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5 out of 5 stars

Ram 1500 3.6L V6 10,000 Mile Review

mjmahaffy, 12/15/2014
2014 Ram 1500 SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
48 of 53 people found this review helpful

I leased a 4 door, 4x4 Ram 1500 with the 3.6L V6 about 10 month ago. I drive it as my daily commuter to work and use it for small projects around our property. Average fuel economy is about 20MPG in mostly highway driving which I think is fantastic for a full size 4x4 truck. It hasn't been to the dealership for anything other than the initial oil change and tire rotation.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great truck, comfortable, well made

2farout, 02/16/2015
2014 Ram 1500 SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
60 of 67 people found this review helpful

I have a2014 BIG HORN Crew Cab 4x4 3.6 V6 305 HP and 269 lb's of torque. The 3.6 requires less maintenance than the other 2 engines. There is good power and is quick from the start and passing. I especially like the dial shifting knob, out of the way easy to use. Gas mpg is 22-24 in 75 degree + temp, and 19-21 in lower temps. Fit & finish are very good. Ride is comfortable, Crew Cab is great for 6 men. Plenty of storage bins, & under seat. NO problems in almost 15K. Goodyear tires are City street tires only. Good discounts,& rebates. Most buyers have mind made up on brand before they buy. Brand loyalty in trucks is unchangeable, I think.

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5 out of 5 stars

no more chevy's after driving this

yoyo69, 07/06/2014
2014 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
35 of 39 people found this review helpful

I thought these hemi engines got poor mileage but this 4x4 gets over 20 mpg just driving back and forth to work. This truck blows away ford and chevy in every category. looks better, rides better,nicer interior with more options that come standard. Drive one if your in the market for a new truck. It sells itself, and was priced better. I did have a negative bias against the dodge truck but seeing is believing.

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5 out of 5 stars

Ecodiesel only way to go!!!

jeff, 11/10/2015
updated 11/17/2016
2014 Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful

Its a great truck I have previously owned 3 cummins diesels but Im not pulling the way I used to. This is a great compliment for someone don't doesn't pull a lot of heavy weight but still likes the grunt of a diesel. Its not a accelerating beast but it does great for me and I get 21 mpg around town and 27 hwy...the air ride suspension is worth paying for especially when towing it gets the vehicle level...overall very happy with the truck the maint cost is a little high.....new update I have had a issue with the throttle control sensor and it has been in the shop 3 times now hopefully they have it fixed otherwose still love the truck..

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4.88 out of 5 stars

EcoDiesel is the "Real Deal"

theov, 07/09/2014
2014 Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
26 of 29 people found this review helpful

The 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel is a machine worth purchasing. I have driven the truck for 2,500 miles and I am totally impressed with the interior ride and quality and the fuel mileage (25 to 30 mpg). The truck has great storage compartments to fit my tools, bikes, boys' baseball stuff, and suitcases. I have not yet towed my Wrangler for 4x4 excursions, but I am sure it is up to the task. Mileage is phenomenal, around town I am in the 21-23 mpg range, on the highway around 26-27 at 75 mph or 30 to 31 at around 67-69 mph. This is tested and verified by me. The interior is quiet, 1st class, and the hands free system is excellent.

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2 out of 5 stars

RAM 2014 ECODiesel Pickup Longhorn Version in 4WD

Steve Breithaupt, 08/21/2016
2014 Ram 1500 Longhorn 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.6 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful

I love this truck but I am going to sell it. It has the new diesel arrangement with the diesel exhaust fluid. I have a '97 RAM 2500 Cummins engine that has 140,000 miles on it and runs like a top. Never let me down. That can not be said of the new truck. First problem was the exhaust filter regeneration. My kids were driving it back and forth to our house from the farm and they got a message saying "exhaust filter regeneration required drive at highway speeds". They did not know that meant drop your plans for the next 30 minutes and take a drive. Finally it went into "Limp Mode", which should be illegal as it limits speed to 35MPH. My wife and I nearly got killed trying to drive it to a dealer 45 miles away for a forced regeneration. We stopped and had it towed. Latest problem is DEF tank gauge quit working at about 47,000 miles which also gives you a CEL. I can still drive it but have to overflow the DEF tank to keep it filled. Problem appears to be widespread and occurs around 45K miles. Whole tank assembly has to be replaced at about $3,000 ($2,100 for part alone). Bigger problem is there are no parts and no ETA for parts. Even if I get a part I won't trust it. New Diesel/DEF is not ready for prime time in my opinion. I would not recommend this truck for city driving especially in heavy traffic. If you are stuck in a massive traffic jam and it suddenly decides to regenerate it's exhaust filter you have a real problem. No one seems to know if a new tank will solve the current problem or just kick the can down the road another 45K miles. I understand from checking around that all of the new diesel pickups do the "Limp" mode thing. There are several things that can cause that and another condition that does a countdown to truck won't start. If you want to buy a new diesel I suggest that you read the owners manual carefully before you buy it and ponder driving to your dealer at 35MPH. I am going to buy a gas burner.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Truck for "Harry Homeowner"

Chris, 12/22/2015
2014 Ram 1500 SLT 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
30 of 34 people found this review helpful

I don't tow or haul things, but I wanted a truck. I own a home and end up transporting things weekly and this Ram works great. One thing I was always baffled by were the tie downs on my Silverado - they weren't cut out of the bed liner. This Ram came with 4 tie downs (2 in the nose of the bed and 2 in the tail) which makes for moving almost any household item or piece of equipment a breeze. This truck has all the get up and go I ever needed while all the while is great on gas. Currently, I'm right at 20 mpg which is awesome compared to my 2009 Silverado which was hovering around 15/16 mpg. The 3.6L V6 is everything most truck owners need and then some, but still they feel the need to spend the extra money on the 5.7L V8. Don't get me wrong, they sound great and really get going - they can also haul and tow well - but for someone with a family, who wants a 4WD truck to help with odd jobs and for transporting bigger items, this truck is a great option. Crew Cab a must IMO. The Ram has a MASSIVE cabin which is great for when all my friends are riding with me or when my wife and the dogs all pile in.

