2014 Dodge Charger Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 62 steering complaints for the 2014 Dodge Charger, 18% of its 343 total complaints for the year — the highest share of any Charger model year. Owners report sudden loss of power steering assist, often tied to electrical faults, with a median failure mileage of 69,310. No related recall is listed.
- Steering complaints
- 62
- 18% of 343
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 69,310 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Power steering assist cuts out suddenly while driving, sometimes at highway speed, making the wheel very hard or impossible to turn.
- Steering wheel pulls left to right on its own for several seconds before returning to normal, in one case linked to battery saver mode activating.
- "Service power steering" and battery warning lights appear together right before the steering becomes extremely hard to turn.
- Complete loss of steering and braking at once, with the vehicle veering off the road or into a ditch.
- Squeaking or clicking noise from the steering wheel when turned, described as intimidating but not affecting function.
- Power steering failure recurs at low mileage shortly after purchase, with dealers unable to diagnose or fix the issue on the first visit.
When 2014 Dodge Charger steering complaints were filed
First complaint May 30, 2014, latest Apr 25, 2023.
Steering recalls for the 2014 Dodge Charger
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Steering complaints by Charger model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many steering complaints does the 2014 Dodge Charger have?
- NHTSA lists 62 steering-related complaints for the 2014 Charger, which is 18% of the 343 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2014 Dodge Charger steering problems?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this steering issue on the 2014 Charger.
- At what mileage does the 2014 Charger steering usually fail?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 69,310 miles.
- Did the steering problem cause any crashes?
- NHTSA data tied to this steering complaint area shows 4 crashes and 3 injuries, with no fires reported.
- Is the 2014 Charger worse for steering complaints than other years?
- Yes. Among Charger model years listed, 2014 has the highest share of complaints tied to steering at 18%, compared to figures like 4% for 2010 and 8% for 2012 and 2013.