Ram250020145.7L/ram/2500/2014/5-7l/
DJ platform

2014 Ram 2500 — 5.7L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 2500 5.7L. Covers both the standard and High Output 5.7L.

Body TRUCKEngine 5.7L

The 2014 Ram 2500 is a truck built on the DJ platform and powered by a 5.7L engine that utilizes a 7.0‑quart oil capacity with 5W‑20 API‑rated lubrication. Its reliability profile records 340 total owner complaints, with steering issues comprising the most common complaint area and 16 recall actions documented. Positioned within a model‑year range that spans 2009 to 2021, the 2014 edition falls near the lower end of complaint volume, reflecting a comparatively modest complaint count relative to the peak 2018 figure of 2,496 reports and the nadir of 5 reports recorded in 2009.

Model year2018201720162014

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity7.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque135 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 730 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 94R · 730 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE alt 05083285AA
Engine air filter68441763AA alt 53034051AB
Fuel filter68194705AB alt 68197867AB
Spark plugSP143877AB alt SP138239AC
BatteryBBH7F001AA
Front wiper blades55277446AB
Serpentine belt04627589AA alt 04593852AB
Thermostat68534176AA alt 52028898AJ

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length213 in
Overall width80.7 in
Overall height99.2 in
Wheelbase135.8 in
Curb weight4782 lb
Track (front / rear)71.3 / 70.5 in

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 7.0 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, 75W-90 · GL-5 · SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 in the differential, DOT 3 · SAE J1703 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 135 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+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5
Brake FluidDOT 3 · SAE J1703
Differential Gear OilSYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity4.4 Pints,
Differential Gear Oil75W-90 · GL-5 · SYNTHETIC · 75W-140

Engine torques

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

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts)110.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket254.5 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle160.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket160.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts135 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
Spark Plug ManufacturerChampion
Spark Plug TypeLZFR5C-11G
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque20.0 ft-lbs

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

Pressure Test15, Pressure should not exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature195 °F
Engine Compression100
Engine Oil Pressure25-110 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

OtherDUAL REAR WHEELS / SINGLE REAR WHEELS
Torque Caliper to Bracket22 ft-lbs / 24 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle190 ft-lbs / 260 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.040; Rear: 0.040 in
OtherDUAL REAR WHEELS / SINGLE REAR WHEELS
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0004 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0009 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.338 in / 1.535 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
1bolts 1-1025 ft. lbs
2M12 bolts 1-1040 ft. lbs
3M12 bolts 1-1045 ft. lbs
4M12 bolts 1-1090 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
1M12 bolts 1-1025 ft. lbs
2M12 bolts 1-1040 ft. lbs
3M12 bolts 1-1090 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 7,500 miDiesel Emissions Fluid (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Tie Rod (lubricate) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 8,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 15,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (inspect)
Every 15,500 miFuel Tank Filler Cap O-Ring (inspect)
Every 18,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 22,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 30,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 36,000 miFuel Tank (inspect)

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 2500 sits at the peak of a troubling trend in the generation, with 340 complaints and 16 recalls—higher than the 2013 baseline and the 2015 dip to 211 complaints. Recalls in 2014 match the 2013 high of 16, indicating no improvement in safety oversight that year. Investigations remain steady at four, while TSBs climbed to 516, the highest in the dataset, suggesting many owners encountered issues that required dealer intervention. Top complaint areas—steering (59), power‑train (37), engine (31), and electrical (17)—highlight mechanical and drivetrain concerns, and the 13 crash and 4 fire complaints add further caution. Given the elevated complaint, recall, and TSB counts, 2014 is a less attractive year to buy compared to the quieter 2015 and 2016 models.

16
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
516
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
4
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
340
Owner complaints
13 involved a crash · 4 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 340 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering59
Power Train37
Engine31
Electrical System17
Suspension17
Unknown Or Other16
Fuel/Propulsion System13
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 16 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V021000Steering:Linkages:Drag:Link:ConnectionReported 25/01/2019

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Ram 3500 and 2014-2018 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab and Ram 2500 vehicles. The outboard steering linkage jam nut may loosen, allowing one end of the drag link to separate. Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will check the steering linkage jam nut tightness, replacing the drag link assembly or welding the nut to the adjuster sleeve, free of…

18E096000Steering:LinkagesReported 16/10/2018

Streetcar ORV LLC (Streetcar) is recalling certain American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) 3" Dualsport aftermarket suspension kits, part numbers N0436000 and N0436001, sold for installation on 2013-2018 RAM 2500 and 3500HD… Remedy: Streetcar will notify owners and dealers will inspect and install a new steering knuckle, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact AEV customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 516 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S1203000003 REV.A2026-06-26Service BrakesTrac-Rite Operation Diagnosis, Chatter, Shudder, Moving From A Stop And Turning
1129062026-06-17EngineBEARING - CRANKSHAFT THRUST and KIT
1129062026-06-17EngineBEARING - CRANKSHAFT THRUST and KIT
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…

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.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2014 2500 5.7L take?

7.0 qt of 5W-20 API MEETING CHRYSLER SPECIFICATION MS-6395, per the factory manual.

Does the 2014 2500 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 16 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.