2014 Ram 2500 Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 86 steering complaints for the 2014 Ram 2500, 25% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 48,110 miles. Two related steering recalls exist, covering drag link separation and inadequate track bar bracket welds.
- Steering complaints
- 86
- 25% of 341
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 48,110 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Drag link adjuster retaining nut backs off from the adjuster sleeve, allowing the drag link to separate and causing loss of steering control.
- Steering wheel produces a rattling or clunking sound when turning left or right, sometimes tied to front axle problems that required a full axle replacement.
- Owners report cracked welds on the frame near the track bar bracket, matching the condition covered by recall 15V541000.
- Several owners describe long delays getting replacement parts for the steering recall repair, with dealers unable to give a timeline.
- One driver reported total loss of steering response while navigating a curve, resulting in the truck going into a ditch after the drag link broke at the adjusting sleeve.
When 2014 Ram 2500 steering complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 3, 2014, latest Apr 6, 2026.
Steering recalls for the 2014 Ram 2500
- NHTSA 19V021000Jan 25, 2019Steering795,575 vehicles
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Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Ram 3500 and 2014-2018 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab and Ram 2500 vehicles. The outboard steering linkage jam nut may loosen, allowing one end of the drag link to separate.
Risk: A drag link separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will check the steering linkage jam nut tightness, replacing the drag link assembly or welding the nut to the adjuster sleeve, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V06.
- NHTSA 15V541000Aug 26, 2015Steering149,080 vehicles
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Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ram 2500 trucks and 2013-2014 Ram 3500 trucks and cab chassis manufactured October 9, 2012, to July 29, 2014. The affected vehicles may have inadequate welds securing the front track bar frame brackets, which may result in the bracket components separating from the frame.
Risk: If the bracket components separate from the frame, the vehicle may be more difficult to steer and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install a reinforcement bracket over the front track bar bracket. This recall began on February 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R46.
Steering complaints by 2500 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 2500?
- NHTSA records 86 steering complaints for the 2014 Ram 2500, which is 25% of all 341 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2014 Ram 2500?
- Yes. Recall 15V541000 covers inadequate welds on the track bar bracket for 2014 Ram 2500 trucks, and recall 19V021000 addresses a drag link jam nut that can loosen and cause the drag link to separate.
- At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2014 Ram 2500 is 48,110 miles.
- Did the steering problems cause any crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires linked to steering complaints on the 2014 Ram 2500, with no injuries reported.
- How does 2014 compare to other Ram 2500 model years for steering complaints?
- The 2014 Ram 2500 has the highest share of steering complaints among the listed years at 25%, compared to 17% in 2013, 20% in 2015, and lower percentages in later years.