Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Ram 3500
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Ram 3500 has 17 NHTSA recall campaigns and 202 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V398000 Wheel Studs May Break NHTSA notice
- 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 41 complaints
- Power Train 39 complaints
- Suspension 34 complaints
- Engine 29 complaints
- Electrical System 25 complaints
- Wheels 20 complaints
Of the 202 complaints on file, 9 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 202 complaints, owners report 9 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Ram 3500 has a significant number of recalls (17) and complaints (202), particularly in steering, powertrain, and suspension areas, suggesting potential longevity and reliability issues. However, specific failure mileages and repair costs are not well-documented in available data.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering | Unknown | $300–$1,500 | common |
| power train | Unknown | $500–$4,000 | common |
| suspension | Unknown | $400–$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
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Transmission fluid change
- Battery inspection and replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Regular inspections
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibration
- Unusual transmission noise
- Uneven tire wear
- Delayed engine start
- Fluctuating fuel efficiency
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Ram 3500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.