2014 Ram 2500 Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 344 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,410miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2014 Ram 2500, 1% of the 344 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,410 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While towing a travel trailer, accelerator was applied to allow me to pass some slow semi's. There was no response from the accelerator as I held it down for about 10 seconds. Exhaust brake engaged!! It wasnt even on!! However, I had the cruise control on but not engaged. I quickly engaged the resume feature and used the accelerate function of the cruise control to speed up to avoid an accident. This has happened on multiple occasions but this by far the scariest. Also the exhaust brake engages when not even on at random coasting times when not hauling anything. …”
NHTSA complaint #10690501, filed 2015-02, 13,000 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while at a stop sign and making a left turn, the vehicle rear end was shaking violently. The electronic stability control warning light illuminated. The contact loss control of the vehicle and crashed into another vehicle. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic stability would cause the vehicle rear end to shake violently. As a result, the front track bar bracket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10839492, filed 2016-03, 39,820 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 9 | 0% |
| 2017 | 8 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2014 Ram 2500
87 complaintsEngine
62 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
62 complaintsElectrical system
42 complaintsSuspension
37 complaintsVehicle speed control
32 complaintsFuel system
31 complaintsOther or unknown
29 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsTires
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Ram 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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