2014 Ram 3500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 11%of 202 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,790miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the fuel system of the 2014 Ram 3500, 11% of the 202 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,790 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have experienced a dead pedal issue since owning the truck which has caused many close calls when turning in traffic, leaving a stop sign and passing. There is a several second delay before I get acceleration and the truck gets going. It has caused me to be very nervous when driving especially with family in the truck with me.”
NHTSA complaint #10703796, filed 2015-04, 300 miles“This truck has been to the dealership several times for the dead pedal issue. There is a 3-4 second delay from the moment you ask the truck to accelerate before there is any throttle response. And then once it does respond, the power delivery is extremely slow. I have had several near accidents when I was attempting to turn left in front of oncoming traffic, and the truck does not respond to full throttle. One time is was so bad, I thought the truck stalled, and turned on my 4 way flashers...”
NHTSA complaint #10669705, filed 2015-01, 300 miles“Low engine RPM throttle response from dead stop or rolling pace (5-35 MPH) experiences 3-5 second lag before engine responds and accelerates. This has caused numerous close calls when turning in front of oncoming traffic on clear road conditions. To compensate, my driving habits have resorted to power brake the vehicle to increase engine RPM's in order to accelerate and clear oncoming traffic. I have owned/driven 3/4 & 1 ton cummins diesel vehicles prior to my 2014 model with no similar issues. When towing, the issue is much less noticeable. …”
NHTSA complaint #10969834, filed 2017-04, 10,000 miles“I was trying to pull out of a drive way on a country road. The road was obscured and hard to see around the corner. I started to pull out slowly to see around the corner. I took my foot off the accelerator pedal at that time a loaded log truck came around the corner and I was in his way. I automatically pressed down on the accelerator pedal and the truck just sat there for about 2 to 3 seconds before it started to move. The log truck had all its brakes locked up and smoking. I?m really glad the truck driver had good reflexes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10678164, filed 2015-01, 5,000 miles“Was going to merge on to the freeway the car in front of me slowed down so I had to take my foot off the accelerator pedal. A hole opened in traffic and I started to change lanes pressed down on the accelerator pedal to get up to the same speed as traffic and there was a 2 to 3 second pause before the truck started to accelerate. In that time I watched the truck behind me get dangerously close and the hole I came out of closed up I had no were to go. I took the truck to the dealer and they told me that is the way the truck is suppose to work. …”
NHTSA complaint #10704782, filed 2015-04, 9,580 milesRelated recalls
- 14V635000Oct 8, 2014Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured March 27, 2009, to September 5…Covers: Ram 3500 2013–2014, Dodge RAM 3500 2010–2012, RAM 2500 2010–2012 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 10226002Sep 22, 2022Guidelines For The Use Of Alternative Diesel Fuels.
- 10218576Aug 13, 2021Diesel Injector Freezing This bulletin involves installing a insulator over the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) injector. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)…
- 10181560Sep 29, 2020External Fuel Pump Relay Kit Now Available
- 10181512Sep 23, 2020Intelligent Power Distribution Center If the PDC requires replacement due to a failed internal fuel pump relay, the relay can now be serviced as a separate component. Please use…
- 10176590May 27, 2020Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module/Powertrain Control Module (ECM/PCM) with the latest available…
- 10175733Apr 21, 2020Possible Driveability Issues due to the Winter-Blend Fuel into the Warmer Season
- 10220113Nov 28, 2019Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the TCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator…
- 10162496May 17, 2019Tube- Fuel Filler
- 10162494May 15, 2019Tube- Fuel Filler
- 10216277Nov 29, 2017Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Assembly For Cummins equipped vehicles ONLY: If a customer comes in with a check engine light for P2002 which has led to replacing the DPF, please…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 3 | 7% |
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2022 | 14 | 7% |
| 2021 | 5 | 8% |
| 2020 | 57 | 49% |
| 2019 | 50 | 37% |
| 2018 | 7 | 1% |
| 2017 | 9 | 3% |
| 2016 | 7 | 5% |
| 2015 | 6 | 4% |
| 2014 | 22 | 11% |
| 2013 | 20 | 17% |
| 2007 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2014 Ram 3500
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
39 complaintsSuspension
34 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsWheels
20 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVisibility (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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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