There is a ticking noise from the 6.4L Hemi that is in this truck. I took it into the dealer and I was told that it was normal. Recently The ticking got so loud that it sounds like the lifters or a rod that will shoot through the engine compartment and injure or kill someone.
2014 Ram 2500 engine complaints
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Ecm needs updated
on the 6.7L cummins diesel engines, as part of the cold start system, there is a bolt in the intake plenum that can come loose and eventually break off getting sucked into the #6 cylinder. when this happens, there will be catastrophic failure of the engine. This boltis barely visible looking from the top driver side of engine, a sure sign of this problem is the preheater wire connected to the intake plenum will seem loose and you can wiggle it. This is not repairable from the exterior of plenum and must be torn down for repair or replacement. If this problem is not noticed, eventual total failure of the diesel engine will happen, not maybe, but will potentially destroy the engine. numerous reports in the repair field have identified this problem and it needs to be addressed ASAP .... respectfully request that RAM/Cummins be contacted and at a minimum, a TSB be initiated so RAM owners can have this area inspected before total failure occurs
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
While towing a moderately loaded trailer, the cooling fan on the engine turned on. It appears the fan shroud got sucked into the fan causing pieces of the shroud to get thrown into the radiator, which in turn destroyed the radiator and leaked all the coolant onto the ground. A quick google search shows this seems to be an extremely common issue with these trucks. It seems that the design of the shroud is poor and should be remedied by the manufacturer. With such a sudden failure this left me stranded just over the top of a hill in the middle of the road with no safe place to pull over, creating a serious hazard.
The engine has a exhaust leak at the exhaust manifold. After a few minutes the leak will stop. You shut off the truck even for a few minutes then start it again the leak comes back. It leaks exhaust into the cab when it is leaking. I took my truck to my local dealer they gave a estimate for repairs($610.00) the dealer tolled my this is a common problem. I call chrysler customer center they tolled me that there is nothing they can do to help me. Can you please look into this thank you
Tl* the contact's parents owns a 2014 ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle was restarted and resumed normal operation. The contact had taken the vehicle to northwest jeep chrysler dodge ram (10600 sw canyon rd, beaverton, or 97005) on multiple occasions where the transmission mount and transmission were replaced. Despite the repairs, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 2500. The contact stated that there was an abnormal diesel exhaust fumes inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to huntington beach chrysler dodge jeep ram located at 16701 beach blvd, huntington beach, ca 92647, eight times however, the mechanics were unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated the technician replaced some exhaust vents behind the seats, the exhaust pipe underneath the cabin and also replaced clamps in the turbo engine. The contact stated that fumes were present in the vehicle only when the air conditioning or heating were activated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure through arbitration when the contact requested a vehicle buy-back. The contact was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 4,000. *bf
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.
In the last month when I have driven my truck for any amount of time, I have heard my turbo making an odd noise that doesn't sound like my turbo typically sounds like so I posted it to a few forums I belong to pertaining to my make and model of truck. Well the response I'm getting from them is that it is the vgt turbo actuator failing. And upon doing research for this part failing in other people's cummins 6.7 engines, it's very common at or below 100k. If this part of the engine is this big of a fail point of the turbo it should be recalled and fixed so these turbos have a much longer life
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 2500. The contact stated while stopped, the low oil level warning light illuminated. The contact exited the vehicle and became aware of an oil leak underneath the vehicle. While inspecting under the hood, the contact noticed that the alternator wire was in contact with the oil filter which caused oil filter to melt and leak unto the ground. The contact performed the necessary repairs himself. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 139,600.
Started up my truck to go to town, engine came on about 5 min in the drive so I took it straight to o'reillys where they did the scan and the computer said misfire in cylinder 3. So we changed the spark plugs and took it back to reset the light, started it back up and light came on again with same explanation. So we parked the vehicle until we could find what was going on, talked to a mechanic and he said probably the cam/lifter problem, he looked at the vehicle seen I had a dropped valve seat(very odd for just starting up a vehicle) so we called dodge and they insisted they had to diagnosis it so we paid a towing company to haul it to them. Dodge called me back and said dropped valve seat but also cam/lifters need replaced. I dont see how dodge can just say it's on you to fix with this many vehicle owners all having the same problem. This is expensive fixes but not only that I have a truck with a loan payment that I cannot drive till it's fixed.
Misfire, needle bearing failure in lifter. I researched and see this a common issue with trucks as early as 75k miles.
Right hand manifold leak. Unknown if cracked manifold or broken bolts. Vehicle only has 71,000 miles on it. From internet search, this seems like a common problem. This is a safety issue, as the state of pennsylvania fails this during a vehicle safety inspection.
