[truck45]

3 questions need feedback on:

1) Transmission question:
I'm considering purchasing a 2014 Ram 3500 currently has 81,001 miles. It's been a single owner, and maintained. Transmission was serviced at 16,883 miles on 9/11/2015 and again at 62,559 miles on 12/5/2019 according to the CarFax. A friend of mine had a 2014 Ram 3500 and said he had major transmission problems and recommended staying away from that year.

Question: is the 2014 Ram 3500 one to stay away from? Are there known transmission issues?

2) Carfax vs. Autocheck by Experian question
On the Carfax it shows no accident for this 2014 Ram 3500 but on Autocheck it's showing 1 accident. Any thoughts on which source is more reliable and why one is saying no accident and the other is confirming an accident?

3) Axle ratio question:
There is no original window sticker on this 2014 Ram 3500. I would like to confirm the axle ratio. Where do I look to confirm it using the VIN?

Thank you.

 

[Cummins2014]

I don't think there is anymore trans problems with a 2014, then any other year . No problems with mine . The 2014 does have the dual radiators ,and there has been problems with the Y-pipe, but easily fixed if so. I would make sure its had all it recalls , that's done with the Vin # . If it's a single rear wheel , most likely it has the 3:42 gears . Mine is a 2014 3500 Megacab , and its 3:42 .If everything checks out ,and the price is right ,I would go for it .

 

[truck45]

I don't think there is anymore trans problems with a 2014, then any other year . No problems with mine . The 2014 does have the dual radiators ,and there has been problems with the Y-pipe, but easily fixed if so. I would make sure its had all it recalls , that's done with the Vin # . If it's a single rear wheel , most likely it has the 3:42 gears . Mine is a 2014 3500 Megacab , and its 3:42 .If everything checks out ,and the price is right ,I would go for it .

Thank you very much for your response. That gear ratio is another curious thing. It's a dually and on the car fax it is listed under mechanical that it's the 4.10 but the original window sticker is missing so I don't have really a back up way of knowing. Salesman sent me a link to a website and when I put in the VIN it shows this word document that looks generic with all the specs and says it's a 4.10 but it's a real generic document and it's on a Jeep website so it's a little strange. Thank you for your input.

 

[Cummins2014]

If it’s a dually it’s very possible it has the 4:10 . The single rear wheel 2014’s if not mistaken were only availability in 3:42 .

 

[BRK44]

Much better reviews on the AISIN transmission compared to the 68RFE.

 

[truck45]

If it’s a dually it’s very possible it has the 4:10 . The single rear wheel 2014’s if not mistaken were only availability in 3:42 .

Ok thanks.

 

[truck45]

Much better reviews on the AISIN transmission compared to the 68RFE.

Thank you for your input. Can you educate me here on the AISIN vs the 68RFE. Is the AISIN in the 2014 and older and the 68RFE is in the 2015 and newer? Is the AISIN a better performer particularly for hauling heavy loads? I had a 2015 RAM 3500 a couple years ago, it ran like a top! A reckless driver ran a red light and hit me twice and totaled the truck, but I was able to safely walk out of it. I'm looking to get back into a RAM 3500 again so I'm trying to familiarize myself with the different year models, axle ratio and transmissions as I search for an affordable used one.

 

[Proviron]

Thank you for your input. Can you educate me here on the AISIN vs the 68RFE. Is the AISIN in the 2014 and older and the 68RFE is in the 2015 and newer? Is the AISIN a better performer particularly for hauling heavy loads? I had a 2015 RAM 3500 a couple years ago, it ran like a top! A reckless driver ran a red light and hit me twice and totaled the truck, but I was able to safely walk out of it. I'm looking to get back into a RAM 3500 again so I'm trying to familiarize myself with the different year models, axle ratio and transmissions as I search for an affordable used one.

Best way to check is driver side transmission dipstick is an aisin, passenger side would be a 68rfe

Mines ran solid since 2016 with no issues even with bigger turbos and various tuning

the AS69RC runs a TON of line pressure from the factory unlike the 68rfe. The 69RC runs over 250psi at all times during the shifts and 300 PSI WOT.

The 68RFE runs 160psi WOT in stock form. an aftermarket valve body and tuning allows for 225psi with the 68RFE

the 68rfe is the more sportier, quick shift feeling transmission but also the weak one of the two, having said that the aisin isn't a super slow shift either.

the as69rc is much beefier and built to be a towing transmission with added torque management which is why it doesn't shift as quick as the 68rfe, the transmission will defuel between shifts to prevent any damage.

