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2014 Ram 3500 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
25about this part
Share
12%of 202 total for the year
Median mileage
40,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the electrical system of the 2014 Ram 3500, 12% of the 202 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 3 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.

“My husband was stopped at a signal light and the truck lurched forward hitting the car in front. Insurance company had an expert check the truck and we were advised by him not to operate the vehicle. Chrysler had their expert examine it on 8/4/2015. I was informed on that date that he and the dealership were out of the loop and I had to speak with chrysler. They will not return any of my hone calls.”

NHTSA complaint #10747188, filed 2015-08, 45,000 miles

“As I picked up my new 2014 dodge Ram 3500 6.4 , I noticed a rattle coming from in or under the dash board . I also noticed my cruise control would not work and traction light stayed on . The rattle only occurs when I am stepping on the gas and going over rough roads , I let off the gas and the rattle stops . I took it to my dealer ( dick poe dodge , el paso , tx. ) and they found nothing with the rattle , they fixed the other issues . …”

NHTSA complaint #10653567, filed 2014-11, 250 miles

“Takata recall after we replaced the fuel pump the truck still didn't perform like it should have for a 2 year old dually with less than 100,000 miles on it. Around 1 year ago, we were driving and suddenly were able to smell an extremely foul smell coming from under the dashboard, upon further examination we discovered that the anti freeze was leaking from somewhere and entering the passenger floor board. After this occurred it seemed as if the truck itself just started to fall apart. Both batteries have had to be replaced countless times as well. …”

NHTSA complaint #11191690, filed 2019-03, 97,000 miles

“Safety recall r36 / NHTSA 15v-459. My truck has had the recall done and still has the exact same issues the recall was supposed to correct. I am not confident the dealer actually did the work properly or at all. My steering wheel mounted controls work intermittently and the horn rarely works but when it does it usually comes on and stays blowing until they ignition is turned off. This is a major safety concern involving the cruise control, horn, and airbag system. The only answer I get from my dealer is the recall has been done, you'll need to pay for the work . …”

NHTSA complaint #11278654, filed 2019-11, 100,000 miles

“I locked in cruise control at 45mph, engine went totally wide open, I wanted to let it go to see how fast it would get to but a car was pulling out of woodland way.less than 5 seconds I was at 85mph. I had to brake hard to bring it back down before the intersection. Now the total steering wheel is dead.no horn or other controls. Quality shop say's 500.00 to repair. Also earlier total shut down.wrecker haul to quality 150.00. Quality said batteries low voltage at only appox. 38000 miles. 380.00 for two mopar batteries. I'm still using both batteries at our equiptment rental business. …”

NHTSA complaint #11217978, filed 2019-06, 37,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20261864%
20252865%
20241227%
2023318%
20222312%
20211727%
202098%
20192115%
201813717%
20173310%
2016107%
20151914%
20142512%
20131715%
2007350%

Other parts of the 2014 Ram 3500

Steering
41 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
39 complaints
Suspension
34 complaints
Engine
29 complaints
Fuel system
22 complaints
Wheels
20 complaints
Other or unknown
18 complaints
Brakes
15 complaints
Vehicle speed control
15 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 Ram 3500

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