50 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2014 Ram 1500 cite engine and engine cooling, 3% of all 1,780 complaints for this model year. NHTSA also lists 3 recalls on this component.
“The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode, and the check engine warning light and the throttle control warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with turbocharger failure. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.”
“The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 45 MPH and entering the freeway, the driver heard an abnormal popping sound, and it felt as if the vehicle had been rear-ended. The message "Throttle Alert" was displayed, and the vehicle failed to exceed 50 MPH while depressing the accelerator pedal. The driver was unable to pull over to the side of the road due to oncoming traffic. The driver was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft position sensor tone wheel had fractured and was missing. The dealer determined that the part needed to be replaced. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V475000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 199,000.”
“The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced rough idling with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the piston rod was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was not available.”
“The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled, and the engine seized. In addition, the shift to park warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed tone wheel. The contact was informed that the tone wheel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the complete fuel system and high-pressure fuel pump were replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V475000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.”
“The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated while accelerating to overtake another vehicle at 55 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over safely; however, the vehicle was difficult to restart. The electronic throttle control warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed. The dealer informed the contact that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V411000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The diagnostic test determined that the tone wheel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 235,000.”
“The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, there was a chemical burning odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. Later, while driving the check engine warning light illuminated, and the "throttle body" message was displayed before the vehicle decelerated and stalled. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the crankshaft position sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V475000 (Engine, Engine Cooling); but later experienced the failure listed in the recall. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 138,000.”
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Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 1500 Classic Pickup trucks equipped with 3.0L Eco Diesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.