NHTSA Complaint #11348829 — 2014 RAM 1500

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11348829
Vehicle	2014 RAM 1500
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	July 22, 2020
Date Filed	August 12, 2020
Mileage	42,935 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

WHEN I STOPPED THE TRUCK, I ACCIDENTALLY TURNED OFF THE KEY BEFORE PUTTING THE TRANSMISSION IN PARK. I SAW SMOKE COME FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD AND SMELLED ELECTRICAL WIRES BURNING. THE TRANSMISSION DID GO INTO PARK. AFTER THAT THE TRUCK STARTED FINE, THE ONLY NOTICEABLE THING IS THE CRUISE CONTROL NO LONGER WORKS. FORTUNATELY NO ACTUAL VEHICLE FIRE RESULTED FROM THE INCIDENT. I AM TAKING THE TRUCK IN FOR SERVICE, THE DEALER HAD NEVER HEARD OF THE ISSUE, BUT WILL LOOK INTO IT.

Related Complaints for the 2014 RAM 1500

Other ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Complaints

#11719586 — February 21, 2026 — There was a previous recall for my vehicle July 21, 2015 R36 15V•459. The recall was handled at the dealership to fix...

#11716020 — February 5, 2026 — The abs module has an internal short, yes. The abs, traction control, and trailer brakes stopped working as a result....

#11715710 — February 4, 2026 — ABS module internal electrical failure. Causes traction control, antilock brakes, and trailer brakes to fail. Brakes ...

#11714367 — January 29, 2026 — Electric power steering system is faulty very dangerous I could’ve been in a accident the eps systems on these trucks...

#11713155 — January 24, 2026 — As many other dodge ram owners are also experiencing anti lock brake control module internal electronic failure. Abs,...

Recent Complaints for the 2014 RAM 1500

#11719586 — AIR BAGS — February 21, 2026 — There was a previous recall for my vehicle July 21, 2015 R36 15V•459. The recall was handled at the dealership to fix...

#11719586 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL — February 21, 2026 — There was a previous recall for my vehicle July 21, 2015 R36 15V•459. The recall was handled at the dealership to fix...

#11718450 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING — February 17, 2026 — the braking system abs failed, stopped at traffic light foot on brake petal holding then brake petal goes to floor an...

#11718450 — SERVICE BRAKES — February 17, 2026 — the braking system abs failed, stopped at traffic light foot on brake petal holding then brake petal goes to floor an...

#11717986 — STEERING — February 14, 2026 — While driving into a turn at an intersection, the steering pulled hard, them completely loss all power steering with ...