The 68rfe receives ALL OF THE HP the engine is making including during the shift. Hence why it is faster and shifts better then the 69RC but also why it's common to destroy a 68rfe transmission

68rfes are still good, just any power added to them or driving with your pedal to the floor constantly will show its weak points quick

if you're looking for a reliable transmission and will be towing alot with it the aisin is the way to go

 

[kelaog]

Thank you for your input. Can you educate me here on the AISIN vs the 68RFE. Is the AISIN in the 2014 and older and the 68RFE is in the 2015 and newer? Is the AISIN a better performer particularly for hauling heavy loads? I had a 2015 RAM 3500 a couple years ago, it ran like a top! A reckless driver ran a red light and hit me twice and totaled the truck, but I was able to safely walk out of it. I'm looking to get back into a RAM 3500 again so I'm trying to familiarize myself with the different year models, axle ratio and transmissions as I search for an affordable used one.

The AISN is an option included with the HO models. I can't recall if you can select a SO model with an AISN. The 68RFE has been in service since 2007.5 model (6.7L) release. It was refined in 2019 with some updates.

Generally the consensus is that the AISIN is what you want for a work truck that tows at capacity all day every day and the 68RFE for everything else. There are also members on here that daily drive an AISIN and seem to like it fine. There are pro's and cons for each transmission.

For example the service intervals for the AISIN are a lot higher than for the 68RFE. You can tune the 68RFE but you cannot tune the AISIN. If you want a clunky transmission, either one is a good choice in that regard . The 68RFE is a highly functional transmission from the factory but won't handle the abuse that the AISIN will out of the box. Fortunately, there is an abundance of aftermarket support for the 68RFE.

 

[Grit dog]

So it’s a dually?
Since you don’t mention or know which trans it has in it, the answer is different but the same for both autos. Or does it have a G56? You never identified even if it was an auto or manual trans.
Aisin better than 68. 68 good/reliable but shifts like a wet bag of dog poo. Although if you have a dually with little tires and 4.10s that helps a lot with how the 68 shifts.
I wouldn’t pass up a good truck with either trans and would absolutely jump on a G56 truck if you’re not commuting in a lot of stop n go traffic.
Car fax accident? No one can help you with that. Assume it’s at a stealership so you have no actual history other than internet sites? It’s 9 years old. If it looks and drives as well as the price dictates then I wouldn’t give any thought to the silly Carfax type stuff.
Axle ratio? Free Chrysler vin search works well in my experience. But if it’s a srw 2014 then it’s 3.42 only from the factory.

 

[Grit dog]

Lol true story @kelaog . “If you want a clunky transmission, either fits the bill from that respect…”
I’m learning to love the 68 in our 2016. By “love” I mean not openly talking shiit about it, in its presence! You know karma, don’t want it to get mad at me and die out of spite! Haha
Honestly it’s been very reliable. Reliable enough to make me want to spend a couple bucks now on a couple safety upgrades to keep the stupid stuff gremlins (accumulator plate or thermostat) from taking out a good trans. 100k miles with too much tires and not enough gears and still healthy tells me pretty reliable.

 

[kelaog]

Lol true story @kelaog . “If you want a clunky transmission, either fits the bill from that respect…”
I’m learning to love the 68 in our 2016. By “love” I mean not openly talking shiit about it, in its presence! You know karma, don’t want it to get mad at me and die out of spite! Haha
Honestly it’s been very reliable. Reliable enough to make me want to spend a couple bucks now on a couple safety upgrades to keep the stupid stuff gremlins (accumulator plate or thermostat) from taking out a good trans. 100k miles with too much tires and not enough gears and still healthy tells me pretty reliable.

I like to gaslight my 68RFE in hopes that it will try harder to meet my expectations... When it comes time to do the fluid service on this transmission I'll be throwing a REVMAX or BD valve body into it. I'll probably do it early when the weather turns nice again

 

[blake292]

3) Axle ratio question:
There is no original window sticker on this 2014 Ram 3500. I would like to confirm the axle ratio. Where do I look to confirm it using the VIN?

Enter your VIN on this page for the build sheet:

FCA RAM

fcacommunity.force.com

Replace xxx in this link with your VIN for the windows sticker:

https://www.chrysler.com/hostd/windowsticker/getWindowStickerPdf.do?vin=xxx

 

[truck45]

Thank you everybody I greatly appreciate everybody's input. I will read through and comment back. This is great stuff!!