YearToAvoid

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.

2014 Dodge Charger steering complaints: complaints filed per month3May 2014Jul 2016Sep 2017Apr 2019Dec 2019Jul 2020Apr 2021Oct 2022
62 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2014 to Apr 2023; peak Apr 2019 (3).

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.

  1. 200689 (7%)
  2. 200722 (4%)
  3. 200830 (5%)
  4. 200918 (10%)
  5. 201010 (4%)
  6. 201139 (6%)
  7. 201253 (8%)
  8. 201330 (8%)
  9. 201462 (18%)
  10. 201513 (10%)
  11. 201617 (9%)
  12. 20178 (6%)
  13. 20184 (3%)
  14. 20199 (8%)
  15. 20200 (0%)
  16. 20211 (3%)
  17. 20221 (6%)
  18. 20232 (8%)
  19. 20240 (0%)

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.

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.