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severe Owners of the 2014 RAM 4500 have filed 5 NHTSA complaints about the engine at roughly $3,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See engine across all vehicles →
Of the 5 engine complaints filed for the 2014 RAM 4500, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
All 2 active engine recalls on this vehicle land at critical or severe — none classified moderate.
No new NHTSA engine complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 6 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
The leaking water pump can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
If the connectors overheat, the fuel heater may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering engine on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
BEARING - CRANKSHAFT THRUST and KIT
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗BEARING - CRANKSHAFT THRUST and KIT
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗6.7L New Oil Usage Information Incorrect oil used. This bulletin provides information regarding the correct oil grade to use on the 6.7L Cummins used in the 2023 to 2013 HD Trucks. The following information is intended to eliminate confusion.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
My oil pan it rusting out fast. Nothing on the whole truck is rusted at all, only minor surface rust. The oil pan is rusting very fast and the truck is now leaking oil. I brought the truck to goodbrothers Dodge and they quoted me the repairs to be around 1200.00. I dropped the truck off and the next day they said the oil pan they ordered is dented and they need to order another. Then 4 days later…
My 2014 Ram 4500 started to make noise coming from the water pump of the 6.7l cummins motor. Happens to be that the fca released a recall of 500,000 rams with possible engine fire due to a failed water pump bearing. When I notified the Dodge dealer they stated no knowledge on this and scheduled a service appointment over a week out. Before the appointment date the water pump seized and snapped…
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Ram 4500. While the contact's employee was driving 30 MPH, the check engine indicator illuminated and the vehicle began to decelerate. The vehicle did not shut off. The driver took the vehicle to mcpeek's Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of anaheim (located at 1221 s auto center dr, anaheim, ca 92806, (714) 635-2340) where it was diagnosed that the turbo charger needed to be…
Tl* the contact owned a 2011 Ram 4500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, it caught on fire while sitting in his work parking lot. Due to the proximity to the fire, the vehicle parked in front of his vehicle also caught fire. A bystander had called the fire department who then arrived to the scene to extinguish the fire. Upon exiting his building, the contact discovered it was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Ram 4500. While driving approximately 5 MPH up hill with heavy snow on the ground, the vehicle was pulling a 24 foot trailer with a piece of machinery approximately 1,800 pounds of weight. The vehicle lost power and slid backwards into an embankment. The front driver side fender, side mirror, and driver side door were damaged. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
It's a meaningful issue. 5 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $3,100.
Based on the 5 complaints filed, engine issues most often appear around 70,176 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 2 active recall(s) cover engine issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.