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Ram 5500Model year report

2014 Ram 5500 Problems

Complaints
11filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
89,971miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
10campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Ram 5500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2014 Ram 5500. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (27% of the total), followed by engine (3) and steering (3). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 38% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 89,971 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 3 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns and 355 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the radio/tape deck/cd etc. and 103 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 26 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “May 30, 2017 my 2014 Ram 5500 diesel dump truck had a fire under the hood. There was extensive damage/melting from the fire. I purchased the vehicle new in april of 2015 and it was 'just out of warranty at just over 37,000 miles on it. The source of the damage was determined to be the denso international alternator. Fca sent a field inspector to the service center where the truck was towed, and my vehicle insurance company also sent an inspector there. …”

NHTSA complaint #10995221, filed 2017-06, 37,400 miles

Engine: “The Cummins 6.7L Turbocharger Actuator has failed at 17,809 Miles on this vehicle. Mopar has extended the warranty on this item for 10 years/180,000 miles under Warranty extension 09-001-22 Rev A. They have also extended the warranty on the Ram 2500 & 3500 series vehicles with the same engine and same turbocharger actuator to 15 years/150,000 miles under Warranty extension 09-005-22 Rev. A. The failure of this turbo actuator immediately places this vehicle in limp mode, causing an abrupt reduction in speed and hindering its ability to get out of traffic. …”

NHTSA complaint #11650605, filed 2025-03

Steering: “The contact owns a 2014 Ram 5500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the braking system and power steering suddenly malfunctioned. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the alternator and the transmission fly wheel were faulty. The alternator and fly wheel were replaced however, the failure eventually recurred. No further information was available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 210,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11390618, filed 2021-01, 210,000 miles

Fuel system: “The contact owns a 2014 dodge Ram 5500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 13v527000 (steering) and 14v635000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel); however, the parts needed to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 09/10/15 updated 10/14/2017”

NHTSA complaint #10717301, filed 2015-05

Mileage when problems were reported

38% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 37,400 and 110,000 miles.

13%0–100%10–2525%25–5013%50–750%75–10025%100–15025%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 89,971 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201520162017320192020202120242025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

See all 10 recalls for the 2014 Ram 5500 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 355 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 355 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ram 5500

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2022261,9734——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
2020825,0009———Not enough data
201912136,5009———Not enough data
20183980,0008——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
20172185,0007———Falling
20161782,0007———Rising
20151379,0008———Not enough data
20141189,97110———Not enough data

All Ram 5500 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 Ram 5500 have?

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2014 Ram 5500 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2014 Ram 5500 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (27% of the total), followed by engine with 3.

Has the 2014 Ram 5500 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2014 Ram 5500 reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 89,971 miles and the middle half falls between 37,400 and 110,000 miles; 38% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.