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4 out of 5 stars

Second Ram 1500 ... very pleased with the brand!

Mark, 09/12/2015
updated 03/14/2016
2014 Ram 1500 SLT 4dr Crew Cab 6.3 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
19 of 21 people found this review helpful

This is my second Ram 1500, first was a 2003 Quad Cab 4x4 with a 5.7 Hemi and a 6'4" bed. It served me well enough that I went back to Ram when I purchased my 2014 Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 with a 5.7 Hemi and a 5'7" bed. The '03 had he Off Road package, the '14 has the Outdoorsman package. I mention this because unless you have a true need to go off road, you really do not want an Outdoorsman. It is the most stiffly sprung 1500 in the Ram line. It also comes standard with 10 ply tires versus the normal 4 ply tires. Together these two things make you painfully aware of every pothole in the road! past that the truck is FANTASTIC! My truck has the 8 speed transmission with 3.91 read end (standard on the Outdoorsman) and with the 390 horse Hemi it will flat out move when you need it to move. The surprising thing is that I am averaging 17.5 mpg and on a recent road trip from Topeka, KS to Madison, WI the truck averaged 18.5 for 1198 miles. WOW ... in a 4x4 ... my best friends F-250 Super Duty 4x4 diesel doesn't do any better and I didn't pop $4500 for a diesel option like he did! I am now at 27,000 miles and still love my Ram. I change the oil, put gas in it, and goes and goes and goes, and looks good doing it. Would I recommend a Ram to a friend or family member, after eleven years and several hundred thousand miles ... Absolutely I would! Update March 2016: next month I will have owned my Ram for two years and I am now at 35,000 miles. After going through my second winter my overall mileage has dropped from 17.5 to 16.8 ... early morning warm-ups I guess. Last fall I added a topper and a full BedRug turning the back of the pickup into he biggest trunk I've ever seen! Do I still love the truck? That would be a yes and no. I still love the truck, but it was way overkill for me. The Outdoorsman is the most off road ready pickup in the 1500 line. As such it is more stiffly sprung and comes standard with 10 ply tires. If you hunt, fish, need to go off road to get to that special spot, this is your truck. If like me you spend 95% of your time on streets and highways you would be better served with a Big Horn or Sport model.

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2014 Ram Hauler

philip lynch, 08/02/2016
updated 08/09/2017
2014 Ram 1500 Tradesman 2dr Regular Cab SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

This truck is worthy of consideration for purchase. It offers a smooth, quiet ride with quick acceleration and shifting. Brake action is above average and the stock tires offer good traction. Headlights work great on dark rural roads. Comfort and conveniences are exceptional. Good amount of storage behind seats. Great gas mileage. No significant maintenance issues yet. 3.5 Year Update. This truck rocks. No significant issues to report. Highly recommend this truck.

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Beats my F-150 Ecoboost any day of the week!

cpercha, 06/15/2014
2014 Ram 1500 SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.3 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
43 of 50 people found this review helpful

Wow!!! After 3 years and 88,000 miles in a 2011 Ford F-150 Ecoboost I can tell you that the Ram makes it look like a glorified golf cart. I had driven several Rams before making my choice on which one to get. I ended up going with the Hemi attached to the 8 speed automatic and 3.92 gears. At first I was concerned that I would pay the price at the pump for the 3.92 gearing but I have found that this has not been the case at all. When driving models with 3.21 gears I had to get into the gas more to get the response I was looking for. With the 3.92 not only am I getting better performance but I don't need to hit the peddle much to get it to move which ended up resulting in better gas mileage.

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5 out of 5 stars

The Ram has come a long way.

velvet69, 03/03/2014
2014 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.6 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
29 of 35 people found this review helpful

I just upgraded from a Toyota Tacoma, and I love this truck. It's like riding in a luxury car with all the amenities, but it's still a truck. I can't wait to start hauling and towing stuff. I love this truck!

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3 out of 5 stars

Truck taken down by electronics

Brian, 07/05/2018
2014 Ram 1500 SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.3 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

Great truck. Awesome engine, great mileage, great ride, everything is great until the radio goes out. If you have the large radio it controls your trailer brake settings, AC vent selection, radio obviously, hands free, and a few other things. Ram dealer pushed an update to fit some glitches and now the whole think is locked down. "oh some just have problems" is what I've been told. You're kidding me! This whole truck is taken down a few pegs by this little problem. The loaner I have has the same issues and it's a 2019. What gives!?!

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Tight & Smooooth

PD, 10/27/2020
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2014 Ram 1500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Big Horn with 6 cyl gas has been terrific. There were some recalls but the only problem I had was an esim seal whatever that is at 77,000 miles [just passed warranty unfortunately!]...it was $315 to repair in October of 2019 and the truck is trouble free again. Mileage not piling on during the pandemic so only 87,000 miles today. I don't use it hard... it is not a work truck but it is not garage kept. I would buy this truck again without hesitation. The 8 speed transmission is seamless and the motor seem to just purr along always in it's sweet spot.

