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DS platform

2014 Ram 1500 — 3.0L Diesel

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 1500 3.0L Diesel.

Body TRUCKEngine 3.0L DieselTransmission Automatic 8-spd

The 2014 Ram 1500 3.0L Diesel is a DS-platform truck powered by a 3.0L diesel engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission, carrying EPA ratings of 20/27/23 mpg. Owner records show 1,734 total complaints, with steering standing out as the top problem area, alongside 17 recalls. Within the 2009–2021 model timeline, 2014 sits at the peak of the complaint curve, a position that marks it as the most complained-about year in that generation.

Model year20192018201720162014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque130 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy20/27/23 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 800 CCA battery, OE oil filter 04892339BE. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 49 · 800 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP265-70R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE alt 68191349AC
Engine air filter68190705AB alt 68441763AA
Fuel filter68235275AB
Spark plugSP143877AB alt SP149125AF
BatteryBBH7F001AA alt BBH8A001AA
Front wiper blades55277446AB
Thermostat52028898AJ alt 68157217AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length213 in
Overall width80.7 in
Overall height99.2 in
Wheelbase135.8 in
Curb weight4729 lb
Track (front / rear)71.3 / 70.5 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined20 / 27 / 23 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelDiesel

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent published road-test results.

8.6–8.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.60 sec — 2014 Tradesman 3.0L EcoDiesel Crew Cab (5.6 ft. Bed)
240 hpHorsepower (as tested)
420 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2014Tradesman 3.0L EcoDiesel Crew Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.0L Turbo Diesel V68.60 sec16.60 sec240 hp4x4
2014Outdoorsman 3.0L EcoDiesel Crew Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.0L Turbo Diesel V68.80 sec16.60 sec240 hp4x4
2014Laramie Longhorn 3.0L EcoDiesel Crew Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.0L Turbo Diesel V68.90 sec16.70 sec240 hp4x4
2015Big Horn EcoDiesel Crew Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.0L Turbo Diesel V69.00 sec16.90 sec240 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine SYNTHETIC · 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 · SAE J1703 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 130 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5.5
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.5-9.0
Brake FluidDOT 3 · SAE J1703
Differential Gear OilSYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity8.5 Pints,
Differential Gear OilSYNTHETIC · 80W-90 · GL-5

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel BoltsAT: 70 ft-lbs, MT: 55 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs21 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts130 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug15.0-22.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug15.0-22.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.60-1.65 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.38 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity6.00 oz

Service checks

Engine Compression100
Engine Oil Pressure25-110 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket24 ft-lbs / 22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle130 ft-lbs / 142 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.040; Rear: 0.040 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.102 in / 0.866 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.102 in / 0.866 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.039 in / 0.803 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9015 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages
122 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
275 degrees75 degrees
375 degrees75 degrees
475 degrees; Do not re-use old bolts.75 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 8,000 mi; coolant every 8,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 8,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 8,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (fill) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 10,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (fill) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Fuel Filter Water Separator (drain) · Parking Brake System (adjust)
At 30,000 miTransfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 60,000 miTransfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 100,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · PCV Valve (inspect)
At 120,000 miTransfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 150,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2014 Ram 1500 marks a peak in federal complaints (1,735) and recalls (17) within its generation, reflecting a broader trend of escalating quality concerns that began in 2011 and crested between 2013–2016. Compared to 2013 (1,254 complaints, 12 recalls) and 2015 (1,427 complaints, 18 recalls), the 2014 model year sits at the apex of this arc, with steering (396 complaints), engine (159), and fuel/propulsion systems (125) dominating reported issues—none of which are accompanied by specified root causes in the data. The sharp rise in recalls and investigations during this period suggests systemic rather than isolated problems, though the subsequent decline in complaints after 2016 indicates later corrective actions may have addressed some underlying flaws. Crash (97) and fire (24) complaints for 2014, while notable, do not deviate drastically from adjacent years. Given the 2014’s position at the height of this generation’s reliability challenges, buyers should prioritize meticulous pre-purchase inspections, particularly of steering and powertrain components, and verify all recall remedies have been completed—making it a higher-risk year unless thoroughly vetted.

17
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
615
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
5
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1,734
Owner complaints
97 involved a crash · 24 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1,734 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering396
Engine159
Fuel/Propulsion System125
Power Train90
Suspension72
Electrical System68
Service Brakes60
Air Bags60

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 17 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V475000Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:DieselReported 13/08/2020

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to… Remedy: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal in the event that…

19V347000Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:LatchReported 09/05/2019

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. Chrysler is also recalling all 2013-2014 and 2018 Ram 1500, 2500 and… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the tailgate latch, free of charge. The recall began May 23, 2019. Chrysler is expected to notify owners of the expanded…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 615 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S1623000028 Rev. K2026-06-12Electrical SystemOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
S1623000028 REV.J2026-06-05StructureOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
S1623000028 REV.I2026-05-29Electrical SystemOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
S26230000322026-04-30StructureSqueak Or Squawk Noise Coming From Either Side Door Of The Vehicle, It Could Be Just One…
S1623000028 REV.H2026-04-01StructureOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P2002
Diesel particulate filter efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0401
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) flow insufficient
P20EE
SCR NOx catalyst efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0087
Fuel rail / system pressure too low
P0299
Turbocharger / supercharger underboost condition

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Frequently asked

Does the 2014 1500 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 17 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 3.0L Diesel get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 27 highway / 23 combined mpg.