Check engine light came on end of November 2025 and stayed on. Immediately I took the truck to two different independent mechanics. They both said it was a problem with the turbocharger but I never received a recall regarding this. They both said I could still drive it and that it would not leave me stranded. The last recall done was the 67A a year ago. There are currently no recalls for my particular vehicle through the federal safety agency. The truck is currently having the very expensive turbocharger replaced by one of the independent mechanics. Why wasn't I alerted to this problem?
2014 Ram 2500: check engine light
18 of the 345 complaints about the 2014 Ram 2500 describe check engine light.
- owner complaints
- 18
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 16,400
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 77 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Check engine light by model year
What owners say
Stuck in fourth gear Check engine light illuminated
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle started to jerk, slipped into neutral, with the RPM being raised abnormally. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and continued driving the vehicle very slowly. The vehicle was taken to a local AutoZone to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that 5th and 6th gears were in incorrect gear ratio. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 177,038.
Upon starting the trucks engine, putting the transmission in gear (either Reverse or Drive), at idle engine speed (approx 700-800 rpm) or very low (near idle speed) the trucks engine starts to surge from idle then drops down to 500 rpms with a voltage drop (5V) too. It will do this a couple of times and then the trucks engine dies (engine stops) while in gear and no codes are shown on the CEL or saved in the vehicle control module. When I put the transmission in Park, the trucks engine restarts without a problem. But when I go to Drive or Reverse gear it then will do it again. The truck sounds like the engine brake is being applied causing the engine to lug/bog down. The torque converter has been inspected and replaced. The fuel pump/lifter has been replaced. The batteries have been replaced. The fuel filters have been serviced; the crank case breather has been serviced. The emissions controls equipment (EGR valve) have been serviced/cleaned. Knowing that my trucks engine can cut out/die at anytime at low rpms, poses a safety hazard. Knowing that the truck can do this without a code being throw feels unsafe.
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 2500. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, he observed that the center of the dashboard had melted and bubbled up. The contact stated that the instrument panel then failed to display the necessary information. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the mechanic reset the check engine warning light. The contact proceeded to drive the vehicle to the residence. The contact stated that while driving, the gear shifter independently shifted from drive to neutral. The contact noticed a metallic clicking sound that came from the engine compartment. The contact stopped and parked the vehicle into a nearby parking lot. The contact turned the vehicle off and restarted the vehicle and was able to shift the gear shifter into drive. However, the contact continued to notice the clicking sound. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000.
Recently I have had warning lights turn on my dashboard in my truck. Also any time I press the brake petal anti lock brakes lock in. The warning lights are ABS light, and TCS light. As a result of these lights they have also thrown other codes. The check engine light came on shortly after, the service electronic throttle control warning, as well as the BRAKE warning light. I was instructed to check all fuses and replace all ABS sensors to correct the issues. I have replaced all sensors with brand new OEM sensors and it did not fix the problem. I took it to my local mechanic and they said the truck needs a new ABS control module, as well as a new Hydraulic Control Unit/HCU. They preceded calling the Ram dealership to order the parts only to find out that the ABS control module is on back order and I might be able to get one by February. They also said that they stopped making the HCU and don’t have any available because it was a faulty part and they haven’t come up with a new design yet. They said that they aren’t accepting any orders for HCUs until at least February (IF) they have the new design completed by then. But it will most likely be on back order. Upon researching the issues with my truck, I am not alone and there are hundreds of people with the same issue. I think Ram should issue a recall and fix this issue as it is a major safety concern. Many people have lost their brakes while driving from this issue. My mechanic informed me that I could still drive my truck but he wouldn’t because I could very well lose my brakes. I am also concerned that it may cause other issues if it is driven without fixing the issues. So now I am out of my work vehicle until I can get this fixed, but it’s virtually impossible to get it fixed because they are not making the part anymore. Thank you for taking the time to read my concerns. I hope Ram is held accountable for these faulty and dangerous malfunctions.
