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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.

2014 Ram 2500 fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month3Apr 2014Sep 2014Jun 2015Dec 2015Jun 2017Aug 2018May 2023
31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2014 to Dec 2024; peak Feb 2015 (3).

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.

  1. 201330 (17%)
  2. 201431 (9%)
  3. 201515 (7%)
  4. 201612 (5%)
  5. 201711 (2%)
  6. 201810 (0%)
  7. 201963 (33%)
  8. 202070 (43%)
  9. 202111 (10%)
  10. 202212 (7%)
  11. 20231 (2%)
  12. 20242 (3%)
  13. 20252 (3%)

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.

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.