2014 Ram 2500 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 64 complaints for the 2014 Ram 2500, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 64 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 16,000 miles 42 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 22 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 42 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 16,000 miles, and 79% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 2500. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the front driver side wheel began to shake and there was a burning odor from the driver side. The front driver side hood area began to smoke and the control began to become unstable. The ABS warning light illuminated and the brakes became inoperable. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive, but no official diagnostic was given. The failure mileage was 34,000.
We have had this vehicle excellerating on its own for over two years when you let off the break after a stoplight the truck excel rate to 1500 RPM is making it very difficult to stop this condition happens anytime of the year and all driving conditions as well does it whenever it feels like it
Other problems reported for the 2014 Ram 2500
- Steering 88 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 60 complaints
- Electrical system 42 complaints
- Suspension 37 complaints
- Cruise control 32 complaints
- Fuel system 31 complaints
- Brakes 22 complaints
- Air bags 17 complaints