2014 Ram 1500 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

300Engine complaints

17.3%Of all 1,732 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

STEERING477 · 27.5%

ENGINE300 · 17.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM229 · 13.2%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM211 · 12.2%

POWER TRAIN185 · 10.7%

Share of the 1,732 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 Ram 1500 overview page.

What owners report

“WHILE TRYING TO ENGAGE CRUISECONTROL MUST BANG STEERING WHEEL HARD TO IN GAGE ALSO WHEN HITTING BUMP IN FREEWAY ENGINENSTOPS STAYES RUNNING SPEED LOST THEN…”NHTSA complaint 10743555 — filed 07/26/2015

“THIS TRUCK WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN SEPT 2014. WITHIN THE FIRST 4000 MILES OF DRIVING THE BRAND NEW VEHICLE EXHAUST STARTED TO COME OUT…”NHTSA complaint 10743334 — filed 07/24/2015

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE RAM 1500. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT…”NHTSA complaint 10730528 — filed 06/26/2015

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Ram 1500 have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2014 Ram 1500: 300 of 1,732 complaints on file (17.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2014 Ram 1500 have in total?

1,732 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 97 involved a crash, 24 involved a fire, 88 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.