2014 Ram 5500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 18%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,671miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2014 Ram 5500, 18% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,671 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 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 milesRelated recalls
- 17V821000Dec 20, 2017Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram…Covers: Ram 5500 2013–2017, 1500 2009, 2013–2017, 2500 2013–2017 +7 more
Related service bulletins
- 11012318Dec 19, 2024Seal - output shaft
- 11012314Dec 19, 2024Seal - output shaft
- 10229031Mar 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…
- 10222880Jan 5, 2022Transfer Case Shift Lever Design Change
- 10221150Apr 16, 2021Gear Ratio DTC?s, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders
- 10221097Apr 7, 2021Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 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…
- 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…
- 10162502May 22, 2019Power Transfer Unit
- 10162487May 7, 2019Transmission ? With Torque Converter
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 Ram 5500
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSuspension
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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