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2014 Ram 1500 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 133 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2014 Ram 1500, 8% of all complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 47,000. A related recall (14V392000) covers rear shocks that can detach due to an insufficient weld.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
133
8% of 1,766
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
47,000 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the front suspension failing or exploding at highway speed, in one case followed by a fire under the hood.
  • Several owners describe the spare tire being a 17-inch wheel while the truck came with 20-inch wheels, calling the mismatch unsafe to drive on.
  • Owners report front tire sidewalls that appeared too thin, leading to blowouts on both the driver and passenger side.
  • Some owners describe the truck veering to the right during driving, with dealers unable to fix the issue after alignment and tire balancing attempts.
  • A driver-side lower control arm reportedly shattered while backing out of a parking spot, which owners attribute to a defect in the aluminum molding.
  • Owners describe factory tires losing pressure suddenly and blowing out while driving on the interstate.

When 2014 Ram 1500 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 6, 2014, latest Mar 24, 2026.

2014 Ram 1500 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per quarter152014 Q22015 Q42017 Q22019 Q12021 Q12022 Q42024 Q32026 Q1
133 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q2 to 2026 Q1; peak 2019 Q1 (15).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2014 Ram 1500

  1. NHTSA 14V392000Jul 2, 2014Suspension, Wheels & Tires20,347 vehicles

    Suspension:rear:shock absorber

    Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jeep Cherokee and Ram 1500 and 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles. Due to an insufficient weld, the rear shocks may detach from the vehicle at one end and possibly damage other chassis components, the tire or result in reduced braking.

    Risk: Damage to the tire or reduced braking increases the risk of a vehicle crash.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear shocks and replace any affected ones, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P37.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by 1500 model year

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

  1. 201358 (5%)
  2. 2014133 (8%)
  3. 201564 (4%)
  4. 201687 (6%)
  5. 201770 (8%)
  6. 201830 (5%)
  7. 201948 (3%)
  8. 202016 (3%)
  9. 202112 (2%)
  10. 202222 (4%)
  11. 20236 (3%)
  12. 20243 (4%)
  13. 20256 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels & tire complaints does the 2014 Ram 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 133 complaints in this category for the 2014 Ram 1500, which is 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Ram 1500 suspension?
Yes. Recall 14V392000 covers rear shocks that may detach due to an insufficient weld; dealers inspect and replace affected shocks free of charge.
At what mileage do 2014 Ram 1500 suspension problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure for suspension, wheels & tires complaints is 47,000 miles.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to this problem area?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries tied to suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2014 Ram 1500.

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.