2014 RAM 1500 Engine Problems
- 162
- 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 162 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 9 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 16 records
- engine light · 12 records
- chrysler dodge · 12 records
- dodge jeep · 10 records
- emissions recall · 8 records
- indicator illuminated · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 45 |
| 1–30k mi | 39 |
| 30–60k mi | 36 |
| 100–150k mi | 25 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
It has an exhaust leak in the manifold due to faulty bolts. I have researched it and talked to mechanics, and it is a well document problem with dodge/ram vehicles. I have learned that it used to be covered under some warranties, but not all. It is obviously a vehicle defect that dodge/ram should be responsible for fixing.
ODI 11207831
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
. My pick-up averaged 24 per gallon between local and expressway driving. Expressway driving only (for example, to niagara falls in 2015) averaged 27 miles per gallon. Following replacement of spark plugs and oil change and 2 factory recalls my pick-up lost power and could barely do 20 miles per gallon. The engine became very loud. The longer i drove it, the less mileage i got -- the engine also began…
ODI 11187421
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. The contact heard a tapping sound while driving the vehicle. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the manifold bolts became damaged and sheared off due to the weight of the engine manifold and exhaust pipes. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer (james hodge dodge, 5100 se loop 286, paris, tx) and the manufacturer were notified. The vin…
ODI 11153960
Electrical System · Engine
Vehicle loses power randomly and completely shuts down. This has happened in traffic, in the driveway, and while traveling down a highway at 70mph. In thirteen months the vehicle has been driven and towed for repair to various dealerships seven times. The first four times it was taken to a dealership, it was released to me without repair due to the dealership being "unable to reproduce the issue". This vehicle is…
ODI 11256696
Engine
Check engine light while driving and loss of power. After bringing vehicle to mechanic found out misfire cylinder #3. Failed camshaft and lifters at 143,000 miles. Told is was a very common issue at no specific mileage. Approximately $4,000 to repair
ODI 11150908
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. While driving 70 mph, the engine revved and the entire instrument panel illuminated. Also, the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably and then decreased with a knocking noise present. Furthermore, when the brake pedal was depressed, the engine continued to rev. The vehicle was serviced at texas dodge ([redacted], amarillo, tx 79106, [redacted]) per nhtsa campaign number: 18v332000…
ODI 11163853
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle decelerated and an abnormal odor was detected. The vehicle stalled, but was able to be restarted. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, opened the hood, and saw flames coming from the back of the engine. The contact extinguished the fire. There were no injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent…
Fire reported
ODI 11141836
Engine
2014 dodge ram. Consumer writes in regards to diesel water pump safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the recall repair required 2 appointments. This consumer felt this was dangerous if the vehicle required the water pump to be replaced. *js
ODI 11156248
Engine
I was driving in the mountains pulling a boat on a fishing trip. Coming off the last pass into gunnison colorado, i heard knocking heard a big bang. The truck shut down for loss of oil pressure. Couldn't start it, couldn't get it into natural. Got it to a diesel shop figured it spun a rod bearing. I did not know that when a viehical comes down from canada, it loses its drivetrain warranty! We are all north american!…
ODI 11217234
Engine
Engine trouble: top end damage to lifters/camshaft. I replaced the entire engine
ODI 11141449
Engine
Catastrophic engine failure. At highway speed the engine failed without warning. It threw a rod through the engine block resulting instant loss of power. Hot oil being blown out of the hole and all over the engine and onto the turbo and exhaust, resulted in a under-hood fire.
