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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.

2014 Ram 1500 steering complaints: complaints filed per quarter532014 Q12015 Q42017 Q22019 Q22020 Q42022 Q22024 Q12025 Q3
503 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2023 Q3 (53).

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.

  1. 2013637 (50%)
  2. 2014503 (28%)
  3. 2015341 (24%)
  4. 2016310 (20%)
  5. 2017226 (26%)
  6. 201886 (13%)
  7. 2019337 (23%)
  8. 202061 (10%)
  9. 202150 (7%)
  10. 202240 (7%)
  11. 202318 (9%)
  12. 20246 (8%)
  13. 202522 (6%)

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.

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.