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Great Truck

Chris Burch, 08/03/2018
2014 Ram 1500 Longhorn 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.6 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Resale is not the best from what I have seen and been told by dealers, I am stating this from the actual worth of the truck. Lots of these out there that are used.

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5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Truck

dino29, 10/13/2014
updated 04/16/2018
2014 Ram 1500 Longhorn 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.6 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
17 of 21 people found this review helpful

This is one nice machine - I went from a Avalanche & was concerned if it would be less of a truck. Not so, very pleased so far w/more power & equal mileage. Haven't done any towing as yet but it seems more powerful in general driving. It is a big truck w/the crew cab but very serviceable. No hint of bear-tracking in snow & no problems w/control at high speeds on rough road surfaces. no vibrations & very smooth drive train. Quite hard on rear tires as she has so much power - Still no trouble w/bear-tracking!

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3 out of 5 stars

great truck with a few twists

Josh Carrier, 04/01/2016
updated 10/02/2019
2014 Ram 1500 Tradesman 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
20 of 25 people found this review helpful

I like the truck BUT it has has some problems. I bought this truck new in December 2014 and got a great deal on it. Several months after i had it, the check engine light came on. The grill shutter had broke and needed replaced. About six months after that, the truck started making a squealing noise when i started it in the cold. The dealership said the idler pully was bad and needed replaced. As of yesterday (3/31/2016) the truck had 24,5xx miles on it and the check engine came on AGAIN. The dealership said the oil pressure senser was bad and needed replaced. I really like the truck. Its fun to drive, gets good gas millage, and it looks sharp but, these problems are getting annoying. Its still a fairly new truck. Ive never heard of anyone having problems so soon. UPDATE: 8/02/2018 The truck had 33,000 miles on. The check engine light came on and I took it to the dealership. The technician ran the code said it was the antifreeze by- pass valve that was bad. I asked him what that was and he said he did not know. I took it to a Chevrolet dealership and traded it in for a 2016 Silverado.

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Engineering Reliability

Fred, 02/05/2018
2014 Ram 1500 Tradesman 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful

Front wheel bearings out at 60,000 miles. No warranty. Bearing design is poor as bearings should go 150,000 miles. Fuel tank sensor showed up as check engine light several times and Dealer in Wasilla, Alaska did not document or correct. Finally went out at 65,000 miles and fuel pump assembly had to be replaced. Any sensor should be replacable without removing fuel tank. Poor engineering. I will not buy another RAM

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Awesome pick up

Juan Carlos, 09/28/2016
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2014 Ram 1500 Longhorn 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful

After too many vehicles owned through out all my life, the best I've ever had. Strong as tank, accelerates like a rocket and rides too smooth for a pick up truck. Awesome.

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Exceeds My Expectations, Still Runs Perfectly

jbowen52, 07/11/2014
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2014 Ram 1500 SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
12 of 15 people found this review helpful

This is my first truck. Previously had a Cadillac SRX and other crossover type vehicles. Decided most of what we did was hauling stuff. We were surprised to end up with truck. It is just as described in the reviews. Comfortable, quiet, solid and gets better mileage than the SRX. Solid 24+ MPG from Washington, DC to CT. Averages 20+MPG in daily driving, incredible for a full size truck. Being my first truck, the Fun To Drive category isn't really there. While good for a truck, it isn't up to the handling of the SRX. Still I knew that going in. The V6 does a great job, hauls my camper and boats. I tested the Hemi, but it didn't seem to need it. Very happy so far. UPDATE: At nearly 20,000 miles the truck continues to perform flawlessly. I am still very pleased with the V6 performance and have never required more. Gas mileage continues to amaze me for a full size crew cab 4WD pickup. 20 around town, 23-24 on a trip. UPDATE: Now at over 37K, the truck continues to perform perfectly. Still amazed by the performance and fuel mileage that I get with this truck. Only issues have been a few minor factory recalls for locking and radio security. UPDATE: Now at over 50K, tires are just coming up for replacement, still no unscheduled maintenance. Finally replaced tires at 52K, still running perfectly, 23MPG on trips, still AMAZING!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love my Ram pickup!

chris303, 01/31/2015
2014 Ram 1500 Tradesman 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful

I bought my Ram 1500 new in November of '13. After 26,000 miles, I can report only 1 repair (oil pressure sending unit fixed under warranty). Gas mileage on a recent trip from Wisconsin to Florida varied from 20.5 to 25 mpg. My Tradesman trimmed truck came with so much standard equipment, I don't know why anybody would need to spend more! This truck rides and handles like a big American sedan. The 8 speed automatic works great, though I have caught it napping at times when kicked down. My only complaint is I wish the seats had lumbar support for my middle-aged lower back, but I suppose the higher trim levels may. It's no surprise Ram won Motor Trend truck of the year twice!

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Still early, but "Wow." Bye-Bye F150 !

dallasdon, 04/13/2014
2014 Ram 1500 Longhorn 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.6 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
13 of 17 people found this review helpful

Coming off of three-straight F150 platforms ('07 Lincoln Mark-LT, '09 Loaded Lariat, '11 Platinum) I decided to take a break, but that triumvirate set the bar high ('11 Plat was the nicest half-ton I ever drove.) Well, the past is the past. This '14 Longhorn simply outclasses the Fords across the board (for now, until FoMoCo stops resting on laurels.) Gorgeous, comfortable, luxurious, powerful, intuitive technology...it has it all. The "Western" themed interior is a little over the top (a bit long on badges and saddle-stitching) but it's crafted so finely, it's hard to say that there's something else you'd prefer.) Here's the new bar for Ford, Chevy and Toyota to jump over. Good luck boys!

