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2014 Ram 1500 Fuel System Diesel Problems

30 owner-reported fuel system diesel complaints from NHTSA data

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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Fuel System Diesel Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #22V406000

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.

Fix: Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.

Owner Complaints (30)

mediumFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Filed: Mar 2025

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to start the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to start as intended. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed high-pressure fuel pump. The contact was informed that the high-pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the contact was informed that parts were not available and were on backorder. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel system, Diesel); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 150,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA #: 11650757
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Filed: Mar 2025

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel), and a partial repair was performed; however, after an inspection, it was determined that no replacement of the high-pressure fuel pump was necessary, and the additional repair was not performed. The contact stated that within 2,000 miles of receiving the recall repair, while driving at approximately 55 MPH the vehicle lost motive power while attempting to accelerate. The contact coasted to the side of the road however, the contact was unable to turn off the vehicle. After several attempts, the contact shifted to park, restarted the vehicle, and continued driving. The contact stated that there were several unknown warning lights flashing. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle continued sputtering while attempting to accelerate. While stopped at a stop light and then accelerating, the vehicle only accelerated to 15 MPH and then stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was driven to the dealer and the contact was informed that the high-pressure fuel pump could not be replaced since the VIN was no longer under recall related to the failure. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed the erratic reading of the fuel pump at the fuel rail and removed the fuel filter that was black and contaminated with metal and debris. The fuel filter was replaced; however, the vehicle was considered inoperable due to fuel pump failure. The contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 203,225.

NHTSA #: 11646935
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Filed: Aug 2024

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA #: 11605974
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Filed: Jun 2024

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA #: 11596446
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Filed: Apr 2024

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving on the highway at 75 MPH, the vehicle came to an abrupt stop without the brake pedal being depressed. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel system and magnetic spark wheel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 157,000.

NHTSA #: 11580424
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Filed: Apr 2024

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he observed smoke emanating from the engine compartment, prompting him to pull to the shoulder of the roadway. After a visual inspection of the engine compartment, the contact observed fuel covering the engine. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the fuel injectors. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the remedy for NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel); the VIN was included, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 136,000.

NHTSA #: 11580488
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Filed: Mar 2024

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA #: 11578668
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Filed: Feb 2024

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the vehicle had been taken to the dealer and had remained at the dealer. The vehicle remained with the dealer for two months and was not repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA #: 11572940
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Filed: Feb 2024

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA #: 11571906
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Filed: Jan 2024

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop light, the vehicle stopped unintendedly and made a knocking sound. The contact pulled over, restarted the vehicle, and drove the vehicle to the residence. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 116,725. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA #: 11565853
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Filed: Jan 2024

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA #: 11563488
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Filed: Nov 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, after going through a speed bump, the vehicle suddenly lost all motive power. The contact was able to coast to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the tone wheel sensor. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The dealer diagnosed a failure with the high-pressure fuel pump. The vehicle was repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) the VIN was included, but parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 142,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA #: 11556045
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Filed: Sep 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the engine revved loudly although the accelerator pedal was not depressed. The message "Service electronic throttle Control" was displayed. The contact stated that she depressed the accelerator pedal and drove the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to exceed 50 MPH. The contact stated that the failure recurred while starting the vehicle, and she had stopped driving the vehicle. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 163,892. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA #: 11547392
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Filed: Sep 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Ram1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An undisclosed dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that on numerous occasions while driving approximately 65-70 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65-70 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump and sending unit had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, 2 months later, the failure recurred. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA #: 11546555
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Filed: Sep 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA #: 11542973
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Filed: Aug 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA #: 11536922
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Filed: Jul 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not able to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the high-pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 40,900. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA #: 11531418
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Filed: Jul 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and hauling a boat uphill, the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, a fuel odor was detected while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and two cases were opened. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA #: 11531419
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Filed: Jul 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the high-pressure fuel pump (HPFP) had failed and had propelled metal shavings into the fuel line. The dealer diagnosed that the high-pressure fuel pump (HPFP) and fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that he would be charged for the repair because there was no date for when the parts would be available. The failure mileage was approximately 175,145. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA #: 11530763
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Filed: Jun 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 25-35 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the side of the roadway. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the high-pressure fuel pump (HPFP) had failed and the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA #: 11529768
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Filed: May 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an undisclosed code and the electronic throttle control system warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the air filter needed to be replaced; however, the air filter did not need to be replaced. The contact was then informed of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was advised to take the vehicle to a different dealer and advised to continue to drive the vehicle; however, parts were still unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA #: 11522726
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Filed: May 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The electronic throttle warning light was illuminated. The contact's son, an independent mechanic, diagnosed that the fuel pressure was low, and that the fuel injector was faulty. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 144,400. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA #: 11521664
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Filed: May 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA #: 11521312
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Filed: Apr 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA #: 11516894
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Filed: Apr 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, an unknown message was displayed, and the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the fuel pump was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank injector was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer on three other occasions, and the fuel pump, the engine oil, entire DEF system, and the DEF line were replaced; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle with the assistance of Chrysler engineers. The DEF injectors dosage module was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that fuel pressure sensor range had failed; however, the dealer informed the contact that they were unable to fix the vehicle. The contact became aware that the vehicle experienced an engine replacement in 2018. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 154,000.

NHTSA #: 11515213
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Filed: Feb 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA #: 11509272
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Filed: Jan 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA #: 11501303
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Filed: Jan 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel). The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and produced code: CEL-P206C however, the dealer confirmed that parts were not available for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified, and the contact was informed that parts were unavailable. The failure mileage was 105,121. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA #: 11500081
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Filed: Nov 2022

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel). The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA #: 11494666
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Filed: Jul 2022

The contact called on behalf of his wife who owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated while his wife was driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed a failure with the fuel system. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel). The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

NHTSA #: 11474540

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