Table 1 shows one common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2014 Dodge Ram 3500.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems |
Two issues that are caused by the same problem: 1. When accelerating from a stop there is limited power. If I step on the throttle hard, it seems to not move for a second or two, then takes off. 2. While driving in traffic there is a significant delay in throttle response. If I am on the accelerator trying to blend into traffic, then have to take my foot off the accelerator for some reason, then try to accelerate, it does nothing for several seconds. This is a very unsafe situation for the occupants of my vehicle and anyone else on the road. I want it addressed before causing an accident, or even worse death to someone.
When attempting to cross multiple lane divide highway while synchronizing the timing of the crossing I had to let up and then depress accelerator pedal and got no response from throttle. . . The classic dead pedal response. It can be avoided but someone unfamiliar with the vehicle can geet seriously hurt/killed by not understanding the dead pedal lag and those situations where it occurs. . . This must be fixed.
There is major lag between the when the throttle is applied to when the engine responds. Many are calling it "dead pedal" because the engine just doesn't respond to throttle input when pressed quickly. If the throttle is pressed slowly, the engine responds as one would expect, but in an emergency situation, where one has to stomp on the peddle, there's no response. For me, I can sometimes do a 3 count. The issue happens from a dead stop or when you are cruising. When cruising, it's easy to replicate because all you have to do it give it a little fuel, as if you're going up a small hill, let off, then stomp on it. . . When this is done, the engine acts as if your foot is still off the peddle for what feels like eternity. I have taken it to the dealer multiple times and each time, I'm told this is how it's suppose to be, so there is no fix . . . But a flash might be available in future to resolve this. The problem is, no one can confirm ram is working on a fix.