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
1,767 reports, newest first.
Power train, Aug 20, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND HESITATED WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE ACCELERATING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE WHILE HIS FOOT WAS ON THE ACCELERATOR, WITHOUT WARNING. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AFTER ABOUT 30 SECONDS. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THREE SEPARATE CHRYSLER DEALERS - TALLAHASSEE DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM FIAT (3987 W TENNESSEE ST, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32304), LAKE CITY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (4325 W US HWY 90, LAKE CITY, FL 32055), AND AN UNKNOWN CHRYSLER DEALER IN GEORGIA. EACH DEALER WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS ALSO UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V161000 (POWER TRAIN) WHICH HE LINKED TO HIS FAILURE HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 97,000. *BF CONSUMER STATED CAR HAS BEEN TRADED IN.*JB
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 18, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V757000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER LITHIA GRANTS PASS AUTO CENTER (1421 NE 6TH ST, GRANTS PASS, OR 97526) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Suspension, Aug 17, 2020
THE COMPRESSOR ON THE AIR RIDE SUSPENSION SYSTEM FAILS UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BE OUT OF LEVEL WHILE DRIVING, MAKING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD. THIS ISSUE CAN HAPPEN AT VARIOUS TIMES. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS ISSUE WHEN ENTERING AND EXITING THE HIGHWAY. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE ENTERS WHAT IS CALLED "AERO MODE." THE "AERO MODE" LOWERS THE BODY OF THE TRUCK TO ACHIEVE BETTER AERODYNAMICS AND FUEL ECONOMY. AFTER SLOWING FROM HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE RETURNS TO NORMAL RIDE HEIGHT. WITH THE COMPRESSOR FAILURE, THE VEHICLE IS UNABLE TO RETURN TO NORMAL RIDE HEIGHT.
Structure, Other or unspecified, Aug 16, 2020
I HAVE HAD A LOT OF RUST COMING FROM THE INSIDE OUT I HAD 3 SETS OF RUNNING BOARDS MY RIGHT FENDER MY HOOD AND NOW MY LEFT FENDER IS RUST FROM INSIDE OUT IT SEAMS TO MUCH RUST AND I WOULD LIKE IT REPAIRED AT NO CHARGE [XXX] MY VIN INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Aug 12, 2020
WHEN I STOPPED THE TRUCK, I ACCIDENTALLY TURNED OFF THE KEY BEFORE PUTTING THE TRANSMISSION IN PARK. I SAW SMOKE COME FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD AND SMELLED ELECTRICAL WIRES BURNING. THE TRANSMISSION DID GO INTO PARK. AFTER THAT THE TRUCK STARTED FINE, THE ONLY NOTICEABLE THING IS THE CRUISE CONTROL NO LONGER WORKS. FORTUNATELY NO ACTUAL VEHICLE FIRE RESULTED FROM THE INCIDENT. I AM TAKING THE TRUCK IN FOR SERVICE, THE DEALER HAD NEVER HEARD OF THE ISSUE, BUT WILL LOOK INTO IT.
Power train, Engine, Aug 7, 2020
RADIATOR CRACKED, 6 SPARK PLUGS AND 2 IGNITION COILS REPLACED. 1 WEEK LATER, STARTER FAILED. 1 DAY LATER ENGINE OVER HEATING, REPLACED RADIATOR COOLING FAN; NEXT DAY, STARTER FAILED AGAIN, AND ENGINE DECLARED COMPLETELY RUINED OR BAD. ENTIRE ENGINE BEING REPLACED WITH REBUILT AFTER 131,300 MILES AND 10 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP. FULLY MAINTAINED, BUT FAILURE UNEXPECTED AND WITHOUT WARNINGS.
Steering, Aug 6, 2020
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD GOING 50MPH THE POWER STEERING FAILURE LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH SCREEN AND THE POWER STEERING COMPLETELY FAILED. I WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE TRUCK AND WAS VERY CLOSE TO HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. I TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND THEN BACK ON THE POWER STEERING WAS WORKING AGAIN. I CONTINUE TO DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD AND ONCE AGAIN AT A SPEED OF FIFTY MILES PER HOUR THE STEERING FAILED COMPLETELY AND AGAIN I ALMOST WENT DOWN INTO A DITCH. IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL DIFFERENT TIMES DURING SEVERAL DIFFERENT ACTIONS. IT'S HAPPENED WHILE TURNING WHILE GOING STRAIGHT WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY AND WHILE ON CITY STREETS WHILE STATIONARY AND IN MOTION. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THE ENTIRE SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $2,400. MY TRUCK ONLY HAS 50,000 MILES ON IT AND SHOULD NOT BE HAVING ANY KIND OF AN ISSUE LIKE THIS AT ALL. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND I AM ACTUALLY TERRIFIED TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE ESPECIALLY ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED ON THE 2014 AS IT IS ON THE 2015 AND 16 RAMS. THERE ARE POSTINGS ALL OVER THE INTERNET OF PEOPLE DEALING WITH THE EXACT SAME THING YET DODGE HAS REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. PLEASE HELP MAKE MY VEHICLE SAFE FOR ME MY PASSENGERS AND OTHER PEOPLE ON THE ROAD.
