2014 Ram 3500 Transmission & Powertrain Problems
Owners filed 39 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Ram 3500, 19% of all 202 complaints that year. Median mileage at failure was 30,000. One crash was linked to a reported shifting issue, though the related recall (17V821000) covers other model years.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 39
- 19% of 202
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 30,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners describe a multi-second delay, sometimes called 'dead pedal,' where the truck does not respond to the accelerator after coasting or letting off the gas, especially in the 25 to 45 mph range.
- Some report the transmission unexpectedly slips into neutral while descending hills, requiring the engine RPM to be raised before the truck will re-engage a gear.
- Several owners note slow, sluggish acceleration from a stop or when trying to pass another vehicle, describing a 1 to 4 second lag before the truck moves.
- A vibration around 76 to 86 mph was reported, with owners saying the same issue recurred even after repeated dealer visits.
- One complaint links a shifting problem noticed the month before a rollover crash while towing, though NHTSA data shows only one crash tied to this complaint area.
When 2014 Ram 3500 transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 29, 2014, latest Jan 3, 2022.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2014 Ram 3500
- 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 3500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Is transmission lag a common complaint on the 2014 Ram 3500?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 39 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Ram 3500, making up 19% of all 202 complaints filed for that model year, with owners frequently describing delayed throttle or gear response.
- At what mileage do these transmission problems happen?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this complaint area is 30,000 miles, though some owners reported issues within the first few hundred miles.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Ram 3500 transmission?
- There is a related recall, campaign 17V821000, covering Transmission & Powertrain issues, but it was reported in 2017 and its listed vehicle range does not specifically include the 2014 Ram 3500's full range; check your VIN with NHTSA to confirm coverage.
- Did any 2014 Ram 3500 transmission complaints involve a crash?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries tied to the 39 Transmission & Powertrain complaints filed for the 2014 Ram 3500.