2014 Ram 1500 driver assistance & safety tech problems

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1. Filed Aug 18, 2026FLBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise Control

   I own a Ram pickup that has experienced a failure of the ABS brake module. The replacement ABS module is not available from the manufacturer, and I have now been waiting approximately three years for the necessary replacement part. I have contacted Ram dealerships regarding this problem and have repeatedly been told that the ABS module is on backorder and/or unavailable. Despite waiting for approximately three years, there is still no reasonable timeframe for obtaining the…

   NHTSA complaint #11757645 · source
2. Filed Feb 27, 2026160,000 miGABrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechLighting

   The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the rear brake light, traction control, and ABS warning light were illuminated. The cruise control was inoperable. An independent mechanic was contacted, who scanned the vehicle and determined that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The local dealer was contacted, and it was diagnosed and determined that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the part being on backorder. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11720980 · source
3. Filed Feb 17, 2026TXBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   the braking system abs failed, stopped at traffic light foot on brake petal holding then brake petal goes to floor and vehicle surges forward, take vehicle to brake shop told that rear brake pads needed replacing replaced things working fine next couple of months. then same thing happened again, get vehicle brake system inspected everything checked out. debate whether master cylinder or abs - later decided to replace master cylinder -working good for a couple of months then…

   NHTSA complaint #11718450 · source
4. Filed Jul 23, 2025113,000 miNCBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the ABS light was illuminated. The contact stated that the braking distance was extended while depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, the traction control warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed and it was determined that the control module had failed and needed to be repaired. The contact inquired if the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V287000 (Electronic…

   NHTSA complaint #11675523 · source
5. Filed Jun 8, 2025MOBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise Control

   The ABS, Traction Control, Trailer Breaking lights are on also impacting Adaptive Cruise Control making them all inoperable, even though the truck is still able to be drive, albeit unsafely. I took it to my local repair shop and was told the ABS Controle Module, part number 68228991AD was identified as bad and in need of replacing at approximately $2000 and that the part is on indefinite backorder. I tried to locate the part on my own and there is in fact a nationwide…

   NHTSA complaint #11665597 · source
6. Filed Apr 4, 2025110,000 miTXBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the front wheels on the vehicle locked up, causing the vehicle to slide while slowing down or coming to a complete stop. The contact stated that the ABS, Parking Brake, and Traction Control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the ABS Module was faulty and…

   NHTSA complaint #11652794 · source
7. Filed Mar 6, 2025MDBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the ABS and brake warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that almost a year later, while driving approximately 30 MPH in inclement weather, the vehicle lost traction and slid. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage…

   NHTSA complaint #11646833 · source
8. Filed Mar 4, 202570,000 miTXBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechEngine

   The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the traction control, ABS, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the ABS Module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11646363 · source
9. Filed Jan 12, 2025IADriver Assistance & Safety TechEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control

   Driving on the interstate without cruise control on at 70 mph. I had a vehicle passing in the fast lane and a vehicle in front of me slowing down so I applied a little pressure to my brake peddle and my truck automatically began to accelerate on its own. I kept pushing on the brake peddle and it was stuck in a acceleration. The brakes tried slowing it down but it would not stop acceleration once I took my foot of the brake peddle it just rapidly began to pick up speed on its…

   NHTSA complaint #11635484 · source
10. Filed Nov 19, 2024TXBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise Control

    My ABS module and TCS light has been on for several years. I have taken it to the dealer multiple time to have it repaired, only to be told it is on back order. This has been going on for over two years. I have a life time warranty through Chrysler as long as I own the truck. Since the warning lights have been on I have had many instances where my truck has lost control and slipped on the highway most of the time in rain. I have also had my truck lock up once, when a person…

    NHTSA complaint #11626159 · source
11. Filed Oct 3, 2024ALBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

    The antilock brake system module ($1200) is defective and has not been available for more than a year after contacting four dealerships in Alabama and Florida. The antilock brake system warning lights are on the left side of the dash. When the center warning comes up on the dash the truck feels like the rear end is about to lock up and fall off. All the dealers I contacted stated this is a known and long-term problem. I called dodge corporate (1-[phone removed]) and said the…

    NHTSA complaint #11617848 · source
12. Filed Sep 3, 2024FLBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

    The truck is a 2014 Ram with 74,000 miles garage kept and I have intermittent ABS service warning light researched and the ABS module has gone bad.

    NHTSA complaint #11612316 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology