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Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated October 26, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.
Confirm 17 recalls before you buy.

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Before you buy

  1. Electric power steering failure: about 23% of complaints. Ask whether the electric power steering rack or module has been replaced, and check that steering assist stays smooth and consistent on a test drive.
  2. ABS module failure: about 1 in 17 complaints.
  3. Fuel gauge reads empty: about 1 in 18 complaints.
  4. Safety: Air suspension failure (can affect control: 8 of 14 reports), about 5% of complaints.
  5. Run the free VIN recall check for the 17 recalls to confirm on this model, starting with the engine recall (23V411000).

Based on a random sample of 300 of the 1,764 complaints filed with NHTSA for this model, read and summarized with AI. 281 of them describe a failure the owner experienced; the rest (recall notices, parts delays, worries) are left out of these counts. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Known problems

79 found · 300 complaints read

What owners report most often, grouped into named problems. Summaries are written by AI from the complaints; open a problem to read the owners' own words.

Electric power steering failure

Can affect control: 68 of 70 reports

Owners report the electric power steering cutting out, locking up at startup or while driving, or jerking the wheel, leaving the truck hard or impossible to steer. Some had the steering rack, gear or power steering module replaced.

How common
70 of the 300 complaints we read (23%), roughly 412 of all 1,764 on file
Safety
Can affect control: 68 of 70 reports; 1 report mentions a crash

Before you buy: Ask whether the electric power steering rack or module has been replaced, and check that steering assist stays smooth and consistent on a test drive.

  • Power steering failed while backing out of the garage, making the truck hard to steer; owner says it would have been dangerous on the road. · filed Jul 2026
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    Backing my truck out of my garage the power steering needs service came on and immediately I had no power steering. The truck was very difficult to steer and had I been driving on the road this would have been a major oroblem. I only have 42000 miles on the truck.

    NHTSA complaint ODI #11753748

  • Steering locked at startup due to an internal EPS module failure, leaving the truck stranded and unable to move. · filed Jun 2026
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    Upon starting my truck, the Service Power Steering light came on, and my steering wheel was locked, rendering me unable to move the truck and stranded. The system was scanned and reported that the internal EPS module had failed.

    NHTSA complaint ODI #11741685

  • EPS warning light comes on intermittently and locks the steering while driving; checked fuses, battery, and wiring, all found fine. · filed Mar 2026
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    EPS light comes on intermittently and locks steering while driving at random. Checked all fuses and conctions all good. Battery was replaced 1 month ago so Battery good and power good. Wiring is good.

    NHTSA complaint ODI #11727842

ABS module failure

Reduced safety margin: 10 of 18 reports

Owners report the ABS module and hydraulic unit failing, with warning lights, a soft or sinking brake pedal, and loss of traction control; some say water got into the module and replacement parts were slow to arrive.

How common
18 of the 300 complaints we read (6%), roughly 106 of all 1,764 on file
Safety
Reduced safety margin: 10 of 18 reports
  • ABS control module has faulted twice in three years, disabling the anti-lock brakes and trailer brake controller, most recently while towing a trailer. · filed Sep 2026
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    I have had the ABS control module show an internal fault twice now in 3 years. The latest incident was while I was towing my travel trailer. When the unit sets a code, it disables the trailer brakes, along with the anti-lock brakes. This could be really bad in on a hill or sudden need to stop. The first occurrence was in 2023. I was unable to find a replacement, so i found a company to repair the unit. After the current incident, I have started looking for a new unit. They are still not readily available. How can this not be a major safety problem? Manufacturers are required to provide ABS systems in cars, but not the parts to fix the systems? This seems to be a very common problem with the 2013-2018 Ram 1500 trucks. The problem part shows C2200, ABS module internal; internal electronic fault.

    NHTSA complaint ODI #11764885

  • ABS module stopped working, disabling anti-lock brakes and stability control; the replacement part has been on back order for months. · filed Sep 2026
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    ABS Module has stopped working. The part has been on back-order with RAM for months. A failed ABS module compromises safety by disabling anti-lock braking and electronic stability control (ESC).

