2014 Ram 3500 Engine Problems

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

29Engine complaints

14.4%Of all 202 complaints

#4Most-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

STEERING41 · 20.3%

POWER TRAIN39 · 19.3%

SUSPENSION31 · 15.3%

ENGINE29 · 14.4%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25 · 12.4%

Share of the 202 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 Ram 3500 overview page.

What owners report

“THE TRUCK HAS THE "DEAD PEDAL" ISSUE. IF STOPPED AT A LIGHT AND YOU GO TO TAKE OFF THERE IS ABOUT A 3-5 SECOND DELAY…”NHTSA complaint 11011777 — filed 07/31/2017

“LOW ENGINE RPM THROTTLE RESPONSE FROM DEAD STOP OR ROLLING PACE (5-35 MPH) EXPERIENCES 3-5 SECOND LAG BEFORE ENGINE RESPONDS AND ACCELERATES. THIS HAS CAUSED…”NHTSA complaint 10969834 — filed 04/01/2017

“I HAVE NOTICED ON DIFFERENT OCCASIONS A STRONG SMELL OF DIESEL EXHAUST COMING INTO THE CAB OF MY TRUCK. IT DOES NOT SMELL LIKE THE…”NHTSA complaint 10929592 — filed 12/02/2016

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Ram 3500 have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2014 Ram 3500: 29 of 202 complaints on file (14.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2014 Ram 3500 have in total?

202 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 9 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.