2014 RAM 1500 Steering Problems
- 65
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 65 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 34 records
- steering wheel · 19 records
- control module · 6 records
- turn steering · 5 records
- electric power · 4 records
- steering rack · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 21 |
| 1–30k mi | 19 |
| 60–100k mi | 14 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering · Suspension
The factory "air ride" suspension fails in cold weather. The air bags completely deflate, leaving the vehicle with no suspension. Losing all suspension ability while driving is a serious risk to life. Encountering small potholes or icy roads without suspension increases the likelihood of wrecks. The lowering of the suspension changes the steering geometry required to properly steer a vehicle on the roads. Camber,…
ODI 11170654
Electrical System · Steering
Power steering warning light illuminated on startup power steering inoperative. Turned off waited one minute ran ok. At my next stop it did the same again but took six minutes before power steering worked. Both times the vehicle was stationary.
ODI 11154046
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. While driving 55 mph, the power steering seized; however, the contact was able to steer the vehicle home. The vehicle was towed to casebere motor sales, chrysler, dodge, jeep, ram trucks (5768 oh-15, bryan, oh 43506, [redacted]) to be diagnosed. The contact was waiting on the results of the diagnostic test. The manufacturer informed the contact to find out what was wrong with…
ODI 11154183
Steering
Electric power steering failure when cold. Once vehicle warms up it will work. Afraid the steering will fail while driving. Known problem by dodge and chrysler. 2015 rams have been recalled for same issue i understand. Can't understand why 2014 is not included. Thanks for your assistance with this serious safety issue.
ODI 11144634
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. While driving 50 mph, the contact attempted to turn the steering wheel to the right, but it seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to newark chrysler jeep dodge ram (244 e cleveland ave, newark, de 19711, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there…
ODI 11131507
Steering
Power steering failure - in motion - on a city street - while turning. Vehicle is out of initial warranty (still under 100k mile) - but a major component such as power steering should not be failing at 83,828 odometer miles. The entire gear rack has to be replaced and the total bill was $2735.85. Customer service has yet to provide any details explaining manufacturer life expectancy of the part. This vehicle is in…
ODI 11119770
Body · Seat Belts · Steering
I have notifications of these various recalls and have tried to get these corrected or at least checked out at the dealership where i purchased my truck. First i was told that appointments were now required. Then i was advised that 1st come/1st served was now required and full schedules are usual. Now i received another notification. I care for my ram, but my time is also important.
ODI 11170213
Steering
Yesterday while rounding corner on highway vehicle steering wheel suddenly did not want to turn felt like it was binding up. Had to use both hands pulling hard on wheel to make corner and then the wheel did not center on its own. I went out of my lane of traffic fortunately no one was in the other lane. Steering returned to normal for.a few minutes then it happened again on exit ramp. It has happened on and off…
ODI 11097905
Steering
In early 2018 i started to notice that the steering on my truck would "gum up". As you started to make a turn the steering would be fine but then as you continued through the turn it would take more effort to turn the wheel. It never completely locked up but then go back to normal. To me it seemed that the power steering pump was failing or low on fluid. When i checked i found that there is no pump but an electronic…
ODI 11097617
Steering
The electric power steering failed on the truck at 60,000 miles. There was no power steering on the truck. It was determined the control module failed but was not replaceable by itself since the entire steering rack unit is sealed so i had to replace the entire rack. This issue has been seen in other model years of this truck and ram actually issued a recall on only 440 2016 models under recall s19 and nhtsa…
ODI 11092885
Steering
Vehicle lost all power steering multiple times while driving, completely unable to steer the truck. Red eps light illuminated on the dashboard. Unable to reset by restarting truck, or disconnecting the battery. Cost over $2500 to have entire electronic power steering rack replaced. Concern happened while sitting still, and while driving down the road.