Fire reported
ODI 11131656
Engine · Power Train
2014 dodge ram 1500. Consumer writes in regards to nhtsa safety recall 18v-332. *ld *js
ODI 11128968
Engine
In 3 years the check engine light and service electronic throttle indicator have came on at least 14 times. When this happens the truck goes into limp mode and will not accelerate. Each time the dealerships who represent ram products have performed different work and said it was fixed. They have flashed the software, changed turbo pressure switch, performed manual regen on exhaust system, changed air filter, changed…
ODI 11140049
Engine
Oil leaking from 2014 3.6l v6 engine oil filter housing adapter
ODI 11161747
Engine
Engine making ticking noise at around 22000 miles on the passenger side. Asked the dealership what the noise could be in day reply back saying that it's just the hemi engine noise and it's normal. I've came back a few times and mention the noise again to the dealership and that it was getting louder and longer lasting at cold starts they informed me it was still normal hemi noises. I've researched and looked into it…
ODI 11120112
Engine
I started getting a ticking in my motor around 60k miles. I took it to tyler's chrysler jeep and ram in niles michigan for two recalls, the ticking sound on the drivers side, and a possible rear main seal leaking. The service writer told me they put dye in the oil and i had to bring it back and recommended i replace the spark plugs for the ticking but did put in my file why he was recommending it. I took my truck to…
ODI 11196872
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Cannot put it to work it will not haul a trailer, can't drive because it will turn off in bumpy roads, been marking ' shift to desire gear to drive' we have been fighting with people from the agency ( don davis ) and they say they cannot find problems. Changed shift cragter twice, no luck! I took it with the enginge like turned on and can't seem to find a 'code' the truck starts shaking up before it turns off…
ODI 11112791
Engine · Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, smoke and flames appeared from the engine compartment. A police report was not filed and no injuries were sustained. The flames were extinguished and the vehicle was towed to capitol chrysler dodge jeep ram ([redacted], jefferson city, mo 65109, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the exhaust gas recirculation system failed, and the wiring…
Fire reported
ODI 11099511
Engine · Unknown Or Other
I have a 2014 ram 1500 slt 4wd cc i bought it about 6 months ago. About a week ago my friend and i were about to take a drive and when i started it my friend whom is a mechanic said you either have an engine knock or an exhaust leek. Well i checked it out at the dealer and well the exhaust leak was due to a broken bolt in the manifold and then the dealer calls me and says you have a lifter taping they said the…
ODI 11207947
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the contact smelled fumes inside the vehicle and the engine failed. In addition, the traction control warning indicator illuminated. Jacksonville chrysler dodge jeep ram arlington ([redacted], jacksonville, fl 32225, [redacted]) repaired the turbo charger. Galeana chrysler dodge jeep ram (14375 s tamiami trail, fort myers, fl 33912, [redacted])…
ODI 11175008
Engine
Tipm...truck was mobile at night in rain when it died and coasted to the shoulder of the road...dense obnoxious smoke poured from under the hood and into cab where my grandchild were adversely affected by it causing serious breathing problems and coughing. Vehicle was towed to dealership where a demand of 1500 bucks up front to even look at this truck.. Eventually i had wrecker bring it from dealership home where is…
Fire reported · 4 injuries
ODI 11102994
Engine
My truck has started running rough without any power and noticing a tickingkocking noise within the past week so i started looking into it as i've always changed my oil between 5-10k full synthetic 5w20 and always ran good fuel at least 89-93 bc i have 142k on it. I've noticed the ticking noise around 75 and thought maybe slight exhaust leak from the welds but as i start reading on internet it's been a problem with…
ODI 11083694
Engine
5.7l hemi lift/can failure!!!!! I am a ram owner and have had some trouble with my 2014 ram 1500 at around 135,000 miles my engine started to tap in a rithum and was getting louder by the day. Did a little research and found that a lot of folks are having a problem with lifter collapsing and destroying the cam. Took my truck to the dealer and was told exactly what i had read about a lot of folks saying they had the…
ODI 11081718
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Ram started dying in december 2017 while driving at hwy speed. All electric power remained, no check engine light illuminated. On or about 1 january 2018, engine shut down at highway speed and check engine light illuminated. That day, the engine surged 2 times without dying. Dealer verified a u1424 trouble code recorded 3 times. Dealer had the ram for about 1 week and could not make it duplicate, but indicated they…
ODI 11076602
Engine · Unknown Or Other
2 mounting bolts have broken off in my manifold. They are broke off inside the manifold.
ODI 11265999