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2014 Ram 1500

What 2014 Ram 1500 owners report most

Steering complaints dominate owner reports for this Ram truck, with drivers describing the vehicle drifting or wandering unpredictably while in motion. Engine and fuel system issues also appear frequently, with owners reporting visible smoke during acceleration and persistent check engine lights that dealers struggled to resolve over extended periods. Electrical problems round out the top concerns, including unexplained battery drain that leaves the truck unable to start and spontaneous activation of suspension and instrument cluster systems.

Most reported areas

Steering safety 28%
Owners report the vehicle drifting or wandering from side to side while driving at various speeds. · 1 fire · 21 crash · 9 injured
Engine safety 17%
Owners report large amounts of white smoke appearing during acceleration, even on trucks driven only a short time after purchase. · 14 fire · 2 crash · 12 injured
Electrical System safety 14%
Owners report an unknown electrical draw that drains the battery until the vehicle will not start, along with spontaneous activation of the electric suspension and console cluster. · 6 fire · 9 crash · 6 injured
Fuel/Propulsion System safety 12%
Owners report a persistent check engine light that remains on through repeated dealer repair attempts spanning many months without resolution. · 7 fire · 2 crash · 3 injured
Power Train safety 11%
191 reports (11%) · 23 crash · 7 injured

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 1,731 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.