2014 RAM 1500 Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 48
- 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 48 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- cruise control · 16 records
- failure mileage · 10 records
- accelerator pedal · 7 records
- brake pedal · 7 records
- pedal depressed · 7 records
- approximate failure · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 19 |
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. While the vehicle was at a complete stop it accelerated independently. The instrument panel warning indicators and the interior lighting illuminated independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the instrument cluster and computer failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was informed…
ODI 10936807
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
All buttons on front right side of steering wheel (cruise control, gear+/-) have completely stopped functioning. Vehicle has 44,000 miles, steering wheel wire harness was supposedly replaced a year ago under recall
ODI 10910804
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
2014 dodge ram 1500. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle unintended acceleration and steering wheel wire harness recall repairs. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle accelerated and crashed into 3 vehicles. Updated 08/7/2017*js
Crash reported
ODI 10907933
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Engine light came on along with the service electronic throttle control indicator. Truck would not shift out of 1st gear; 3000 rpms, will not go over 25/30 mph. This was on vehicle start; can't drive it. It is in my garage. May need to be towed to service
ODI 10884186
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
At a red light engine ideal went from 800 rpm to 1500 rpm then back to 800 rpm.after green light started to drive then the electronic throttle light came on. Uncontrolled acceleration of the truck happen could not shut the engine off or get the transmission out of drive had to brake very hard and apply parking brake to stop the truck. Had the warning light for electric throttle on the panel finally the light went…
ODI 10872482
Vehicle Speed Control
On way home gas pedal stuck 3 times, had to stand on brakes move to shoulder, and put into park , engine rev high and turn off.very dangerous almost had a collison, 3rd time all dash lights came on brake warning lights came on.
ODI 10850531
Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle does not accelerate properly. While attempting to merge onto the interstate my check engine light came on and as i pushed the gas pedal down to get up to speed to merge into traffic the engine revved very fast but the truck began to slow down. I had to pull off the highway after almost getting rear ended and let the engine idle down and nurse the accelerator to get the truck up to speed and back on highway.…
ODI 10825242
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 · 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
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
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge ram 1500. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle position sensor needed to be updated and the emc required multiple updates. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10730528
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated when depressing the accelerator pedal while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than twice where the failure was unable to be replicated. The vehicle was also included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v460000 (air bags), 15v534000 (air bags), 15v459000 (air bags) and 15v461000 (equipment). The manufacturer was…
ODI 10778250
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle accelerated rapidly without warning over 100 mph when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 39,000.
ODI 10823545
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the vehicle acceleration began to decrease without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the converter escalator exhaust failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired three times, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure…
ODI 10937624
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Hi, (to chrysler) the facts: 1.- my truck suffer of a delay when you try to start moving, from the moment that you press the gas pedal and the moment that the truck respond and start moving. I can say is about 1 to 2 seconds delay 2.- the delay caused this week to be almost rolled over for incoming traffic. When you are at the very congested intersection and you need to get in to the incoming traffic fast this is…
ODI 10726009
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge ram 1500. While the vehicle was coasting downhill, the vehicle lunged forward and decreased in speed. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated independently and decreased in speed independently. The rpms increased to 2,500-3,000 before the vehicle decreased in speed independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 14,000.
ODI 10760348
Vehicle Speed Control
2014 ram 1500 sudden, unexpected acceleration from 900 rpm to approx 3,000 rpm range, while descending rough terrain at very critical low speed. *mw
ODI 10661695
Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving my 2014 dodge ram 1500 and the accelerator stuck. This happened at about 415 during the daytime it was raining and misting outside. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10648617
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While trying to engage cruisecontrol must bang steering wheel hard to in gage also when hitting bump in freeway enginenstops stayes running speed lost then goes back to normal lights on dashboard change brightness at night trans shifts odd at times
ODI 10743555
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the vehicle failed to accelerate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was restarted. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,000.
ODI 10820303
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving up hill at 20 mph, the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated. The contact depressed the brake pedal and suddenly the vehicle accelerated to 60 mph. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate…
ODI 10610791
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 · Vehicle Speed Control
We were driving our new truck (only 13 days old) and came up behind a car going 25mph in a 50mph zone. We slowly accelerated the truck to pass the vehicle. During this acceleration, we saw large amounts of white smoke coming from both tailpipes. Then a brief single chime started from the instrument panel. Because it was a new truck we didn't know what was happening and there was no safe place to pull over. We…
Fire reported
ODI 10554197