The heater in my pickup was not working correctly on the driver's side, so I took it into a shop to have the engine coolant flushed ($150). Within a few weeks, I had a check engine light appear and discovered the thermostat had failed ($350). I had this replaced. Still no heat. It was discovered that my heater core was plugged, could not be flushed, and the sediment from the coolant breaking down caused the failure in the thermostat, the heater core, and had plugged the EGR cooler ($3459 repair). Eide Chrysler informed me they had had a number of these issues occur this winter alone on Ram trucks from this vintage and mentioned Chrysler had changed coolant beginning with Ram model year 2013, and that said coolant was routinely failing between 60-100K miles. Chrysler stated they would not stand behind the repairs since the original warranty had expired. I am the original owner of this pickup, keep it in a heated garage, very seldom tow, and I follow the maintenance schedules. Chrysler's own maintenance schedule states the coolant should be flushed at the earlier of 10 years or 150,000 miles. This truck is 8 years old with 93,000 miles on it. This failure was caused by a systemic defect
After starting the vehicle or while driving, the vehicle displays a check engine light, and message ( 5 MPH. Max speed in 200 mi.) and starts counting down the mileage. Sometimes the message will change and display ( 5 MPH max speed in 50 mi., and start counting down), even though the original message was just displaying 194 mi., until the 5 MPH max speed derate would happen. The d.e.f. (diesel exhaust fluid) gauge reads empty, even though it is full. Sometimes the vehicle will display a derate message of 5 MPH max speed in 200 mi. And to fill d.e.f. And count down, even though the d.e.f. Tank is full. The vehicle has been taken to two different dealers to have the issue resolved and both dealerships have replaced the d.e.f. Pump which wasn't under warranty. The issue still hasn't been resolved and is currently back at the dealership for the third time. Ram has been contacted and case has been opened about the issue. While researching the issue myself I have found a recall: 25-001-15 rev a, and rrt 15-063, which states that there was a manufacturing defect with d.e.f. Level sensor, and that the d.e.f. Pump module should be replaced. This issue can potentially be a safety risk if the vehicle would randomly just derate while driving, especially on the highway!
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle shifted to fourth gear and the gear ceased with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact retrieved dtc code: p0750 (lr solenoid circuit fault). The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 57,325.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to efird chrysler jeep dodge located at 1711 w lucas st, florence, sc 29501 where the contact was unaware if a diagnostic test was performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number. The approximate failure mileage was 176,000.
On thanksgiving day 11/25/17 at 69,988 miles my ecu-PCM (electronic control unit-power control module) computer started throwing "check engine" light codes erratically "service air bag"installing new 16 spark plugs, new fuel injectors,new mass air flow sensor, codes for check brakes, new 8 ignition coil packs, new gates gas cap too. I had to tow it 125 miles from albuquerque, new mexico to my hometown of las vegas,new mexico via aaa last december 17th 2017 after attending my youngest son dalan's bs degree graduation ceremony from university of new mexico. I pretty much parked it for 9 months off and on it'd go 50 miles, then 28 miles , then 1,500 miles, now I have 72,300 miles on it with it throwing codes and driving me and my mechanics crazy whereas I've already spent now >greater than $1,500 so far playing cat/mouse re-setting codes over and over due to the malfunctioning ecu-PCM computer. All my repairs so far to no avail due to the computer ecu-PCM needs a new unit! It has a dealer sticker under the hood in fading permanent sharpie marker indicating numbers that the ecu-PCM computer has already been replaced with a substitute one for whatever reason. I am taking my truck in to lithia santa fe, new mexico on october 30 2018 in 10 days re:2 outstanding recalls. I'm going to ask head mechanic james valdez to replace the ecu-PCM with a new one I pay $543/ month payment to useagle fcu for not being able to use it and I owe $30,000 left on this pos! It has been averaging averaging 6 to 9 mpg for god's sake! Because of this malfunctioning code issue. I reset the codes constantly-my mechanic lives 7 houses away I drive it when it doesn't throw codes. It's almost 11 months it has been nothing but a costly irritating pain in my behind with me only being able to put 2 000 miles & lithia sf,nm warranty administrator paulina sena ignores me not returning messages help me!
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2017 RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines that have Concentric-brand water pumps without a vent hole. These water pumps may leak coolant.
- Risk
- The leaking water pump can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pumps, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T51.
Recall number 17V562000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2014 Ram 2500 check engine light
Is check engine light a common problem on the 2014 Ram 2500?
18 of 345 owner complaints about the 2014 Ram 2500 (5%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 2018.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2014 Ram 2500?
There is 1 recall and 77 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2014 Ram 2500
Adaptive cruise 8No deployment 7Engine failure 7ABS 6Stalling 6
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