Power steering failures lead a long list
The 2014 Ram has the most complaints of any recent year. Sudden loss of power steering is the top report by far. Owners also note engine problems, fuel gauges that read wrong and electrical faults. Several recalls cover this year, including battery cable, tailgate and exhaust campaigns.
Updated November 2026 · based on 1,781 owner complaints and 17 recalls
540 1.7x the 1500 average
17 free to fix at a dealer
Every 1500 year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Known problems on the 2014 1500
Top problems and what they cost
Loss of power steering
The steering suddenly becomes heavy, often at low speed while turning.
Fix: Power steering pump $800 to $1,500.
Steering
Fuel gauge and fuel system faults
The fuel gauge reads wrong or the truck runs out of fuel with fuel showing.
Fix: Fuel level sensor $300 to $700.
Fuel system
Exhaust manifold bolts
Ticking at cold start from broken manifold bolts on the 5.7 V8.
Fix: Manifold bolts $400 to $1,200.
Engine
Recalls
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
If the harness shorts, the vehicle may stall and there is an increased risk of a fire.
Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle roll...
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If the rollover side curtain air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of...
This abrasion may result in an electrical short that could cause driver's frontal air bag to unexpectedly deploy.
Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a cr...
In the event of a vehicle crash, if a SABIC does not inflate as intended, there is an increased risk of injury to the rear seat occupant.
Inoperative warning lights may not properly warn the driver of vehicle problems, increasing the risk of a crash.
If the seat cover impedes the air bag deployment, the seat thorax air bags may not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk o...
If the park pawl does not properly engage, the vehicle may rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.
Damage to the tire or reduced braking increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2014 Ram 1500
- Confirm recalls 15V517, 19V347 and 18V332 show as repaired.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2014 1500 has 17 recalls on record, listed below.
- Turn the wheel lock to lock at a standstill; it should stay light.Turning the wheel fully both ways at low speed loads the steering hardest. Clicks, grinding or heavy spots point to a worn coupler, rack or power steering fault.510 of the 1,781 owner complaints about the 2014 1500 involve the steering (29%).
- Listen for ticking from the engine at cold start.Knocking, ticking or rattling from the engine, especially when cold, can mean worn bearings, lifters or a stretched timing chain. These are engine-out repairs costing thousands.Owners filed 36 complaints about exhaust manifold bolts and ticking on the 2014 1500.
- Ask whether the power steering pump has been replaced.Steering should feel smooth and even. Clicks, a heavy wheel, wandering or a catch can mean a worn coupler, steering gear or tie rods, and some failures were recalled.510 of the 1,781 owner complaints about the 2014 1500 involve the steering (29%).
Questions
Is the 2014 Ram 1500 reliable?
Power steering failures lead a long list. The 2014 Ram has the most complaints of any recent year. Sudden loss of power steering is the top report by far. Owners also note engine problems, fuel gauges that read wrong and electrical faults. Several recalls cover this year, including battery cable, tailgate and exhaust campaigns.
How many recalls does the 2014 Ram 1500 have?
17 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Ram dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2014 Ram 1500 problems?
Loss of power steering; Fuel gauge and fuel system faults; Exhaust manifold bolts.
Crash rating shown for the 2014 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 4WD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.