    NHTSA complaint ODI #11764160

  • ABS module failed and the truck sits unrepaired at the dealership for lack of parts; owner says the warranty has not helped. · filed Feb 2026
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    ABS Module … same as 100’s of other Dodge Ram 1500 Trucks! My 2014 is sitting the dealership rotten because there is no part available anymore or anywhere! Have a warranty which is useless and no help from Dodge or dealerships anywhere it’s so sad and pathetic that a USA made Truck isn’t worth anything but scrap! Why are they aloud to get away with not fixing issues with Ram Trucks! No Recall no actions taking and people just sitting on there hands waiting for any glimpse of hope to fix there trucks! Shame on Dodge and will never buy a Dodge, Jeep or Chrysler vehicle. Your service departments your representatives all throw up their hands and say oh it’s Dodge. You should just get rid of it. …. that’s really sad.

    NHTSA complaint ODI #11717109

Fuel gauge reads empty

Safety impact unclear

Owners report the fuel level sensor or sending unit failing so the gauge falsely reads empty on a full tank, sometimes with a check engine light. Some had the fuel pump module or sensor replaced.

How common
17 of the 300 complaints we read (6%), roughly 100 of all 1,764 on file
Safety
Safety impact unclear
  • The truck's fuel sending unit triggered a high voltage diagnostic trouble code. · filed Sep 2024
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    Fuel sending unit high voltage code

    NHTSA complaint ODI #11612927

  • Fuel level sensor intermittently stops reporting fuel level, which owner says risks running out of gas on the highway; dealer confirms it's a common problem. · filed Mar 2024
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    Fuel Level Sensor A Circuit - P0463. Yes, available for inspection. The Fuel level sensor cuts out and stops reporting fuel levels. This can lead to running out of gas on the highway or other dangerous situations that put the driver and others at risk. Also, the computer monitors stop reporting, therefore other aspects of the vehicle are compromised when the fuel level sensor stops working. The dealer confirms this is a common problem on this vehicle. Yes the vehicle was inspected by the dealer. The warning lamp check engine light comes on when the system fails. there is no prior warning.

    NHTSA complaint ODI #11577604

  • The fuel level sensor failed, leaving no way to know the fuel level and raising concern about running out of gas on the highway. · filed Dec 2022
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    Fuel Gauge sending unit in fuel tank has failed. No idea of how much fuel is in the fuel tank. 60k miles on the vehicle. Do not want to run out of fuel on an interstate or major highway and cause a possible collision.

    NHTSA complaint ODI #11495731

Air suspension failure

Can affect control: 8 of 14 reports

Owners report the air ride suspension shutting down, sagging or defaulting to entry mode, making the truck bottom out and bounce hard over bumps.

How common
14 of the 300 complaints we read (5%), roughly 82 of all 1,764 on file
Safety
Can affect control: 8 of 14 reports
  • Air suspension system fails to raise despite replacing the compressor, relay, fuses, and height sensors multiple times. · filed Sep 2025
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    The air suspension system on the truck fails, it will not raise. I’ve replaced almost all the components of the air suspension system and it’s still not working. The system fails in any type of weather but often it does so more in winter. System has been reset multiple times. Compressor has been replaced twice, relay replaced, fuses replaced, lines have been checked, height sensors have been replaced. Looking at online forums, this seems to be an issue with many Dodge Rams of 2014 as well as other years.

    NHTSA complaint ODI #11687007

  • Factory air suspension repeatedly fails, making the truck bounce badly on the road; dealers reportedly say they've never heard of the issue. · filed May 2023
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    The factory installed air suspension has failed more times than I can count. It’s has been going on for years mainly during the winter months, but so far this year with the warmer weather it still fails probably at least once or twice a week. This issue puts everyone in danger that is around these trucks while the are having these issues with the suspension air bags deflating when on public roadways. The truck is available for inspection anytime and I encourage you to follow up with any of these trucks with complaints that suffer the same issue because if you do maybe you will realize that we are not all just crazy. This is a serious issue that needs addressed by the manufacturer. The message of immediate air suspension service required shows on the dash, or air system cooling. The defect has been confirmed/observed/examined by multiple members of law enforcement because the truck is terrible to drive and bounces so bad as it drives straight down the road with minimal bumps. The report was mentioned to dealerships before but the act like they have never heard of this issue ‍♂️. I don’t know how that’s possible.

    NHTSA complaint ODI #11521776

  • Air suspension repeatedly fails while driving, dropping the front or rear end and causing speed wobble and near loss of control. · filed Dec 2022
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    While driving on the highway my air suspension fails dropping my front end all the way to the frame stops causing speed wobble and an almost loss of control. After replacing a fuse dude to the compressor failing The very next day the right rear dropped while driving causing unsafe driving conditions. This is the third time in 6mo that this has happened with my truck. My truck is welcome to be inspected anytime. My safety, my kid’s safety, and other on the road are in danger if this happens and I lose control. There was no warning besides a service air suspension immediately notification on my dash as it was happening. There are thousands of reports of this being an issue in 2014-2019 ram trucks with air suspension. The dealer and manufacturer have been no help and I’ve been told by the dealer even after fixing it it will fail again in cold weather. This needs to be addressed NOW this is crazy this has not been corrected by Dodge.

    NHTSA complaint ODI #11498444

Delayed throttle response

Can affect control: 9 of 10 reports

Owners report a delay before the truck responds to the accelerator, often after an emissions recall software update, causing near misses when pulling out or merging.

How common
10 of the 300 complaints we read (3%), roughly 59 of all 1,764 on file
Safety
Can affect control: 9 of 10 reports
  • After a software update, the truck has severe acceleration lag and improper transmission shifting; dealer says it's common with no fix available. · filed Dec 2020
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    AFTER RECEIVING V08/V11 AEM UPDATE NOVEMBER 18TH, 2020 I AM EXPERIENCING AN AVERAGE OF 5-6 MPG LOSS IN FUEL ECONOMY (16.4 MPG MIXED - DOWN FROM 21.5-22 MIXED) AS WELL AS EXPERIENCE SEVERE ACCELERATION LAG. IN TERMS OF HIGHWAY MILEAGE I AM STRUGGLING TO GET 20 MPG. CURRENT ECM: 68306456AI CURRENT TCM: 68234053AH FOLLOWING THE V08 EMISSIONS RECALL, DRIVABILITY HAS BEEN SERIOUSLY REDUCED AND HAS CREATED DANGEROUS THROTTLE LAG AND IMPROPER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTION. I WOULD SUMMARIZE THESE ISSUES AS TURBO LAG AND IMPROPER SHIFT MAPPING. WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP THERE IS A 2-3 SECOND LAG BEFORE THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO MOVE EVEN IF THE THROTTLE IS FULLY DEPRESSED. IF YOU ARE EXECUTING A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN INTO TRAFFIC OR CROSSING AN INTERSECTION THIS WILL LEAVE YOU EXPOSED TO A "T-BONE" COLLISION. THIS BEHAVIOR IS EVEN MORE PRONOUNCED WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN RUN (COLD ENGINE). CLIMBING A MODERATE HILL SHORTLY AFTER PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY FORCES THE DRIVER TO MANUALLY DOWNSHIFT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO FIRST GEAR TO GET ANY FORWARD TRAVEL. AGAIN, THE VEHICLE WILL RAPIDLY ACCELERATE AFTER THE 2-3 SECOND LAG. ONCE RETURNING TO "DRIVE" AT 15-25 MPH THE TRANSMISSION WILL UP-SHIFT SEVERAL GEARS AND THEN BEGIN SLOWING, DROPPING ENGINE RPM TO 1,000, AGAIN FORCING A MANUAL DOWN-SHIFT TO SECOND OR THIRD GEAR TO MAINTAIN SPEED. THE ENGINE PRODUCES ALMOST NO POWER UNTIL THE ENGINE REACHES 2000 RPM. ALL OF THIS BEHAVIOR BEGAN AFTER THE NOTED RECALL. I HAVE CONTACTED A RAM DEALER REGARDING THIS PERFORMANCE AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS A COMMON COMPLAINT. THEY MENTIONED THAT THE FACTORY WAS AWARE OF THIS BUT HAS NO REMEDY AVAILABLE."