ODI 11110037
Steering
One morning in december of 2017, i started my parked truck in the driveway of my home and the electric steering stopped working properly at 38,000 miles. Whether you are going forward or in reverse, the steering is very hard to turn. You must slow down to 10 mph or less to be able to turn steering wheel and maintain your lane. Otherwise your turns will be to wide and cross over into opposing lane of traffic.
ODI 11100695
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. While driving 30 mph, the power steering failed and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. Prior to the failure, the steering ability was stiff and very hesitant. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (friendly dodge chrysler jeep located at 2499 state route 14a, penn yan, ny 14527) where it was diagnosed that the steering gear, electronic stability control, and rack…
ODI 10993662
Steering
Power steering control module is failing intermittently in cold temperatures. So far, the failures have all been on startup, but it is getting progressively worse. The module has failed 8 times now, rendering the power steering non-functional. The ram dealership has verified the computer system code indicating the failure. The truck has 32,000 miles and ram is refusing to replace it under warranty. They insist that…
ODI 10957068
Steering · Suspension
THIS TRUCK WOBBLES AT SPEEDS OF 80 MILES PER HOUR.
ODI 10954500
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
2014 dodge ram 1500. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle unintended acceleration and steering wheel wire harness recall repairs. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle accelerated and crashed into 3 vehicles. Updated 08/7/2017*js
Crash reported
ODI 10907933
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. While the vehicle was stopped at a median and proceeding to make a left turn, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle drove into a ditch. The contact stated that the steering wheel indicator illuminated after the failure occurred. No injuries were sustained and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion…
Crash reported
ODI 10899221
Power Train · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Transmission was replaced due to a manufacturing defect, not part of a recall, rear main seal was replaced, rear differential seal was replaced, high mount brake light was replaced due to water leaking in the cab. There is a chemical smell coming from engine thru vents. Front tires wearing on the outside most likely the tie rod defect that the dealer won't acknowledge.
ODI 10937218
Steering
While driving my vehicle on a limited access highway the steering wheel suddenly pulled violently to the right. I was driving in the right hand lane and the vehicle made a extreme turn to the right striking the guardrail. The vehicle then rebounded off the railing causing the rear bumper to strike the railing. The vehicle then rebounded into the driving lanes before i could regain control. I then pulled the vehicle…
Crash reported
ODI 10806289
Air Bags · Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer. After the vehicle received three recall repairs, it began experiencing various failures. The contact indicated that the dealer was notified more than five times and refused to provide a remedy to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the instrument cluster failed to work causing various warning indicators…
ODI 10790721
Steering · Suspension
***blf note call consumer to get more info*** in motion a wobble in motion 40 mph steering shaking front end shimming in motion pulled to right in steering thru the ride of 1300 miles. Highway and main road driving 2014 pulled to the right on a long trip and 2015 wobble dimming steering shaking etc on a long trip.
ODI 10779490
Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering
While driving to work on a smooth straight road, the emergency information screen in my gauge cluster started flashing and stated "service power steering" "service electronic brake system" "service electronic brake controller" "service transmission" it also stated to not shift to park as shifting may become inoperable once stopped. My power steering was gone, my gas pedal was inoperable and braking was very weak. I…
ODI 10763898
Air Bags · Electrical System · Steering
3 recalls, side airbag inflatable curtain, steering wheel wiring, reprogram occupant restraint control module. Contacted local dealer months ago; said they would call with an appointment time, as soon as they received the parts, i'm still waiting for the call- dealer was scranton dodge.
ODI 10811633
Steering
While turning left or right and accelrating there is a clunking noise in the front end. Brought to dealer and they said the lower steering shaft was bad and would be repaired free of charge since it was under warenty . Got a call 2 days later and was told it was the upper shaft and bearing that needed to be repaced also, so now they have my car for 4 days. I call on day 5 and they tell me it wont be ready and they…
ODI 10762198
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting · Steering
Head on collision, that caused entire front frame to be replaced and air bags did not deploy.
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10862139