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DJ platform

2014 Ram 2500 — 6.4L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 2500 6.4L.

Body TRUCKEngine 6.4L

The 2014 Ram 2500 is a truck built on the DJ platform and powered by a 6.4L engine requiring 7.0 quarts of 0W-40 API oil. This model year recorded 340 owner complaints, primarily centered on steering, alongside 16 recalls. Within the model's 2009-2021 history, these figures place the 2014 version between the 2009 low of 5 complaints and the 2018 peak of 2,496.

Model year20192018201720162014

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity7.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-40 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

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

Independent published road-test results.

7.9–8.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.90 sec — 2014 Heavy Duty Big Horn 6.4L Crew Cab (6.4 ft. Bed)
410 hpHorsepower (as tested)
429 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2014Heavy Duty Big Horn 6.4L Crew Cab (6.4 ft. Bed) 6.4L V87.90 sec16.10 sec410 hp4x4
2014Heavy Duty Power Wagon Laramie 6.4L Crew Cab (6.4 ft. Bed) 6.4L V88.40 sec16.50 sec410 hp4x4
2014Heavy Duty Laramie Limited 6.4L Crew Cab (6.4 ft. Bed) 6.4L V88.70 sec16.50 sec410 hp4x4
2017Heavy Duty Laramie 6.4L Crew Cab (6.4 ft. Bed) 6.4L V87.70 sec15.90 sec410 hp4x4
2017Heavy Duty SLT Off Road 6.4L Mega Cab (6.4 ft. Bed) 6.4L V88.30 sec16.20 sec410 hp4x4
2018Heavy Duty Power Wagon Crew Cab (6'4.3" Bed) 6.4L V88.60 sec16.50 sec410 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 7.0 qt of 0W-40 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

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 Gap0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 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 Relief16-21 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature195 °F
Engine Compression100
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

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

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.

Compared with the low 2009 baseline and the 2011–2012 period, the 2014 Ram 2500 shows materially higher federal activity: 340 complaints and 16 recalls match 2013’s recall peak and represent the highest complaint count of the early-generation years, while its 516 TSBs and four investigations also exceed most surrounding years. Complaints then eased in 2015–2016 before surging to 671 in 2017 and 2,496 in 2018, so 2014 sits at the top of the initial problem arc rather than the later, far larger surge. The leading 2014 complaint categories are steering (59), power train (37), engine (31), and electrical system (17), with 13 crash-related and 4 fire-related complaints on record; the data does not specify root causes. That makes 2014 cleaner than 2017–2018 but notably worse than 2009–2012 and the immediately following 2015 model. For a buyer, this is a proceed-with-caution year: confirm all 16 recalls are completed, focus a pre-purchase inspection on steering and drivetrain behavior, and consider a different model year if those systems are a concern.

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 6.4L take?

7.0 qt of 0W-40 API MEETING CHRYSLER SPECIFICATION MS-12633, 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.