2014 Ram 3500 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 202 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2014 Ram 3500, 2% of the 202 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 while driving 65 MPH, the no turbo signal warning light illuminated, and the vehicle shifted into LIMP Mode. The contact stated that the vehicle slowed to approximately 20 MPH on the highway. The contact pulled over and turned the vehicle off and detached the positive and negative battery terminals. The contact stated that he touched the ends of the cables and reconnected the terminals to the battery and was able to return to normal vehicle functionality. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but occurred at various speeds. …”
NHTSA complaint #11612734, filed 2024-09, 116,000 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Ram 3500. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled and all the warning lights on the instrument cluster illuminated. The driver was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that a module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but the contact was unsure about what part was repaired. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10874217, filed 2016-06, 40,000 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v562000 (engine and engine cooling). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue, but there was no date as to when the parts would be available. The VIN was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #11065286, filed 2018-01“The contact owns a 2014 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v562000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v821000 (power train); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer (smolich motors, 1865 ne hwy 20, bend, oregon 97701) was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #11109866, filed 2018-07Related recalls
- 17V562000Sep 12, 2017Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2017 RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, equipped with Cummins…Covers: Ram 3500 2013–2017, 2500 2013–2017, 5500 2013–2017 +1 more
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- 10227983Apr 2, 2022If a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.
- 10220687Mar 6, 2022Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 3 | 5% |
| 2020 | 4 | 3% |
| 2019 | 5 | 4% |
| 2018 | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 3 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2014 Ram 3500
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
39 complaintsSuspension
34 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsWheels
20 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsBody 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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