repaired · 2023 Q3
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Risk. Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash.
2014 Ram 3500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 202 owner complaints about the 2014 Ram 3500, most often about the steering. It is covered by 15 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-499 the manufacturer reports only 11% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 7, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Ram 3500 has problems
202 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
41Steering1 crash/fire/injury
39Power train1 crash/fire/injury
34Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
29Engine3 crash/fire/injury
25Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
20Wheels1 crash/fire/injury
18Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
15Vehicle speed control
14Service brakes
5014 other systems8 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 41 | 1 |
| Power train | 39 | 1 |
| Suspension | 34 | 1 |
| Engine | 29 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 25 | 4 |
| Wheels | 20 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 18 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 15 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 14 | 3 |
| 14 other systems | 50 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
15 recalls
2014 Ram 3500 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 · 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 · 2020 Q3
Link: connection
Risk. A drag link separation can cause a loss of steering control, 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.
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repaired · 2019 Q2
Equipment
Risk. If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
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 · 2019 Q4
Engine: diesel
Risk. The leaking water pump can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Wheels
Risk. If the wheel fractures, a loss of vehicle control can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 Q4
Steering
Risk. If the bracket components separate from the frame, the vehicle may be more difficult to steer and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 · 2016 Q3
Engine: diesel
Risk. If the connectors overheat, the fuel heater may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
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?
35kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 24 steering complaints. 79% were reported before 100,000 miles.
9under 30k miles19under 100k miles5100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other 3500 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 3500 median. How we score
'07'08'09'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Ram 3500, and the recalls they led to.
- Steering loss due to linkage separationNo recall
- Steering loss due to linkage separationLed to recall 19V-021
- Software security vulnerabilityLed to recall 15V-508
- Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) FailureOpen
In owners' words
What 3500 owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
We were traveling on a highway doing 70mph and the whole truck started to shake really badly. My husband could not steer the vehicle safely, nor could he brake without losing control. He had to slow down until the shaking stopped. When we got back on the road, the vehicle did the same thing three…
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle at highway speeds, the steering wheel felt loose, and the steering was unstable, causing the vehicle to become difficult to control. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the outboard…
The V06 Drag Link recall of welding the adjuster doesn't allow a complete front end alignment to be done correctly. If you have had the adjuster welded, you cannot re-center the steering wheel with the adjustments that have been provided by the manufacture. This itself presents a safety issue with…
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