2014 Ram 1500
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Steering is the leading concern among 1,767 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 17 1500 model years with reports.
Of the 2014 reports, 98 involved a crash and 24 involved a fire. 88 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Engine and engine coolingJun 8, 2023
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, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-475.
Campaign 23V411000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, diesel, delivery, fuel pumpJun 9, 2022
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.
Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.
Campaign 22V406000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, engine, dieselAug 13, 2020
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, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal in the event that the crankshaft position signal is lost, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-2002. FCA US's number for this recall is W58.
Campaign 20V475000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, exhaust system, emission control, gas recirculation valve (egr valve)Oct 24, 2019
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.
Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. The recall began April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB1.
Campaign 19V757000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, tailgate, latchMay 9, 2019
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 locking tailgate. On August 29, 2019 Chrysler expanded the recall to include an additional 693,128 model year 2013-2014 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.
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.
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.
Campaign 19V347000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringMay 17, 2018
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 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 18V332000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, lever and linkage, column shiftDec 20, 2017
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. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of PARK into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition.
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.
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.
Campaign 17V821000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsMay 9, 2017
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). If this fault occurs, the rollover side curtain air bag and the seat belt pretensioner will be disabled from deploying.
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.
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.
Campaign 17V302000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentMay 16, 2016
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 16E041000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, side/windowAug 21, 2015
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, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
In the event of a vehicle crash, if a SABIC does not inflate as intended, there is an increased risk of injury to the rear seat occupant.
Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will inspect the right and left side air bag inflatable curtains (SABIC) for proper orientation and a foil patch will be installed on both sides of the headliner. One or both of the air bag inflatable curtains (SABIC) will be replaced if necessary. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R47.
Campaign 15V534000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, 12v/24v/48v battery, cablesAug 14, 2015
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.
If the harness shorts, the vehicle may stall and there is an increased risk of a fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to confirm that the battery harness is correctly routed and secured. Any harness that shows evidence of wear will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 8, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R43.
Campaign 15V517000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, electrical, radio/tape deck/cd etc.Jul 23, 2015
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.
Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 15V461000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat beltsJul 22, 2015
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.
Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.
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.
Campaign 15V460000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalJul 22, 2015
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 15V459000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, rear, shock absorberJul 2, 2014
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.
Damage to the tire or reduced braking increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear shocks and replace any affected ones, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P37.
Campaign 14V392000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionApr 1, 2014
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.
If the park pawl does not properly engage, the vehicle may rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2014. Owners may contract Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P13.
Campaign 14V161000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, instrument cluster/panelOct 17, 2013
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.
Inoperative warning lights may not properly warn the driver of vehicle problems, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 13V486000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: fuel/propulsion system
213 reports, newest first. Show all
Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 26, 2020
MY VEHICLE LOST SIGNAL FROM THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR IN THE GAS TANK. THE SENSOR NOW ONLY WORKS WHEN THE TANK IS BETWEEN FULL AND 3/4 FULL. IT IS NOW UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS YOU DON'T KNOW HOW FAR YOU CAN TRAVEL BEFORE RUNNING OUT OF FUEL. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. PEOPLE COULD BECOME STRANDED IN A DESOLATE AREA OR UNDER ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND NOT BE ABLE TO GET HELP.
Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 23, 2020
FUEL SENDING UNIT MALFUNCTIONS CAUSING THE FUEL GAUGE TO GO TO EMPTY AND BACK TO FULL
Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 22, 2020
ERROR CODE P0463: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR CIRCUIT HIGH INPUT, THIS MEANS MY FUEL GAUGE IS EXPERIENCING FAILURES AND I CAN NOT ACCURATELY DETERMINE HOW MUCH FUEL IS IN THE VEHICLE. DOING A QUICK GOOGLE SEARCH, THIS APPEARS TO BE A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH THE 2014 RAM 1500 5.7L. I'M AT ROUGHLY 68500 MILE ON MY TRUCK SO THE ISSUE IS ALSO OUT OF WARRANTY.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 21, 2020
AT ABOUT 49,000 MILES THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER DRIVING FOR SEVERAL DAYS THE LIGHT WOULD TURN OFF ON ITS OWN WHILE THE ENGINE WAS OFF. I THOUGHT THAT IT MAY BEEN THE GAS CAP, SO I REPLACED IT. THEN, WHILE DRIVING, THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT TURNED ON AGAIN, INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. I HAD IT CHECKED BY O' REILLYS AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE FUEL SYSTEM, PO463=2 6391451. WHEN I TURNED ON THE ENGINE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS NOT ON. AFTER SEVERAL WEEKS I NOTICED THAT WHEN MY GAS WAS LESS THAN 3/4 FULL THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON AGAIN, WHILE DRIVING. MY GAS GAUGE AND MILE RANGE DROPPED TO ZERO. WHEN I FILLED THE GAS TANK THE GAUGE WENT BACK TO FULL WITH THE NUMBER OF MILE RANGE. AGAIN, WHEN THE GAS WAS ABOUT 3/4, THE GAUGE DROPPED OFF. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS NOW REMAINED ON CONSTANTLY.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 14, 2020
FUEL GAUGE SHOWS EMPTY WHEN THE TANK IS FULL
Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 10, 2020
2014 ECODIESEL RECEIVED AN UPDATE / REPROGRAMMING OF ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) AND NOW HAS SERIOUS DRIVABILITY ISSUES, ESPECIALLY WHEN COLD. THROTTLE RESPONSE IS DELAYED AND, IF TRYING TO PULL INTO TRAFFIC, IS DANGEROUS DUE TO THE DELAY IN THROTTLE RESPONSE. IN ADDITION TO DRIVABILITY ISSUES, THE FUEL MILEAGE HAS DECREASED SIGNIFICANTLY, PROBABLY 20%.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 2, 2020
1. HAD TO REPLACE THE EXHAUST SYTEM BECAUSE THE AUTOMATIC EXHAUST STOPPED WORKING AFTER TOWING THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER TO CREATE A FORCED REGEN 2. REPLACED 2 TURBOS 3. AFTER EMISSION RECALL WAS COMPLETED, ENGINE WAS LOOSING ANTIFREEZE AND OVERHEATED. ADDED ANTIFREEZE SEVERAL TIMES AND THEN THE ENGINE STARTED BLOWING WHITE SMOKE, ENGINE KNOCKING LIKE A LOOSE CRANK OR ROCKER ARM TRUCK LOST COMPLETE POWER. THE TRUCK WAS DELIVERED TO RAM DEALER IN RIVERHEAD, AFTER SPENDING 1600 DOLLARS FOR ENGINE DIAGNOSIS, WHICH WAS CLEAR APPARENT TO ANYONE , THE SAID ENGINE WAS NO GOOD.
Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 31, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 1500. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, AN AUDIBLE CHIME WAS HEARD AND THE FUEL LEVEL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. COUNTRY TRUCK & AUTO (13042 COUNTY RD 20, FORT LUPTON, CO 80621, (303) 857-1281) WAS CONTACTED AND AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000.
Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 26, 2019
WHILE DRIVING, FUEL SENSOR FAIL NOTICE DISPLAYED ON DASH AND FUEL GAUGE DROPPED TO EMPTY.33,000 MILES ON 2014 RAM 1500. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH FAULTY FUEL SENDING UNIT RESISTANCE UNIT. DEALER WANTS $800 TO FIX.
Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 10, 2019
THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE THAT IS ALL OVER THE INTERNET. I BELIEVE IT STARTS WITH THE 2009 MODEL YEAR TO THE 2018 MODEL YEAR. RAM FORUMS HAVE SHOWN THAT OWNERS HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE BEGIN FROM 20K MILES AND UP FROM THERE. THE ISSUE IS THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD STOP FUNCTIONING AND READ EMPTY. CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON WHICH CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO NO LONGER OPERATE IN ECO ( DESCRIBE 4 CYLINDERS FOR BETTER FUEL ECONOMY) MODE UNTILL THE ISSUE IS RESOLVED. SOME OWNERS AS WELL AS MY SELF HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE STALL OUT, FORCING ME TO NAVIGATE TO THE SHOULDER BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. USUALLY STARTS RIGHT UP AND THE CHECK ENGINE WILL REMAIN ON. WITH MY VEHICLE IF THE TANK IS FULL THE GUEST WORKS AND I DO NOT HAVE A PROBLEM UNTILL 40-60 MILES INTO DRIVING WHERE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME BACK ON AND AT TIMES CAUSING THE STALL. OTHER OWNERS HAVE REPORTED THAT THE GUAGE DOES NOT WORK 100% OF THE TIME. THERE IS A BIG NUMBER OF OWNERS WHO HAVE JUST GOTTEN IT FIXED BUT MOST JUST LIVE WITH THE ISSUE SINCE IT'S NOT CAUSING A STALL. I CANNOT STRESS THE IMPORTANCE OF A RECALL ON THESE RAMS FOR THE PEOPLE THAT ARE DEALING WITH THE ISSUE . AND THE NUMBER OF UN REPORTED CLAIMS TO YOUR AGENCY. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS FOR THE MANY OWNERS WHO HAVE FAILED TO REPORT TO YOU THIS ONGOING PROBLEM THAT THE DEALERSHIPS AND FIAT IS WELL AWARE OF. THEY HAVE EVEN ADVISED PEOPLE THAT THE NHTSA ISSUES RECALLS NOT THE COMPANY. JUST SEEMS LIKE THEY ARE WAITING FOR YOUR AGENCY TO ISSUE ONE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND FOR THE ORGANIZATION YOU WORK FOR.
Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 8, 2019
THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR CONSTANTLY GOES IN AND OUT ON THIS VEHICLE LEAVING THE GAS GAUGE INOPERABLE LEAVING DRIVERS GUESSING HOW MUCH FUEL IS ACTUALLY IN THE TANK. WHEN TANK IS COMPLETELY FULL THE GAUGE WORKS FINE AS SOON AS THE NEEDLE STARTS TO MOVE FROM FULL THE VEHICLE CHIMES AND THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON THE GAS GAUGE INSTANTLY DROPS TO EMPTY AND THE DASH READS FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FAIL THIS IS KNOW TO BE A WIDE SPREAD ISSUE WITH FCA AND THEY HAVE DONE NOTHING TO REMEDY THE PROPLEM
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 1, 2019, fire
DRIVING ON HWY 17 DOWN A RAMP, THROTTLE SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON AND TRUCK STALLED OUT. RESTARTED TRUCK TO PULL OFF HWY/RAMP TO SAFER LOCATION, NOTICED THICK BL SMOKE BILLOWING OUT FROM UNDER HOOD. PULLED INTO PARKING LOT, LIFTED HOOD TO SEE FLAMES COMING OFF ENGINE. BYSTANDER CALLED 911 WHILE I GOT A BUCKET OF WATER. THREW BUCKET OF WATER ONTO ENGINE WHILE POLICE AND FIRE DEPT FINISHED EXTINGUISHING. FIRE DEPT STATED THEY HAVE SEEN A FEW ECO FIRES. TOWED TO HENDRICK'S, CONTACTED RAM. RAM STATED NO NEED TO CONTACT INS CO (THEY WILL HANDLE IT). THOUGHT THIS WAS STRANGE, CONTACTED INS CO ANYWAYS. INSPECTED BY 2 FIRE SPECIALISTS, INS CO AND RAM. INS CO STATED MANUFACT DEFECT, RAM STATED LEAKY INJECTOR (WHICH WERE REPLACED BY RAM 18K MI PRIOR AT DEALERSHIP). I SUSTAINED SMOKE INHALATION AND 1ST DEGREE BURNS TO FACE,NECK,LT ARM AND HAD/HAVE HEADACHES. TRUCK WAS STILL UNDER 100K WARRANTY WITH ONLY 40K. RAM DENIED OPENED CLAIM AND WARRANTY. INS CO TOTALED TRUCK OUT, THEY STILL HAVE AN OPEN CLAIM AGAINST RAM. ADDITIONALLY RAM DENYING MY EMISSIONS SETTLEMENT OF 3K ONLY OFFERING 900 (STATING EMISSIONS WORK COULDN'T BE DONE DUE TO FIRE CLASSIFYING ME AS A PREVIOUS OWNER ALTHOUGH I WAS CURRENT OWNER EVEN AT THAT TIME). I STILL HAVEN'T SETTLED EMISSIONS. RECENTLY RAM HAS RECALLED ALL 108K ECO-DIESELS 2014-19 FOR FIRE HAZARD. MY TRUCK FITS THE DESCRIPTION FOR WHAT HAPPENS AND ALWAYS NEEDED A LITTLE COOLANT WITH MAINT, INSP, OIL CHANGES. I PAID OFF MY TRUCK BEFORE, AND NOW HAVE A PAYMENT WITH WHAT I CONSIDER A LESSER TRUCK. WHEN I CALL FCA AND GIVE MY INFO THEY OFTEN HANG UP, ACT LIKE THEY CANT HEAR ME, OR STATE THEY ARE TRANSFERRING ME TO MANAGER (HANGING UP ON ME). ALSO STATING SOMEONE WILL GET BACK TO ME, BUT NEVER ANY RETURNED CALL (SUPPOSED TO GET A CALL TOMORROW, WILL SEE).
Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 19, 2019
VB1 RECALL IS HAPPENING TO MY TRUCK AND STILL UNKNOWN SOLUTION AND PARTS AREN'T AVAILABLE. IS THE TRUCK OK TO DRIVE, WILL IT BE ON FIRE? BULLETPROOF DIESEL LOOKS LIKE A GREAT OPTION.
Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 14, 2019
FUEL GAUGE MISS READS, COMMON PROBLEM IN RAMS. FUEL LEVEL NOT KNOWN. 15K MILE 2014 RAM 1500.
Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 11, 2019
THE VEHICLE HAD A BAD EGR COOLER THAT CAUSED THE COOLANT TO ENTER THE COMBUSTION SYSTEM CAUSING EXCESS OVERHEATING OF THE EXHAUST MELTING SEVERAL EXHAUST COMPONENTS. IT WAS HIT ENOUGH TO POTENTIAL CAUSE A FIRE.
Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 11, 2019
BOUGHT TRUCK 4 MONTHS AGO, HAS BEEN BROKE DOWN NOW AS OF TODAY 5 TIMES. THIS TRUCK HAS LOST FUEL MILEAGE, POWER, AND HAS ALMOST COST LIVES, WHEN YOU PUSH ON THE GAS, NOTHING, AFTER A FEW SECONDS IT WILL GO, THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, I HAVE BEEN IN FRONT OF A SEMI MOVING WIND TURBINES AND ALMOST KILLED, THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN TOWED SEVERAL TIMES, IN THE SHOP BROKE DOWN ALL AFTER RECALL, THIS TRUCK WILL COST LIVES, I HAVE TRIED CONTACTING SEVERAL PEOPLE, I GET NOTHING, MY NEXT MOVE IS GOING TO SHOW VIDEOS AND UPDATED INCIDENTS, AND INFORMATION ON ALL STEPS, LAST RESPONSE WAS MY CASE HAS BEEN CLOSED, PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW THE ACTION TAKEN ON THIS AND THE LIVES AFFECTED. THE MOST RECENT ACTION WAS A COUPLE WEEKS AGO, I AM A PILOT ESCORT FOR GE WIND INDUSTRY, I WAS NEEDED TO STOP TRAFFIC TO KEEP PUBLIC SAFE, WHEN I'M NEEDED TO JUMP INTO ACTION THIS TRUCK FAILS, I NEED A REPLACEMENT IMMEDIATELY, I WAS ALMOST DRIVEN RIGHT INTO MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR BY A 138 THOUSAND POND TOWER SECTION DUE TO LAG TIME, THIS TRUCK IS POWERLESS, AFTER RECALL MY MILEAGE WENT FROM THE UPPER 30'S TO TEENS, IT'S BEEN IN SHOP EVERY MONTH I HAVE OWNED IT, CURRENTLY WAITING ON A COOLING SYSTEM, ON BACK ORDER, I HAVE OWNED THIS TRUCK FOR 5 MONTHS, I HAVE LOST OVER 1000,000 IN REVENUE, ALMOST KILLED AND KILLING OTHERS, I AM LOSING MY BUSINESS NOW, I'M IN SUCC A HOLE NOTHING WILL HELP ME UNLESS THIS TRUCK IS REPLACED IMMEDIATELY, THIS TRUCK IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, I HAVE NOTHING LEFT, I NEED A TRUCK THAT WILL SIMPLY WORK, I NEED TO REBUILD
Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 10, 2019
FUEL GAGE DROPS TO EMPTY AND CAUSES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. IT HAPPENS UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE OR WHEN DRIVING.
Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 4, 2019
WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND MY DASH GAUGES GOES OUT AND THROWING A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THE CODE RESULTED IN A FUEL LEVEL SENSOR A CIRCUIT HIGH . THE FUEL SENSORS IS DEFECTIVE AT 61000 MILES AND CAUSING MY DASH GAUSES NOT TO WORK.
Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 30, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE LOW FUEL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED DESPITE THE FACT THAT THE CONTACT HAD JUST FILLED HIS VEHICLE WITH FUEL THE PREVIOUS DAY. THE CONTACT FILLED THE VEHICLE WITH A LOW AMOUNT OF FUEL AND THE INDICATOR TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AGAIN WHILE ON A TRIP WHEN THE FUEL LEVEL WAS AT 3/4 FUEL CAPACITY. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,500. CONSUMER STATED HE IS HAVING ISSUES WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS AND SHUTS DOWN AFTER 1/2 MINUTE, AFTER REPORTING TO NHTSA.*JB
Power train, Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 11, 2019
MY STOCK DRIVESHAFT IS RUBBING INTO MY STOCK GAS TANK. I BELIEVE TO BE THE CASE ON ALL 2014 REGULAR CAB 1500 WITH THE 3.92 REAR END. THE KEY HERE IS THE 3.92 REAR END ON THIS TRUCK. THEY USED AN OVERSIZE ADAPTER PLATE THE MOUNT THE DRIVE SHAFT AND THERE IS NOT ENOUGH CLEARANCE WHEN TURNING LEFT AND THE BED ROLLS. I HAVE GAUGE MARKS IN MY TANK AND FCA IS REFUSING TO LOOK AT THE EVIDENCE EVEN THOUGH A RAM DEALER POINTED IT OUT TO ME.