    NHTSA complaint ODI #11385759

  • Owner says after an emissions modification disclosure letter, the truck now gets low gas mileage, shifts hard at high RPM, and hesitates sluggishly on takeoff; the dealer said it could not act without a recall number. · filed Jan 2020
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    RECEIVED A LETTER FROM FCA, TITLED, APPROVED EMISSIONS MODIFICATION DISCLOSURE 3.0L DIESEL. TOOK LETTER AND VISITED DODGE DEALER, THEY DID NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE LETTER AND STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING WITHOUT A RECALL NUMBER. I HAVE SINCE MONITORED MOTOR FOR ANY SIGNS OF OVERHEATING OR LOSS OF COOLING FLUID. THE TRUCK CONTINUES TO HAVE LOW GAS MILEAGE, SHIFTS HARD AND AT HIGH RPM. WHEN FIRST STARTED IS SLUGGISH AND I HAVE TO DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY AS IT HESITATED ON TAKE OFF.

    NHTSA complaint ODI #11302813

  • Owner says the V08 software update caused bad throttle lag and a significant drop in gas mileage. · filed Sep 2019
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    AFTER THE V08 UPDATE VERY BAD LAG FROM THE PEDAL AND GAS MILEAGE DROPPED VERY SIGNIFICANTLY.

    NHTSA complaint ODI #11258269

Engine stalling

Can affect control: 10 of 10 reports

Owners report the engine stalling while driving, when accelerating or when coming to a stop, sometimes after the idle drops too low, and dealers often could not find the cause.

How common
10 of the 300 complaints we read (3%), roughly 59 of all 1,764 on file
Safety
Can affect control: 10 of 10 reports
  • Truck suddenly turned off at a gas station, restarted, then lost speed and stalled on the highway; a shop says it's an engine problem, quoted $8,000. · filed Mar 2024
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    I was driving back home after a long day of work, but I stopped at the gas station first. After putting gas.I started to pull out of the gas station, when the truck suddenly turned off. I turned it on again and a couple miles ahead it started to loss speed. I was going 65 suddenly went down to 40 20 started to stall had to exit the fwy before it stopped. Auto shop say it's the engine. Cost to repair $8,000.00.

    NHTSA complaint ODI #11578287

  • Engine idle drops abnormally low when slowing down and the engine stalls; dealer says the RPM setting can't be changed and it's unrepaired. · filed May 2023
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    The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated while slowing down for a traffic signal or for traffic, the vehicle RPM’s fell to 564 RPM, and the vehicle started to stall. The contact stated that the target idle RPM should be set to approximately 900 RPM while idling. The contact stated that the failure was constant and had to have the vehicle towed several times due to not being able to restart the vehicle following a stall. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the RPM settings could not be changed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

    NHTSA complaint ODI #11521329

  • Vehicle stalls when accelerating from a stop; it was diagnosed but not repaired, and the manufacturer said it could not help. · filed Aug 2021
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    The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated while coming out of a full stop, the vehicle would stall. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed but not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure but informed the contact they were unable to assist. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.

    NHTSA complaint ODI #11431039

Transmission harsh or failed shifting

Can affect control: 5 of 10 reports

Owners report the transmission shifting harshly, slipping, hesitating, getting stuck in a low gear or going into limp mode, and dealers often had no fix.

