repaired · 2026 Q2
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
2014 Ram 1500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1,784 owner complaints about the 2014 Ram 1500, most often about the steering. It is covered by 16 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-406 the manufacturer reports only 55% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 8, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Ram 1500 has problems
1,784 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
512Steering23 crash/fire/injury
305Engine19 crash/fire/injury
246Electrical system15 crash/fire/injury
214Fuel/propulsion system10 crash/fire/injury
193Power train24 crash/fire/injury
146Service brakes8 crash/fire/injury
126Air bags
111Suspension
89Vehicle speed control
36125 other systems30 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 512 | 23 |
| Engine | 305 | 19 |
| Electrical system | 246 | 15 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 214 | 10 |
| Power train | 193 | 24 |
| Service brakes | 146 | 8 |
| Air bags | 126 | 43 |
| Suspension | 111 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 89 | 9 |
| 25 other systems | 361 | 30 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
16 recalls
2014 Ram 1500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Engine: diesel
Risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Risk. Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
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repaired · 2020 Q4
Tailgate: latch
Risk. If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Electrical system: software
Risk. If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Lever and linkage: column shift
Risk. Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle…
repaired · 2018 Q3
Air bags
Risk. If the rollover side curtain air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a…
repaired · 2017 Q1
Air bags: side/window
Risk. In the event of a vehicle crash, if a SABIC does not inflate as intended, there is an increased risk of injury to the rear seat occupant.
repaired · 2017 Q1
12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Risk. If the harness shorts, the vehicle may stall and there is an increased risk of a fire.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Risk. Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a…
repaired · 2016 Q4
Air bags: side/window
Risk. Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.
repaired · 2016 Q4
Air bags: frontal
Risk. This abrasion may result in an electrical short that could cause driver's frontal air bag to unexpectedly deploy.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Rear: shock absorber
Risk. Damage to the tire or reduced braking increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
repaired · 2015 Q3
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. If the park pawl does not properly engage, the vehicle may rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.
repaired · 2015 Q1
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. Inoperative warning lights may not properly warn the driver of vehicle problems, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ram.
Mileage at failure
When do steering problems start?
84kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 177 steering complaints. 60% were reported before 100,000 miles.
24under 30k miles107under 100k miles70100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Steering
49 owners mentioned a cost$3,100median
Middle half: $2,413 – $4,000
Engine
16 owners mentioned a cost$5,250median
Middle half: $2,075 – $9,514
Fuel/propulsion system
12 owners mentioned a cost$1,000median
Middle half: $876 – $1,108
Electrical system
11 owners mentioned a cost$1,000median
Middle half: $769 – $2,250
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other 1500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 1500 median. How we score
'09'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Ram 1500 safety ratings
2014 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 3 stars (21.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
5 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Ram 1500, and the recalls they led to.
- High pressure fuel pump failureLed to recall 24V-957
- Vehicle RollawayNo recall
- Software security vulnerabilityLed to recall 15V-508
- Intermittent/Comp Loss of Power SteeringOpen
- Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) FailureOpen
In owners' words
What 1500 owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I was making a short drive to go get a pizza. The electric power steering went out with an error message intermittently right as I was nearing the pizza place. Thankfully, no one was around and there wasn't a wreck, but it was difficult to steer into the parking lot. I had not experienced any…
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH and attempting to make a right turn, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle failed to turn right and drove straight to the other side of the road. The brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle briefly failed to stop…
When outside temps are below 50 degrees the power steering doesn't work! The power steering will not work until the engine is at normal operating temp and you turn the engine off and back on. EPS ISSUE Also, service airbag message keeps coming on
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