Is the 2014 Ram 4500 reliable?

The 2014 Ram 4500 has 10 complaints filed with NHTSA (1.0x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: average. Most common issue: ENGINE problems.

What are common problems with the 2014 Ram 4500?

Top problems: ENGINE (5 complaints, avg repair $500); STEERING (1 complaints, avg repair $500); SUSPENSION (1 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2014 Ram 4500?

Yes, there are 9 recall(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT, EQUIPMENT, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL, TIRES, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC., ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. Contact any Ram dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to insure a 2014 Ram 4500?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2014 Ram 4500 is approximately $1,478/year (sedan-midsize class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2014 Ram 4500

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Average

Quick Summary

The 2014 Ram 4500 has 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 10. The most common issue is engine problems (50% of all complaints), specifically: 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 sid. There are 9 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 2 fire reports filed.

2 fire reports

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 6)

ENGINE

5 complaints

50%

• 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 SID
• 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 SE
• 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 D

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“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 SID”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2014 Ram 4500

Based on 10 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 79K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ENGINE

High-mileage issuemedian 64K mi · 5 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (9)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING17/05/2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2014 Ram 4500

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,478

Full coverage / month

$123

Liability only / year

$611

vs US avg

-12%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (sedan-midsize)0.96x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating1.00x

× vehicle age0.92x

= Full coverage estimate$1478

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Ram 4500 Service Intervals

Oil change

8K mi / 12 mo

Tire rotation

8K mi

Brake fluid

36 months

Transmission fluid

60K mi

Engine coolant

100K mi

Spark plugs

100K mi

Cabin air filter

24K mi

Engine air filter

30K mi

Differential (AWD/4WD)

30K mi

5.7L HEMI: 8,000 mile oil intervals; EcoDiesel: shorter intervals for DEF and fuel filter. Towing usage requires severe service intervals.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Ram New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

3 yr / 36K mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

5 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

5 yr / 60K mi

These are the terms for a new Ram. If you're buying a used 2014 4500, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Ram dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

SUSPENSION(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 10 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: 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 SID
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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STEERING: I PURCHASED THE TRUCK NEW AND THE DEALER WELDED THE BED TO THE FRAME IT IS KNOW COMPRISED SO IF IT CRACKS IT'S THERE FAULT. THE OTHER PROBLEM IS THE TRUCK DRIFTS TO THE RIGHT WE FOUND THE REAR AXEL IS ABOUT .30 THRUST ANGEL ,OUT OF SQUARE TO THE FRAME CAUSING PULL THEY SAY THERE IS NO FIX AFTER 7 T
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SUSPENSION: I PURCHASED THE TRUCK NEW AND THE DEALER WELDED THE BED TO THE FRAME IT IS KNOW COMPRISED SO IF IT CRACKS IT'S THERE FAULT. THE OTHER PROBLEM IS THE TRUCK DRIFTS TO THE RIGHT WE FOUND THE REAR AXEL IS ABOUT .30 THRUST ANGEL ,OUT OF SQUARE TO THE FRAME CAUSING PULL THEY SAY THERE IS NO FIX AFTER 7 T
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: 2014 RAM 4500 G56 TRANSMISSION DON'T DO ANY HARD SHIFTING OR ANYTHING ELSE SHIFT LEVER BROKE CLEAN OFF TODAY SHIFTING INTO SIX DOING 45 MPH, NOT A HARD SHIFT NO GRINDING GEARS JUST DROPPED INTO GEAR AND THEN SNAPPED OFF. THE TECHS TELL ME THAT IS IS AN "ISOLATOR" WHICH KEEPS THE VIBRATION DOWN, BUT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 9 recalls have been completed — free at any Ram dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)