2014 Ram 1500 acceleration & cruise control problems

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43 owners have reported acceleration & cruise control problems with the 2014 Ram 1500, 4% of all complaints about this model year. The typical problem appeared around 97,000 mi.

Acceleration & Cruise Control complaints
43
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Related recalls
1
Median mileage
97,000 mi

Specific components reported

Acceleration & Cruise Control covers: unintended acceleration, throttle, cruise control.

ComponentComplaints
Vehicle speed control39
Vehicle speed control:cruise control3
Vehicle speed control:throttle1

Acceleration & Cruise Control complaints across Ram 1500 years

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Acceleration & Cruise Control complaints by model year. The 2014 is highlighted.

Mileage when the problem appeared

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Complaints that list mileage, grouped by odometer reading.

Related recalls

  • Recall 18V332000May 17, 20184,815,661 vehicles
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

    Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

What owners say

  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 Aug 7, 2026126,162 miOHBrakesAcceleration & Cruise Control
    The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact became aware that the ABS was not operating as intended while the warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure also affected the cruise control feature. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the ABS module had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact…
    NHTSA complaint #11755430 · source
  3. Filed Apr 22, 2026MOBrakesElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise Control
    I had my ABS Light and Brake light come on in August 2023. My cruise control and my brake controller would no longer work. Took it to a dealer for repairs and they diagnosed it as needing a ABS Contol Modular. It has been on back order since that time. I was first told 3 mo, then 6 mo. Etc. I visited the dealership last week and they told me the part will no longer be manufactured. I have a low mileage vehicle that is worthless to trade in or sell because of this brake…
    NHTSA complaint #11733156 · source
  4. Filed Apr 14, 2026UTAcceleration & Cruise Control
    My cruise control is not working right,sometimes it don't turn on, but when it does, there are times that it will automatically shut off while driving., or it won't let me cancel it
    NHTSA complaint #11731200 · source
  5. Filed Feb 21, 2026FLAirbagsElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise Control
    There was a previous recall for my vehicle July 21, 2015 R36 15V•459. The recall was handled at the dealership to fix the recall. But now I'm experiencing the exact symptoms of Recall R36. Steering Wheel: •Ghost right blinker - When engaged, all lights are on and in working condition and blink at a normal rate on the outside of the vehicle. •No menu navigation •No cruise control •Can't control radio •Can't control phone calls •No working horn •Active airbag light Symptoms…
    NHTSA complaint #11719586 · source
  6. Filed Jan 21, 2026LAEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control
    The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode, and the check engine warning light and the throttle control warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with turbocharger failure. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
    NHTSA complaint #11712479 · source
  7. Filed Jul 2, 2025ALBrakesOther / UnknownAcceleration & Cruise Control
    Anti-Lock Brake Module Internal Failure, error code C2200--49. This ABS failure also takes out the following safety features, anti-lock braking, traction control, trailer towing brake controller, and cruise control. As a result I do not have these safety features, and I tow a 10,000 lb rated trailer that required that the OEM factory brake controller works. A new module is $1200 plus, however there are NONE to be found. It has been on National Back Order for several years,…
    NHTSA complaint #11670808 · source
  8. Filed Jun 14, 2025GABrakesElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise Control
    I purchased This truck new in 2014 and have had very few problems with it, but now the ABS module is defective which affects the brakes, traction control, cruise, with all lights on. In driving the vehicle under wet roads it has gone out of control and is dangerous. Ram has told me that the parts are back ordered and recently gave me incorrect information as to the extent of this parts problem. I paid over 50k for this vehicle to keep in my older years and I do not want to…
    NHTSA complaint #11666892 · source
  9. 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
  10. Filed Apr 28, 2025TNBrakesElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise Control
    Computer reads CC2200-49. ABS internal electronic failure. Brake,ABS,traction control lights came on and electric trailer brakes and cruise control deactivated while pulling 5000# camper putting my family in danger. Dealer and Ram Care have been of no assistance locating new part. Part has been under engineering review for 2 years and is unavailable from Mopar.
    NHTSA complaint #11657121 · source
  11. Filed Mar 20, 2025ALBrakesAcceleration & Cruise ControlSteering
    ABS module failure. Doesn’t allow traction control, ABS, or cruise control to work. Module was diagnosed bad at dealership and Chrysler can’t get a replacement module manufactured. Have already paid for the module in August of last year and still can’t get one.
    NHTSA complaint #11649406 · source
  12. Filed Mar 16, 2025COAirbagsElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise Control
    Lost connection with the restraint control module. I have 97,000 miles on my truck., and the air bags module malfunctioned at the same time. Now I am a bit worried about driving my truck.
    NHTSA complaint #11648618 · source

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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