2014 Ram 5500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 9%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 210,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2014 Ram 5500, 9% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 210,000 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 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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11034393Jun 26, 2026Trac-Rite Operation Diagnosis, Chatter, Shudder, Moving From A Stop And Turning
- 10162509May 30, 2019PadKit- Front Disc Brake
- 10162508May 30, 2019PadKit- Front Disc Brake
- 10224737Aug 10, 2017This bulletin involves inspecting and updating the radio software, if required. A customer may experience one or more of the following conditions. Navigation Failed? message is…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 Ram 5500
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Ram 5500
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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