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Electronic stability controlPart report

2014 Ram 3500 Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
1%of 202 total for the year
Median mileage
62,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2014 Ram 3500, 1% of the 202 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,500 miles.

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.

“The contact owns a 2014 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the electronic stability control (ESC) warning light illuminated on the dashboard and the vehicle became difficult to control. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was about 62,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10899737, filed 2016-08, 62,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2014 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and brake assist warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ABS module had failed and needed to be replaced; however, the part was not available. The dealer informed the contact that the ABS module was under engineering review and there was no estimated availability date for availability. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11624079, filed 2024-11, 63,000 miles

“Has severe dead pedal. If I have to let off the gas pedal for a second to merge into traffic then give it gas again it falls on it's face and doesn't move or do anything at all for up to 5 seconds. Has almost caused 4 crashes.”

NHTSA complaint #10783601, filed 2015-10

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201911%
201841%
201521%
201431%
201322%

Other parts of the 2014 Ram 3500

Steering
41 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
39 complaints
Suspension
34 complaints
Engine
29 complaints
Electrical system
25 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

← 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.

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