2014 Ram 1500 MPG
The 2014 Ram 1500 gets 13–20 mpg in the city and 19–27 on the highway (15–23 combined), across the 11 versions the EPA rated.
The most efficient pairs the 3.0-liter turbo 6-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive, at 23 mpg combined. At the other end, the 5.7-liter 8-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and four-wheel drive manages 15 mpg combined, 8 mpg less. That is 2 mpg better than the best gasoline 2013 version (21 mpg).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 2WD | 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 27 | 23 | Diesel · 440 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 4WD | 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 22 | Diesel · 461 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 HFE 2WD | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 | Regular · 426 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 2WD | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 25 | 20 | Regular · 450 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 2WD | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 25 | 20 | Gasoline or E85 · 450 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 4WD | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 19 | Regular · 474 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 4WD | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 19 | Gasoline or E85 · 474 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 2WD | 5.7 L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 22 | 17 | Midgrade · 513 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 4WD | 5.7 L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 | Midgrade · 527 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 2WD | 5.7 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 20 | 16 | Midgrade · 558 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 4WD | 5.7 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 13 | 19 | 15 | Midgrade · 578 g CO₂/mi |
2014 Ram 1500 fuel cost per year
Driving 15,000 miles a year on regular gasoline at the September 2026 U.S. average of $4.36 a gallon, the 2014 Ram 1500 costs about $3,110 a year to fuel in its most efficient form (21 mpg combined), or roughly 21 cents a mile.
The thirstiest priced version (19 mpg combined) comes to about $3,440 a year, $330 more.
This is an estimate from EPA combined mpg and the EIA national average price; your cost depends on how and where you drive and on local prices.
2014 Ram 1500 specs
The EPA lists 3 engine choices for the 2014 Ram 1500: 3.6 L 6-cyl, 5.7 L 8-cyl and 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo. It came with an automatic transmission, in four-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive versions. For fuel-economy purposes it sits in the EPA's "Standard Pickup Trucks" class.
| Engine size (L) | Cylinders | Transmissions | Drive | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 L | 6 | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive; 4-Wheel Drive | 5 |
| 5.7 L | 8 | Automatic 8-spd; Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive; 4-Wheel Drive | 4 |
| 3.0 L turbo | 6 | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive; 4-Wheel Drive | 2 |
2014 Ram 1500 problems
As of October 2026, NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) holds 1,777 owner complaints about the 2014 Ram 1500.
Steering is the most-reported area (21% of component mentions), followed by engine (12%) and electrical system (10%).
Spread over its time on sale, that is 136 complaints a year: more than the 2013 (91 a year) and the 2015 (121 a year).
That ranks 3rd of 17 Ram 1500 model years (2008–2024), counting from the most complaints per year.
Of the 1,777, 98 mention a crash, 24 a fire and 56 an injury.
| Component | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 512 | 21% |
| Engine | 304 | 12% |
| Electrical system | 247 | 10% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 214 | 9% |
| Power train | 193 | 8% |
| Service brakes | 145 | 6% |
| Unknown or other | 130 | 5% |
| Air bags | 126 | 5% |
| Suspension | 112 | 5% |
| Vehicle speed control | 89 | 4% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 50 | 2% |
| Diesel fuel system | 44 | 2% |
| Structure | 42 | 2% |
| Exterior lighting | 39 | 2% |
| Hydraulic service brakes | 35 | 1% |
| Seat belts | 26 | 1% |
| Wheels | 21 | <1% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 19 | <1% |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 17 | <1% |
| Gasoline fuel system | 17 | <1% |
| Tires | 8 | <1% |
| Visibility/wiper | 8 | <1% |
| Equipment | 7 | <1% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | <1% |
| Seats | 6 | <1% |
| Traction control system | 5 | <1% |
| Air service brakes | 3 | <1% |
| Parking brake | 2 | <1% |
| Back over prevention | 1 | <1% |
| Shell carry handle | 1 | <1% |
| Other fuel system | 1 | <1% |
| Padding insert | 1 | <1% |
| Lane departure | 1 | <1% |
| Other/i am not sure | 1 | <1% |
| Visibility | 1 | <1% |
What owners told NHTSA
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that when the outside temperature dropped below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, the power steering failed to engage upon starting the vehicle or while driving. …
When driving down the road, the engine will completely shut off. Attempt to pull it over in a safe spot. The radio and four ways are still functional. …
2014 Ram 1500 5.7L, approximately 90,000 miles. Around October 2025, the ABS warning light, BRAKE warning light, and traction control light illuminated on the dash. …
2014 Ram 1500 recalls
The 2014 Ram 1500 has been the subject of 16 recall campaigns, plus 1 recall of replacement equipment made for it.