Power train, Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 8, 2019
RECALL FOR EMISSIONS NOT PERFORMED CORRECTLY. ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON ALL THE TIME. WARNING FLASHES ON DASH : "ENGINE WILL NOT RESTART IN 200 MI SERVICE DEF SEE DEALER." STARTED AT 5000 MILES AND HAS PLAGUED THE TRUCK EVERY SINCE THEN. RAM WAS SUPPOSED TO FIX AND REIMBURSE UNDER RECENT RECALL AND EXTENDED WARRANTY SETTLEMENT. I HAVE DOCUMENTED, WRITTEN, CALLED, EMAILED, AND FAXED TO THE RAM MANUFACTURER. I GET NO RESPONSE WHATSOEVER. RECALL DONE ON 7/11/19 AND ON 10/08/19 I STILL DON'T HAVE IT FIXED. FILE TO THICK TO UP LOAD.
Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 6, 2019
FUEL PUMP SENSOR FAILED. REPLACED THE PART, BOUGHT FROM THE DEALERSHIP. INSTALLED AND WORKED FOR TWO DAYS BEFORE THE SENSOR AGAIN FAILED. WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FILLED THE GAUGE DOES NOT SENSE ANY FUEL IN THE CAR. ALSO THE CAR'S COMPUTER SYSTEM FAILS TO TELL YOU WHICH PART IS IN FAILURE- THE BRAKE LIGHT INDICATOR WENT ON FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE LIGHT, IT WAS ACTUALLY THE BRAKE LIGHT ON THE CAB THAT WAS OUT.
Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 2, 2019
FUEL SENSOR FAILURE. GAS GAUGE SHOWS EMPTY ALL THE TIME. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AS WELL AS "FUEL SENSOR FAILURE" LIGHT. THIS IS VERY COMMON IN THESE RAM TRUCKS. IT HAPPENED THE FIRST TIME TO ME WHILE DRIVING. THERE WAS A WARNING BELL, THEN THE FUEL SENSOR FAILURE LIGHT CAME ON WITH THE ENGINE LIGHT, AND THEN GAS GAUGE DROPPED TO DEAD EMPTY. HAS REMAINED THERE SINCE
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 30, 2019
AFTER HAVING THE AEM UPDATE COMPLETED, I LOST 5MPG IN FUEL ECONOMY (FROM 23 MPG COMBINED, TO 18 MPG COMBINED), I ALSO AM EXPERIENCING AN INCREDIBLY UNSAFE AMOUNT OF ACCELERATION LAG (4-6 SECONDS). WHEN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC TRAVELLING AT 40+MPH, THIS LAG IN ACCELERATION CAUSES ME TO ROLL INTO TRAFFIC WITH NO POWER OR ABILITY TO ACCELERATE UNTIL THE ENGINE DECIDES TO KICK IN.THIS LAG IN ACCELERATION IS THE BIGGEST CONCERN AS THE DURATION OF LAG IS INCONSISTENT AND UNPREDICTABLE. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE AND AM NOT CONFIDENT IN IT'S PERFORMANCE ANYMORE. I, LIKE MANY OTHER OWNERS WOULD LIKE TO GET RID OF THIS TRUCK. I THINK FCA SHOULD TAKE BAKE THE TRUCK BECUASE IT HAS BECOME A FINANCIAL/SAFETY NIGHTMARE. AS OF JANUARY 2019, I HAVE SPENT OVER $7000 ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM PRIOR TO THE AEM UPDATE COMING OUT (EGR COOLER CLOGGED, TURBO HOSES BAD, ETC.) LUCKLIY, I JUST HAD THE EGR COOLER REPLACED UNDER THE NEW WARRANTY BUT THE DRIVABILITY (GOOD FUEL ECONOMY AND POWER) IS NO LONGER PRESENT. IF THIS TRUCK FUNCTIONED LIKE THIS WHEN I FIRST TEST DROVE IT, I WOULD NEVER HAVE BOUGHT IT.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 26, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 1500. AFTER FILLING THE FUEL TANK AND STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE FUEL INDICATOR READ THAT THERE WAS NO FUEL IN THE TANK. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO JT'S DODGELAND OF COLUMBIA (LOCATED AT 190 GREYSTONE BLVD, COLUMBIA, SC 29210, 803-832-1255) WHO STATED THAT THE FUEL RELAY SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000.