2014 Ram 1500 brakes problems
185 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2014 Ram 1500, which is 8% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 185 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 90,000 miles 69 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 8 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 10 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 16 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 4 |
What the data shows
Of the 69 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 90,000 miles, and 33% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 8 crashes, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
The contact owned a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the ABS engaged unintendedly, and the front driver's side wheel locked up. The brake light was illuminated. The vehicle then spun into another lane, with the front end of the vehicle facing incoming traffic. Another vehicle then crashed into the front passenger's side end of the vehicle. The contact was knocked unconscious. The air bags deployed. The contact was transported to the hospital by emergency unit.
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the ABS module was replaced twice, but the failure persisted while driving. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated and the "Service Shifter" and "Service Transmission" messages displayed were displayed. Additionally, the transmission failed to shift into gear. The vehicle was not repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2014 Ram 1500
- Steering 511 complaints
- Engine 354 complaints
- Fuel system 276 complaints
- Electrical system 247 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 188 complaints
- Air bags 126 complaints
- Suspension 112 complaints
- Cruise control 89 complaints