2014 RAM 2500 Engine Problems
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2014 RAM 2500, 18% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 15,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “let off” (8% of reports).
- 62engine complaints
- 15,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 52%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.
- Let off: mentioned in 5 of 62 complaints (8%)
- Engine cooling: mentioned in 5 of 62 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 41 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 62 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 a fire.
RAM 2500 engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 2500 | 4 | 15% | 200 |
| 2025 2500 | 8 | 13% | — |
| 2024 2500 | 9 | 15% | 38,000 |
| 2023 2500 | 11 | 22% | — |
| 2022 2500 | 30 | 17% | — |
| 2021 2500 | 26 | 24% | 45,000 |
| 2020 2500 | 33 | 20% | 10,000 |
| 2019 2500 | 32 | 17% | 5,500 |
| 2018 2500 | 37 | 1% | 63,000 |
| 2017 2500 | 39 | 6% | 35,890 |
| 2016 2500 | 53 | 21% | 4,800 |
| 2015 2500 | 34 | 16% | 43,813 |
| 2014 2500 | 62 | 18% | 15,000 |
| 2013 2500 | 43 | 24% | 30,000 |
| 2009 2500 | 1 | 20% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2017 RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines that have Concentric-brand water pumps without a vent hole. These water pumps may leak coolant.
Risk: The leaking water pump can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pumps, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T51.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel; fuel system, diesel
Problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured March 27, 2009, to September 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the electrical connectors of the diesel fuel heater may overheat.
Risk: If the connectors overheat, the fuel heater may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the harness side connector with a silver plated beryllium copper terminal service kit, and inspect the fuel heater for leaks, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Chrysler issued interim notification to owners on December 8, 2014. The recall began on April 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P65.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
On September 30, 2026, a Ram dealership completed the Emissions Recall 67A / VB6 software flash on my vehicle. Following the precise instructions listed in the official 67A Recall Owner Notification, I submitted a request for reimbursement for an out-of-pocket NOx sensor replacement that I paid for…
Check engine light came on end of November 2025 and stayed on. Immediately I took the truck to two different independent mechanics. They both said it was a problem with the turbocharger but I never received a recall regarding this. They both said I could still drive it and that it would not leave…
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle started to jerk, slipped into neutral, with the RPM being raised abnormally. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and continued driving the vehicle very…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2014 RAM 2500s have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 62 owner complaints about engine for the 2014 RAM 2500 (18% of the 343 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 2500 engine?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 15,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2014 RAM 2500?
The most frequent phrase is “let off”, in 5 of 62 complaints, followed by “engine cooling” (5).
Other 2014 RAM 2500 problems
- Steering problems (87)
- Power Train problems (62)
See all 2014 RAM 2500 problems or engine problems across all 2500 years.