2014 Ram 1500 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 50about this part
- Share
- 3%of 1,777 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 50 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2014 Ram 1500, 3% of the 1,777 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There is a nasty propane smell coming from the truck, I have noticed this is an issue with the 2013 dodge Ram 1500. I have been told that there is an issue with the antifreeze that is being used and is causing a chemical reaction with the rubber hoses. System has to be flushed and new antifreeze added and all rubber hoses replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10559747, filed 2014-01, 1,500 miles“After pulling into my drive way with my adult son in the passenger seat I was rolling up to the garage with my foot on the brake pedal slowing down the truck. I stopped the truck completely, by pushing on the brake pedal harder, about 5 feet from the house. I reached down to rotate the shift dial to park, p . After turning to p the truck engine started revving and the truck lurched forward, after initially being startled I looked down and saw the shift dial was at p and the engine was still revving. …”
NHTSA complaint #10689364, filed 2015-02, 8,300 miles“December 16, 2014 check engine light came on. I took it to dealer and they said it was o2 sensor. They reset it and told me to blow 3.0 diesel engine out. Check engine light came back on as well as a message that def fluid was wrong. I called dealer and they said bring it back in. Dealer called me back and said I needed new catalytic converter but it was on back order and they couldn't give me a date. Dealer told me truck was ok to drive. December 24, 2014 a warning message came up on truck that said truck would cut off in 190 miles and would not re start. …”
NHTSA complaint #10668738, filed 2014-12, 7,435 miles“Initially, the vehicle had an abnormally strong new car smell. (the smell has now been widely reported on internet forums by other owners.) I thought this would dissipate over time. The smell was so strong that I had to leave the windows open while driving due to a nauseating odor. After sitting in the vehicle, occupants could actually taste some type of residue. In addition, a foul odor came from the heating system, especially at idle. After two months of ownership, and frustration, I took the vehicle to the dealership (although I had mentioned the strong odor before during a follow-up call). …”
NHTSA complaint #10679372, filed 2015-01, 55 miles“The engine oil cooler on the pentastar 3.6l v-6 engine cracked causing oil to leak onto other engine parts and the ground. I noticed the oil leaking after driving approximately 4 miles. This could easily start a fire or cause an engine to seize.”
NHTSA complaint #10937138, filed 2016-12, 62,000 milesRelated recalls
- 23V411000Jun 8, 2023Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft…Covers: Ram 1500 2014–2019, Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014–2020
- 20V475000Aug 13, 2020Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The crankshaft…Covers: Ram 1500 2014–2018, Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014–2016
- 19V757000Oct 24, 2019Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 1500 Classic Pickup trucks equipped with 3.0L Eco Diesel engines. The Exhaust Gas…Covers: Ram 1500 2014–2019
Related service bulletins
- 10248951Nov 28, 2023Throttle Blade Icing Service Fix Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that one or more of…
- 10239957May 18, 2023Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant
- 10236933Apr 15, 2023wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
- 10247906Feb 22, 2023ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) For all 2014MY replace the Oil Filter Adapter (OFA). For any other MY review and follow instructions from the latest STAR Online…
- 10234379Feb 22, 2023ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) For all 2014MY replace the Oil Filter Adapter (OFA). For any other MY review and follow instructions from the latest STAR Online…
- 10234378Feb 14, 2023ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) For all 2014MY replace the Oil Filter Adapter (OFA). For any other MY (with mileage above 30,000) review and follow instructions from…
- 10229454Aug 8, 2022COOLER - EGR
- 10227983Apr 2, 2022If a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.
- 10212336Mar 23, 2022Complete Engine Assembly Replacements Arriving Without Engine Wiring Harness.
- 10220687Mar 6, 2022Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 4 | 1% |
| 2021 | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 | 10 | 2% |
| 2019 | 18 | 1% |
| 2018 | 46 | 7% |
| 2017 | 32 | 4% |
| 2016 | 63 | 4% |
| 2015 | 63 | 4% |
| 2014 | 50 | 3% |
| 2013 | 8 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2014 Ram 1500
507 complaintsEngine
304 complaintsFuel system
276 complaintsElectrical system
246 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
192 complaintsBrakes
183 complaintsOther or unknown
137 complaintsAir bags
125 complaintsSuspension
111 complaintsVehicle speed control
89 complaintsBody and structure
42 complaintsExterior lighting
39 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Ram 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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