2014 Ram 1500 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 267 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Ram 1500, 15% of all complaints for the year, including 11 crashes and 6 fires. Three related recalls cover instrument cluster software, a battery harness issue, and a powertrain software flash. Median mileage at failure is 48,500.
- Electrical System complaints
- 267
- 15% of 1,766
- Crashes reported
- 11
- Fires reported
- 6
- Injuries reported
- 8
- Median mileage
- 48,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Underhood fires reported with burning smells or smoke, in some cases tied to a starter cable short-circuiting against a bracket.
- Electronic power steering has failed suddenly while driving, including one case in cold weather that ended in a ditch.
- Instrument cluster display has flickered, gone black, or strobed while driving at night, reducing visibility of gauges.
- Engine has stalled or died unexpectedly at highway speed, in one case followed by smoke entering the cabin.
- Vehicles have rolled after being placed in park, sometimes linked to electrical faults affecting the shifter or ignition system.
When 2014 Ram 1500 electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 14, 2014, latest Sep 17, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Ram 1500
- NHTSA 18V332000May 17, 2018Electrical System4,815,661 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
- NHTSA 15V517000Aug 14, 2015Electrical System1,655 vehicles
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ram 1500 diesel 4x2 trucks manufactured August 8, 2013, to July 2, 2015. The affected vehicles have a battery harness that may rub against the frame bracket for the right engine mount resulting in an electrical short.
Risk: If the harness shorts, the vehicle may stall and there is an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to confirm that the battery harness is correctly routed and secured. Any harness that shows evidence of wear will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 8, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R43.
- NHTSA 13V486000Oct 17, 2013Electrical System8,370 vehicles
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured July 1, 2013, through August 22, 2013. Randomly, the warning lights in the instrument cluster may fail to illuminate as designed.
Risk: Inoperative warning lights may not properly warn the driver of vehicle problems, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N59.
Electrical System complaints by 1500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical system complaints does the 2014 Ram 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists 267 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Ram 1500, which is 15% of the 1,766 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Are there fires linked to electrical problems in the 2014 Ram 1500?
- Yes. NHTSA complaint data for this component includes 6 fires and 11 crashes among the 267 electrical complaints, with 8 injuries reported.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Ram 1500 electrical system?
- Yes, three recalls apply: campaign 13V486000 for instrument cluster warning lights that may not illuminate, 15V517000 for a battery harness that can rub against the frame bracket, and 18V332000 for a powertrain software flash.
- At what mileage do electrical failures typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 48,500 miles for electrical system complaints on the 2014 Ram 1500.
- How does 2014 compare to other Ram 1500 years for electrical complaints?
- The 2014 Ram 1500 had 267 electrical complaints (15% of that year's total), higher in raw count than 2015 (179), 2016 (199), and 2017 (116), though later years like 2019 (390, 26%) and 2025 (197, 56%) show higher shares.