2014 Ram 1500: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Oct 8, 2024 · NY

Visible exhaust smoke is pouring out of the vents during regen (even when the climate is turned off). This only happens while not in motion and only during regen. It becomes noticeably more difficult to breathe and the cab fills with exhaust smell. I posted my issue in a Facebook group for the powertrain that I’m in and many others say they have the same issue and have brought their trucks to the dealer. They’ve either had their trucks “fixed” and the issue still persists or the dealers advised them that there is no repair available. I noticed there is an almost identical recall for the 2WD models of my truck but it does not include 4WD models.

Filed Sep 30, 2023 · Engine · IL

My 2014 ram 1500 has a ticking noise which in turn is creating an exhaust smell inside my vehicle which is making me dizzy / sleepy when I drive.

Filed Jul 10, 2023 · Fuel system · 115,000 miles · KY

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and hauling a boat uphill, the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, a fuel odor was detected while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and two cases were opened. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Apr 10, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · 187,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking violently. There was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who referred her to the dealer for assistance. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 187,000.

Filed Mar 15, 2021 · Engine · 43,000 miles · CO

I had to have my exhaust flex pipe replaced pipe connects engine to exhaust system. I have done research on this problem on vehicles using 3.0liter ecodiesel. The pipe degrades and starts leaking exhaust into the cab. On line forums discuss this problem with all the vehicles that use this motor. 2014 all the way up to 2020 vehicles. The cost for me was $7,000.00 to have it replaced. The cost itself is difficult for anyone to come up with and I would assume you will look into this further. This is happening at very low mileage, my truck has only 43,000 miles. Some with much less mileage. Please look at this problem as a safety and health issue. The effect of carbonmonoxide poisoning and traffic accidents are high and what it does to the brain. The smell of exhaust gets into the vehicles weather moving or stationary. Thank you!

Filed Oct 2, 2020 · Engine · 82,000 miles · MI

4 manifold exhaust bolts broke off. When starting vehicle you could smell exhaust fumes inside of the cab. This has to be a safety problem and deserves a recall. If you google ram 1500 with the 5.7l hemi engine and you will see this happens all the time.

Filed Jan 3, 2019 · Engine · 73,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. The contact stated that the exhaust manifold clamps fractured. As a result, the vehicle was filled with exhaust fumes. Sunset dodge chrysler jeep ram fiat (7745 s tamiami trail, sarasota, fl 34231, (941) 922-2400) stated that they were not authorized to replace the entire set of bolts; therefore, they only replaced the fractured bolts. The manufacturer also stated that they were not able to replace all of the bolts. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 73,000.

Filed Nov 18, 2016 · Engine · 35,000 miles · NV

My truck has an exhaust leak that allows raw diesel fumes to be drawn into the vehicle's HVAC system. When the truck is stationary and the engine is idling, diesel exhaust fumes can be easily detected in the cab of the truck. Because this truck is equipped with scr, def, and dpf systems, you should never be able to smell raw diesel exhaust when the engine is running. However, when the truck is stationary, you can smell raw diesel exhaust in the cab and when standing outside the truck. I believe the leak is coming from the exhaust elbow, just down stream from the turbo assembly. This is a known weak point in the exhaust system as many ram ecodiesel owners have experienced the same leak and symptoms.

Filed Sep 5, 2016 · 40,000 miles · CO

Smell of exhaust fumes in my 4x4 ram 1500 ecodiesel. At a later date visually seen white fumes that smelled strong of exhaust enter cab though vent system while in reverse, and at a few days later in "drive." "repaired" with a new exhaust gasket by local dealer. Smell still occured and scheduled for another repair in about 2 weeks. Will supply dealer with printout pictures of other owners with same problem. "exhaust front pipe" crack, and very common thoughout all year model ecodiesels 2014-2016 4x2 and 4x4. Had 13 month old firstborn in front seat and needs to be taken more serious by fca (fiat chrystler america). No pictures as of yet as the part is out of my reach until I request seeing the old replaced part. Fca claims to have "more robust part" but an hour and ten minutes of phone time and I have realized there is no "new" part. Very angry over the situation, as there is no recall for 4x4 models and the 4x4 models use the same part number and part as the 4x2 models. Techs at dealership seem lost. Very easy to find information online in seconds for anybody who looks. Owners that have experienced the problem with same 4x4 model as I, feel very misled and lied to. This is very dangerous and amount of exhaust in cab is completely unsafe and could absolutely cause an accident on the road.

Filed Dec 27, 2015 · Engine · 11,500 miles · TX

I found out about a recall by fca that my 2014 dodge ram ecodiesel has a problem with the exhaust dampener. This is after I started researching the smell of exhaust fumes in the can when using the vehicles heat. I took my vehicle into the dodge dealership to have the recall repaired. The dealership stated that fca is only sending the repair parts in batches and cannot be ordered directly from fca. This means I must wait until they are in-stock at the dealership to have the problem repaired. I contacted ram customer service. Ram customer service stated that the part shipping issue is known but the 'smell' is not considered a safety issue. I told them that the smell of exhaust is distinct and obvious. They still argued this is not a safety issue as their own tests demonstrate that the levels of exhaust do not pose a safety threat--they would not respond when I stated it is a health threat. At this time I still cannot get this exhaust fume problem fixed under fca's own recall since fca has made the repair parts availability limited since fca only ships the parts in batches not based on the need of the customers. The exhaust fumes have caused me two migraines and several normal headaches when using the heat on long drives (distances over 30 miles or driving times over one hour). The fca recall is 'r04'.

Filed Apr 25, 2015 · Engine · 1,500 miles · TX

There is a very strong diesel exhaust smell in the cab of the truck. This is so strong my wife is unable to ride in the vehicle due to the nausea it causes her. I am concerned about the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning. Everyone that has ridden in my truck, except anyone associated with the dodge dealer I have taken it to for repair, asks what is causing the smell. The dodge dealer says they can not smell anything. From researching this on the internet I know numerous other owners are having the same problem and concerns. Dodge seems unwilling to work with me and I would like someone to check out my concerns and see if it warrants an official recall. This is on the new 3.0l eco-diesel engine.

Filed Feb 2, 2015 · Engine · 15,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2014 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that there was a fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The failure occurred on a daily basis. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the exhaust pipe failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,000.