How common
10 of the 300 complaints we read (3%), roughly 59 of all 1,764 on file
Safety
Can affect control: 5 of 10 reports
Related recalls
Owners mention 17V821000. Check the VIN for it.
  • While waiting at a stop light and pressing the accelerator, the truck went into limp mode and would not exceed 15 mph until the owner forced it out and restarted it. · filed Feb 2020
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    WHILE WAITING AT A STOP LIGHT AND THEN STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR THE RAM WENT INTO LIMP MODE AND DID NOT GO PAST 15 MPH. THE RAM DID NOT TURN ON ANY LIGHT TO NOTIFY ME OF AN ISSUE. I HAD TO FORCEFULLY TAKE IT OUT OF LIMP MODE THEREFORE RISKING THE TRANSMISSION TO GET DAMAGED. THERE WAS A BIG TRUCK BEHIND ME MAKING A LEFT WHO THANKFULLY NOTICED THE RAM STOPPED WORKING AND PATIENTLY WAITED FOR ME TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY. I TURNED IT OFF AND TURNED IT BACK ON AND IT STARTED WORKING AGAIN. SEEMS LIKE A RECALL ISSUE ON RAMS AS I HAVE BEEN READING THIS HAS HAPPENED TO HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE.

    NHTSA complaint ODI #11308222

  • Owner says the transmission has repeatedly shifted hard or gotten stuck in low gear limiting speed to 45 mph on the highway; a dealer reset the transmission but owner feels the problem was never really fixed. · filed Nov 2019
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    I HAVE HAD SEVERAL MALFUNCTION OF THE TRANSMISSION IN MY VEHICLE SINCE PURCHASED. THEY STARTED AROUND A YEAR AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND HAVE AVERAGED APPROXIMATELY ONE MALFUNCTION PER YEAR. THE FIRST THREE MALFUNCTIONS WERE SIMILAR; A "HARD" DOWNSHIFT OR UPSHIFT WHILE I WAS HIGHWAY DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND ADJUST ACCORDING TO TRAFFIC FLOW. I HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE AND FELT THE JOLT OF THE TRANSMISSION CHANGING. LIKE WHEN THE VEHICLE SLOWED BUT THE TRANSMISSION DIDN'T REACT AND ALL THE SUDDEN A HARD SHIFT SAME ON THE UPSHIFT. THE LATEST MALFUNCTION WAS DIFFERENT. I WAS IN HIGHWAY TRAFFIC WHEN TRAFFIC SLOWED DOWN. I TRIED TO ACCELERATE TO KEEP UP WITH TRAFFIC FLOW BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT EXCEED THE 45 MPH. I COULD HEAR THE ENGINE REVVING UP BUT IT WAS LIKE IT WAS STUCK IN LOW GEAR. I PULLED OFF THE FREEWAY AND STOPPED AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT DROVE AS NORMAL. I HAVE EXPLAINED THE MALFUNCTIONS TO THE DEALERSHIP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THEY SAID THEY CHECKED IT OUT AND IT WAS NORMAL. AFTER THE LAST FAILED ATTEMPT TO GET THE PROBLEM RESOLVED AT THE DEALERSHIP, I CONTACTED THE CHRYSLER FCA US CUSTOMER CENTER REPRESENTATIVE BY LETTER. THE ADVISED ME TO A GM AT THE DODGE CITY DEALER IN MCKINNEY, TX. THE DEALERSHIP ENDED UP "RESETTING THE TRANSMISSION". IT WAS EXPLAINED TO ME THAT IS SIMILAR TO RESETTING YOUR CELL PHONE WHERE ALL SETTINGS GO BACK TO THE ORIGINAL SETTINGS. I WAS GIVEN NO OTHER OPTIONS AT THE TIME EXCEPT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AND SEE IF THE RESETTING RESOLVED THE PROBLEM. IT IS MY OPINION THERE HAS BEEN NO REAL RESOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM OF THE MALFUNCTION OF THE TRANSMISSION. I STILL HAVE THE SAME FEAR THAT IF THE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION UNDER THE RIGHT CONDITIONS IT COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT RESULTING IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH TO ME OR SOMEONE ELSE. PLEASE GIVE THIS CONCERN YOUR UTMOST ATTENTION.

    NHTSA complaint ODI #11277799

  • While driving 40-70 mph on a slight uphill, the traction control and check engine lights came on and the transmission got stuck in gear, leaving the accelerator only half responsive. · filed Oct 2019
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    DANGEROUS. TRANSMISSION PROBLEM ON SLIGHT UPHILL AT SPEEDS FROM 40-70 MILES. SUDDENLY THE TRACTION CONTROL OFF LIGHT AND ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, TRUCK GETS STUCK IN A WEIRD GEAR, GAS PEDAL ONLY WORKS HALF WAY. YOU CANNOT SPEED UP TO SAVE YOUR LIFE. THIS IS JUST A 4 YEAR OLD TRUCK. ABSOLUTELY UNFOTO BUYERS.

    NHTSA complaint ODI #11266025

Rollaway in park

Can affect control: 8 of 9 reports

Owners report the truck rolling away after being placed in park, sometimes while the rotary shifter showed park, and one says the confusing rotary knob led occupants to exit while still in drive.

How common
9 of the 300 complaints we read (3%), roughly 53 of all 1,764 on file
Safety
Can affect control: 8 of 9 reports; 4 reports mention a crash; 1 report mentions an injury
  • The truck rolled backward even though it was shifted into Park on a flat surface. · filed Apr 2023
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    The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while parked on a flat road surface, the transmission was shifted into park(P), but the vehicle rolled backwards. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

    NHTSA complaint ODI #11515853

  • Truck rolls away after being placed in park, and this has happened many times. · filed Jan 2018
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    THE TRUCK WILL ROLL AWAY AFTER PLACING GEAR IN PARK. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MANY SEPARATE OCCASIONS.

    NHTSA complaint ODI #11064670

  • Truck rolled away after being placed in park, running over the owner's foot and crashing into a wall; a similar rollaway had happened once before. · filed Aug 2017
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    2014 RAN 1500 TRADESMAN BLACKED OUT EDITION. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE AND PUTTING IN PARK TO CHECK OTHER CONCERNS WHEN RUNNING 40MPH THE TRUCK SHAKES AND SOUNDS LIKE MISFIRE, AFTER STEPPING OUT OF TRUCK IT BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS AND PUSHED ME DOWN. AFTER GETTING BACK UP THE TRUCK CONTINUED TO ROLL DOWN THE HILL AND RAN OVER MY ANKLE AND FOOT. BEFORE CRASHING INTO A CONCRETE WALL. SINCE THEN I HAVE USED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WHEN PARKING AND THE TRUCK WAS REPAIRED BY INSURANCE. 8,000 DOLLARS OF DAMAGE TO THE TRUCK AND MY RIGHT FOOT IS STILL HEALING AFTER 2 MONTHS. DASH SHOWED TRUCK IN PARK AND LEVER WAS COMPLETELY UP. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME IT HAPPENED, AND I GOT LUCKY THE TRUCK DIDN'T RUN OVER MY CHEST OR HEAD. THE FIRST TIME THE TRUCK DIDN'T STAY IN PARK WAS PROBABLY ABOUT 7 MONTHS AGO, I PLACED TRUCK IN PARK AND BEGAN TO GET OUT WHEN THE TRUCK WAS STILL ROLLING FORWARD. I HAD TO PUSH ON BRAKES AND REMOVE FROM PARK AND PUT BACK INTO PARK FOR IT TO WORK. INTERMITTENT PARK POSITION IS A VERY BAD THING TO BE INTERMITTENT.

    NHTSA complaint ODI #11012666

Instrument cluster flickering or blackout

Reduced safety margin: 7 of 7 reports

Owners report the instrument cluster or dashboard lights flickering, flashing or going completely black while driving.

How common
7 of the 300 complaints we read (2%), roughly 41 of all 1,764 on file
Safety
Reduced safety margin: 7 of 7 reports
  • Dashboard display went completely black, hiding the speedometer, and the truck now won't start. · filed Oct 2022
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    Dash digital display screen completely black and not working. The truck was driving fine the day we noticed the screen being black but could not determine speed or anything else. Now the truck will not start.

