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2014 RAM 1500 vs 2019 RAM 1500

Same-model NHTSA complaint comparison: raw complaints, recalls, top component families, and reported harm mentions.

Pending review: this curated compare page is generated from two real NHTSA rows and excluded from the sitemap until sampled. Data through 2026; reviewed June 2026.

2014 RAM 1500

Full vehicle record
NHTSA source
Complaints
2,373
rank #51 of 4,194
Recalls
16
campaigns on record
Top component
Steering
474 complaints (20%)
Reported harm
150 crashes / 134 injuries
0 deaths; 38 fires

2019 RAM 1500

Full vehicle record
NHTSA source
Complaints
2,092
rank #77 of 4,194
Recalls
28
campaigns on record
Top component
Electrical System
354 complaints (17%)
Reported harm
109 crashes / 98 injuries
1 deaths; 17 fires

Largest differences in this pair

Complaint gap

281

2019 RAM 1500 has the lower raw complaint count

Recall gap

12

2014 RAM 1500 vs 2019 RAM 1500

Top component overlap

Different families

Steering vs Electrical System

2014 RAM 1500 problem mix

  • STEERING 474
  • ENGINE 300
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 229
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 211
  • POWER TRAIN 185

2019 RAM 1500 problem mix

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 354
  • STEERING 325
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 231
  • ENGINE 221
  • POWER TRAIN 193

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer NHTSA complaints, the 2014 RAM 1500 or 2019 RAM 1500?

2019 RAM 1500 has fewer raw NHTSA consumer complaints in this dataset (2,092 vs 2,373). This is not a defect rate and is not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Does this mean the 2019 RAM 1500 is more reliable?

No. These are unverified consumer reports and recall campaigns, not production-normalized reliability scores. Use the comparison as one research signal and check a specific vehicle's history before buying.

These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle, and not financial, safety, or purchasing advice. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).