2014 RAM 1500 Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 213 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2014 RAM 1500, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 62,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel sensor” (22% of reports).
- 213fuel/propulsion system complaints
- 62,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,150typical repair cost reported by owners
- 45%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel sensor: mentioned in 46 of 213 complaints (22%)
- Tank strap: mentioned in 22 of 213 complaints (10%)
- Gas gauge: mentioned in 12 of 213 complaints (6%)
- Sending unit: mentioned in 11 of 213 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the 2014 RAM 1500 at $1,150, and half of them between $1,000 and $1,350.
Based on 12 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2016–2024), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 111 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 213 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 3 an injury.
RAM 1500 fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 1500 | 24 | 7% | — |
| 2024 1500 | 6 | 8% | — |
| 2023 1500 | 15 | 7% | — |
| 2022 1500 | 55 | 9% | — |
| 2021 1500 | 69 | 10% | 6 |
| 2020 1500 | 46 | 7% | 6,944 |
| 2019 1500 | 80 | 5% | 16,400 |
| 2018 1500 | 81 | 12% | 12,650 |
| 2017 1500 | 89 | 10% | 39,982 |
| 2016 1500 | 191 | 12% | 51,500 |
| 2015 1500 | 166 | 11% | 57,000 |
| 2014 1500 | 213 | 12% | 62,000 |
| 2013 1500 | 35 | 3% | 72,000 |
| 2009 1500 | 2 | 5% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the 2014 RAM 1500. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The front fuel tank strap mounting bracket broke. There is a recall (U-04/NHTSA 18V-160) for model years 2009-2012 for this issue. It also was added to models thru 2018 as TSB/Ext. Warranty #14-002-18 Rev. A., which expired on my vehicle in March 2026. This means that the expense will be out of my…
2014 ram 1500 gas tank strap bracket let go tank was hanging off truck
Check Engine light came on with a code P0463. This indicates that the fuel level sensor is bad. This is a VERY common issue on these trucks. It causes the vehicle to no longer go into "ECO" mode which is wasting fuel. This happens every time I fill the gas tank and does not go away until the tank…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2014 RAM 1500s have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 213 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the 2014 RAM 1500 (12% of the 1,773 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2014 RAM 1500 fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 62,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2014 RAM 1500?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,150 (half paid between $1,000 and $1,350), from 12 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2014 RAM 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel sensor”, in 46 of 213 complaints, followed by “tank strap” (22).
Other 2014 RAM 1500 problems
- Steering problems (505)
- Engine problems (304)
- Electrical System problems (246)
- Power Train problems (192)
- Service Brakes problems (145)
- Air Bags problems (125)
- Suspension problems (111)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (89)
See all 2014 RAM 1500 problems or fuel/propulsion system problems across all 1500 years.