2014 RAM 2500 Engine Problems
- 44
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 44 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 7 records
- water pump · 6 records
- oncoming traffic · 6 records
- engine engine · 5 records
- engine cooling · 5 records
- push rods · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 23 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
In the last month when i have driven my truck for any amount of time, i have heard my turbo making an odd noise that doesn't sound like my turbo typically sounds like so i posted it to a few forums i belong to pertaining to my make and model of truck. Well the response i'm getting from them is that it is the vgt turbo actuator failing. And upon doing research for this part failing in other people's cummins 6.7…
ODI 11300217
Engine · Power Train · Suspension
Started up my truck to go to town, engine came on about 5 min in the drive so i took it straight to o'reillys where they did the scan and the computer said misfire in cylinder 3. So we changed the spark plugs and took it back to reset the light, started it back up and light came on again with same explanation. So we parked the vehicle until we could find what was going on, talked to a mechanic and he said probably…
ODI 11297893
Engine
Misfire, needle bearing failure in lifter. I researched and see this a common issue with trucks as early as 75k miles.
ODI 11240934
Engine
Right hand manifold leak. Unknown if cracked manifold or broken bolts. Vehicle only has 71,000 miles on it. From internet search, this seems like a common problem. This is a safety issue, as the state of pennsylvania fails this during a vehicle safety inspection.
ODI 11208983
Engine
Trucks coolant overheated,lost steering/brakes while traveling on interstate highway. Trucks water pump bearing seized and broke the impeller shaft causing vehicles fluid to leak over the trucks engine. This resulted in a huge amount of stream /heat on the motor. Had to shut down the motor immediately. With no coolant in the engine and radiator had to be towed to a repair shop.
ODI 11193203
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Push rods are defective in 2014 engine explained to me by master mechanic at dodge ram dealer [tim short dodge ] push rods were made of a softer steal where by mushroom in shape over time causeing extreme damage to the rest of the enternal parts of this 10.000 dallar engine . Maintaining regular schuled maintinance makes no differance according to master mechanic these are defected push rods in this engine for that…
ODI 11172717
Engine
Water pump is leaking. Weep hole is clogged. Other ram water pumps have been recalled.
ODI 11152956
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled out of the park position and crashed into an air conditioning unit. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The contact experienced a similar failure in the past, but was able to jump back into the vehicle and stop it with the emergency brake. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The…
Crash reported
ODI 11130369
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v562000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v821000 (power train). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to smolich motors chrysler (1865 u.s. 20, bend, or 97701, [redacted]), but the…
ODI 11093173
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v562000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a…
ODI 11073795
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v562000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v821000 (power train). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact called colorado springs dodge at [redacted] (located at 7455 austin bluffs pkwy, colorado springs, co 80923) and was informed that the…
ODI 11082565
Engine
Engine had small ticking noise when purchased and after 14000 miles began to knock and now dealer is saying the engine is a total loss and no problem of theirs. Everything that i have looked up on this issue refers that the engine has wrist pin issues. My complaint reference number with ram customer care is 32326037. This is really a issue for me and my family knowing that we have been dedicated dodge ram consumers…
ODI 11030259
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Drove for about 17 miles and parked at a store. Within 5 minutes of parking the truck, white smoke could be seen coming from the hood on the passenger side. As i approached the truck flames came out from under the hood in the same area. Grabbed a fire extinguisher and returned within one minute to find entire engine compartment in flames. Unable to open the hood so the fire extinguisher was not much good. Fire…
Fire reported
ODI 11032804
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
This truck has a very capable motor. However, the electronics governing the motor have made it unsafe. When you floor the gas pedal (and really need the truck to move for safety, to clear an intersection or merge) there is no response. Knowing trucks like i do, this vehicle should have more than enough power to move swiftly but instead it just crawls due to electronic regulation on the motor. This is a huge safety…
ODI 11001358
Engine
2014 ram 6.4 hemi wrist pin failure - 2nd time in 11 months engine knocking with engine needing replacement 2nd time in 11 months refer to chrysler case #31935958 and #29708254 with 25,000 miles in june of 2016 and 50,000 miles in june of 2017. Both times on vacation pulling a 8,500# 5th wheel on mountain roads. Concerned of engine failure on steep mountain slopes causing a serious safety issue and possible losing…
ODI 11019354
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 2500. While driving 70 mph, the steering and braking failed without warning. The contact turned on the hazard lights and forcefully steered to the side of the curb on a hill to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the water pump bearing and serpentine belt were not installed, and the coolant failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer…
ODI 10965955
Engine
When you are accelerating in this vehicle and you have to lift from the throttle and then start accelarating again, the truck will not respond. Examples of when this situation frequently occurs are: merging on an expressway, leaving a stop sign or traffic signal, turning left through oncoming traffic and busy stop and go traffic. It always happens in these situations and i feel it is quite dangerous. When the truck…
ODI 10918067
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
When i accelerate there is a lag. This is from a stop or while applying the accelerator, and pushing it more to pass or merge. Also this lag at any speed seems to make the truck lunge, and it feels like it may be shifting wrong.
ODI 10972157
Engine
We had a water pump failure where the water pump froze up and broke the serpentine belt at exit 234 on i-15 in montana. It was a friday right after lunch and we were towing our 5th wheel trailer. The dealer in helena couldn't provide service so we were towed to a individuals repair shop in craig, mt. After a water pump, belt and a new starter, we were on the road monday. Chrysler offered no assistance. This should…
ODI 11031548
Air Bags · Engine · Steering
R46 RECALL STEERING TRACKBAR SEPARATION.
ODI 10853660
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Periodically when pressing gas pedal i get no response and truck just lags. Unfortunately this seems to always happen when i'm trying to merge onto the highway or when i'm making a left turn and although i make the turn with oncoming traffic at a good distance sometimes the truck just stops and i have a delay before the truck starts moving again while i'm sitting right in the way of oncoming traffic.
ODI 10821728
Engine · Service Brakes · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 2500. While driving approximately 50 mph, the front driver side wheel began to shake and there was a burning odor from the driver side. The front driver side hood area began to smoke and the control began to become unstable. The abs warning light illuminated and the brakes became inoperable. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive,…
Fire reported
ODI 10809173
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at 10 mph and making a right turn, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The failure recurred on numerous occasions while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to multiple dealers who were unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 10781007
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
We have had this vehicle excellerating on its own for over two years when you let off the break after a stoplight the truck excel rate to 1500 rpm is making it very difficult to stop this condition happens anytime of the year and all driving conditions as well does it whenever it feels like it
ODI 11121285
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Accelerated onto highway entrance ramp and vehicle continued to accelerate on its own up to 80+ mph. Required hard breaking to get vehicle under control since the electronic ignition will not allow it to be turned off unless the transmission is in park. Required such heavy braking that brakes smoked for several minutes once vehicle was shut down. This incident would have resulted in serious injury and damage if it…
ODI 10749011