2014 Ram 1500 · symptom sheet
Engine stalls or loses power while driving
- 134owner reports
- 80,000median miles
- $3,400median quote
- 2involved a crash
Newest report Jun 17, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
837 of the 1,706 complaints on this car are about the engine. 134 of those describe stalling.
Tick what matches of 134 reports
Stalling on other 1500 years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2024, 2026.
What this problem usually is
Stalling reports are some of the most alarming on the site. The engine quits while the car is moving, sometimes on a highway and sometimes at a stop. Many owners say it restarted right away and the dealer found no stored code, which is part of why these complaints pile up before anything gets fixed.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the fuel pump (11 reports), the throttle body (9 reports), the battery (6 reports) and the engine (4 reports).
Recalls and investigations
10 recalls on the engine cover the 2014 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.
The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.
These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging.
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.
The affected vehicles have a battery harness that may rub against the frame bracket for the right engine mount resulting in an electrical short.
The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.
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.
Randomly, the warning lights in the instrument cluster may fail to illuminate as designed.
All 17 recalls on the 2014 Ram 1500, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the engine on the 1500
Post recall remedy brake transmission shift interlock (btsi) failure. Open.
Engine stall with intermittent restart. Open.
High pressure fuel pump failure. Open, led to recall 24V-957.
Vehicle rollaway. Closed jan 25, 2024.
Software security vulnerability. Closed jan 5, 2016, led to recall 15V-508.
Totally integrated power module failure. Closed jul 24, 2015.
Rear differential failure. Closed mar 5, 2013, led to recall 12V-474.
What owners paid
18 of the 134 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $1,600 to $8,000.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 40,000 and 117,000 miles, from the 98 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“ABS system failure. Unable to repair the ABS control module because the part is not available making the passenger rear wheel lose traction while starting to move and driving at highway speeds causing the rear of the vehicle to fishtail on dry roads. Even with new tires installed.”
Filed Feb 11, 2025
“Does not start reliably. When driving vehicle sputters and even stalls or complete shut offs while driving. Will loose ability to accelerate and lack power. Taken to 4 different mechanics / 2 of which Dodge Dealerships and no one can find whats wrong. Engine light on.”
Filed Oct 15, 2024
“This vehicle lost power while driving and would not re-start. A message came on dash saying âservice electronic throttleâ and then the vehicle burst into flames. There is a recall for other models with the same engine but not this vehicle. It is a safety hazard that almost killed me.”
Filed May 14, 2024
“I was driving back home after a long day of work, but I stopped at the gas station first. After putting gas.I started to pull out of the gas station, when the truck suddenly turned off. I turned it on again and a couple miles ahead it started to loss speed. I was going 65 suddenly went down to 40 20 started to stall had to exit the fwy before it stopped. Auto shop say it's the engine. Cost to repair $8,000.00.”
Filed Mar 19, 2024
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 2 of 134 reports involved a crash and 2 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 368 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 176 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 129 reports
- Airbag warning light or recall 121 reports
- Suspension noise, struts or alignment 107 reports
- Fuel smells, leaks, or the gauge reads wrong 52 reports
- Fuel pump failure 44 reports
- Diesel fuel system or injector problems 44 reports
- Adaptive cruise or lane keeping misbehaves 38 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 37 reports
- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 36 reports
- Seat belt or seat problems 32 reports
- Rolls away in Park or will not shift out of Park 32 reports
- Engine rattles or ticks 28 reports
- A/C blows warm or the compressor fails 26 reports
- Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 25 reports