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2014 Ram 1500: recalls and problems

17 recalls and 1,767 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is steering.

17recalls
1,767complaints
98crashes reported
24fires reported
88injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Steering500 · 28%
  • Engine302 · 17%
  • Electrical System228 · 13%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System213 · 12%
  • Power Train187 · 11%
  • Service Brakes142 · 8%
  • Unknown Or Other130 · 7%
  • Suspension110 · 6%
  • Air Bags95 · 5%
  • Vehicle Speed Control89 · 5%

What owners report

Steering

The contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. while driving approximately 40-50 mph, the vehicle lost power steering assist, causing the steering wheel to be difficult to turn. the vehicle was driven to the residence. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the rack and pinion was replaced. the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 19v021000 (steering); however, the vin and model were not includ

Service Brakes

While towing a 17ft trailer i had to slam on the brakes to avoid another vehicle. the trailer brakes and abs on my truck did not work. i managed to avoid the other vehicle but the abs, trailer and parking brake light all came on a couple minutes later. the lights went off but came back on a couple of days later. on xxx i took the truck to the ram dealer in [xxx], where i originally bought it from and they diagnosed

Electrical System,Service Brakes

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 curr

Steering

Electronic power steering rack and pinion failed and made the steering wheel very difficult to turn. this caused the truck to turn wide into a parking lot and almost strike another vehicle. this issue is a known problem for other ram models, but does not officially apply to mine. now, the truck will start fine, as soon as you turn the steering wheel, an alert comes up on the dash and the steering wheel is difficult t

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2014 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2014 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2014 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2014 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering 1500. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.