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2014 Ram 1500 Seat Belts Problems

NHTSA lists 26 seat belt complaints for the 2014 Ram 1500, about 1% of that year's 1,766 total complaints. Six crashes and 16 injuries are tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 41,500. No related recall is listed in this data, though several complaints reference outside recall campaigns for parts availability delays.

Seat Belts complaints
26
1% of 1,766
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
16
Median mileage
41,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical seat belt symptoms owners report

  • Owners report seat belts failing to retract or unlatching during crashes, including one case where front and rear belts released after a hydroplaning crash at 65 mph.
  • Several complaints describe seat belts tearing or ripping under load during collisions, including one where the belt ripped as the driver hit the steering wheel.
  • One owner reported the seat belt did not restrain them properly after their truck crashed into a lake at 50 mph.
  • Multiple owners describe waiting on recall repairs referencing seat belts and air bags together, saying replacement parts were unavailable for an extended period.
  • One owner said a dealer declined to perform a recall repair, citing dealer records that indicated the vehicle had already been serviced.

When 2014 Ram 1500 seat belt complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 6, 2015, latest Feb 10, 2022.

2014 Ram 1500 seat belts complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2015Feb 2016Jul 2016Jun 2017Dec 2017Aug 2018Dec 2020
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2015 to Feb 2022; peak Sep 2015 (3).

Seat Belts recalls for the 2014 Ram 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Seat Belts complaints by 1500 model year

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

  1. 201315 (1%)
  2. 201426 (1%)
  3. 201512 (1%)
  4. 201613 (1%)
  5. 201711 (1%)
  6. 20188 (1%)
  7. 201933 (2%)
  8. 20209 (1%)
  9. 20214 (1%)
  10. 20222 (0%)
  11. 20232 (1%)
  12. 20240 (0%)
  13. 20257 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many seat belt complaints does the 2014 Ram 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 26 seat belt complaints for the 2014 Ram 1500, which is about 1% of the 1,766 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a seat belt recall for the 2014 Ram 1500?
This dataset shows no related recalls filed specifically under seat belts for the 2014 Ram 1500, though several complaints reference outside air bag recall campaigns that also mention seat belts.
Did the 2014 Ram 1500 seat belt problems cause injuries or crashes?
Yes. NHTSA data tied to this area shows 6 crashes and 16 injuries among the 26 seat belt complaints for the 2014 Ram 1500.
At what mileage do seat belt problems typically show up on the 2014 Ram 1500?
The median mileage at failure for seat belt complaints on the 2014 Ram 1500 is 41,500 miles.
How does the 2014 Ram 1500 compare to other years for seat belt complaints?
The 2014 model year had 26 seat belt complaints, the highest count among 2013 through 2023, with 2019 close behind at 33 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.