2014 Ram 3500 Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 17 brake complaints for the 2014 Ram 3500, 8% of its 202 total complaints for the year. Three of those complaints involved a crash, and the median mileage at failure was 28,500. No brake-related recalls are on file for this year.
- Brakes complaints
- 17
- 8% of 202
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 28,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Integrated or aftermarket trailer brake controllers reportedly fail to deliver enough voltage or power to stop a loaded trailer, causing near-miss incidents.
- Owners describe sudden unexpected brake activation or brake failure while backing up or driving at highway speed, in some cases resulting in a collision.
- Some report the parking/emergency brake not engaging or holding, which owners say is critical since the truck lacks a park position.
- ABS and traction control warning lights reportedly illuminate along with loss of stability control, sometimes tied to a hydraulic control unit (HCU) or ABS module failure.
- A few owners report brake pad, rotor, and brake line wear or rupture discovered during routine service visits.
- One complaint describes dead-pedal hesitation where the truck fails to respond for several seconds after easing off the throttle, nearly causing multiple crashes.
When 2014 Ram 3500 brake complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 19, 2015, latest Mar 10, 2025.
Brakes recalls for the 2014 Ram 3500
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by 3500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2014 Ram 3500 have?
- NHTSA shows 17 brake complaints for the 2014 Ram 3500, which is 8% of the 202 total complaints filed for this model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2014 Ram 3500?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for brakes on the 2014 Ram 3500.
- Did the 2014 Ram 3500 brake problems cause crashes?
- Yes, 3 of the 17 brake complaints reported a crash, and no fires or injuries were noted.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2014 Ram 3500?
- The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints for the 2014 Ram 3500 is 28,500 miles.
- How does 2014 compare to other Ram 3500 years for brake complaints?
- Brakes made up 8% of 2014 complaints, lower than 2017 (61%) and 2018 (83%), but higher than 2013 (5%) and 2016 (9%).