2014 Ram 1500 Transmission Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are transmission problems on the 2014 Ram 1500?
192 owners have reported transmission problems on the 2014 Ram 1500, 11% of all complaints for this year and the 5th most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 16,000–72,000 miles. 2 recalls cover this area.
192 complaints 11% of all 2014 complaints 44,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (142 of 192). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Transmission complaints by the year the problem happened.
Transmission complaints by 1500 year
Related recalls
Column shift
Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of PARK into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition. Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, inspect the BTSI, and, as necessary, replace it, free of charge.
Recall 17V821000 · Dec 2017Automatic transmission
In the affected vehicles, the transmission case may have been improperly machined which can result in the park pawl not properly engaging when the transmission is in the 'Park' position. If the park pawl does not properly engage, the vehicle may rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary, free of charge.
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Other 2014 Ram 1500 problems
Common questions
What are common 2014 Ram 1500 transmission problems?
Complaints most often name the automatic transmission, differential unit and control module (TCM / PCM / TECM).
At what mileage do 2014 Ram 1500 transmission problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 16,000–72,000 miles. The middle value is about 44,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2014 Ram 1500 transmission problems?
Yes: 17V821000, 14V161000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Which 1500 year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2015 1500, with 226 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.