2014 Ram 1500 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 304about this part
- Share
- 17%of 1,777 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 304 complaints about the engine of the 2014 Ram 1500, 17% of the 1,777 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 14 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving and the truck started to idle high and then blew a big cloud of smoke like it was on fire I shut it off and it would not restart. I took it back to where I bought it to have the warranty fix it but they are stating there is an open recall for the intake manifold catching fire and will not fix it and there is no fix for a based on the recall info”
NHTSA complaint #11281406, filed 2019-11, 130,000 miles“It has an exhaust leak in the manifold due to faulty bolts. I have researched it and talked to mechanics, and it is a well document problem with dodge/Ram vehicles. I have learned that it used to be covered under some warranties, but not all. It is obviously a vehicle defect that dodge/Ram should be responsible for fixing.”
NHTSA complaint #11207831, filed 2019-05, 87,000 miles“Fca is not very helpful and the dealer that I bought this truck from denied service after seeing there was an engine light on. I have it in another dealership to find out what is going on with it and they are saying the intake manifold is melted from the EGR being stuck open. I believe the EGR valve has to do with emissions and there is a recall on this but yet they want the 5300 to fix it.”
NHTSA complaint #11240765, filed 2019-07, 69,000 miles“Completed aem update which promised no change in performance. Truck is now dangerous to drive and does not meet my needs, which is why I purchased the truck. I nearly get t-boned pulling in or across traffic. The lag in the truck is extreme. I own a 21 foot boat and can barely pull it out of my 2 mile driveway that is on a slight hill. Truck bogs down and nearly stalls. Very disappointed in the truck after the update.”
NHTSA complaint #11321372, filed 2020-04, 80,000 miles“The hemi engine has a known issue from 2009 5.7 hemi up until present but Ram is not recalling the engine. The lifters are seizing causing the engine to fail. This could be dangerous. These are failing before 70k miles and mine is starting to fail as well. Its a 4000 dollar fix when they do. Dodge Ram needs to recall this issue. I purchased my truck for $26000 and have only had it for less than 2 years.”
NHTSA complaint #11180689, filed 2019-02, 66,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 13% |
| 2025 | 76 | 21% |
| 2024 | 23 | 30% |
| 2023 | 46 | 23% |
| 2022 | 251 | 40% |
| 2021 | 276 | 40% |
| 2020 | 155 | 24% |
| 2019 | 233 | 16% |
| 2018 | 110 | 16% |
| 2017 | 156 | 18% |
| 2016 | 291 | 19% |
| 2015 | 335 | 23% |
| 2014 | 304 | 17% |
| 2013 | 123 | 10% |
| 2009 | 5 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2014 Ram 1500
507 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 complaintsEngine cooling
50 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology