2014 RAM 1500 Electrical System Problems
- 111
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 111 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine light · 11 records
- failure mileage · 11 records
- check engine · 11 records
- electrical system · 9 records
- fuel sensor · 8 records
- steering wheel · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 38 |
| 30–60k mi | 35 |
| 60–100k mi | 15 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Power Train
8 speed automatic shift knob is awkward & we have began exiting vehicle several times while running, but still in drive!!
ODI 10825024
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled, but was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to vancampen motors inc. (601 w 3rd st, williamsport, pa 17701, [redacted]), but the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 51,000.
ODI 11097797
Electrical System
There is a 1 to 2 second lag when pressing the horn button and when the horn actually sounds. With the lag, it is nearly impossible to sound the horn immediately when someone is encroaching into your lane or any other time when the horn needs to be sounded to prevent an accident. *js
ODI 10816932
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge ram 1500. While attempting to park the vehicle, the engine seized and the electronic throttle control illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v459000 (air bags) and 15v517000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling). The parts to do the repair were not available. The…
ODI 10788835
Air Bags · Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer. After the vehicle received three recall repairs, it began experiencing various failures. The contact indicated that the dealer was notified more than five times and refused to provide a remedy to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the instrument cluster failed to work causing various warning indicators…
ODI 10790721
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The main headlamps stopped working while i was driving on the highway at night. I had to play with the knob to at 70mph in the dark to make them work again. They malfunction when the switch is set to "auto." since then, the lights also turn themselves on intermittently when stationary in the middle of the night.
ODI 10819523
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v517000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than three times and stated that the part was available. When the contact arrived at the dealer for the repair, she was informed that…
ODI 10894610
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
The computer malfunctioned i.e. Satelleite radio malfunctioned folowed by an electric smell. The transmission jumps from r to p and d to p at slow speeds.
1 injury
ODI 10779524
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge ram 1500. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power. All of the warning indicators were illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure recurred approximately eight times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on various occasions, but the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin…
ODI 10762086
Electrical System · Engine
Received notice on 9/3/2015 about exhaust high frequency decoupler and notice on 10/9/2015 for battery wire harness. The dealer says they don't have parts. I received another notice on 1/20/2016 for same two problems. Dealer says they have no parts. Its been seven months and no word on parts.
ODI 10853215
Air Bags · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
I've owned 4 chrysler/dodge vehicles 98 avenger, 99 ram 1500, 03 300 m and now 2014 ram 1500 which everyone has had electrical issues. I have not put money into my new truck yet but have put thousands into other vehicles before i sold them for less than blue book just to be rid of all the issues. I bought my currant truck new in june 2014, i first began noticing glitches late summer 2015 and now there are electric…
ODI 10935139
Air Bags · Electrical System · Steering
3 recalls, side airbag inflatable curtain, steering wheel wiring, reprogram occupant restraint control module. Contacted local dealer months ago; said they would call with an appointment time, as soon as they received the parts, i'm still waiting for the call- dealer was scranton dodge.
ODI 10811633
Electrical System
I have taken the vehicle to big o dodge in greenville, sc 3 times to have the problem of power loss. I have to get a boost each time to crank each day and the battery is good.
ODI 10780478
Electrical System
While no accident has occurred, in my opinion this is a significant safety issue. The uconnect system either becomes disconnected or has a poor reception while driving. It is very inconsistent in the way it performs. It creates a safety problem because when this occurs you naturally attempt to either reconnect or disconnect from the system creating a significant distraction. Attempts by the dealer to fix the problem…
ODI 10748880
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge ram 1500. While driving, the key came out of the ignition and the vehicle could still be driven without the key. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 56,880.
ODI 10716304
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. The contact stated that the service engine warning light and various other warning lights randomly flashed several times. The contact also experienced a drastic reduction in speed and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than three times for various repairs and they were not able to provide a permanent remedy for the condition. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10820413
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
With around 14000 miles on my truck i was driving home and was alerted that my front left blinker was burnt out, moments later i was notified that my right front blinker was burnt out. A few miles down the interstate from that i was notified that my right fog light had burnt out. I was going to take my truck in the next day (monday morning). Before heading to the dealership i inspected my front lights to find that…
ODI 10684153
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Purchased this truck in december 2014. The mileage is 23,800 as of 4/7/2016 date miles problem 2/7/15 2245 check engine light came on (grill shutter broke) 2/17/15 2756 software update needed on transmission 10/24/15 15992 airbag recall 1/16/16 19975 idler pulley started squealing (replaced) 4/7/16 23,800 check engine light came on oil pressure sensor bad (replaced)
ODI 10854130
Electrical System
On 12/13/2014, i purchased a new, 2014 dodge ram 1500 in san antonio, texas. On 01/23/2015, after accumulating 1000 miles on the odometer, i triggered the key fob to unlock the vehicle only to have the entire electrical system fail. I could not start the vehicle no matter what i tried. I notified dodge and had the vehicle towed to the dealership on 01/24/2015. After several visits to the dealership and numerous…
ODI 10692983
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
After pulling into my drive way with my adult son in the passenger seat i was rolling up to the garage with my foot on the brake pedal slowing down the truck. I stopped the truck completely, by pushing on the brake pedal harder, about 5 feet from the house. I reached down to rotate the shift dial to park, "p". After turning to "p" the truck engine started revving and the truck lurched forward, after initially being…
Crash reported
ODI 10689364
Electrical System · Forward Collision Avoidance
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. The contact stated that the crash avoidance system malfunctioned intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the sensors in the front and rear bumpers were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 30,000. The vin was not provided. Updated 06/01/17*lj *cn
ODI 10957748
Electrical System
I just bought myself a brand new 2014 ram 1500 in november 2014 and today on january 05 2015 i get in the truck to go to lunch and the check engine light comes on and the external temp. Gauge reads the it is -40 degrees which is impossible considering i live in south georgia, also my odometer reading is blank and my front windows wont go down. The truck only has 1,922 miles on it and all of this happened at the same…
ODI 10670184
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off. After restarting the engine, the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 4,000.
ODI 10818322
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
The 2014 ram 1500 sport i bought has had repeated dash and interior lighting problems. The dash lights randomly flicker or don't turn on at all. On some occasions no interior lights at all would work. The truck has been back to the dealership three times but still hasn't been repaired. The dealership has done software updates, re-grounded the electrical system and replaced the body control module without fixing the…
ODI 10683729
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Since i purchased my ram, the check engine light comes on and off as if pleases and randomly it will tell me fuel sensor fail. This comes on and off randomly but lately it happens at least once a trip.
ODI 10925943