    NHTSA complaint ODI #11487844

  • Instrument cluster repeatedly goes completely black. · filed May 2022
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    The instrument cluster keeps going black.

    NHTSA complaint ODI #11464416

  • Instrument cluster screen flashes or turns off; owner says a similar recall covers other Ram trucks but not this VIN. · filed Jul 2021
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    The screen on my instrument cluster flashes or turns off completely. Dealership said it’s a common problem. Over $1000 to repair. There is a similar recall on other Ram trucks in the same year as mine but mine is not listed by vin number even though it’s the exact same issue described in the recall.

    NHTSA complaint ODI #11423623

Rusted fuel tank straps

Injury risk: 7 of 7 reports

Owners report the fuel tank mounting straps rusting and breaking, leaving the tank hanging.

How common
7 of the 300 complaints we read (2%), roughly 41 of all 1,764 on file
Safety
Injury risk: 7 of 7 reports
  • Gas tank strap bracket failed, leaving the fuel tank hanging off the truck. · filed Aug 2026
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    2014 ram 1500 gas tank strap bracket let go tank was hanging off truck

    NHTSA complaint ODI #11758410

  • Corroded fuel tank strap brackets caused the tank to hang unsupported; owner says a similar recall covered 2009-2012 Ram trucks but not this model. · filed Jul 2026
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    2014 Ram 1500 Fuel tank strap frame brackets corroded causing fuel tank to fall unsupported. 2009-2012 Ram pickup trucks were recalled (Recall U04 / NHTSA 18V-160) for this exact safety problem. Why isn't the 2014 Ram pickup covered under this recall?

    NHTSA complaint ODI #11750805

  • A fuel tank mounting strap fell off, causing the tank to hang down and gouge the drive shaft; owner says the hazard should be under warranty. · filed Sep 2024
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    Gas tank strap fell off, tank was hanging, gouged my drive shaft. Frame where strap sit in is all rusted out. Strap will not stay up. Need to bring attention to this as it could if been a very hazardous condition, as a firefighter this should be under warranty.

    NHTSA complaint ODI #11615273

Less common problems (complaints in the sample)

  • Broken exhaust manifold bolts (6)
  • Crankshaft sensor and tone wheel failure (6)
  • Airbag warning light (5)
  • Airbags not deploying in crashes (4)
  • High-pressure fuel pump failure (4)
  • Exhaust fumes in cabin (3)
  • Sudden electrical power loss (3)
  • Tailgate opening unexpectedly (3)
  • Third brake light water leak (3)
  • Transmission dropping into neutral (3)
  • Catalytic converter failure (2)
  • Cruise control malfunction (2)
  • EGR cooler failure (2)
  • Engine knock and failure (2)
  • Engine misfire (2)
  • Fuel line leaks (2)
  • Lifter and camshaft failure (2)
  • Seat belt buckle failure (2)
  • Steering wheel buttons and horn failure (2)
  • Truck engaging reverse unexpectedly (2)
  • ABS sensor failure (1)
  • ABS wiring fault (1)
  • Axle bracket fracture (1)
  • Blown alternator fuse (1)
  • Brake booster failure (1)
  • Broken parking brake release (1)
  • DEF sending unit failure (1)
  • DEF system malfunction (1)
  • Dashboard wiring smoke (1)
  • Diesel fuel system power loss (1)
  • Dim headlights (1)
  • Driveline vibration at speed (1)
  • Driver seat collapse (1)
  • Electrical glitches (1)
  • Electrical warning after cam lock recall (1)
  • Engine coolant leak (1)
  • Engine fire (1)
  • Engine power loss (1)
  • Engine seizure (1)
  • Engine white smoke (1)
  • Front ball joint failure (1)
  • Fuel cap warning (1)
  • Fuel pump assembly failure (1)
  • Fuel system no-start (1)
  • Headlight switch malfunction (1)
  • Headlight water intrusion (1)
  • Heated seat fire (1)
  • Loose front control arm bolt (1)
  • Lower control arm fracture (1)
  • Parasitic battery drain (1)
  • Push-button ignition accidental shutoff (1)
  • Radio and camera display failure (1)
  • Side airbags deploying unexpectedly (1)
  • Steering column rattle (1)
  • Steering shaft clunk (1)
  • Steering wheel vibration (1)
  • Sticking accelerator pedal (1)
  • Sticking fuel filler neck (1)
  • Sudden engine shutdown (1)
  • Sudden loss of acceleration (1)
  • Tail light fluid leak (1)
  • Taillight failure (1)
  • Throttle control sensor failure (1)
  • Tire bead dry rot (1)
  • Tire shimmy (1)
  • Under-hood noise when parked (1)
  • Unintended acceleration surge (1)
  • WIN module failure (1)
  • Windshield wiper failure (1)

