2014 Ram 2500 Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 62 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Ram 2500, 18% of all 341 complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 43,984. A related recall (17V821000) covers software and BTSI issues tied to unwanted rollaway.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 62
- 18% of 341
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 43,984 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report the truck rolling out of park unattended and crashing into stationary objects, in some cases with no warning light and after the vehicle appeared to be properly parked.
- Several owners describe a 2+ second throttle lag when accelerating from a stop or after releasing and reapplying the pedal, calling it dangerous when merging or crossing traffic.
- One owner reported the rear differential locking up while towing, causing loud popping noises, loss of brakes, and a rollover of the towed trailer.
- Owners towing heavy loads describe aggressive bucking in 4th and 5th gear and a failure to upshift after using the transmission braking feature on grades.
- One report describes the vehicle unexpectedly going to full throttle after being placed in neutral, resulting in a crash.
- One owner reported the engine shutting off at 55 mph with a 'put vehicle in park' warning and improper gear shifting, later traced to a needed TCM software update.
When 2014 Ram 2500 transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 8, 2014, latest Aug 17, 2025.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2014 Ram 2500
- NHTSA 17V821000Dec 20, 2017Transmission & Powertrain1,482,874 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and 2010-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, all equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of PARK into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition.
Risk: Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, inspect the BTSI, and, as necessary, replace it, 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 T79.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by 2500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are transmission problems in the 2014 Ram 2500?
- NHTSA lists 62 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Ram 2500, which is 18% of all 341 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall related to transmission or powertrain issues on the 2014 Ram 2500?
- Yes. Recall campaign 17V821000 covers a range of Ram trucks including 2500 models, involving a software update and BTSI inspection, with replacement as necessary.
- At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up on the 2014 Ram 2500?
- The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2014 Ram 2500 is 43,984 miles.
- Did the 2014 Ram 2500 transmission problems cause any crashes?
- NHTSA records 5 crashes and 0 fires linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Ram 2500, with 0 injuries reported.