2014 Ram 1500 Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 503 steering complaints for the 2014 Ram 1500, 28% of that year's 1,766 total complaints. These reports link to 22 crashes, 9 injuries, and 1 fire, with a median failure mileage of 83,000. No related recalls are on file for this steering issue.
- Steering complaints
- 503
- 28% of 1,766
- Crashes reported
- 22
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 9
- Median mileage
- 83,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Power steering suddenly cuts out or locks up while driving, sometimes leaving the driver unable to turn the wheel.
- Steering wheel pulls or turns sharply to one side without warning, causing the vehicle to veer into a guardrail or ditch.
- Electric power steering fails to respond in cold weather or during turns, resulting in loss of directional control.
- Steering wheel or column feels loose or disconnects partway, especially after driving at highway speed.
- Electronic rack and pinion steering unit fails outright, with owners noting long waits for replacement parts.
- Steering assist drops out unexpectedly during lane changes or low-speed maneuvers, sometimes ending in a collision.
When 2014 Ram 1500 steering complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 4, 2014, latest Sep 23, 2026.
Steering recalls for the 2014 Ram 1500
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Steering complaints by 1500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are steering complaints on the 2014 Ram 1500?
- NHTSA lists 503 steering complaints for the 2014 Ram 1500, making up 28% of the 1,766 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Ram 1500 steering problem?
- No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this steering issue.
- At what mileage do steering failures typically occur?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 83,000 miles.
- Have steering failures caused crashes or injuries?
- Yes. NHTSA data tied to these steering complaints shows 22 crashes, 9 injuries, and 1 fire.
- Is the 2014 Ram 1500 worse than other years for steering issues?
- Among model years listed, 2013 had the most steering complaints at 637, while 2014's 503 complaints and 28% share are also higher than most later years like 2018 through 2025.