2014 RAM 1500 electrical system problems
244 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2014 RAM 1500 — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have had the ABS control module show an internal fault twice now in 3 years. The latest incident was while I was towing my travel trailer. When the unit sets a code, it disables the trailer brakes, along with the anti-lock brakes. This could be really bad in on a hill or sudden need to stop. The…”
filed Sep 17, 2026
“ABS Traction control and Brake light displays on the dash, Mechanic retreived code C2200-49 Also causes Service Trailer Brake system to be inoperative.”
filed Aug 31, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise…Campaign 18V332000 · May 17, 2018
- Affected vehicles have a battery harness that may rub against the frame bracket for the…Campaign 15V517000 · Aug 14, 2015
- Randomly, the warning lights in the instrument cluster may fail to illuminate as designedCampaign 13V486000 · Oct 17, 2013
Related service bulletins
Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
S1623000028 REV.I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 29, 2026Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning…
S1408000384 REV.J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 4, 2026Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS Related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning…
S1408000384 REV.I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 14, 2026
Electrical System problems in other 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 1500 | 45 | 49% |
| 2025 1500 | 177 | 51% |
| 2024 1500 | 28 | 39% |
| 2023 1500 | 67 | 34% |
| 2022 1500 | 187 | 31% |
| 2021 1500 | 197 | 29% |
| 2020 1500 | 160 | 26% |
| 2019 1500 | 379 | 26% |
| 2018 1500 | 159 | 24% |
| 2017 1500 | 109 | 13% |
| 2016 1500 | 192 | 12% |
| 2015 1500 | 157 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 RAM 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.