Trucks coolant overheated,lost steering/brakes while traveling on interstate highway. Trucks water pump bearing seized and broke the impeller shaft causing vehicles fluid to leak over the trucks engine. This resulted in a huge amount of stream /heat on the motor. Had to shut down the motor immediately. With no coolant in the engine and radiator had to be towed to a repair shop.
Push rods are defective in 2014 engine explained to me by master mechanic at dodge ram dealer [tim short dodge ] push rods were made of a softer steal where by mushroom in shape over time causeing extreme damage to the rest of the enternal parts of this 10.000 dallar engine . Maintaining regular schuled maintinance makes no differance according to master mechanic these are defected push rods in this engine for that year model dodge has since corrected the defected push rods in the later model trucks 2015 2016 ect. Dodge ram should replace engine or at a minimum replace defective parts and labor
Water pump is leaking. Weep hole is clogged. Other ram water pumps have been recalled.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled out of the park position and crashed into an air conditioning unit. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The contact experienced a similar failure in the past, but was able to jump back into the vehicle and stop it with the emergency brake. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not damaged. The vehicle was taken to chris nikel chrysler jeep dodge ram fiat (918‑355‑5000, located at 2920 n aspen ave, broken arrow, ok 74012), but the technician was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v562000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v821000 (power train). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
We have had this vehicle excellerating on its own for over two years when you let off the break after a stoplight the truck excel rate to 1500 RPM is making it very difficult to stop this condition happens anytime of the year and all driving conditions as well does it whenever it feels like it
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v562000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v821000 (power train). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to smolich motors chrysler (1865 u.s. 20, bend, or 97701, (541) 389-1177), but the parts were not available for the repair. The manufacturer was not contacted and made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v562000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v821000 (power train). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact called colorado springs dodge at 719‑428‑6400 (located at 7455 austin bluffs pkwy, colorado springs, co 80923) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v562000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Drove for about 17 miles and parked at a store. Within 5 minutes of parking the truck, white smoke could be seen coming from the hood on the passenger side. As I approached the truck flames came out from under the hood in the same area. Grabbed a fire extinguisher and returned within one minute to find entire engine compartment in flames. Unable to open the hood so the fire extinguisher was not much good. Fire department arrived within 5 minutes but it was too late. Insurance company took possession of the truck and totaled it. Unknown if it was ever determined what caused the fire. *bf updated 7/26/18
We had a water pump failure where the water pump froze up and broke the serpentine belt at exit 234 on I-15 in montana. It was a friday right after lunch and we were towing our 5th wheel trailer. The dealer in helena couldn't provide service so we were towed to a individuals repair shop in craig, mt. After a water pump, belt and a new starter, we were on the road monday. Chrysler offered no assistance. This should be a recall.
Engine had small ticking noise when purchased and after 14000 miles began to knock and now dealer is saying the engine is a total loss and no problem of theirs. Everything that I have looked up on this issue refers that the engine has wrist pin issues. My complaint reference number with ram customer care is 32326037. This is really a issue for me and my family knowing that we have been dedicated dodge ram consumers for over 30 years owning over 16 vehicles. I was told that they would not put $8000.00 in a $14000.00 pickup, I purchased the vehicle from a five star dealership for $24000.00 one year ago and still owe $14000.00 on the vehicle. So at this point the truck is a total loss for me and my family.
2014 ram 6.4 hemi wrist pin failure - 2nd time in 11 months engine knocking with engine needing replacement 2nd time in 11 months refer to chrysler case #31935958 and #29708254 with 25,000 miles in june of 2016 and 50,000 miles in june of 2017. Both times on vacation pulling a 8,500# 5th wheel on mountain roads. Concerned of engine failure on steep mountain slopes causing a serious safety issue and possible losing control of vehicle and crashing. 6.4 hemi apparently has a manufacturer's defect n regards to engine wrist pins, which chrysler refuses to address of correct. Both times noticed engine knocking truck was moving on highway pulling a 5th wheel trailer.
This truck has a very capable motor. However, the electronics governing the motor have made it unsafe. When you floor the gas pedal (and really need the truck to move for safety, to clear an intersection or merge) there is no response. Knowing trucks like I do, this vehicle should have more than enough power to move swiftly but instead it just crawls due to electronic regulation on the motor. This is a huge safety concern.
When I accelerate there is a lag. This is from a stop or while applying the accelerator, and pushing it more to pass or merge. Also this lag at any speed seems to make the truck lunge, and it feels like it may be shifting wrong.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 2500. While driving 70 MPH, the steering and braking failed without warning. The contact turned on the hazard lights and forcefully steered to the side of the curb on a hill to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the water pump bearing and serpentine belt were not installed, and the coolant failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 49,294.
Dead pedal. Accelerator pedal delay is downright dangerous when pulling out into traffic. Problem is worse when coming to a rolling stop or slow down, then reapplying throttle. It's caused some near miss incidents. Date of incident is asked for below, but the problem has been there since day one and is consistent.
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