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.
Air Bags · Engine · Power Train
We purchased a brand new ram 1500 february 27, 2015. We've been having the same on going problem with the vehicle since we purchased this vehicle. We brought it to the dealerships attention on several occasions and have been told the same thing every time which is "yes we acknowledge the problem is their however there is still no fix ".this has been going on for over 6 months. When you bring the vehicle. To a…
ODI 10788141
Body · Power Train
My 2014 dodge ram 1500 was idling in park in the driveway for approximately 5 minutes when with nobody in or near the vehicle it jumped into reverse and accelerated into a garage causing approximately $4,000 damage to the vehicle ( thank god nobody was injured or killed ) *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10701261
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v459000 (air bags), 15v460000 (air bags, seat belts), 15v534000 (air bags), and 15v461000 (equipment). The parts were not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repairs for several months. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the parts would become available. The…
ODI 10782962
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
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Service Brakes
Won't brake properly and have no traction control both abs and traction lights stay on..transmission sometimes don't shift properly for a new vehicle. *tr
ODI 10669991
Power Train
I have a 2014 ram 1500 reg. Cab [redacted] with only 8,300 miles, once and awhile when i drive my truck when i put it in park and shut off my truck i cant get my key out it only goes to accessories, i have to restart the truck put it back in drive then back in park shut the truck off to pull out my key...this has happened 15 + times.....i am sure if my truck was on small incline it would roll....looking for a recall…
ODI 11002937
Power Train
Part came loose in rear end destroying carrier and pinion bearings and clutch plates. This happened at a low speed so more damage was not done. *tr
ODI 10713332
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
December 16, 2014 check engine light came on. I took it to dealer and they said it was o2 sensor. They reset it and told me to blow 3.0 diesel engine out. Check engine light came back on as well as a message that def fluid was wrong. I called dealer and they said bring it back in. Dealer called me back and said i needed new catalytic converter but it was on back order and they couldn't give me a date. Dealer told me…
ODI 10668738
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while parked on a hill, the vehicle rolled away. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
ODI 10664380
Engine · Power Train
On the afore mentioned date, i was operating vehicle on a 2 lane highway. When i attempted to pass a slower vehicle the transmission froze/locked into a lower gear, not allowing me to complete the pass of the other vehicle and there by forcing me to brake heavily to avoid a head on collision. I then returned the truck to the dealer whom i had just purchased from. As of this writing' they have neither found or…
ODI 10663388
Power Train · Suspension
Backing down driveway and the driveshaft dropped out of truck. After checking i found that it had never been bolted to truck. Dodge dealer picked it up and reattached the driveshaft. When i picked it up the technician told me it never had bolts on it. *tr
ODI 10663263
Power Train
Me and my wife bought a new 2014 dodge ram 1500 hemi sport truck we have had this new truck for about five weeks now. And was at walmart on monday 11/24/2014 in mcminnville tn. We had just gotten back into the truck and started the truck. After starting the truck i turned the shifter knob dial on the dash into reverse. Then i noticed that the backup camera didn't come on. The radio screen stayed on. So i wiggled the…
ODI 10661836
Power Train
Me and my wife bought a new 2014 dodge ram 1500 ram hemi sport truck we have had this new truck a dodge ram 1500 hemi sport. For about five weeks now. And was at walmart, on monday the 25th of nov. In mcminnville we had just gotten back into the truck and started the truck. After starting the truck i turn the shifter knob dial on the dash into reverse. Then i noticed that the backup camera didn't come on . The radio…
ODI 10661016
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle independently reversed. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a tree. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.
Crash reported
ODI 10662357
Power Train
Driving on i-110 going 70 mph heard a loud boom barely made it off road almost wrecked. Drive shaft broke! My son was in the car with me. I bought the truck 3 months ago brand new and at 3,000 miles the muffler was not even welded to the converter!! The transmission has also slipped a couple of times! *tr
ODI 10650898
Power Train
I have a 2014 6cyl dodge ram 1500. I have found a few problems.first when i unlock the truck the dash lights and display screen flickers. Secondly i was driving through the park going down a hill and the truck didn't down like it should it was running 2500rpm when it should have been around 1500rpm. Lastly i took my family on a fishing trip and on the highway at 75mph i felt a stand vibration in the gas pedal and…
ODI 10643484
Electrical System · Power Train
Transmission will shift into neutral when slowing down to turn or stop. Necessary to turn off engine start and put into gear. This has happened 18 times to date. I have a 4 page document detailing each time, place, and occurance. If i had an address to sent to. I am in a small town so have nor has any traffic problems but if i go to a large city this would be bad to stop and restart vehicle in heavy traffic. Have…
ODI 10760084
Power Train
I pulled out of parking lot into street. I felt like what was a flat tire. There was vibration and loud thumps. I immediately pulled over to check my tires. To my surprise i found my tires to be intact and looked under the truck and found the drive shaft had fallen. Good thing i was only doing about 10 mph and not 60-70 on the highway. I immediately contacted ram and they towed my vehicle to the nearest dealer. The…
ODI 10622232
Power Train
2014 dodge ram 1500. Consumer writes in regards to transmission problems. *smd the consumer stated on two occasions, when he slowed down to a stop, the transmission went into neutral, and the vehicle coasted down to a stop. The transmission knob would not out shift out of drive and it stayed in neutral. When he stopped and turned off the motor, he was able to put the gear shift into park, start the vehicle and shift…
ODI 10621657
Electrical System · Power Train
I have had 16 incidents with my 2014 ram 1500, vin# [xxx]. Equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission. When i slowed down for a stop to turn right, the transmission went into neutral and the truck coasted down to a stop. The transmission knob would not shift out of drive and the transmission stayed in neutral. When i stopped and turned off motor, i could turn transmission shifter to park, start truck and…
ODI 10748878
Fog Lights · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 53 mph, the vehicle jerked and the contact noticed that the front inner fender had become detached from the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the fog lights failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000.
ODI 10609164
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, there was a sudden increase in engine rpms and there was no control over the speed while going up a mountain. Also, the contact stated the transmission would not shift gears. The problem recurred for the second time. The dealer could not duplicate the problem. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 10605941
Engine · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that there was hesitation when changing gears from park to reverse or drive. The contact had to change multiple gears to get the transmission to switch over from park to drive or reverse. The reverse sensor and the drive sensor light illuminated sporadically. The contact was able to use the gear shifter knob to ensure that the vehicle was in the correct…
ODI 10584003
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
While coming to a stop; traffic light, stop sign, etc. I can feel a hard jerk. I believe it's the transmission shifting to a lower gear but i'm not for certain. The hard jerk doesn't happen too often maybe once a day, but when it does it's very noticeable. I'm concerned this is causing additional stress and fatigue to my transmission and something will either snap or break.
ODI 10745103
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
On or about march 6 2014 when the truck sits over night or after about 5 hours when the motor and trans are cold , i notice a hesitation going from reverse to forward, this is a hesitation that is about 2-5 seconds, it seems that the motor is not getting enough air it seems like it wants to idle down. When this idle down it goes from the hesitation then like a idle air issue. With the hesitation from a low idle to…
ODI 10568320