2014 Ram C/V TRADESMAN
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2014 Ram C/V TRADESMAN has 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 7. The most common issue is fuel system problems (29% of all complaints), specifically: the fuel sensor failed after only 60,000 miles. this appears to be a common problem with a poor product, according to web searches that i have completed. the gas gauge goes off and on leaving the driver without a clear idea of the status of the fuel. in the case of children in the vehicle in the win. There is 1 recall issued for this model year.
7
Total Complaints
1
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
1.0x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 5 of 5)
FUEL SYSTEM
2 complaints- • THE FUEL SENSOR FAILED AFTER ONLY 60,000 MILES. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH A POOR PRODUCT, ACCORDING TO WEB SEARCHES THAT I HAVE COMPLETED. THE GAS GAUGE GOES OFF AND ON LEAVING THE DRIVER WITHOUT A CLEAR IDEA OF THE STATUS OF THE FUEL. IN THE CASE OF CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE IN THE WIN
- • AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5MILES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. A FEW SECONDS LATER LOW FUEL WARNING APPEARED. FUEL INDICATOR GUAGE SHOWED NO FUEL. AT THIS POINT I HAD 3/4 TANK OF FUEL. I HAD TANKED UP THE DAY BEFORE. PM WAS JUST REPLACED ABOUT A MONTH AGO. DROVE VEHICLE BACK HOME, PARKED IN DRIVEWAY
“THE FUEL SENSOR FAILED AFTER ONLY 60,000 MILES. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH A POOR PRODUCT, ACCORDING TO WEB SEARCHES THAT I HAVE COMPLETED. THE GAS GAUGE GOES OFF AND ON LEAVING THE DRIVER WITHOUT A CLEAR IDEA OF THE STATUS OF THE FUEL. IN THE CASE OF CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE IN THE WIN”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Recalls (1)
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram C/V Tradesman cargo vans, equipped with two front bucket seats and no rear seating, manufactured July 25, 2012, to August 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, road hazards such as potholes may cause the front passenger side curtain and/or seat air bags to deploy unexpectedly.
Risk: Inadvertent air bag deployment can increase the risk of crash or injury to the seat occupant.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the software in the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P51.
Estimated Insurance Cost for 2014 Ram C/V TRADESMAN
How this estimate is calculated
Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
Recommended Ram C/V TRADESMAN Service Intervals
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
These are the terms for a new Ram. If you're buying a used 2014 C/V TRADESMAN, 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
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 7 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐FUEL SYSTEM: THE FUEL SENSOR FAILED AFTER ONLY 60,000 MILES. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH A POOR PRODUCT, ACCORDING TO WEB SEARCHES THAT I HAVE COMPLETED. THE GAS GAUGE GOES OFF AND ON LEAVING THE DRIVER WITHOUT A CLEAR IDEA OF THE STATUS OF THE FUEL. IN THE CASE OF CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE IN THE WIN
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: THIS IS A FLEET VEHICLE USED FOR SECURITY SYSTEMS INSTALLATION. IN JUNE OF 2016 DRIVER NOTICED LARGE POOL OF ENGINE OIL ON THE GROUND UNDER THE PARKED TRUCK. THE TOP OF THE ENGINE HAD OIL POOLED UNDER MANIFOLD AND THE LEAK APPEARED TO BE COMING FROM THE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR. CLEANED THE ENGINE AND RE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐AIR BAGS: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM C/V TRADESMAN. WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK AND SHOULDER INJURIES AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED HEAD AND NECK INJURIES. BOTH PASSENGERS REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐STEERING: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM C/V TRADESMAN. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V541000 (STEERING), BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS, BUT THE ISSUE STILL
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐RECALLS: Verify all 1 recall have been completed — free at any Ram dealer
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Ram C/V TRADESMAN — Year Comparison
How does 2014 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 1
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 2
- Segment avg
- 7
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