The most recent, campaign 23V411000 from June 2023, concerns engine and engine cooling.
Air bags account for 4 of the 17 campaigns, more than any other area.
14V392000 · July 2, 2014 · Suspension
Problem: Due to an insufficient weld, the rear shocks may detach from the vehicle at one end and possibly damage other chassis components, the tire or result in reduced braking.
Risk: Damage to the tire or reduced braking increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear shocks and replace any affected ones, free of charge.
14V161000 · April 1, 2014 · Power train
Problem: In the affected vehicles, the transmission case may have been improperly machined which can result in the park pawl not properly engaging when the transmission is in the 'Park' position.
Risk: If the park pawl does not properly engage, the vehicle may rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary, free of charge.
13V486000 · October 17, 2013 · Electrical system
Problem: Randomly, the warning lights in the instrument cluster may fail to illuminate as designed.
Risk: Inoperative warning lights may not properly warn the driver of vehicle problems, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | 1500 years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V411000 | June 8, 2023 | Engine and engine cooling | 2014–2019 |
| 22V406000 | June 9, 2022 | Diesel fuel system | 2014–2019 |
| 20V475000 | August 13, 2020 | Engine and engine cooling | 2014–2018 |
| 19V757000 | October 24, 2019 | Engine and engine cooling | 2014–2019 |
| 19V347000 | May 9, 2019 | Latches/locks/linkages | 2013–2018 |
| 18V332000 | May 17, 2018 | Electrical system, Vehicle speed control | 2014–2019 |
| 17V821000 | December 20, 2017 | Power train | 2009–2017 |
| 17V302000 | May 9, 2017 | Air bags | 2013–2016 |
| 16E041000 | May 16, 2016 | Equipment (equipment) | 2012–2016 |
| 15V534000 | August 21, 2015 | Air bags | 2014–2015 |
| 15V517000 | August 14, 2015 | Electrical system, Engine and engine cooling | 2014–2015 |
| 15V461000 | July 23, 2015 | Equipment | 2013–2015 |
| 15V459000 | July 22, 2015 | Air bags | 2012–2014 |
| 15V460000 | July 22, 2015 | Seat belts, Air bags | 2013–2015 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA crash-tested 6 versions of the 2014 Ram 1500; the best overall score is 4 out of 5 stars.
| Version tested | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular PU/RC 2WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Regular PU/RC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Crew PU/CC 2WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Crew PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Quad PU/EC 2WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Quad PU/EC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
Crash-test photos: NHTSA (public domain). NHTSA can reuse a test for later model years of the same design.
Compared with other years
Complaints per year on sale divide each model year's NHTSA complaints by the years since it went on sale, so older and newer Ram 1500s can be compared fairly. Among other 2014 models in the EPA's standard pickup trucks class, the 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 (20 mpg) and 2014 Ford F-150 (19 mpg) come closest on combined fuel economy.
| Year | Best mpg | Complaints | Per year on sale | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 16 | 689 | 43 | 4 |
| 2012 | 16 | 698 | 46 | 7 |
| 2013 | 21 | 1,281 | 91 | 12 |
| 2014 | 23 | 1,777 | 136 | 17 |
| 2015 | 24 | 1,459 | 121 | 18 |
| 2016 | 24 | 1,554 | 140 | 17 |
| 2017 | 23 | 884 | 88 | 13 |
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FAQ
Is the 2014 1500 a good car?
We don't rate cars, but the official data gives a picture. The 2014 Ram 1500 has 136 NHTSA complaints per year on sale (3rd most of 17 model years), 16 recall campaigns, a best overall crash rating of 4 stars and up to 23 mpg combined from the EPA.
What are common 2014 1500 problems?
The components owners report most to NHTSA are steering (512), engine (304) and electrical system (247). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many recalls does the 2014 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns and 1 replacement-equipment recall. To see whether a recall is still open on a specific car, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2014 1500 get?
The EPA rates the versions at 15–23 mpg combined (13–20 city, 19–27 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2014 1500 per year?
About $3,110 a year for 15,000 miles in its most efficient form, up to about $3,440 for the thirstiest version, using EPA mpg and the September 2026 U.S. average regular gasoline price of $4.36 a gallon (EIA).