2014 Ram 3500 Electrical Problems

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  632%
• 25k–50k
  526%
• 50k–75k
  421%
• 75k–100k
  211%
• 100k–150k
  211%
• 150k+
  00%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2014 Ram 3500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

1. HCU and ABS. Yes available for inspection. 2. Faulty braking, faulty fuse control, faulty anti skid, electronics began random operations such as radio, gauges flashing and wipers working. 3.Yes. Dealer said bad HCU and ABS. Currently with dealer due to no part availability. 4. No. Dealership inspected. 5. Yes, in June 2022 the service 4wd light came on periodically when driving but when we got it into service it was working fine. July 2023 the lights began flashing, wipers going, warning lights flashing then no lights and the truck died. Had to have it towed to dealer.

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Dodge Ram 3500. While driving approximately 65 MPH and approaching a rest area, the contact discovered extensive smoke coming from the tail pipe. There was an abnormal noise and the vehicle suddenly caught fire from underneath. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who diagnosed that the wire harness was damaged due to the failure and indicated that the fuel injectors failed causing combustible fragments to ignite the fuel, which damaged the def system. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V460000 (air bags) and 15V459000 (steering); however, the recall remedy was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and assigned an investigator to inspect the vehicle for the cause of the fire. The approximate failure mileage was 110,214.

Blower motor resistor failed causing blower motor to burn and thus burning back to the wiring harness. Smoke began coming out from behind the heater and radio knobs. Air conditioner was on, but when turned off it continued to blow. Radio and air/heater panel became hot to touch. Instrument cluster lights began flashing. Incindent happened only a few blocks away from dealership. Vehicle was driven to dealer and turned off. Battery was disconnected and fire self-extinguished.

My husband was stopped at a signal light and the truck lurched forward hitting the car in front. Insurance company had an expert check the truck and we were advised by him not to operate the vehicle. Chrysler had their expert examine it on 8/4/2015. I was informed on that date that he and the dealership were out of the loop and I had to speak with Chrysler. They will not return any of my hone calls.

the recall number is 14V-635 or P65\n\nsays electric defect causes fires from heater Year: 2014\nMake: RAM\nModel: 3500\nTrim: N/A\nSeries: N/A

I locked in cruise control at 45mph, engine went totally wide open, I wanted to let it go to see how fast it would get to but a car was pulling out of woodland way.less than 5 seconds I was at 85mph. I had to brake hard to bring it back down before the intersection. Now the total steering wheel is dead.no horn or other controls. Quality shop say's 500.00 to repair. Also earlier total shut down.wrecker haul to quality 150.00. Quality said batteries low voltage at only appox. 38000 miles. 380.00 for two mopar batteries. I'm still using both batteries at our equiptment rental business. I told quality about cruise control and they replaced switch but always said could not duplicate the problems. Is this a safety recall or not? I really don't want to put 500.00 0n a new watch spring just to smoke it again!! Thank you ([redacted]) this happened over a year or two ago. …

Safety recall r36 / NHTSA 15v-459. My truck has had the recall done and still has the exact same issues the recall was supposed to correct. I am not confident the dealer actually did the work properly or at all. My steering wheel mounted controls work intermittently and the horn rarely works but when it does it usually comes on and stays blowing until they ignition is turned off. This is a major safety concern involving the cruise control, horn, and airbag system. The only answer I get from my dealer is "the recall has been done, you'll need to pay for the work". I don't feel it is my responsibility to pay for a shoddy repair job involving a recall. Additionally, there are 4 other open recalls on my truck that the dealer "can't fit in their schedule".

Smelled burning wire(s) while exiting interstate. At bottom of ramp engine quit. Had lights etc and engine would crank but not start. Truck was towed to dealer - scan indicated lift pump bad. Replaced under warranty. Replacement pump failed shortly after install while testing. Tech found burn and shorted wires in harness behind left front wheel well. Tech spliced damaged wires and test with another pump. However on further testing found the shorts damaged the BCM(body control module) which related in fuel guage not working. Replaced BCM. Warranty would not cover repair to wire harness or BCM. All seemed to be working while traveling back home however the backup guide lines for backup camera do not appear now. Not sure if it is harness or BCM.

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and off, the dashboard electrical components made an abnormal noise. The contact received a notice for NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V459000 (steering) and 15V541000 (suspension). The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed and repaired; however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable time for the recall repairs. In addition, the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 15V461000 (equipment), but failed to remedy the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,029. The VIN was not available. Updated 01/27/16

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Ram 3500. The contact stated that the odometer indicator failed to provide accurate mileage readings. There was no warning light illuminated. Jerry damson Ford (810 n. Brindlee mountain pkwy, arab, al 35016, [phone]) and referred the contact to the manufacturer for repair options. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred. The contact mentioned NHTSA campaign number: 13V486000 (electrical system) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer to have the vehicle diagnosed, which was still pending. The failure mileage 62,369. Invalid VIN.

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