2014 Ram 1500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1781 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Ram 1500. The most-reported areas: Steering (510), Engine (304), Electrical System (246).
Key takeaways
- 1781 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 99 involve a crash, 24 a fire, 88 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 510 | 29% |
| Engine | 304 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 246 | 14% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 214 | 12% |
| Power Train | 192 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 185 | 10% |
| Unknown Or Other | 130 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 126 | 7% |
| Suspension | 111 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 89 | 5% |
| Fuel System | 62 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 50 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2014 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2014 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2014 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering,air Bags - filed 2026-10-31
When outside temps are below 50 degrees the power steering doesn't work! The power steering will not work until the engine is at normal operating temp and you turn the engine off and back on. EPS ISSUE Also, service airbag message keeps coming on
Steering - filed 2026-10-29
While driving on Citrus Ave. Power steering failed while turning. Could not straighten out till the Vehical entered oncoming lane. With great effort was able to pull to side of the road. Towed to dealer who refused to contact manufacturer or nitsa for warranty help .
Service Brakes, Hydraulic - filed 2026-10-28
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the ABS, traction control, and BRAKE warning lights were intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and the contact was advised that the ABS module needed to be replaced; however, the parts wer...
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More for the 2014 Ram 1500
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.