2014 Ram 2500 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 45 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Ram 2500, 13% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 15,000 and 3 fires reported. Two related recalls cover instrument cluster software and a separate electrical/powertrain software flash.
- Electrical System complaints
- 45
- 13% of 341
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 15,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report wiring and insulation under the vehicle catching fire, in one case starting under the truck itself.
- Some describe smoke and flames coming from the engine compartment shortly after parking, with the hood too hot or stuck to open.
- Several owners report the climate control's electrical component igniting while the truck was parked and off, requiring dash removal to extinguish.
- Some drivers report the ignition shutting off unexpectedly at highway speed after accidentally bumping the key fob with a knee.
- Owners report the throttle failing to respond for a couple of seconds when accelerating to pass another vehicle.
- Some describe recurring failures tied to the RF module and sensor reprogramming that were not fixed even after a recall repair.
When 2014 Ram 2500 electrical complaints were filed
First complaint May 12, 2014, latest Aug 10, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Ram 2500
- 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 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 2500 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 2500 have?
- NHTSA lists 45 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Ram 2500, which is 13% of all 341 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for electrical problems on the 2014 Ram 2500?
- Yes. Recall 13V486000 covers instrument cluster warning lights failing to illuminate, and recall 18V332000 covers a software flash related to the electrical system, both affecting the 2014 Ram 2500.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2014 Ram 2500?
- The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2014 Ram 2500 is 15,000 miles.
- Are the electrical problems on the 2014 Ram 2500 a fire risk?
- NHTSA complaint data for the 2014 Ram 2500's electrical system includes 3 reported fires, with owners describing wiring, engine compartment, and climate control component fires.
- How does the 2014 Ram 2500 compare to other years for electrical complaints?
- The 2014 Ram 2500 had 45 electrical complaints (13% share), similar in count to 2013's 45 but a lower share than 2013's 25%; later years like 2018 saw 478 complaints at an 18% share.