YearToAvoid

2014 Ram 5500 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2014 Ram 5500 has a Complaint Index of 57 and ranks 7th worst out of 15 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 11 complaints, 10 recall campaigns, and 3 fires, with Engine issues the top problem area.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
57/100
#7 of 15 5500 years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
11
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
10
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
2
reported in complaints
Fires
3
Injuries
1
Top issue
Engine
Best nearby year
2015
lowest-risk (no Good/Best year)

Top 2014 Ram 5500 problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine4 (36%)
  2. Electrical System3 (27%)
  3. Steering3 (27%)
  4. Fuel System2 (18%)
  5. Other2 (18%)
  6. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (18%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain2 (18%)
  8. Airbags1 (9%)
  9. Brakes1 (9%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Rear wheels detached at highway speed, causing loss of control and rollover.
  • A recall repair for rear wheel studs was reportedly done with lug nuts left loose, nearly causing the wheel to come off again.
  • Diesel particulate filter regeneration triggered a power loss and limp-mode warning while driving at highway speed.
  • Vehicle shut off without warning at various speeds, with dealers attributing it to towing near capacity.
  • Tie rod end fractured at low speed without warning, leaving the truck undrivable while parts were on back order.
  • Turbocharger actuator failed at low mileage despite an extended factory warranty covering the part.
2014 Ram 5500 complaints: complaints filed per month3May 2015Jun 2017Jun 2020Nov 2021Mar 2025
11 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2015 to Mar 2025; peak Jun 2017 (3).

2014 Ram 5500 recalls

10 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 21V398000May 27, 2021Suspension, Wheels & Tires447,985 vehicles

    Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. Incorrect information in the Service and Owner's Manuals may cause the flanged lug nuts to be over-tightened, which could result in a broken wheel stud and possible wheel separation.

    Risk: Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the torque specification in the owner's manual and other published service documents. Dealers will also inspect the vehicle's wheel studs, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Campaign Y36 owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Campaign Y26 owner notification letters were mailed on December 1, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's numbers for this recall are Y26 and Y36.

  2. 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.

  3. NHTSA 17V824000Dec 21, 2017Other61,791 vehicles

    Equipment

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

    Risk: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.

See all 10 recalls for the 2014 Ram 5500 →

2014 compared with other 5500 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’08’09’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2009No verdict2902 !—
2013No verdict2149—
2014Caution571110—
2015Caution36138—
2016Caution71177—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Ram 5500 reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2014 Ram 5500 a Complaint Index of 57 with 11 complaints and a Caution verdict, ranking 7th worst among 15 model years covered.
What are the most common problems on the 2014 Ram 5500?
Engine complaints make up 36% of reports, followed by Electrical System and Steering at 27% each, based on NHTSA complaint data.
Does the 2014 Ram 5500 have recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2014 Ram 5500, covering areas including suspension/wheels, electrical, engine, transmission, and airbags, though none are do-not-drive recalls.
How does the 2014 Ram 5500 compare to other years?
Its Complaint Index of 57 is worse than the 2013 (21) and 2015 (36) model years, but better than the 2018, 2020, and 2022 model years, all rated Avoid with higher indexes.
What mileage do 2014 Ram 5500 problems typically show up at?
The median mileage at failure across all reported problems is 89,971 miles, though Engine issues showed a median of 73,700 miles.

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.