2014 Ram 1500: Various electrical issues
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2014 1500 report: various electrical issues. CarComplaints.com lists 13 owner complaints, average mileage 30,350 miles.
NHTSA has 246 owner complaints for the 2014 1500 in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11770651 (filed 10/12/2026): “The electric power steering has gone out…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11768995 (filed 10/05/2026): “2014 ram 1500 5.7l, approximately 90,000 miles. around october 2025, the abs warning light, brake warning light, and traction control light illuminated on the dash. diagnosis shows abs control module internal electronic failure (fault code c2200, lost communic…”
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: dealer has not figured it out (4 reports) replace radio (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,500 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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