How many engine complaints does the 2014 Ram 2500 have?

NHTSA lists 87 engine complaints for the 2014 Ram 2500, which is 26% of the 341 total complaints filed for that model year.

What is the most common engine problem reported on the 2014 Ram 2500?

The most common pattern owners describe is a throttle lag of a few seconds when accelerating from a stop or after releasing and reapplying the pedal, sometimes called dead pedal.

Is there a recall related to the 2014 Ram 2500 engine?

Yes. NHTSA recall 17V562000 covers water pump replacement on Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines, and recall 14V635000 covers replacing electrical harness connectors on 2010-2014 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks.

At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2014 Ram 2500?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 12,152 miles for engine complaints on this model year.

Do the 2014 Ram 2500 engine complaints involve crashes or fires?

NHTSA records 3 crashes and 2 fires among the complaints in this problem area for the 2014 Ram 2500, with 0 injuries reported.

2014 Ram 2500 Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 87 engine complaints for the 2014 Ram 2500, 26% of the 341 total complaints for the year. Most describe throttle lag or delayed acceleration from a stop, with a median mileage at failure of 12,152 miles. Two related recalls exist, one for water pumps and one for electrical connectors.

Engine complaints: 87; 26% of 341
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 12,152 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report a 2 to 3 second delay in throttle response when accelerating from a stop or while merging into traffic.
Several describe the truck losing acceleration mid-lane-change, leaving them stranded between lanes with vehicles approaching from behind.
Some owners driving the 6.7L Cummins engine report the same dead-pedal lag both when towing and when not towing.
One complaint describes stalling acceleration while towing a travel trailer during a passing maneuver, forcing a return to the lane behind traffic.
A separate complaint reports the vehicle rolling out of park and crashing into a stationary object with no warning indicator.

When 2014 Ram 2500 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 19, 2014, latest Jan 7, 2026.

87 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q2 to 2026 Q1; peak 2014 Q3 (13).

Engine recalls for the 2014 Ram 2500

NHTSA 17V562000Sep 12, 2017Engine443,874 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2017 RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines that have Concentric-brand water pumps without a vent hole. These water pumps may leak coolant.
Risk: The leaking water pump can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pumps, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T51.
NHTSA 14V635000Oct 8, 2014Engine315,325 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured March 27, 2009, to September 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the electrical connectors of the diesel fuel heater may overheat.
Risk: If the connectors overheat, the fuel heater may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the harness side connector with a silver plated beryllium copper terminal service kit, and inspect the fuel heater for leaks, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Chrysler issued interim notification to owners on December 8, 2014. The recall began on April 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P65.

Engine complaints by 2500 model year

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

201354 (30%)
201487 (26%)
201553 (25%)
201671 (28%)
2017117 (17%)
2018380 (15%)
201941 (21%)
202036 (22%)
202129 (27%)
202238 (21%)
202312 (25%)
202410 (17%)
202511 (18%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2014 Ram 2500 have?: NHTSA lists 87 engine complaints for the 2014 Ram 2500, which is 26% of the 341 total complaints filed for that model year.
What is the most common engine problem reported on the 2014 Ram 2500?: The most common pattern owners describe is a throttle lag of a few seconds when accelerating from a stop or after releasing and reapplying the pedal, sometimes called dead pedal.
Is there a recall related to the 2014 Ram 2500 engine?: Yes. NHTSA recall 17V562000 covers water pump replacement on Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines, and recall 14V635000 covers replacing electrical harness connectors on 2010-2014 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2014 Ram 2500?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 12,152 miles for engine complaints on this model year.
Do the 2014 Ram 2500 engine complaints involve crashes or fires?: NHTSA records 3 crashes and 2 fires among the complaints in this problem area for the 2014 Ram 2500, with 0 injuries reported.