2014 Ram 1500: stuck in gear or won't shift

Filed Nov 6, 2026 · Engine, Transmission · UT

Engine suddenly shut down on freeway. Went into limp mode. Engine light came on - code P033600 - Crankshaft Position Sensor

Filed Jan 21, 2026 · Acceleration, Engine · LA

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode, and the check engine warning light and the throttle control warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with turbocharger failure. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Nov 7, 2024 · Engine · AR

This truck has many issues including emmissions problems thst cussed the truck to go into limp mode related to the boost sensors. This happened to me 3 times on the freeway when the truck flashes service electronic throttle control and power is reduced. On October 28th I was driving the truck on 55 mph roads. As I came to a 45 mph road, the engine started knocking. As I got into stop and go traffic the oil pressure started dropping to 0 and back to normal and the knock got louder. I had the truck towed into the dealership where they verbally quoted me over $24,000 for a new motor. The truck had just over 118,000 miles on it. They stated none of the repairs would be covered by the extended emissions warranty. The dealership then allowed me trade the truck in for less than the value ($16,000) causing extra thousands of dollars to be spent instead of repair. The dealership stated it would be an auction truck. On 11/6 I found that the truck had been listed on the dealerships website for $21,325. There is no mention of the repair or defects on the truck and that price is less than what I was quoted for a motor replacement.

Filed Jan 16, 2024 · Engine, Transmission · AK

The reluctor wheel on my 2014 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel has failed. The truck was taken to the dealer on May 8th of 2023 where they flashed the ECU as a remedy for the vehicle losing signal between the magnetic material on the Tone Wheel (reluctor wheel). A few months later the vehicle went into "limp mode" with a crankshaft position sensor fault and became hard to start. A local mechanic shop explained to me that the tone wheel is has failed leading to the hard starting and advised me that there is a Technical Service Bulletin on the issue and I should call a local dealer to see if they will do the repair at no cost. I called a local dealer to tell them that the tone wheel has failed and asked if it was part of the recall [XXX] ). I was told no that it is not part of the recall and repairs would be an out of pocket cost. These tone wheel failures are a known issue by the manufacturer and flashing the ECU is a half measure at best in an effort for them to do as little as possible to address the actual issue for the consumer. The safety of my wife and other drivers was put at risk when the vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly went into limp mode on a busy highway where limp mode is well below the speed of traffic. Had the recall addressed the known faulty part instead of just telling the ECU to force limp mode when the known faulty part inevitably fails the safety of my wife and the public would not have been affected by this issue. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jan 5, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · 50,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and decelerated to 40 MPH. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The message “Service Electronic Throttle Body” was displayed. The contact continued to drive; however, the failure reoccurred several times while driving. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics who cleared the diagnostic codes; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where the diagnostic codes were cleared; however, the failure reoccurred while driving. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer Davis Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (464037 E State Rd 200, Yulee, FL 32097) where an unknown repair was completed; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a third dealer Beck Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM (256 Hwy 17 North, Palatka, FL 32177) where it was diagnosed that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V475000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). Additionally, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle was not drivable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jun 15, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · MN

2014 ram eco diesel. The high pressure fuel pump failed on the interstate while passing a semi truck. This failure sent metal throughout the entire fuel system to include; injectors, fuel lines, fuel return lines, fuel rail, and fuel tank. The truck immediately went into limp mode, then a check engine light appeared and finally a low oil pressure light. No other warnings or symptoms appeared prior to failure. I pulled on the interstate immediately as the truck had no power. All of this happened within 30 seconds or so. I was forced to quickly move to the shoulder and move out of the trucks way as my vehicle was emitting significant white smoke out of the exhaust. The issue is confirmed with a ram dealer in bozeman mt. Awaiting parts that are currently on back order. Been 2 months already

Filed Jun 30, 2021 · Engine · 132,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 19V757000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact had experienced a failure and the vehicle would go into limp mode while driving. The failure mileage was 132,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Feb 10, 2020 · Acceleration, Engine · 15 miles · CA

While waiting at a stop light and then stepping on the accelerator the ram went into limp mode and did not go past 15 MPH. The ram did not turn on any light to notify me of an issue. I had to forcefully take it out of limp mode therefore risking the transmission to get damaged. There was a big truck behind me making a left who thankfully noticed the ram stopped working and patiently waited for me to move out of the way. I turned it off and turned it back on and it started working again. Seems like a recall issue on rams as I have been reading this has happened to hundreds of people.

Filed May 21, 2019 · Electrical, Transmission · 114,000 miles · GA

Takata recall while the vehicle was in park the rotary knob would spin back and forth and wouldn't move out of park. It stated service transmission shifter. I diconnected the battery and reconnected it. Very quickly I moved it into drive and was able to get the truck into drive and in motion . Shortly after at a speed of approximately 70 MPH, in the middle of the highway, the vehicle shifted from drive into neutral on its own causing the vehicle's engine to accelerate and once I was able to safely maneuver it to the side of the road, it came to a complete stop and it was stuck in park. I have taken the truck to the dealership in buford, ga for further evaluation. They have stated it was something to do with a code in the computer.

Filed Oct 12, 2018 · Engine · 115,000 miles · GA

In 3 years the check engine light and service electronic throttle indicator have came on at least 14 times. When this happens the truck goes into limp mode and will not accelerate. Each time the dealerships who represent ram products have performed different work and said it was fixed. They have flashed the software, changed turbo pressure switch, performed manual regen on exhaust system, changed air filter, changed the turbo twice, changed the fuel filters, tightened hoses and nothing stops the problem from returning. I am reporting this because it is a very dangerous and is happening on thousands of ram 1500 ecodiesel pickups. Until now it was just an inconvienance but the last time it happened I was turning onto a highway when it went into limp mode and almost got ran over by a logging truck. Had the log truck been loaded with logs I probably would be dead because there is no way he could have avoided a collision if he were loaded. I took the truck straight to a ram dealership and they have had it for over a month trying to figure out the problem. It should be illegal for chrysler to sell $50,000.00 trucks that can't be fixed and are going to get people killed.

Filed Sep 5, 2018 · Transmission · 151,441 miles · NE

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the transmission did not change gears and did not shift in the upward position. The contact also stated that the failure occurred two other times in one month. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was then taken to janssen chrysler/jeep/dodge/ram (3101 s jeffers street, north platte, ne 69101) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 151,441.

Filed Jun 3, 2018 · Fuel system · 121,560 miles · TX

Dpf/def systems causing engine failure. Leveling sensor inside of the d.e.f tank isn't reponding and causing truck to run bad and causing truck to go into limp mode. And there should be a recall on the dpf system