2014 Ram 1500 Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,777 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2014 Ram 1500, 1% of the 1,777 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Brake System ABS lights came on and stayed on and loss cruise control. Took to local dealer in March and as of June we are still waiting on part for repair. Unable to use truck other than local errands as we are concerned for safety of our employees on long distance deliveries due to no ABS braking and no cruise control”
NHTSA complaint #11592581, filed 2024-06“Was changing drivers thought I had put the vehicle in park passenger got out I got out and the truck began to run backwards it knocked us both down and hit a telephone pole with the passenger side door passenger was able to run and catch vehicle in time before it ran backwards into traffic”
NHTSA complaint #11533844, filed 2023-07“* ABS Module and Hydraulic control unit (HCU), it was not available upon request, I had to wait two years for the parts. * No break assists while driving, brake pedal would go to floor, causing me to keep pumping the breaks until I came to a complete stop. * Yes, the problem was confirmed by the dealer. * Yes, the component was inspected by the dealer. * Yes, ABS light would stay on, this first appeared at the end of 01/01/2021.”
NHTSA complaint #11548451, filed 2023-10“Airbags did not deploy whatsoever. Truck is totalled so no repairs have been made. Was Towed to our house. It has not been inspected by any dealer, only police on scene. It is available any time for inspection. I also have photos.”
NHTSA complaint #11444974, filed 2021-12“I have been searching for a replacement ABS Control Module for my Ram truck for over a year to ensure the safety of my vehicle while stopping on the road. Stellantis has not provided their customers with safety replacement parts for their vehicles to keep them safe to drive on the roads. This puts me and others on the road at risk. My vehicle is available for inspection. This condition has been confirmed by multiple dealers and service centers. My truck's ABS warning lamps and messages have been present for over a year. …”
NHTSA complaint #11606559, filed 2024-08Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 6% |
| 2025 | 51 | 14% |
| 2024 | 6 | 8% |
| 2023 | 21 | 10% |
| 2022 | 57 | 9% |
| 2021 | 52 | 8% |
| 2020 | 16 | 3% |
| 2019 | 29 | 2% |
| 2018 | 7 | 1% |
| 2017 | 18 | 2% |
| 2016 | 21 | 1% |
| 2015 | 16 | 1% |
| 2014 | 17 | 1% |
| 2013 | 7 | 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 complaintsEngine cooling
50 complaintsBody and structure
42 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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