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5 out of 5 stars

All the right options for the price

Ebs58, 07/06/2017
updated 01/07/2018
2014 Ram 1500 SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.3 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

I have a 2014 with the Hemi, 8 speed tran and big horn package. 76,000 miles and the only problem is the check engine light has just come on at 75000 miles. It seems to be just a small vapor leak according to the code that the computer throws. Maybe just a gas cap problem. Other than tires every 35000 miles, changing the oil every 5000 miles and a air filter every 12000 miles no other maintenance has been needed. Just had to put all new brakes pads on at 72000 miles. I do mostly highway and suburban driving so I am averaging 18 mpg. Sometimes as high as 20 if I am on the interstate. From what i have read the Hemi is made in mexico and the transmission is made by BMW which is used on the larger suv and 5 and 7 series sedans. The seats are more comfortable than most pickup's I have owned except the the 2008 Toyota Tundra i had. No other truck can match that back seat for comfort and room! Updated review Jan 2018. The only issue has been a check engine light that a small evaporation code was showing. Replaced gas cap and seem to solve the problem. I had another episode with the check engine light which was caused by not resetting the engine oil life change warning. This also caused the remote start not to work. It would start the engine but then shut it down after a minute. Again, I have a concern about all the electronics that interact with everything so I will probably trade it when I get close to 100,000 miles when the warrantee expires. I still feel it is the best equipped for the price. A comparable Silverado has a much higher list price and a F150 with the same options is fairly close to the Ram.. A Toyota Tundra probably has the best reputation for reliability but doesn't offer comparable options. I had a 2008 Tundra with 180,000 miles on it and the only major repair ($1000) was the air conditioner compressor and evaporator. The only other money put into it was for maintenance--- tires, 3 sets of brakes, a fan belt, filters, and oil changes.

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Paint peel not covered!!!

Andrew, 05/31/2019
2014 Ram 1500 Tradesman 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
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Yes I am a long time Ram customer as I've owned 3 Ram 1500 and my case number was #58617502... I called customer service I have had paint peeling down to the bare metal on my bumper in the past they covered it and now they're telling me that I'm out of warranty and now my whole driver door has peeled to bare metal and no visible primer and they will not cover the paint I will never buy another truck again they can't stand by their paint I believe my vehicle has no primer on it at all and they will not do anything about it thanks Ram never again.... I am still paying on a $40,000 truck but now I have to have repainted because RAM does not paint their vehicles properly

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Get a ford or Toyota

Kirby , 11/18/2019
2014 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.6 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful

Drove my 2014 for 5 years. Had about 80k miles. Transmission and engine issues. Tons of recall. Also i had multiple issues with Ac. I don't usually write reviews. But after seeing that this piece of junk has almost 4 stars. I had to say something. The only positive is that it looks good. Maybe the best looking truck. But FCA is known for having a bad reputation for reliability. Do some research before buying one.

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Ramin It

Jeffery Lowery, 02/17/2017
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2014 Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.3 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

Great truck interior fit and comfort second to none. The power behind the wheels and traction around the corners! This is a man's truck pulling 25' Pontoon with 150hp like nothing is behind it... gas mileage with or without trailer stays consistent. 5.7L does what it was designed to do Make you Happy :)

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Hard To Beat

mitchselect, 04/20/2014
2014 Ram 1500 SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.3 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
12 of 17 people found this review helpful

Although its hard to go go wrong with any full size truck these days except for maybe the Nissan Titan, the initial impression of my new Ram seems to be just a little bit better all around. Even if you have been a "hater" in the past, which many of us are, and for good reason, i strongly urge you to at least test drive one and give it a fair chance. You wont be disappointed. I found it to be the best performing, arguably the best looking, best optioned and with current rebates it was the cheapest. It is my belief that Ram Dodge Fiat (whatever) is trying to make a statement with this truck and in my opinion has done so! although i gave reliability a 5, only time will tell. GIVE RAM A CHANCE!

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BEAST MODE

Johnboy, 12/16/2020
2014 Ram 1500 Tradesman 4dr Crew Cab 6.3 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Just bought 2014 hemi ram crew cab nice straight pipe after the cat converter 33x12.5 x22 toyo tires black mayhem rims 106000 miles gorgeous pristine vehicle no complaints strong and responsive. I'm 64 drove crap all my life so I got this for me. Never knew you could buy a truck like that. 6 years old and it's still like new big tough strong and safe. Like driving a big comphy tank. Very impressed. Turns out my retirement truck is a 2014 hemi ram

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3 out of 5 stars

Don’t buy for the suspension

Sarahstar167, 05/21/2020
2014 Ram 1500 Tradesman 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Purchased this truck form a dealership and it’s a nice truck in a lot of ways but as soon as cold weather hit (we live in Canada) the suspension compressor went and it is completely unbearable. Dealership wants to charge $4000 to replace the compressor which they can’t even confirm will fix the issue. Basically whenever it is cold we have no suspension. We specifically bought for this feature as we have a trailer and boat to tow. Only other option is swapping out the air suspension for hard which apparent most people do. Shame on you Dodge for creating and marketing a feature that doesn’t actually work!