Recalls

17 total · 17 to confirm

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

Engine recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 23V411000 · Jun 2023

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-475.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Fuel system recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 22V406000 · Jun 2022

Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy
Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Engine recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 20V475000 · Aug 2020

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal in the event that the crankshaft position signal is lost, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-2002. FCA US's number for this recall is W58.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Engine recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 19V757000 · Oct 2019

Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. The recall began April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB1.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Safety recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 19V347000 · May 2019

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.

Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the tailgate latch, free of charge. The recall began May 23, 2019. Chrysler is expected to notify owners of the expanded population on October 18, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's number for this recall is V44. Note: 2015-2017 MY Ram 1500 pickup trucks with truck beds other than 8 foot, are currently covered under NHTSA recall 18V-486 for this issue.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Electrical system recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 18V332000 · May 2018

If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Transmission recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 17V821000 · Dec 2017

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 rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, inspect the BTSI, and, as necessary, replace it, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T79.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Airbags recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 17V302000 · May 2017

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 crash that necessitates activation of these safety systems.

Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC software, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T25.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Safety recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 16E041000 · May 2016

If the seat cover impedes the air bag deployment, the seat thorax air bags may not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of a injury.

Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners to remove the front seat covers and return them for a full refund. The recall began on July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S30.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Airbags recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 15V534000 · Aug 2015

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.

Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will inspect the right and left side air bag inflatable curtains (SABIC) for proper orientation and a foil patch will be installed on both sides of the headliner. One or both of the air bag inflatable curtains (SABIC) will be replaced if necessary. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R47.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Electrical system recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 15V517000 · Aug 2015

If the harness shorts, the vehicle may stall and there is an increased risk of a fire.

Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to confirm that the battery harness is correctly routed and secured. Any harness that shows evidence of wear will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 8, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R43.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Safety recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 15V461000 · Jul 2015

Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy
Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, Chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle that provided unauthorized access to the vehicle network. This measure may not have been implemented on all vehicles and does not address access by other means that will be remedied by the software update. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R40.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Airbags recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 15V459000 · Jul 2015

This abrasion may result in an electrical short that could cause driver's frontal air bag to unexpectedly deploy. Inadvertent deployment of the air bag may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.

Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, repair as necessary, and secure the steering wheel wiring harness. Additionally, protective caps will be added to the air bag retainer spring ends. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R36.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Seat belts recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 15V460000 · Jul 2015

Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Restraint Control module calibration, free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R23.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Suspension recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 14V392000 · Jul 2014

Damage to the tire or reduced braking increases the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear shocks and replace any affected ones, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P37.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Transmission recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 14V161000 · Apr 2014

If the park pawl does not properly engage, the vehicle may rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.

Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2014. Owners may contract Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P13.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Electrical system recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 13V486000 · Oct 2013

Inoperative warning lights may not properly warn the driver of vehicle problems, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N59.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.
Is 1,764 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2013 and 2026, roughly 138 a year, which is more than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.

How does it compare with other years? The 2014 has 1,764 complaints on file, more than the 2013 (1,275) and more than the 2015 (1,444). That is the most of the 17 model years of the Ram 1500 we cover. Older model years have had longer to collect complaints.