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
On february 23 my ram 1500 eco diesel had a catastrophic bottom end engine failure while driving on the parkway at highway speed, breaking the crankshaft and sending a connecting rod through the engine block spilling engine oil onto the road and onto the tires. When i checked the ram1500.com diesel forum there are many more people that had a similar failure on trucks with less mileage than mine. I'm hoping to find…
ODI 10851680
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled, but was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to vancampen motors inc. (601 w 3rd st, williamsport, pa 17701, [redacted]), but the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 51,000.
ODI 11097797
Engine
The engine, a 5.7-liter v8, shuts down intermittently, usually when coming to a stop on city streets. This has happened approximately 25 to 30 times since the vehicle had just a few hundred miles, to today at approximately 35,000 miles. The dealer has not been able to diagnose or correct the problem. Often i am not aware the engine has shut down, as powered items such as the radio continue to operate normally. I…
ODI 10826062
Engine
I found out about a recall by fca that my 2014 dodge ram ecodiesel has a problem with the exhaust dampener. This is after i started researching the smell of exhaust fumes in the can when using the vehicles heat. I took my vehicle into the dodge dealership to have the recall repaired. The dealership stated that fca is only sending the repair parts in batches and cannot be ordered directly from fca. This means i must…
ODI 10816330
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge ram 1500. While attempting to park the vehicle, the engine seized and the electronic throttle control illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v459000 (air bags) and 15v517000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling). The parts to do the repair were not available. The…
ODI 10788835
Engine
Catastrophic engine failure @ 39,000 km. Engine replaced by fcc. Catastrophic engine failure again @ 58,000 km less than 20,000 km since original engine replaced. Both times while driving on highway and had to take evasive measures to get off highway safely.
ODI 10787136
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v517000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than three times and stated that the part was available. When the contact arrived at the dealer for the repair, she was informed that…
ODI 10894610
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge ram 1500. While parked at night, the contact stated that the vehicle was unoccupied and a loud unusual noise emitted from underneath the hood. The failure recurred sporadically at any given time. The vehicle was taken to the dealer eight times for diagnosis. The mechanic was unable to locate the failure. On the third visit, the dealer was able to duplicate the failure however, there…
ODI 10860663
Electrical System · Engine
Received notice on 9/3/2015 about exhaust high frequency decoupler and notice on 10/9/2015 for battery wire harness. The dealer says they don't have parts. I received another notice on 1/20/2016 for same two problems. Dealer says they have no parts. Its been seven months and no word on parts.
ODI 10853215
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
You will be driving up an incline, not a steep on . The engine starts missing like it needs a tune up. It'a noticeable miss. We have another problem with the dash screen. The screen in the middle that tells you your mileage. It will start going in and out. Mostly, it blacks out. We have mentioned this to dodge garage and they tweeked the screen but, it still does it, they also, tweeked the engine. Theyn still do the…
ODI 10762576
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
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. The contact stated that the service engine warning light and various other warning lights randomly flashed several times. The contact also experienced a drastic reduction in speed and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than three times for various repairs and they were not able to provide a permanent remedy for the condition. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10820413
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
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
Engine · Unknown Or Other
This truck was purchased brand new in sept 2014. Within the first 4000 miles of driving the brand new vehicle exhaust started to come out from under the hood and started entering the cabin, it now has 22000 miles. I told the dealership and they said to bring it in and found nothing. 10000 miles checkup i told them the same thing but its getting a lot worse so they said it was when they did an oil change and oil got…
ODI 10743334
Engine
Traveling on highway feeder road at approximately 4:45 pm at approximately 30-35 mph. Prepared to come to a stop at an approaching intersection controlled by 3 way stop signs. As i began to slow down the truck stalled out. The light over the d on the gear selector was flashing and the dash panel indicated that i should shift into park and restart the vehicle. I coasted to a safe stop, applied the brake and shifted…
ODI 10681021
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
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off. After restarting the engine, the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 4,000.
ODI 10818322
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 80 mph, there was an abnormal odor of rubber and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred several occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.
ODI 10807739
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
The 2014 ram 1500 sport i bought has had repeated dash and interior lighting problems. The dash lights randomly flicker or don't turn on at all. On some occasions no interior lights at all would work. The truck has been back to the dealership three times but still hasn't been repaired. The dealership has done software updates, re-grounded the electrical system and replaced the body control module without fixing the…
ODI 10683729
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Check engine light came on. That was 9/24/14. The check engine light has been through a myriad of "fixes". It is now 02/03/15 (5 1/2 months) - the check engine light is still on and the dealership has it in for "repair". The warranty requires that the vehicle not be driven when the check engine light is on, thus denying us of the regular use of the vehicle, which is critical in our cattle operation. The full nature…
ODI 10680895
Engine
There is a very strong diesel exhaust smell in the cab of the truck. This is so strong my wife is unable to ride in the vehicle due to the nausea it causes her. I am concerned about the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning. Everyone that has ridden in my truck, except anyone associated with the dodge dealer i have taken it to for repair, asks what is causing the smell. The dodge dealer says they can not smell…
ODI 10712867
Engine
Oil leaks at the filter. Filter has been upgraded and now a year later is still leaking. Dealership is the only one that has changed the oil. It is due to go back in tomorrow, thursday july,30th.
ODI 10744707