2014 Ram 1500 Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 414 engine complaints for the 2014 Ram 1500, 23% of its 1,766 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 72,645. The area is linked to 15 fires and 10 crashes, and three engine-related recalls cover EGR cooler cracks and crankshaft sensor issues on diesel models.
- Engine complaints
- 414
- 23% of 1,766
- Crashes reported
- 10
- Fires reported
- 15
- Injuries reported
- 15
- Median mileage
- 72,645 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners describe unintended acceleration where the truck surges or lunges forward even with the brake pedal fully depressed.
- Some report white smoke pouring from both tailpipes during acceleration, followed by a warning chime, on trucks that were only days old.
- Several describe smoke or flames coming from the engine compartment while driving, in some cases forcing the vehicle to be towed after the fire was extinguished.
- Multiple complaints mention a fire that started near engine components such as the starter cable or exhaust system, with a burning smell preceding the flames.
- One owner reported dense smoke entering the cabin through the vents after the engine died and the vehicle coasted to a stop.
When 2014 Ram 1500 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 30, 2013, latest Aug 31, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2014 Ram 1500
- NHTSA 23V411000Jun 8, 2023Engine80,629 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-475.
- NHTSA 20V475000Aug 13, 2020Engine58,016 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal in the event that the crankshaft position signal is lost, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-2002. FCA US's number for this recall is W58.
- NHTSA 19V757000Oct 24, 2019Engine107,980 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 1500 Classic Pickup trucks equipped with 3.0L Eco Diesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.
Risk: Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. The recall began April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB1.
Engine 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 2014 Ram 1500 owners reported engine problems?
- NHTSA lists 414 engine complaints for the 2014 Ram 1500, which is 23% of the 1,766 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Ram 1500 engine?
- Yes. NHTSA lists three engine recalls covering 2014-model Ram 1500 trucks with 3.0L diesel engines: two for crankshaft position sensor tone wheel delamination (campaigns 20V475000 and 23V411000) and one for cracking EGR coolers (campaign 19V757000).
- At what mileage do 2014 Ram 1500 engine problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 72,645 at the time of engine-related failure for this model year.
- Have engine problems on the 2014 Ram 1500 led to fires or crashes?
- NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint group shows 15 fires and 10 crashes reported for the 2014 Ram 1500.
- How does the 2014 Ram 1500 compare to other years for engine complaints?
- The 2014 model's engine complaints made up 23% of its total complaints, lower than the 2015 (31%), 2016 (28%), 2021 (44%), and 2022 (42%) model years by share, though each year is evaluated relative to other 1,500 model years.