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 · Power Train
Oil leaking from part #68105583af, adapter-engine oil filter.
ODI 11073612
Engine
Major oil leak started at just under 100k miles on the truck. Took it to the dealership after searching online for known issues, witch i found one on chrysler 3.6 motors year model 2014 witch was oilcooler/housing cracking. This is the engine my truck has as well. After the dealership checked the truck over this was the exact issue with the truck. The oil leak is located on top of the engine between the intake…
ODI 11072768
Engine
My wife and i were on a long road trip with our infant during christmas. All aspects of my truck were operational and no warning signs. My truck is an ecodiesel. On the way home the temps were below freezing and it began to rain. We tried to turn the heat on in the truck to find there was no heat. The truck was running at normal operating temperature with no signs of overheating. We kept driving until i could safely…
ODI 11184393
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
On 11/22/17 at around 5pm driving east bound on i-76 in pennsylvania our 2014 ram 1500 ecodiesel engine caught on fire. As i tried to stop i realized i had no brakes. We slowed to a stop as we started up a hill, i put it in park and we all got out just in time. A certified chrysler mechanic had just 2 days earlier finished installing a new engine. Both the dealership & chrysler have denied all ownership and no root…
Fire reported
ODI 11056252
Electrical System · Engine
While driving on highway check engine light came on. Smelled burning, another car pulled along side and yelled "you are on fire" after stopping the truck i was able to extinguish the flames under the engine by applying dry powder fire extingisher into the open hood. Later investigation by a chrylser hired investigator indicated the starter cable short circuited to a sharp bracket attached to the frame causing the…
Fire reported
ODI 11024711
Engine
Exhaust manifold bolts break off in the block and cause exhaust leaks. Happened at 50k miles. Was told by the repair shop it happens often.
ODI 10993111
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle decelerated to 10 mph without warning. In addition, the service electric control warning indicator illuminated. The failure occurred intermittently. Findlay chrysler dodge jeep ram (10305 u.s. 224 west, findlay, oh 45840, [redacted]) diagnosed and repaired the turbo charger, but the failure recurred. Reineke chrysler dodge jeep ram (207 w water…
ODI 11203363
Engine
My ram 1500 will h the 5.7 hemingway v8 ha an exaust leak at the exaust manifold apparently due to a broken manifold mounting bolt. It makes a ticking noise when the engine is cold and then subsides when warmed up. I was concerned that carbon monoxide may be taken in by the cabin ventilation system and expose the occupants to this gas. Research on the internet reveals many peopl have had this problem and have been…
ODI 11001148
Engine
On display it came up service electronic throttle control, truck went into limp mode to 38 mph running 3000 rpm's.
ODI 10979339
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Starting at about 30k the check engine light came on and the error code read po456 (small evap leak), dodge dealer (peterson ) stated that the computer was so sensitive that they (the dealer) could not detect such a small leak.. So i was told they changed out some common items that had known issues and it should be fix.. At about 37k same exact issue same exact error code same exact response from the dealer.. But…
ODI 10958824
Engine
This vehicle will stall when coming to a complete stop from time to time. There is no pattern when it happens. Very dangerous!!!!!! This is one of two 2014 ram 1500 we have that does this.
ODI 10944983
Engine
This vehicle will stall when coming to a complete stop from time to time. There is no pattern when it happens. We own a second 2014 ram that does the same!!!
ODI 10944981
Engine
My 2014 ram 1500 pentastar 3.6 oil leak has a oil leak from the oil cooler this is also a safety hazard
ODI 10949508
Engine
Was driving truck in an empty lot after a snow storm with lots of ice. Had traction control off and truck fishtailed around a corner and engine stalled. Lights in interior were on and dash advised to shift into park to start. No knocking or strange noises prior, no check engine light after or before. Rpms were below 3000 when engine stalled. After stall put truck into park and started up right away. Tank was 3/4…
ODI 10938019
Electrical System · Engine · Suspension
Theirs a lot of recalls they don't fix them and i'm scare of driving the truck.
ODI 10927328
Engine
My truck has an exhaust leak that allows raw diesel fumes to be drawn into the vehicle's hvac system. When the truck is stationary and the engine is idling, diesel exhaust fumes can be easily detected in the cab of the truck. Because this truck is equipped with scr, def, and dpf systems, you should never be able to smell raw diesel exhaust when the engine is running. However, when the truck is stationary, you can…
ODI 10926963
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Diesel exhaust fluid (def wasn't mix with the fuel to make the truck run properly. Truck won't stay start. When truck start only go 30mph. Has been in shop 10 times since i purchased it in may 2015. It is in the shop with no eta on the part so i am in a renter since 6sept2016. The dealership only cover 5 days of renter. So i am responsible for the remain of renter until truck repaired and still making my truck…
ODI 10906838
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. The contact stated that the engine entered into braking mode and caused the vehicle to rapidly accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (lithia chrysler dodge ram fiat of spokane, 10701 north newport highway spokane, wa 99218, phone [redacted]) several times for the failure, but the diagnostic could not render a failure code. The manufacturer was notified and informed the…
ODI 11020885
Engine
Engine blew up while i was driving on highway at 65 mi/h. Lost of power. Ecodiesel motor
ODI 10907019
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
Engine
Catastrophic exhaust gas record valve (egr) and egr cooler failures which resulted in plastic intake manifold failure. Egr cooler severely plugged with soot/carbon well below mileage period of federal emissions warranty. No specified service requirements for this egr system. Damage resulted in substantial loss of power, unable to maintain minimum speed on interstate 85 when intake manifold failure occurred. Visible…
ODI 10874286
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
Engine
2014 ram eco diesel, fails to properly accelerate, sometime acting as if it is stuck in high gear. Total lack of throttle response. Problem is random and began after p0401, p1296 & 1297 cel codes were set. Creates substantial risk when crossing intersections.
ODI 10871890
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact lifted the hood and noticed that the fuel line leaked fuel onto the engine profusely. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was 21,165.
ODI 10863922
Engine
Oil filler housing.. My oil filler housing cracked and caused a major oil leak and caused oil to cover everything on my engine took it to the dealer to be servifed and was told it's a common problem but isn't covered under warranty. The amount of oil that leaked everywhere could have cause a major fire.
ODI 10860384