K

120–150K

150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (4 reports) • Median: 109K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (4 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine4 (19%)

Electrical3 (14%)

Steering3 (14%)

Other2 (10%)

Suspension2 (10%)

Drivetrain2 (10%)

Fuel System2 (10%)

Airbags1 (5%)

2014 Ram 5500: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2014 Ram 5500, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 109,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 109K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2014 Ram 5500, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2014 Ram 5500, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2014 Ram 5500, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-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 5500. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (10 recalls)

14V100000Apr 2014

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ram 5500 trucks manufactured August 14, 2013, through January 7, 2014. The certification label has the incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Thus, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 567 "Certification Regulations."

14V635000Apr 2015

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured March 27, 2009, to September 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the electrical connectors of the diesel fuel heater may overheat.

15V290000Jun 2015

TIRES

Chryser (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis trucks manufactured August 20, 2013, to January 27, 2015 and equipped with 6.4L Hemi engines. The affected vehicles have a maximum governed speed of 106 mph but are fitted with tires that are only rated for a maximum speed of 87 mph.

15V459000Sep 2015

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.

15V461000Aug 2015

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 equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 21 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 10 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2014 Ram 5500: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Ram 5500?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2014 Ram 5500 is related to the engine, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2014 Ram 5500 reliable?

The 2014 Ram 5500 has 21 complaints, 4 crash reports, and 6 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.

How much does it cost to fix 2014 Ram 5500 problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 2014 Ram 5500 have any recalls?

Yes, the 2014 Ram 5500 has 10 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Ram 5500 problems start?

Based on 14 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 109,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

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