Used 2014 Ram 1500 Consumer Reviews

Third Review: Now 99,148 miles!

I think this is my Fourth Review Update: 09-11-2024: My truck now has 131, 209 miles now and is still running great! However, I did have to replace the lifters on one side of the v6 recently as they were making a clicking noise, so after all of these miles I can't really complaint to much about that. I'm beginning to get the newer truck bug, but so far my money is still looking better in my brokerage acct than a newer or new truck would look in my garage. My wife has a nice Highlander and we usually travel in it when going on trips. However, when I go out of town in my business, I still take my 2014 Ram V6. It still runs great, looks good, no body damage. However, I do need a new windshield soon due to a crack. Also, I'm averaging about 22 mpg on the interstate at 70-72 mph. I've never owned a vehicle this long and the truck still looks great inside as well with its leather seats that still looks great. I do take care of my truck maintenance wise which I believe has paid off well. So for now, I guess I'll just keep on driving this old reliable friend. We'll see how it goes! Third Review Update: 03-06-2021: My truck just turned over 99,148 miles. As of today, my below thoughts are just as valid as when I otiginally wrote them. I'm about to add the third set of tires and I recently replaced plugs and the serpentine belt. A couple of months back the check engine light came on. The engine was running cool and normally, so I assumed it must have been the gas cap. After driving 80 miles home, I took it to my mechanic. Sadly, it was the oil cooler, about $850. He says that's not unusual for the Pentistar V6. Still cheaper than a new one, so I had it done and plan to keep it rolling. I also added the third battery recently as well. This truck, today, still runs great, handles and rides great as well. Also, I plan to change the Trans fluid very soon. I'm still kind of scared this thing is going to leave me on the side of the road one night, so I also plan to buy a Triple A membership. However, I've seen a couple of guys who have my model, year and engine nwith over 200k miles now via Youtube. I'd still say this is my favorite truck yet. I'd rather drive it than my wife's 2016 Highlander XLE. It's been a great truck to date. Second Review: As a previous owner of two Honda Ridgeline EXL trucks, leased new, I'm still a bit concerned about the longevity of the Ram, especially with almost 100k on it. It still runs, drives, rides and handles great and, really, as good as the day I leased it for 2 yrs. in 2014, and was eventually lured into buying after a crazy good 2 yr. lease deal. Back then I knew the new Ridgeline body style was still a year or two away and, surely, I could live with this thing for a couple of years, right? Well, after 2 yrs., I didn't like the way the new Ridglines looked, and still don't, but I liked this thing and ultimately bought it. At that time, I planned to trade for something new in 2019 or whenever the Drive Train warranty died. Today, I think I'm just going to keep driving this Big Boy a while. I'm still scared that something major may happen and cost me a bunch, but I'm not a big fan of extended auto warranties either (maybe I should be). In fact, if I were to trade in the near future, I'd get another Ram just like this one and I’d still get the V-6, but now with the new mild hybrid system. Frankly, for my needs, this 2014 V-6 has plenty of power and it can tow 7,400 LBs with the 3.55 axle ratio, if needed. Also, I'm still getting the same great MPG as noted below. In fact, it gets about the same overall MPG as my wife's 2016 Toyota Highlander XLE. Today, I'd have to say that Fiat (FOA) has done a great job with the Ram Truck line. Original Review: First, this is really a Pentastar V6 2WD Crew Cab, Short Bed, Big Horn, (not Laramie, as the Edmunds options didn't have a crew cab, V6 Big Horn option). My truck is silver with dealer added leather, "Kat Skin" seat covers which are great and look great as well. I get a lot of compliments and everyone thinks their factory leather. After 69,900 miles and I still love this truck. It is big, comfortable, quiet and it handles and rides great and still with zero rattles. It rides better than any Ford, GMC or Ridgeline I've owned. I had no intention of buying this thing, but I drove it and liked it. Honestly, I was scared to death of a Dodge/Ram/Fiat truck, and I sort of still am, but it has really been great. It may croak tomorrow, but it really runs great and has given me zero issues. At first there seemed to be slack in the rear axle or 8 speed tranny, but after a couple of software updates it went away. Sounds crazy, but it's true! Additionally, it has excellent power for a V6, (305 HP) and my overall MPG as of today is 21.6 MPG. In winter the average moves up to 22.5 MPG, I think it breaths better with colder air. For a V6, this thing has a sweet rumble as well. On a road trip this past week of 400 plus miles and setting the cruise on 71 MPH, the overall MPG went to 23.6. I usually drive faster, but I was ahead of schedule for each bus meeting and drove slower. Around town on both expressways and streets the MPG will drop to about 19.5 MPG, but moves back up on the road. Even at 80 MPH it will average 20.5 to 21MPG. If I'm not mistaken, it can tow 7,400 pounds and it tows very well. Really, how much power do most of us really need anyway? Sure, some need more or want more, but this Pentastar V6 is amazing. Today, I'd say I'm likely to trade for a 2019 just like this by spring. The 2019s look great and the reviews seem good as well.

Best Driving Experience I Ever Had

Truck power but without the body roll or rough ride. Handles like a dream with responsive Hemi. I only wish for more cargo storage options in the back seat. Would buy again and recommend to anyone. This is my favorite, and I have also owned GMC and Ford.

2014 Ram Express

WAYNZ RAMINATOR

EXCELLENT!!

Great truck all around

I have been thoroughly impressed with this truck. I've had it for 2 and a half years