2014 RAM 1500 Power Train Problems
- 131
- 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 131 stored complaint records:
- 18 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 16 records
- engine light · 11 records
- notified failure · 8 records
- approximate failure · 8 records
- check engine · 7 records
- placed park · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 57 |
| 30–60k mi | 31 |
| 60–100k mi | 19 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
My son's ram 1500 rolled forward while in park damaging our garage door. We just heard about this vehicle's transmission issues and it sounds like what happened in this situation.
Crash reported
ODI 10937689
Power Train
I am writing with concern i have for a possible vehicle defect with a 2014 ram 1500 4x4. I have contacted chrysler corporate and have received little to no help. I have been basically told that they don't know what the problem is and have technicians working to solve the issue. The problem is a transmission issue that the neither servicing dealer nor corporate can repair. It has been in their repair shop 4 times. My…
ODI 10887645
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. While attempting to park the vehicle, the gear shifter did not engage and the vehicle moved forward. On another occasion, the vehicle did not move when the gear was shifted into drive. The contact stated that the failures began approximately three years ago without warning. The failures had become worse. The vehicle was taken to dominion of bedford [redacted], located at…
ODI 11218249
Power Train
I am sending this complaint regarding the gear selector knob that i believe poses a safety concern due to the 5 or 6 times that i have exited my vehicle while it was running and still in gear. On a few occasions i thought that i turned the gear selector knob to park when i actually turned it to reverse. I opened the door and began to exit my truck when it began to roll backwards. I have a 2010 ram with a normal…
ODI 10875918
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. While driving downhill at approximately 15 mph, the vehicle accelerated and then decelerated on its own only when in first or second gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer approximately seven times where it was diagnosed that the torque converter was locking and unlocking and was designed to perform that way. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 10861749
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. After driving in a heavy snow storm, the contact drove into the garage and attempted to place the vehicle into park. The parking light flashed and the vehicle would not shift into park; however, the other gears worked. The check transmission warning indicator illuminated. After approximately 10 minutes, the vehicle shifted into park. The dealer stated that several people…
ODI 10851691
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. While backing out of a driveway, the vehicle jerked and a loud unknown noise was heard from the rear passenger side tire. The contact heard an unknown noise when making a turn or coming to a stop. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear differential and spider gear were worn out and needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 10865888
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
Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. After the vehicle was placed in the park position and the emergency brake was engaged, the vehicle began to roll forward moments after the driver exited the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the garage door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the cause of the failure was unable to be determined. In addition, while driving, the vehicle failed to accelerate…
Crash reported
ODI 10940067
Power Train
While driving around 45 mph i noticed that the truck had shifted out of drive when i tried to put my foot down on the accelerator it would just rev like it was in neutral. The gear indicator light above the rotary knob was still in drive but was blinking. On the heads up display a message came up saying to shift to park to select a gear. I almost got rear ended having to park my truck in the middle lane of a three…
ODI 10788745
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge ram 1500. While the engine was on and the vehicle was in the park position, it rolled backwards and crashed into another vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle experienced the failure listed in nhtsa campaign number: 14v161000 (power train); however, the vin was not included. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The manufacturer was not…
Crash reported
ODI 10787674
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
Power Train
I started my vehicle mid september to go to the store to realize the check engine light was on and the transmission was stuck in 4th gear. I checked the website for recalls and there were 3. Non of which had anything to do with the transmission. I made an appointment to get them repaired which took almost a month. I dropped the truck off tuesday the 20th of october and it is still there. They say the recalls have…
ODI 10785786
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 35 mph and the accelerator pedal released, the vehicle decreased to 20 mph and suddenly stopped. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be duplicated. The approximate failure mileage was 44,801.
ODI 10762691
Power Train
While backing out of a private driveway onto a public street and nearing the end of my reversing i hit the brakes and using the rotary gear selector selected "d" for drive, the "d" illuminated and began blinking thinking the vehicle was in drive i looked ahead of me to proceed forward but the truck continued to roll backwards and struck a parked car. I have since noticed that the gear selector under certain…
Crash reported
ODI 10779303
Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering
While driving to work on a smooth straight road, the emergency information screen in my gauge cluster started flashing and stated "service power steering" "service electronic brake system" "service electronic brake controller" "service transmission" it also stated to not shift to park as shifting may become inoperable once stopped. My power steering was gone, my gas pedal was inoperable and braking was very weak. I…
ODI 10763898
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle hesitated to respond. The "service accelerator" message suddenly displayed prior to the failure. The contact mentioned that the vehicle would resume to normal function independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the cause of the…
ODI 10763072
Air Bags · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. When the contact utilized the seat belt, the service air bag and transmission indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated or diagnosed. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle lost power and was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact back to the…
ODI 10917918
Body · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Our '14 ram 1500 was bought new on 6/22/15. On 8/9/15 our new 2014 dodge ram was parked on a incline in a friends driveway. My wife and son got in the truck, started it and put it into reverse to leave. After moving only a few feet my wife noticed the hostess coming down the drive to say goodbye. She placed the truck in park, got out of the vehicle leaving the door open and walked to the front of the truck. While…
Crash reported
ODI 10749304
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I have owned this truck for a month and a half and now it is slamming into gear between 2nd and 3rd gear. At 30 mph. And then it downshifts very hard when slowing! This is a nightmare. It is also vibrating on the highway and it feels like something is going on with the front end. I am bringing it back to the dealer but im sure i will get the same answer as everyone else. That there is no solution for this problem…
ODI 10734940
Power Train
Ram comes out of car wash and transmission will not engage into drive immediately. Have to step on brake more than once to engage. Took it the dealership numerous times and they concluded that this was normal.
ODI 11112251
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
The ram ecodiesel 3.0l truck had a check engine light that came on while driving, showing a p20ee error, requiring the replacement of the diesel exhaust selective catalytic reduction (scr) at under 27,000mi the dealership i dealt with was great in getting it fixed, but i am concerned the new exhaust scr that was installed won't last the life of the vehicle if the first one only lasted a little over 26,000mi unless…
ODI 10724292
Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering
On 13 may i was coming to a metered light when a lane splitter caused me to hard brake to avoid the splitter. My truck, with no prompting from me shut off. I was nearly rear ended by a semi behind me. On 6 june i was coming to a light and nearly stopped and my truck shut off. On 7 july i was coming to a stop at a stop light and my truck shut off. Each time this happens the truck turns off, the turn dial flashes "p"…
ODI 10744769
Power Train
Have a 2014 ram 1500 black express with 8 speed transmission. The truck downshifts very hard when slowing and seems to hesitate before upshifting randomly. The transmission also makes a grinding noise at idle and a metallic clank on acceleration. The dealer told me this was normal. That's funny because it went 9000 miles without doing it. I have contacted chrysler care to no effect and the dealer wont even look at…
ODI 10748310
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle shifted out of gear and stalled. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.
ODI 10692166