2014 RAM C/V Tradesman Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C/V Tradesman years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 RAM C/V Tradesman. That is the most of any C/V Tradesman model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 29%), typically at around 96,706 miles. Complaints mention 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 7owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 RAM C/V Tradesman problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 29% | 96,706 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 29% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 14% | 51,346 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 14% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 14% | 65,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 RAM C/V Tradesman recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags
Problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram C/V Tradesman cargo vans, equipped with two front bucket seats and no rear seating, manufactured July 25, 2012, to August 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, road hazards such as potholes may cause the front passenger side curtain and/or seat air bags to deploy unexpectedly.
Risk: Inadvertent air bag deployment can increase the risk of crash or injury to the seat occupant.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the software in the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P51.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment (PE19014) — opened Sep 9, 2019, closed Feb 25, 2026.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The active head restraint in the passenger seat activated yet the vehicle was not moving or involved in a front or rear accident to cause the system to activate.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram c/v tradesman. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle shook and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to koons tysons chrysler dodge jeep ram (2050 chain bridge rd, vienna, va 22182) where it was diagnosed that the driver's side cylinder…
After driving approximately 5miles check engine light came on. A few seconds later low fuel warning appeared. Fuel indicator guage showed no fuel. At this point i had 3/4 tank of fuel. I had tanked up the day before. Pm was just replaced about a month ago. Drove vehicle back home, parked in…
This is a fleet vehicle used for security systems installation. In june of 2016 driver noticed large pool of engine oil on the ground under the parked truck. The top of the engine had oil pooled under manifold and the leak appeared to be coming from the oil pressure sensor. Cleaned the engine and…
The fuel sensor failed after only 60,000 miles. This appears to be a common problem with a poor product, according to web searches that i have completed. The gas gauge goes off and on leaving the driver without a clear idea of the status of the fuel. In the case of children in the vehicle in the…
Other RAM C/V Tradesman years
← 2013 C/V Tradesman · 2015 C/V Tradesman →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 C/V Tradesman | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 7 | 1 |
| 2013 C/V Tradesman | 4 | 2 |
See all RAM C/V Tradesman problems by year, every RAM model, or the RAM VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 RAM C/V Tradesman?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, air bags problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 RAM C/V Tradesman?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 RAM C/V Tradesman a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C/V Tradesman model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.