2014 Ram 3500 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 27 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Ram 3500, 13% of its 202 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 42,500. Two related recalls (18V332000 and 13V486000) address instrument cluster and software issues, and 3 fires were reported in this category.
- Electrical System complaints
- 27
- 13% of 202
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 42,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Instrument cluster warning lights flicker, flash, or illuminate all at once, sometimes accompanied by a stall while driving.
- Blower motor resistor failures send smoke through the heater and radio vents and leave the dash panel hot to the touch.
- Interior lights flicker and radio volume rises and falls on its own without dealer diagnosis finding a cause.
- Cruise control stops working and the traction control light stays on, paired with a rattle from under the dashboard.
- Owners report a module needing replacement after the vehicle stalls at highway speed with all warning lights on.
- A recall notice for air bags, electrical system, and exterior lighting could not be completed because replacement parts were unavailable.
When 2014 Ram 3500 electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 18, 2014, latest Mar 19, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Ram 3500
- NHTSA 18V332000May 17, 2018Electrical System4,815,661 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
- NHTSA 13V486000Oct 17, 2013Electrical System8,370 vehicles
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured July 1, 2013, through August 22, 2013. Randomly, the warning lights in the instrument cluster may fail to illuminate as designed.
Risk: Inoperative warning lights may not properly warn the driver of vehicle problems, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N59.
Electrical System 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 electrical system complaints does the 2014 Ram 3500 have?
- NHTSA lists 27 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Ram 3500, which is 13% of the 202 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for electrical problems on the 2014 Ram 3500?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two related recalls, campaign 18V332000 covering a powertrain software flash and campaign 13V486000 covering instrument cluster warning light software.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2014 Ram 3500 is 42,500 miles.
- Did the 2014 Ram 3500's electrical issues cause fires or crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 3 fires and 1 crash linked to Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Ram 3500, with 0 injuries reported.