2014 Ram C/V Tradesman problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (2) · Engine (2) · Steering (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags 2014-09-04 · campaign 14V528000 · 18,245 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (185)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 2024-01-10 · S1408000384 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
start stop charging warning lamp illuminated on, intelligent battery sensor (ibs) state of charge (soc) inaccurate, battery charging message, presence of ibs related diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs), or battery warning lamp on
Equipment 2023-09-20 · 9100229 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lifter, hydraulic roller deactivating please do not replace mds lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
Suspension 2023-09-20 · 9100229 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lifter, hydraulic roller deactivating please do not replace mds lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-08-30 · 93120 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
fca caribbean warranty bulletin id-23-20 "can / am" warranty coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 wcc
Showing the 6 most recent of 185 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-08-10 · Seats · 15,000 mi“the active head restraint in the passenger seat activated yet the vehicle was not moving or involved in a front or rear accident to cause the system to activate.…”
2019-10-28 · Engine · 88,412 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram c/v tradesman. while driving 55 mph, the vehicle shook and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to koons tysons chrysler dodge jeep ram (2050 chain bridge rd, vienna, va 22182) where it was diagnosed that the driver's side cylinder head blew out and needed to be replaced. the contact …”
2019-06-30 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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. dealership was closed at this time on sat 6-29-1…”
2019-01-31 · Engine · 105,000 mi“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 replaced the sensor. the truck had 45,612 miles on t…”
2017-04-11 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 60,000 mi“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 winter, this is dangerous.…”
2016-11-21 · Steering · 65,000 mi“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 persisted. it was diagnosed that the steering trac…”
2015-07-30 · Air Bags · 51,346 mi“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 not filed. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, but…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.