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Ram 1500 2014 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2014 Ram 1500: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

1,776Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
16Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
13Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
190Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Steering511 complaints

511 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine354 complaints

354 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 19V757000, 20V475000, 23V411000.

Fuel and Propulsion System276 complaints

276 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V406000.

Electrical System246 complaints

246 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 13V486000, 15V517000, 18V332000.

Power Train193 complaints

193 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 14V161000, 17V821000.

Brakes186 complaints

186 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other130 complaints

130 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags126 complaints

126 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 15V459000, 15V534000, 17V302000.

Suspension112 complaints

112 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V392000.

Vehicle Speed Control89 complaints

89 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems43 complaints

43 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure42 complaints

42 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting39 complaints

39 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts26 complaints

26 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V460000.

Wheels21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment7 complaints

7 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V461000.

Latches, Locks and Linkages6 complaints

6 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V347000.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

13V486000Reported October 17, 2013 - 8,370 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on October 17, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 8,370 vehicles across all affected models.

14V161000Reported April 1, 2014 - 125 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on April 1, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 125 vehicles across all affected models.

14V392000Reported July 2, 2014 - 20,347 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on July 2, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 20,347 vehicles across all affected models.

15V459000Reported July 22, 2015 - 1,059,444 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on July 22, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 1,059,444 vehicles across all affected models.

15V460000Reported July 22, 2015 - 667,441 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on July 22, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 667,441 vehicles across all affected models.

15V461000Reported July 23, 2015 - 1,416,903 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on July 23, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 1,416,903 vehicles across all affected models.

15V517000Reported August 14, 2015 - 1,655 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on August 14, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 1,655 vehicles across all affected models.

15V534000Reported August 21, 2015 - 188,047 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on August 21, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 188,047 vehicles across all affected models.

17V302000Reported May 9, 2017 - 1,021,279 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 9, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 1,021,279 vehicles across all affected models.

17V821000Reported December 20, 2017 - 1,482,874 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on December 20, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 1,482,874 vehicles across all affected models.

18V332000Reported May 17, 2018 - 4,815,661 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on May 17, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 4,815,661 vehicles across all affected models.

19V347000Reported May 9, 2019 - 1,103,209 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on May 9, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 1,103,209 vehicles across all affected models.

19V757000Reported October 24, 2019 - 107,980 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on October 24, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 107,980 vehicles across all affected models.

20V475000Reported August 13, 2020 - 58,016 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on August 13, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 58,016 vehicles across all affected models.

22V406000Reported June 9, 2022 - 138,645 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 138,645 vehicles across all affected models.

23V411000Reported June 8, 2023 - 80,629 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on June 8, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 80,629 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA23001Opened March 17, 2023 - Open

High pressure fuel pump failure. Resulted in recall campaign 24V957.

PE16014Opened December 16, 2016 - Closed January 25, 2024

Vehicle Rollaway. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE16014Opened December 16, 2016 - Closed January 25, 2024

Vehicle Rollaway. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE16014Opened December 16, 2016 - Closed January 25, 2024

Vehicle Rollaway. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ15004Opened July 24, 2015 - Closed January 5, 2016

Software security vulnerability. Resulted in recall campaign 15V508000.

RQ23003Opened August 4, 2023 - Open

Intermittent/Comp Loss of Power Steering. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ23003Opened August 4, 2023 - Open

Intermittent/Comp Loss of Power Steering. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ23003Opened August 4, 2023 - Open

Intermittent/Comp Loss of Power Steering. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ23003Opened August 4, 2023 - Open

Intermittent/Comp Loss of Power Steering. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ23003Opened August 4, 2023 - Open

Intermittent/Comp Loss of Power Steering. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ23003Opened August 4, 2023 - Open

Intermittent/Comp Loss of Power Steering. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ25003Opened July 3, 2025 - Open

Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ25003Opened July 3, 2025 - Open

Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20132
201458
2015118
201695
201794
2018117
2019230
2020144
2021112
202292
2023191
2024213
2025192
2026118
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.