YearToAvoid

2014 Ram 1500 Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 193 brakes complaints for the 2014 Ram 1500, 11% of that year's 1,766 total complaints. These complaints link to 9 crashes and 4 injuries, with a median failure mileage of 84,000 miles, though no related recall is listed in this dataset.

Brakes complaints
193
11% of 1,766
Crashes reported
9
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
84,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the brake pedal going to the floorboard and the truck failing to stop, sometimes lunging or accelerating unexpectedly instead.
  • Some describe the vehicle rolling away or moving backward after being placed in park with the emergency brake set, leading to collisions with people or objects.
  • Several report the ABS engaging unexpectedly at highway speed, causing a wheel to lock up and the vehicle to spin into oncoming traffic.
  • Owners describe the brakes pulling the vehicle to one side during normal stops, nearly causing a crash.
  • One owner reported a delay in obtaining parts for a brake-related recall repair, leaving the vehicle unrepaired for an extended period.

When 2014 Ram 1500 brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 29, 2014, latest Sep 18, 2026.

2014 Ram 1500 brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter162014 Q32016 Q32017 Q42019 Q22020 Q42023 Q12024 Q22025 Q3
193 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2025 Q1 (16).

Brakes recalls for the 2014 Ram 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201393 (7%)
  2. 2014193 (11%)
  3. 2015156 (11%)
  4. 2016283 (18%)
  5. 2017100 (11%)
  6. 201850 (8%)
  7. 2019135 (9%)
  8. 202042 (7%)
  9. 202176 (11%)
  10. 202273 (12%)
  11. 202338 (19%)
  12. 202414 (19%)
  13. 202542 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2014 Ram 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 193 brakes complaints for the 2014 Ram 1500, which is 11% of the 1,766 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2014 Ram 1500?
The dataset provided shows no related recalls listed for the Brakes area on the 2014 Ram 1500, though one sample complaint mentions a prior brake recall campaign.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2014 Ram 1500?
The median mileage at failure for brake-related complaints on the 2014 Ram 1500 is 84,000 miles.
Did the 2014 Ram 1500 brake issues cause crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data tied to these brake complaints show 9 crashes and 4 injuries, with no fires reported.
How does the 2014 Ram 1500's brake complaint share compare to other years?
The 11% share for 2014 is close to 2013's 7% and 2015's 11%, but lower than 2016's 18% and 2023-2024's 19% shares of total complaints.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.