Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Ram 2500
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Ram 2500 has 16 NHTSA recall campaigns and 345 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V347000 Tailgate May Open Unexpectedly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V021000 Steering Linkage May Separate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18E096000 Incorrectly Machined Steering Knuckle may Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V332000 Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V824000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V821000 Vehicle May Rollaway NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V562000 Water Pump Leak may cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V499000 Wheels may Fracture Causing Rapid Air Loss NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V302000 Side Curtain Air Bags may not Deploy in a Rollover NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16E041000 Seat Cover Affects Air Bag Deployment NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V541000 Weld Failure may Reduce Steering Ability NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V461000 Radio Software Security Vulnerabilities NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V459000 Inadvertent Driver Air Bag Deployment NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V460000 Inadvertent Side Air Bag Deployment NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V635000 Fuel Heater may Leak and could Increase Fire Risk NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V486000 Random Loss of Instrument Cluster Lighting NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 87 complaints
- Engine 63 complaints
- Power Train 62 complaints
- Electrical System 42 complaints
- Suspension 37 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 32 complaints
Of the 345 complaints on file, 13 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 345 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Ram 2500 has multiple recalls and high complaint counts related to steering and powertrain issues. Frequent steering and engine failures contribute to a below-average reliability. Potential buyers should be cautious of repair costs and ensure any recalls have been serviced.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | very common |
| transmission | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| engine components | 70,000–110,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | common |
| electrical wiring | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | occasional |
| suspension | 70,000–100,000 miles | $700–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Transmission fluid check
- Coolant flushes
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotations and balance
- Steering alignment
- Battery performance check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Loose steering or vibration
- Transmission slipping or rough shifts
- Unusual engine noises
- Electrical issues or flickering lights
- Coolant leaks under vehicle
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Ram 2500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.