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2014 Ram 1500 repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)

Other (5%)

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2014 Ram 1500 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (19%)

< $100 (74%)

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Chart based on 42 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Ram 1500

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88000 mi computer screen went blank and bluetooth stopped working. Also parking sensors, tow hitch electronics, squeak in suspension 

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2014 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

200500 mi

US $598
Also light switch went bad. 
12400 mi replaced wiper motor and assembly 

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2014 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

42780 mi

C $100
Turn signal issue. Turned out to be a junction box. Took a long time to repair, more due to dealer issues then complexity of the problem. They cleaned out the junction box, greased it, and taped it up. Issue was fast blinking on turn signal, even though a bulb was not blown. 

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2014 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

8000 mi The manual controls on the console for the radio and hvac were stopped functioning. The controls on the steering wheel and on the computer screen continued to function. The replacement unit also failed and another one had to be ordered 
12300 mi Console controls replaced. 
13000 mi On irregular basis, after ignition shut off, lights off and key removed, the dash lights would go off and then later come back on. On 3 occasions the battery was drained and the truck had to be jumped. Since, dash lights observed back on 
15000 mi The main computer housed in the center console continues to demonstrate problems and poor design. In earlier reports I have described different problems. Most recently, the radio and HVAC controls on the console stopped functioning 

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2014 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

4000 mi Active grill did not work. 
19000 mi Fuel gauge pegged on empty, check engine light on, "fuel sensor fail" on message screen. Found bad fuel level sending unit. Replaced under warranty. Passenger side view mirror LED light failure. Puddle lamps in both mirrors failed. All replaced under warranty. 
29000 mi Both puddle lamps on underside of side view mirrors burnt out again. Second instance. 

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2014 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

19300 mi brake light out. they said they fixed, but still not working. it went out when I went through a car wash. 

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2014 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

305-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

98000 mi Main screen doesn’t always come on at startup. Takes several minutes to turn on. Vehicle phone malfunction error alert. Dealership did not address issue and suggested I buy an aftermarket radio. 

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2014 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

1700 mi Radio Module for remote door lock not working on the door handles. 

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2014 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

21000 mi Starter replaced 
38000 mi Front parking sensors replaced 
20460 mi While it was in for its oil change and check up, the radio had to be replaced under warranty, as it was loosing its presets in mid use. 

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2014 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

62000 mi

C $500
Refrigerant, leaked out. No availability of R1234-yf refrigerant, so I sourced the adapters for my r134 guages and added duracool propane based refrigerant myself 

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2014 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

305-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

9920 mi

C $100
Auto Start malfunction. 

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2014 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

5000 mi Tailgate lock would not unlock electrically 
9920 mi Outside temp. was registering wrong. Dealer flashed, correcting problem. 
22940 mi DRIVER SEAT HEAT NOT WORKING 
29760 mi Bluetooth connection problems. 
53320 mi Back-up Camera replaced, it was blurry 
58900 mi Ram Box Power Lock 

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2014 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

22900 mi Battery failed. Replaced under warranty. 
26500 mi

US $75
Foglamp was out, loose wire in the housing. 
46000 mi

US $25
Center high mounted stop lamp burned out - lamp replaced. 

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2014 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

51000 mi

US $300
All the TPS sensors went bad in approx 3 weeks time. 
10000 mi Warranty software updates. 

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2014 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

10000 mi Integrated SiriusXM satellite radio function began sounding like a skipping CD, on ll channels. The Uconnect 8.4 audio system was replaced under warranty. 
33400 mi Switch for the sliding rear window had intermittent problem. 
32000 mi "Your vehicle phone needs service" - the Sprint EVDO unit in the mirror housing apparently isn't working right. Also, the clock can't keep time (probably related to problem above). 
38000 mi Replaced radio to fix problem reported in November 

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2014 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

65000 mi

US $250
CEL for fuel level sensor, replaced fuel level sensor 
66380 mi

US $250
blower motor found inoperable, found faulty ground to blower motor and loose connector elsewhere 
59000 mi Reprogram of air bag module per recall. 
71000 mi

US $10
Repaired damaged wires to media hub located in center console 
56000 mi camera produced a very blurry image. Dealer supplied a new camera, and I put it in. 
105000 mi

US $750
AC compressor quit. Replaced all parts except heat exchanger. 
25000 mi Engine light came on, Dealer found battery was drained. They replaced a faulty module and still had a battery draining problem. They found a connector in the wheel well had water in it. They repacked the connector with dielectric grease. 
13700 mi Xm radio lost reception 
27400 mi Front bumper sensors would give a false positive in rain or snow 
59000 mi Wiring frayed to right rear power window, also motor failed. 
89000 mi

US $100
Failed gauge failed, dealership replaced fuel level sensor under extended warranty. LED map lights in overhead console started flickering and went dim. Had to replace entire overhead console. 
14000 mi Outside temperature sensor was bad. 

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2014 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

305-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

9300 mi Radio and backup camera screen inoperable. Turns out system needed a reset performed by the dealer. No parts were replaced. 
24000 mi Sensor for airbag in driver's seat malfunctioned causing airbag warning light to come on dashboard 
37100 mi

US $730
Driver's seat airbag sensor failed a second time. Sensor and part of the wiring harness replaced and not covered under warranty. 
7000 mi The Uconnect has problems pairing. After 5 calls to Uconnect, and all representatives unable to fix the error we are waiting a advanced person to help. I have even downloaded an update that does not load. Perhaps the radio has a defective US. 
10000 mi Uconnect still has issues enev after the dealer up date done in NOV. I am going to call uconnect on Dec. 1,2014 
26300 mi Speed control for the third time was rechecked. Drops from 65 mph to 43 before low gear kicks in to get speed up to 65. At 55 it drops to 41. This is so very frustrating. Dealer says the reprogramed truck. This did not fix the problem. 
72000 mi Recall part 
49000 mi Reprogramming of the Cruise Control module as part of a recall. 

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2014 Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

80000 mi

US $17
Engine code for active louvers. Wire to motor was broken near plug replace connection 

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2014 Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

47000 mi

US $200
failed alternator 

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2014 Ram 1500 Electrical Problems

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