2014 Ram 2500 Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 31 Fuel System complaints for the 2014 Ram 2500, 9% of all 341 complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 12,500. No related recall is listed in this data, though owners reference an outside engine/fuel system campaign in some narratives.
- Fuel System complaints
- 31
- 9% of 341
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 12,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report a delayed throttle response of one to several seconds after pressing the accelerator, sometimes while merging or making emergency maneuvers.
- Some drivers describe the truck stalling at highway speed with the diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) warning light illuminating and chime sounding.
- Several owners report the DEF warning light and dashboard message appearing intermittently, even when the dealer could not duplicate the failure.
- One owner reported fuel fumes entering the cabin while stopped at a traffic light, with the issue recurring intermittently.
- A few complaints describe a turbo lag or complete lack of acceleration when the pedal is pressed fully to the floor during passing or emergency situations.
When 2014 Ram 2500 fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 19, 2014, latest Dec 2, 2024.
Fuel System recalls for the 2014 Ram 2500
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Fuel 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 fuel system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Ram 2500?
- NHTSA lists 31 Fuel System complaints for the 2014 Ram 2500, which is 9% of the 341 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2014 Ram 2500?
- This data lists no related recalls tied to the Fuel System category for the 2014 Ram 2500, though some owner complaints mention an outside engine and cooling campaign.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically appear on the 2014 Ram 2500?
- The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints is 12,500 miles.
- Did the fuel system issues cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data for this component area records 1 crash, 1 fire, and 0 injuries among the 31 complaints.
- How does 2014 compare to other Ram 2500 years for fuel system complaints?
- The 2014 model's 9% share of complaints in this area is lower than 2013's 17% but higher than 2016 (5%), 2017 (2%), and 2018 (0%), while 2019 (33%) and 2020 (43%) show much higher shares.