ram 3500 problems
0 safety recalls. 200 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
RECALL T51 I'M DEEPLY CONCERNED THAT ITS BEEN TWO MONTHS SINCE I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE NHTSA IN REFERENCE TO A RECALL # ( T51 ) THAT MY TRUCK NEEDS TO GET DONE, TO AVOID A POTENTIAL RISK THAT COULD LEAD TO INJURY OR EVEN DEATH, FOR ME THE DRIVER, OR ANY PASSENGER. NHTSA…
FUEL SENSOR FAILURE AT 52,000 MILES. VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR 2 DAYS AROUND CHRISTMAS, STARTED DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS AND ENGINE LIGHT IS ON, 'FUEL SENSOR FAILURE' ALERT COMES ACROSS, FUEL GAUGE ON EMPTY WHILE HAVING A FULL TANK.
I HAVE HAD THIS TRUCK INSPECTED SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO THE STEERING BRACKET WELD FAILURES AS PER THE RECALLS. I WAS RECENTLY AT THE METROPLEX DODGE ON DENTON DR. BY LOVE FILED AIRPORT IN DALLAS AND ON MY WAY HOME I HEARD A RUBBING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL I…
SCR SYSTEM HAS FAILED TWICE WITH ONLY 75700 MILES ON. NEEDING FULL REPLACEMENT OF THE SCR SYSTEM. SYMPTOMS INCLUDE CONSTANT EXHAUST REGENERATION AND ENGINE FAULT CODES ON OBD.
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Common questions
Is the 2014 RAM 3500 reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.4 out of 10 based on 200 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 RAM 3500 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
What's the most common problem on the 2014 RAM 3500?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is steering, with 41 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $700 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The steering is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $700 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my RAM 3500 has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2014 RAM 3500?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 200 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $700, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.