2014 Ram 1500: Air suspension does not work properly
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2014 1500 report: air suspension does not work properly. CarComplaints.com lists 26 owner complaints, average mileage 56,550 miles.
NHTSA has 111 owner complaints for the 2014 1500 in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11726669 (filed 03/24/2026): “I was driving normal and almost lost control when electric power sterring rack and pinion went out. and after doing some research looks like this is a huge issue with all these trucks. amd dodge refuses to recall the vehicle. someone can die from this…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11711419 (filed 01/16/2026): “The contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the contact became aware that the vehicle was lower to the ground. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the air suspen…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace air suspension compressor (6 reports) replace air compressor (1 reports) replace both rear suspension airbags (1 reports) TIPM replacement (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Shocks/struts can be DIY with proper spring compressors; air suspension diagnosis needs a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $2,060 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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