2014 Ram 5500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 27%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2014 Ram 5500, 27% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,900 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“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“The contact owns a 2014 Ram 5500. While the vehicle was parked, it rolled away in reverse. In addition, the gear selection display back light changed from white to yellow. When this occurred, the vehcile failed to start. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the contact was unsure about what part was repaired. The failure persisted, including a new failure. The contact was able to change the gear shifter without the brake pedal being depressed while in park. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 400.”
NHTSA complaint #10893969, filed 2016-08, 400 miles“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 2025-03Related recalls
- 18V332000May 17, 2018Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab…Covers: Ram 5500 2014–2018, 1500 2014–2019, Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014–2018 +12 more
- 15V461000Jul 23, 2015Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and…Covers: Ram 5500 2013–2015, 1500 2013–2015, 2500 2013–2015 +10 more
Related service bulletins
- 11037599Sep 21, 2026AIR CLEANER - NONE Instruction to Dealers while ordering the PN# 68137142AD. 1. If the Air Cleaner Assembly is functional and only the MAF Sensor has failed, the dealer should…
- 11033975Jun 12, 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 11033308May 29, 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 11030026Mar 3, 2026SPEAKER - NONE
- 11030025Mar 3, 2026SPEAKER - NONE
- 11021585Jul 28, 2025LAMP - DOME
- 11019776Jun 12, 2025LAMP - DOME
- 11017451May 1, 2025LAMP - DOME
- 10251783Jan 10, 2024Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic…
- 10248509Sep 15, 2023Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error…
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 Ram 5500
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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