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2014 Dodge Challenger Steering Problems

The 2014 Dodge Challenger has 20 steering complaints to NHTSA, 13% of all complaints for the year, the highest share of any Challenger model year. Median mileage at failure is 47,150. No related recalls are listed.

Steering complaints
20
13% of 149
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
47,150 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Steering becomes rigid or hard to turn, especially during left turns, sometimes with a grinding or groaning noise.
  • Electric power steering fails suddenly, triggering a 'service power steering system' message and switching to a much heavier manual steering mode.
  • Power steering pump or electronic steering pump fails, requiring replacement and leaving the wheel difficult to maneuver.
  • Rack and pinion steering wear leads to difficulty steering left, including cases where the wheel resisted returning to center after a curve.
  • A steering knuckle broke at very low mileage, causing the front wheel to fold under the car during a curb impact.

When 2014 Dodge Challenger steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 1, 2014, latest Apr 29, 2026.

2014 Dodge Challenger steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2014Jul 2017Feb 2018Sep 2019Mar 2020Jun 2021Apr 2026
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2014 to Apr 2026; peak Jul 2017 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2014 Dodge Challenger

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Challenger model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201033 (11%)
  2. 201114 (7%)
  3. 201219 (8%)
  4. 201315 (8%)
  5. 201420 (13%)
  6. 20156 (5%)
  7. 20169 (12%)
  8. 20175 (10%)
  9. 20186 (8%)
  10. 20198 (14%)
  11. 20201 (5%)
  12. 20212 (11%)
  13. 20220 (0%)
  14. 20231 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering problems in the 2014 Dodge Challenger?
NHTSA lists 20 steering complaints for the 2014 Challenger, which is 13% of all complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among Challenger years shown in the data.
Is there a steering recall for the 2014 Dodge Challenger?
No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this steering issue on the 2014 Challenger.
At what mileage do steering problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2014 Challenger is 47,150 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage.
What steering symptoms do 2014 Challenger owners report?
Owners describe the steering becoming rigid or hard to turn during left turns, sudden power steering failure with a warning message, and pump or rack-and-pinion failures needing replacement.
Did the steering problem cause any crashes?
NHTSA data for this steering complaint area on the 2014 Challenger shows 1 crash and 1 injury reported, out of 20 complaints.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.