Buyer Research

2014 Ram 2500 Cummins — Should You Buy One?

Typical asking price: $26,000–$40,000. There are 2 high-severity known issues you need to know before handing over a check.

Kestrel Take

The first year of the fourth-gen Ram HD with the coil-spring (or air) rear suspension and the proven 6.7L Cummins — a comfortable-riding, torque-rich heavy-duty that tows for days. Emissions-system upkeep, delete/tune history, and work abuse are the watch-items. A documented, stock Cummins with an honest tow history is one of the most respected used diesels you can buy.

Known Issues for the 2014 Ram 2500 Cummins

Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents.

Emissions system (EGR, DPF, DEF)High — wallet impact

The 6.7L Cummins emissions hardware is costly if neglected; verify thorough history and no active faults.

Repair cost range: $1,000-$5,000 if affected

Deleted / tuned emissions (illegal)High — wallet impact

Many were deleted/tuned — a legal/resale liability that can hide problems. Prefer stock.

Repair cost range: Varies

Air suspension (if equipped)Medium

The optional rear air suspension can leak/fail; verify it levels and holds.

Repair cost range: $500-$2,000

Front-end / tow abuseMedium

Check steering/ball-joint wear and honest tow history.

Repair cost range: $400-$1,500

Walk-Away Red Flags

✗Deleted/tuned emissions
✗Emissions faults
✗Air suspension sagging
✗Hard tow abuse

Good Signs

✓Stock emissions, thorough records
✓Air suspension holding (or coil)
✓Honest tow history, tight front end

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Known issues on this page are based on documented owner reports, NHTSA complaints, class-action records, and manufacturer technical service bulletins. Individual vehicles vary. A pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic is always worth doing.

Other Ram 2500 Cummins years

2015 Ram 2500 Cummins

$30,000–$45,000