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Transmission Leaking Day 1

emmerth, 10/28/2014
2014 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
33 of 50 people found this review helpful

I purchased this 1500 9-1-14 to replace my aging Titan (10 years old). The dealership was offering some great incentives for the holiday and the truck seemed to be rated pretty good so I thought it was a no-brainer. Until, I took it over my friends house (concrete driveway) and he informed me that I leaked transmission fluid all over it. I then looked under the truck and sure enough, it was leaking. Well, it has been to the dealer 4 times now and they still are having trouble fixing it. It is now at the dealer again. When they picked it up this morning, it had 1568 miles on it and most of them are from them doing test drives. Contact Chrysler support yesterday and waiting them...

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Made the switch

johneb09, 12/18/2014
2014 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.6 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
16 of 24 people found this review helpful

We traded our 2012 Silverado in on this new Ram a few months ago, and so far, love the truck. The Chevys 5.3 ltr had very sluggish acceleration, and an irratic shifting 6 speed transmission. I test drove another new 2014 Silverado, a 2014 F150, and then the Ram. The 2014 Chevy was once again, sluggish. The Ford was ok, but the Rams performance and handling, IMO, was the one that was the most enjoyable to drive. The acceleration is amazing, and the 8 speed transmission is precise. The Hemi engine is powerful, yet we have been getting 25 MPG on the highway. Pretty amazing truck all the way around, plus it was priced thousands less than the Ford & Chevy.

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c'mon dodge

kokomo joe, 02/12/2017
updated 02/21/2019
2014 Ram 1500 R/T 2dr Regular Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful

I trade from a chevrolet to this, 57,000 miles and transmission problems, front end feels like it is ready to collapse, engine misses, sad , sad, sad, sad - the front seat "leaner" is a freaking launching pad - don't put anything on it because this mf'er will launch it into the dashboard even if you slow down - not a sudden stop - very poor truck for the money. don't listen to them on "ram tough bs" what happened Dodge - the 2007/8 models were much better !!!!!!!!!!! So after 2 years, nothing gets better. The dealership is a joke, 4 recalls and 2 they haven't figured out how to fix yet. It may not be Dodge's problem entirely, I bought a repo without my knowledge and this truck was abused. The dealership says they don't have to disclose repo? Still same front end problems, same launching pad center "leaner". Went to trade is in and lost 9,000.00 invalue in 10 months - go figure !

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Ram 1500 Engine

Unhappy Ram owner, 08/22/2020
2014 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.6 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful

My truck ran well until 100 k, than one day the timing chain slipped and blew my engine , how does a chain slip? Ram Headquarter says it's normal. $10,500 seem normal? I will never support this brand again and suggest you research other truck brands that have better support from the manufacturer

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Electronics Nightmare

ScottoAZ, 07/13/2016
updated 07/27/2023
2014 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
14 of 21 people found this review helpful

Purchased Dec 2014, Laramie, Hemi, 5.7 4x4, first trip air flow to engine damper was malfunctioning. Radio/Nav (Best one they offer) has been replaced 2x and still malfunctions. Window control module has been replaced, drive side mirror has been replaced, had to return it for the shop to reinstall the rubber trim correctly. Wipers come on with rain sensor without any moisture on the windscreen or in the atmosphere (4%) cannot find problem. Alarm is set not to chirp, however when I lock it from the door lock and close the door it chirps 3x and unlocks. (nothing wrong they tell me) Truck interior venting makes a sound like a monster is yawning inside when they activate (thats the way it is they told me...HUH) Both rear wheel well flairs had to be reinstalled by a autobody shop, coming off. Door column trim (vinyl) had to be replaced 2x on drivers side. Its in now for fuel sensor not working and engine light on. Front left bearing or 4x4 hub seems to be grinding. Glove box latch sticks.....and the worst is after having all the repairs done I have to bring it back to repair the warranty work due to the sloppy mechanic/techns damaging items (while doing repairs) or getting grease on my leather interior and head liner. I got my truck back for the second radio replacement and went with the service writer to reinstall bluetooth items and the freaking radio wasnt even installed all the way. Mechanics need to loose money when they perform substandard work on clients vechiles. This truck has been in the shop approx 5 weeks since I had it....and I thought my Ford 6.0 Diesel was a nightmare! UPDATE 1/13/17...radio still does not funtion very well, bluetooth connection on and off depending on the attitude of the truck. Had a very lengthy conversation with DODGE rep at Dodge and explained all my issues. The rep responded approximately a week later with an e-mail suggesting I bring my truck to the dealer for the repair of stated issues......HUH didn't you hear a word I said. THEY CANT SEEM TO FIX THIS TRUCK. DO NOT purchase a Dodge. I understand from talking to outside mechanics that the only Dodge made part is the Hemi engine (which is patented) and most every other component is FIAT. No wonder! Id stay far away form Ram trucks. UPDATE 7/13/17...all issues previously stated are still a problem. Dodge sent a email review to me and asked how my last service went. Well have to say out of Dodge warranty and on the after market one so now I pay a deductable on their problems. Did not answer as they (Dodge liked) so they contacted the Dodge dealer I bring my truck to and Im sure bent the service managers ear...they called me in a panic.....I told them the truck has been in numerious time for the same problems and you can't seem to fix them...WHAT DO YOU WANT ME TO SAY! Now sitting on my desk is another recall notice....daHHHHHHHHH. Vechicles have been around for over 100 years....get it right! I don't need the thing to tie my shoe laces, get me from A to B safely. Dont buy a DODGE! UPDATE 1/14/18....Still having the same issues, except now the electronics are slowing down...push door lock 5-8 times for it to lock. This morning after staring the truck the heated steering wheel and seat heaters didnt come on. Oh after about 2 miles they did. Radio is just switching stations after turning off truck and restarting. Radio at times just skips a beat meaning it goes out and comes back on after a second or two. Outside temp sensor, Im not sure it knows how to sense temp changes. It takes 5 miles to finally sense the outside temp. Vents still make the monster growling sound while the truck is not running and it is sitting awhile. Dodge mechanics cannot seem to duplicate. Seems my mechanic where I bring it for a oil change knows all about the issue of venting noise. DO YOUR RESEARCH...Do not buy a Dodge....one more thing, this is not to be believed. My truck came with 20 inch chrome (plastic ) wheels and the spare Dodge put on the vechile is a 17 inch wheel. Now if your tire size is different on the spare, not so bad you dont drive too fast to the station, but a different size rim....WHAT are these people thinking. Im looking to get rid of this nightmare real soon. 1/15/2020 Ok folks radio went offline in Sept, and gear shifter knob was sticking and grinding...brought it in "oh there is a radio upgrade". Cannot find anything wrong with shifter....fast foward to 1/10/20 radio has blinker out 4 times, shifter knob is grinding and now I have a message on my screen, "bring shifter in for service. Oh we cannot find a code for this says the dealer. Tech finds the code hidden in some obscure phantom megabyte. New radio is on order, 4th one. Well this truck is now on its way out of my hair....been to Ford, have one picked out.................its gone, too many problems, traded in, could not sell it to anyone with all the freaking problems..............

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2014 Dodge Ram Quad Cab

canoe3, 02/02/2015
updated 10/29/2018
2014 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful

I've had my pickup for a few months now, approx 5,000 miles on it. Never all it seems pretty good, but there are a couple of annoying things - it was right around $30k (I'm in Canada). It came without mud flaps, front tow hooks or any other trim. I understand you could get those by paying for a higher trim level, but I feel all trucks should come standard with those (they are on the F150). Aftermarket was fine though. My biggest issue is with the fuel economy, which I expected to be not great as its a v8, but it's actually around 14mpg easy driving in the city, 16mpg on the highway. also, stock tires are horrible - if it rains (or aaagh - snows!) you're all over the road. Upate at 4 years - issues with rough shift out of park whenever truck is on a slope, either up or down. Have to apply a lot of force, and shifter 'thumps'. Key fob sometimes refuses to disengage easily. Asked dealership to look at it when it was only 2 months old, they refused without charging $300 for 'inspection labor'. Would not buy another Ram simply due to difficulty with the dealership - in speaking with many other Ram owners, it's a known issue that the dealers will try to overcharge for practically everything, and our fleet manager told me to 'never buy a Dodge/Ram product, dealing with them on warranty issues is a nightmare'. Aside from that, it still runs well and has never let me down. Good price, both new and even better used (they depreciate like crazy). You can pick up a decent one at auction here in Canada a couple years old and pay half the new price. Better support from the dealer and I'd consider another one, but as it stands switching to GMC next.

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Missing my Titan

Jim Simpson, 03/04/2018
2014 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

First off I am a Nissan guy. I had 260,000 miles on my 05 Titan. I bought a 2014 RAM 1500 Express Blacked Out Edition Quadcab 4x4, with the 5.7L engine. I test-drove the new Titan and didn't like it. I drove this Ram and decided to give it a try. After owning it for about a month, I can safely say I miss my Titan, a lot! My 2005 Titan had more bells and whistles than my new 2014 Ram 1500. The Ram feels fake and plastic-like. I have the 6-speed transmission. It is constantly shifting between ECO mode and normal mode. I really miss all of the spaces in the doors to store things. I hope it will be a reliable truck, now that I have a 450.00 dollar a month payment.

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Nightmare

flalum06, 11/24/2014
2014 Ram 1500 SLT 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
15 of 24 people found this review helpful

I have never had more trouble in my life then with this new ECO Diesel! Pulled out of the lot with 16 miles on it check engine light came on. Took it in 3 times before it was fixed. Then I finally got to drive it and the drivers side window leaked and I could not put fuel into the truck without getting a bath or having fuel run all down the side of the truck or vapor locking. Has been in and out of the shop for well over a month (this will be the 3rd time) and they are telling me they do not know what is wrong with it. LEMON! Will never buy another dodge again. Called Dodge numerous times and they are SLOW... I spent 41,000 on a truck that now has 2100 miles and I can not even drive it.

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not reliable

newto ram, 08/18/2020
updated 02/22/2021
2014 Ram 1500 Tradesman 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
9 of 15 people found this review helpful

great fuel economy/ good acceleration/comfortable too bad its unreliable. Rockers and cams at 75k miles.

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Ram 1500 w/ 8-speed transmission - AVOID IT

MarkInNC, 07/28/2018
updated 02/08/2024
2014 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.6 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
9 of 15 people found this review helpful

Update-Update: they are still using the same transmission in the 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024 Ram 1500. If you plan on owning your Ram 1500 for a long time, this is NOT your truck. I purchased my 2014 Ram 1500 Sport 4x4, new, in July 2014. I loved the truck for four years until this week. Before I tell you why I don't think you should buy it, I'll tell you why I did buy it. The styling was awesome, the power of the 5.7L Hemi was great, the fit & finish were good. For 160K miles, the only problems I had were a wheel bearing (normal for it to wear out after about 120K miles) and a water pump, which broke after about 140K miles. Everything else was normal maintenance. All work was performed at the dealership. As I approached 100K miles, I asked about servicing the transmission. I wanted to replace the transmission fluid and clean the filters. I was told, "the 8-speed transmission is a sealed unit. You cannot service the transmission." I was shocked, but reassured that it would be ok. Well, it turned out to be a big, $5600 problem for me. At 161K miles, I was told that I needed a brand new transmission. The torque converter was malfunctioning, but you can't replace it separately. You have to replace the entire transmission. I drive a lot. I'm just driving from one end of the state to the other, cruise control on. No towing, nothing putting any undue stress on the transmission. My last truck was a 2007 Toyota Tundra 4x4. Lasted for 300K miles and I still sold it for $11K. If you want long-term reliability, get a Tundra. If you plan on trading your truck in every 100K miles, it’s a nice truck. If you plan on driving it longer, buy a Toyota. Ram trucks are not designed to last for the long haul. I think it's funny that this review has gotten so many down votes. Something tells me Ram is trying to keep its readership down.

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Perfect except few a few minor details!

william45, 12/28/2016
updated 12/30/2019
2014 Ram 1500 Tradesman 4dr Crew Cab 6.3 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I really love this truck. I bought it used with 15,000 miles. I now have 25,000 miles. my two biggest complaints are no power seat and no radio controls on steering wheel. I simply could not find this equipment on a used truck in my price range. $25,000 to $27,000. I would have gladly paid a little more for these options. This truck is not ill equipped either. It has all power, windows, mirrors, tilt, cruise, tow package, running boards, factory bed liner, CD player Uconnect radio, 4X4, 5.7 . The sticker showed this truck at $42,000 new. Would like to see power seats and steering controls a bit more available. Now I've had it for 4 years and 62,000 miles. My biggest complaint is the quality of the interior. The seeds stain very easily even with water it seems to leave a mark. The door panels scratch way too easily. I had a small cooler in the backseat and turned sharply and it slid into the door and left a 6in scratch mark that I can't get out. I had a drinking cup that I left in the front door cup holder and after about six months of putting it in and out I noticed I wore a 3-inch scratch right near the cup holder. I have to shampoo my car seats regularly to make them look new again and just have to live with all the little scratches and marks on the door panels front and back. Dodge needs to fix this problem.

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1st and "LAST" RAM

Curt Goff, 02/22/2022
updated 02/28/2025
2014 Ram 1500 R/T 2dr Regular Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Bought new had 30 miles. Fully maintained. At 30,700 miles steering rack went out, Ram refused to work with me since it was 700 miles outside warranty. 8 months later it went out again as well as rear axle including bearings and motor needing rebuilt! Wrote corporate and no reply. This was supposed to be my last vehicle. I hate Doge Chrysler! Would give a negative 9 if possible. I dumped this POS! NEVER AGAIN WILL I BUY A RAM TRUCK!

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Jury's still out..

RAM GUY, 09/03/2020
2014 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Eats gas fairly well. This is a quad cab Big Horn 1500. I'm getting a ticking sound from engine but no problems. I heard the MDS system cause engine problems, but none for me so far. I did get the RAM warranty just in case. Only 66,000 on it so far. Will give a update later

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Avoid all RAM 1500 with 8-speed transmission

Mark Andersen, 08/11/2018
updated 10/31/2022
2014 Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
24 of 44 people found this review helpful

If you are planning on owning this truck beyond 100K miles, buy something else. The 8-speed transmission is NOT SERVICEABLE. Twice, at about 90K and again about 130K, I begged my dealership to flush/fill, replace filters in the transmission on my 2014 Ram 1500. I was told, "it's a sealed unit, and you can't do that." How do you build a transmission and don't make it serviceable? After all service done at two different Chrysler/Jeep/Ram dealerships (oil changes, water pump, front wheel bearing), my transmission went out at 161K. My dealership told me it would cost $5600 to replace the entire transmission. It was actually the torque converter that went out, but in the Ram 1500, they are one complete unit (you can't just replace the torque converter). I drive a lot, but it's all highway with zero towing. No stress on the transmission and it went out. I called Chrysler and told them what my history was and offered to pay for $1000 - $1500 of the repair. They offered me nothing. Not a few % points off the repair, not a loyalty discount if I traded and purchased another Ram (like I would), nothing at all. The agent I spoke to, put me on hold and talked to a manager, who told her to tell me, "sorry, there's nothing we can do." So I am making it a part-time job to tell everyone I can NOT to buy a Ram 1500. Here's a list of things I did like about it, until the transmission went out. The look, the entertainment system, visibility, acceleration, braking, comfort. Loved it all until the transmission went out. I ended up taking it to Toyota, where I traded for a new Tundra Limited. I owned a Tundra before the Ram and got 300K miles on it (and sold it for $11K). I will never buy another Ram. Don't make the same mistake I did.

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It was so bad I sold it within six weeks!

GT, 01/30/2020
updated 08/02/2021
2014 Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful

So I don’t know if I just bought a lemon or what but this was the worst truck I have ever owned. 14’ Ram Crew Cab short bed with the 3.0 EcoDiesel with 86k miles. It got WAY worst fuel economy than they said it would and it was a dog! I don’t need a ultra-powerful truck, but I bought this for its ability to tow and it’s great fuel economy... it was horrible! At best I was averaging 17mpg Highway and 15 around town. Towing a small two place snowmobile trailer from Michigan to Colorado and back only averaged 14mpg! I could get that with ANY modern truck! Instead I was paying a .40-.50 cents extra a gallon for diesel fuel and still getting crappy fuel economy! Oh and don’t think for a second that you can tow over 70 mph... if you kick it to 75mph the thing won’t ever see 8th gear and you can count on the fuel economy dropping to 12- mpg . You throw this in with the fact that I had to take it to a dealership THREE times in the few weeks I owned it for stupid little crap that a normal truck would not even have a problem with... it was just too much. Don’t believe the hype. The truck it nice but this setup needs a lot of refining before I will ever try the Fiat diesel again. And just so you know that I am not just a Ram hater... I ended up getting the HEMI version of the exact same truck (2018) and I LOVE it! I’m 20 mpg on the highway and 17 in town. I haven’t towed with it yet but even if it is the same as the EcoDiesel I will be happy because I am still spending less on the cost of the fuel AND I have had NO problems with the truck. I truly hope other people have better luck with this power train but for me... I hated every money sucking minute of owning that truck. Oh yeah and if your wondering why this review is for the 3.0 EcoDiesel but the listing that I put in is for the 3.6 gas motor, it is because Edmunds did not have an option to select the 3.0 in the drop down menu for the 2014 truck. 2021 update… yup… still have the Hemi brother of this truck and everything in my first review still holds true. I love the gas version of the 1500 but I would not recommend the 3.0 Diesel version to anyone.

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2014 Ram great vehice But service sucks. GM great

David, 11/21/2015
2014 Ram 1500 Tradesman 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful

3rd new ram pickup. 1st full size. 2014 LoneStar 4x4. White crew cab. Others were Dakota Laramie's. Quad cabs. Major issues with both trannys so I moved up to this one. Other than poor navigation updates and 2 rear wheel bearings that exploded at 7,000 miles I'm very pleased oh... Except heated seats suck. Can't seem to get a Dodge dealer to fix them. Tried 4. All say the work but then I show them what they are doing and the scratch their heads. All Dodge service centers get a 2 on a 10 scale from me. GM has best service hands down but you pay for it. GM trucks cost $8000.00 more for same type truck. GM service gets a 10+. If you don't mind arguing with a Dodge service manager then you'll have no issues I guess. Just try to contact your local Dodge rep. Ha ha. Good frickin luck. Ain't happening ever !!!! Make damn sure you buy the CHRYSLER only extended Warranty. APex warranty sucks. No renter car coverage for minor repairs. Hope you have a spare vehicle or a ride. GM will provide you a ride or car or whatever you want and always deliver your vehicle back you un detailed. Dodge service will deliver it back with added filth on your interior. David from Ft Worth Texas.

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Update 2025 now a Ram 2500 from 2014 and Ram 2004

Richard RailRoader, 06/15/2019
updated 01/02/2025
2014 Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.3 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

No longer have 2014 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 was a great truck,air bag suspension,heated seats front and back,steering wheel,Also cooling seats up front,and the ability to lower truck a couple of inches so someone short can get in easier and raise it 2 or 3 inches for four wheeling .Don't know when they stopped applying air bag suspensions but you can only get it in the Limited now.had not issues with truck the 4 years I had it now have a Ram 2500.

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Great American craftsmanship! 2014 ram 1500.

Rob Oxa, 03/30/2018
updated 04/03/2020
2014 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.6 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Aside from this whistling noise that sometimes appears in the lower right corner of the windshield it is a great truck - I bought it about a year ago agreat pulling power smooth still fits my hunting crew comfortably. Back up camera went out tried to replace it plus the harness but it didn't work so my ram has started to fall apart a bit there and there.

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Now have owned all three of the big three

4-Dezl, 09/26/2018
2014 Ram 1500 Tradesman 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

I was a RAM/Dodge hater until I owned this truck. I have the 3.0 EcoDiesel and purchased this truck begrudgingly because RAM was the only manufacturer to have the stones to put in a small turbo diesel. This truck with 8 speed ZF transmission gets 30 MPG on the highway if you are careful. Towing my 7500 lb camper, I get 12-14 mpg on the flats and 11 in rolling hills. That is the same as my Duramax with 1/2 the displacement. The Tradesman is the lowest trim model, but with some creature comforts like Uconnect touch screen stereo and carpeting, this truck is as feature rich and comfortable as any. Even more so when you consider the 4 corner coil springs to smooth out the suspension. I did have to add airbags to the rear coils to help with porpoising when towing the camper, but for $80 it was worth it. Turbo lag will always be an issue, but this truck loves to pull and will make 340 ft/lbs of torque when required and over 20 lbs boost. I would buy this again.

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RAM .. beautiful and efficient

Melissa, 06/26/2024
2014 Ram 1500 Tradesman 4dr Crew Cab 6.3 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have driven chrysler products since 1981. First one was a long range RAM. Slant 6, single cab, 30 gal tank. My current is a RAM 1500, crewcab, 5.7 hemi, 8 speed trans, in deep cherry red. Very reliable, smooth riding, easy to drive and stable. LOVE MY TRUCK.

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To many problems

Carl, 01/16/2023
updated 01/22/2024
2014 Ram 1500 Tradesman 2dr Regular Cab LB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Lots of problems. power steering went out with 41000 miles, Oil filter housing leaking, very rough shifting. Had 5 recalls that were just taken care of. Honestly, I have lost all faith and confidence in this truck and getting ready to dump it on some poor unsuspecting soul.

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Awesome Truck

Carlos Leon, 04/19/2021
2014 Ram 1500 Tradesman 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Amazing truck

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