Air bags, Aug 6, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE SERVICE AIR BAGS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. SHEETS CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (250 AUTO PLAZA DR, BECKLEY, WV 25801, (304) 252-4555) WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULE WHICH WAS STILL PENDING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 75,000.
Air bags, Aug 4, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT SACRAMENTO CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (3610 FULTON AVE, SACRAMENTO, CA 95821) UNDER AN UNKNOWN AIR BAG RECALL. SEVERAL MONTHS AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED, THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT VEHICLE START-UP THE SERVICE PASSENGER AIR BAG MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE HE WAS ASSURED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.*DT*JB
Power train, Aug 4, 2020
WHEN TURNING OR COMING TO A STOP, THE ELECTRONIC SHIFTER COMES OUT OF GEAR. THE DISPLAY ON THE DASH TELLS ME TO "SHIFT TO P TO START". THERE ARE TIMES WHERE I AM ABLE TO SHIFT TO P THEN RIGHT BACK TO D BUT OTHER TIMES WHEN I PUT IT TO P, I HAVE TO TURN OFF THE TRUCK THEN TURN IT BACK ON IN ORDER TO GO BACK TO D. I HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN TO ME WHEN DRIVING ON THE CITY STREETS MOSTLY BUT I HAVE HAD IT HAPPEN WHEN I WAS GETTING READY TO MERGE ONTO THE FREEWAY. I BELIEVE IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE TRANSMISSION OR WITH THE ELECTRONIC SHIFTER.
Electrical system, Jul 24, 2020
MY DOOR LOCKS SOMETIMES WORK & SOMETIMES DO NOT. THIS OCCURS EITHER BY THE FOB OR THE PHYSICAL DOOR LOCK. IT SOMETIMES AFFECTS 1 DOOR & OTHER TIMES MULTIPLE DOORS BUT NEVER THE TAILGATE. I'VE READ THROUGH MULTIPLE FORUMS, THIS IS CAUSED BY THE BODY CONTROL MODULE.
Engine, Jul 23, 2020
NOT EVEN 80,000 ON MY TRUCK AND MY TRUCK HAS CAMSHAFT PROBLEMS IT'S IN THE SHOP NOW
Steering, Jul 13, 2020
ON JULY 11,2020,, I STARTED MY 2014 RAM 1500 LARAMIE,ABOUT NOON TIME AND STEERING WHEEL STRAIGHT; I WAS GREETED BY A WARNING LIGHT ON MY DASH STATING 'ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING SERVICE'. THERE WAS NO ISSUE PRIOR TO THIS AT ANY TIME. ABSOLUTELY NO ABILITY TO STEER VEHICLE. FORTUNATELY, I WAS NOT DRIVING WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN FOR MY FAMILY AND MYSELF . I DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW THE RECALL FOR THE 2015-2016 RAM DOES NOT INCLUDE 2014. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY AN ISSUE WITH EARLIER YEAR MODELS. THE ESTIMATE TO REPAIR THIS MALFUNCTION WAS $2400 ! DODGE NEEDS TO STEP UP AND TAKE CARE OF THEIR CUSTOMERS COMPLAINTS! NO WAY CAN A RECALLED PART ON NEWER MODELS NOT BE ISSUED FOR ALL MODELS CONTAINING THE EQUIPMENT?!? IT'S UNBELIEVABLE THAT SOMEONE HAS TO LOSE THEIR LIFE BEFORE SOMETHING IS CORRECTED!
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 13, 2020
I WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK ON HIGHWAY WITH MY 12 AND 3 YR OLD DAUGHTERS. WHEN SUDDENLY THE CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING. I WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. TURNED THE TRUCK OFF THEN RESTARTED THE TRUCK CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WITH A FUEL SENSOR MODULE WARNING. THIS HAPPENED. BEFORE WHEN THE TRUCK HAD ABOUT 27000 MILES AND IT WAS FIXED WHILE IN WARRANTY. HAD TO REPLACE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL SENSOR MODULE THE TRUCK NOW HAS 69971 MILES. SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET HURT IF THESE THINGS KEEP HAPPENING
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jul 13, 2020
CHECK ELECTRONIC BRAKING SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON AND CRUISE AND EVERYTHING GOES OUT. HAD BRAKES DONE, IT ALSO SAYS TOWING BRAKE. ON INTERSTATE FOR ABOUT 30 MINS AND IT DINGS, THE LIGHT COMES ON AND CRUISE STOPS
Steering, Jul 13, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY JERKED TO THE LEFT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN. THE STEERING CEASED WITH SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT REGAINED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SPOKE TO MIKE PERRY MOTOR COMPANY (3828 SOUTH ST, NACOGDOCHES, TX 75964) WHERE HE WAS INFORMED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE MANUFACTURER HAD YET TO BE INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 13, 2020
FUEL SENSOR FAILURE.
Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 10, 2020
WHILE DRIVING I HAD A SUDDEN FAILURE OF THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT ALONG WITH A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR CAUSED THE FUEL GAUGE TO DROP TO EMPTY IMMEDIATELY AND THE DTE ESTIMATE TO SHOW LOW FUEL. WHEN NEW UNIT WAS PICKED UP FROM THE DEALERSHIP I WAS ADVISED THAT HE HAD BEEN SELLING A LARGE AMOUNT OF THE SPECIFIC PART AND TO HOLD ONTO MY RECEIPT SINCE IT HAD A 2 YEAR WARRANTY.
Engine, Jul 9, 2020
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM FCA STATING THAT A FAULTY EGR COOLER CAN CAUSE FIRES AND IS A SAFETY CONCERN. THE RECALL ALSO STATES THAT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. I HAVE CONTACTED SEVERAL RAM DEALERS AND THEY ALL TELL ME THAT PARTS ARE ON BACK ORDER AND THAT EACH DEALER ONLY GETS ONE SET OF PARTS PER WEEK. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT IT MAY BE AS LONG AS 6-8 MONTHS BEFORE MY TRUCK CAN BE ADDRESSED. MINE IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. AS A MEMBER OF A RAM FORUM OF 17K MEMBERS, THIS IS AN FREQUENT COMPLAINT. SINCE RAM KNOWS THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT COULD CAUSE A FIRE, THEY SHOULD BE EITHER REPAIRING THE VEHICLES OR PROVIDING LOANER TRANSPORTATION UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE REPAIR CAN BE MADE.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 8, 2020
THE FUEL SENSOR GAUGE IS DEFECTIVE. I HAVE 54,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK AND IT'S ONLY 6 YEARS OLD. THE GAS HAND WON'T WORK EITHER.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 2, 2020
CONSTANT ISSUE WITH THE FUEL SENSOR FAIL, I'VE HAD 4 FUEL PUMPS PUT ON THE TRUCK IN THE SIX YEARS I'VE HAD IT. AT ONE POINT THE DEALER HAD MY TRUCK FOR A MONTH TRYING TO FIX. I JUST CHANGED THE FUEL PUMP LAST WEEK, PICKED IT UP FRIDAY AND THE ENGINE LIGHT IS BACK ON TODAY. IT'S A DEFECT WITH THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY THAT CHRYSLER REFUSES TO RECALL. THE ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ON WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND IDLE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. I'M NOT THE ONLY OWNER WITH ISSUE IT'S COUNTLESS OTHERS, THAT'S HOW I FOUND MY WAY TO MAKE A COMPLAINT.
Visibility/wiper, Jul 1, 2020
THE CHROME TRIM PIECE IN CENTER CONSOLE OF LERAMIE REFLECTS SUNLIGHT INTO YOUR EYES WHEN SUN HITS IT. MAKING DRIVER TO SHUT EYES OR GET HIM DISTRACTED FROM DRIVING. *TR
Engine, Jun 30, 2020
MY TRUCK KNOCKS WHEN STARTING ENGINE
Engine, Jun 29, 2020
I HAD MY END OR ENGINE OIL CHANGED AT A RAM DEALERSHIP IN NORTHFIELD MINNESOTA AT NORTHFIELD AUTOMOTIVE GROUP AND 132 MILES AFTER THE OIL WAS CHANGED BY THE DEALERSHIP MY ENGINE BLEW IT THROUGH A ROD THROUGH THE BLOCK
Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 28, 2020
FUEL SENSOR FAILURE IS A COMMON FAILURE WITH DODGE RAM TRUCKS. DODGE RAM IS VERY MUCH AWARE OF THIS DEFECTIVE PART THAT IS A MONETARY BURDEN TO THE CONSUMER OF THIS TRUCK. ONCE IT COMES ON IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL YOU HAVE NO IDEA OF YOUR FUEL LEVEL. PROOF NEEDED JUST TYPE IN 2014 DODGE RAM FUEL SENSOR FAILURE IN YOUR SEARCH ENGINE ON YOUR COMPUTER!! ONLY OCCURS WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING. REPLACED AT 151,880 MILES AND NOW AT 162,000 IT'S GONE BAD AGAIN. PROBLEM FIRST APPEARED AT 40,000 MILES AND I BELIEVE DEALERSHIP SERVICE REPLACED SENSOR ON ONE OF MY SERVICE VISITS AND DIDN'T TELL ME BECAUSE I DIDN'T HAVE PROBLEM AGAIN UNTIL 151,880 MILES. I WAS HAVING OTHER ISSUES AT TIME AND I THINK THEY THOUGHT THIS WOULD SHUT ME UP !!