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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

BandRecords
30–60k mi21
1–30k mi19
60–100k mi14
100–150k mi5

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • August 15, 2015 · 10,200 miles

    Air Bags · Steering

    Recall r23/15v-460 .the dealre has not checked in 6 months they put me on a waiting list ,alsor36/nhtsa 15v-459. Bob eddy chrysler jeep dodge ram has not called me for recall in 6 months . They took my money pretty fast.

    ODI 10840410

  • August 3, 2015 · 33,520 miles

    Body · Steering · Suspension

    Traveling west on i-4, orlando, fl between sand lake road and exit to 528e at 1:25 pm in left hand lane. As i attempted to change lanes to the right i accelerated slightly and felt a "thump" (the only way i can describe it) through the steering wheel and the truck suddenly accelerated and fish tailed. I lost control for that instant and my truck struck the vehicle to my left in the rear by the tail lights on the…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10746060

  • July 10, 2015 · 42,373 miles

    Air Bags · Steering

    Today is july 10, 2015. The vehicle is 2014 dodge ram 1500 crew cab pickup purchase new. On the steering wheel where the horn and airbag are located the seam cracked or separated starting just below the letter "s" stamped on it for srs airbags and if you are sitting in the drivers seat and looking at the wheel the crack or separation continues from that point and runs straight to the right and up to the end of the…

    ODI 10733315

  • July 3, 2015 · 23,500 miles

    Steering · Suspension · Wheels

    I was driving along on route 220 near lock haven pa in which they are doing construction there is uneven payment pot holes etc i was doing 45 mph at the time due to construction zone when i hit a pot hole i heard a loud pop noise so i immediately pulled over looked at my truck didn't see anything so i continued driving apon arriving at my home ten mile up the road i noticed steering was funny once in my driveway i…

    ODI 10744467

  • June 10, 2015 · 28,000 miles

    Linkages · Steering

    STEERING GEAR BOLTS BECAME LOOSE AT 28K MILES.

    ODI 10993112

  • May 22, 2015 · 9,000 miles

    Steering · Suspension

    I was driving my dodge ram 1500 from milwaukee, wi to memphis, tn on a vacation. While driving at speeds in excess of 80 mph, i noticed a lot of shaking and vibrating from the steering wheel thru the entire cab of the truck. I noticed the same thing when driving back home from memphis. I had taken my truck back to the dealer at an earlier date, however the dealership stated that they didn't notice any vibrating when…

    ODI 10744036

  • May 13, 2015 · 26,000 miles

    Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering

    On 13 may i was coming to a metered light when a lane splitter caused me to hard brake to avoid the splitter. My truck, with no prompting from me shut off. I was nearly rear ended by a semi behind me. On 6 june i was coming to a light and nearly stopped and my truck shut off. On 7 july i was coming to a stop at a stop light and my truck shut off. Each time this happens the truck turns off, the turn dial flashes "p"…

    ODI 10744769

  • April 20, 2015 · 1,330 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Suspension

    I have brought my truck back to the dealership due to a rattle in my steering wheel. The rattle occurs when traveling from a standstill up to 30 miles per hour. The dealer was made aware of this situation the week that the bought the truck. It has been brought back 5 times, and each time they acknowledged that there was an issue with my steering system. They stated that they could hear the rattle, and would fix it.…

    ODI 10749821

  • February 15, 2015 · 9,500 miles

    Steering

    Randomly the power steering will go out. Difficult to turn and control vehicle while executing a turn. *js

    ODI 10690365

  • February 10, 2015

    Power Train · Steering

    Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v459000 (air bags), 15v460000 (air bags, seat belts), 15v534000 (air bags), and 15v461000 (equipment). The parts were not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repairs for several months. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the parts would become available. The…

    ODI 10782962

  • December 10, 2014 · 7,141 miles

    Steering · Suspension

    Backing out of parking spot when driver side lower control arm shattered. Wheel was unable to support the weight of the truck or any steering movements without causing further damage to the suspension or truck body. Cause was a defect in the aluminum molding. *tr

    ODI 10664705

  • January 23, 2014 · 75 miles

    Steering

    Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would drift to the left. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the cause of the defect. The contact indicated that the wheels had been aligned multiple times but the defect continued to occur. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The failure mileage was 75. Updated…

    ODI 10598880

  • October 31, 2013 · 6,500 miles

    Steering

    Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle would drift from side to side. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the vehicle was out of line but they were unable to alter it. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was…

    ODI 10562841

  • July 1, 2013 · 20,000 miles

    Steering · Tires

    Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the vehicle veered to the right without warning. The dealer diagnosed that an alignment was needed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the tires needed balancing. The remedy failed to repair the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…

    ODI 10662983

  • March 13, 2013 · 7,035 miles

    Steering · Suspension

    I have an alignment issue with vehicle that is causing feathering of right front tire that has not/cannot be corrected by alignment in two attempts to date. Dealing with manufacturer customer care, my assigned case number is 26625890. Manufacturer has now suggested a road force balance of all four tires, after two alignments have failed to correct feathering problem. Have monitored heat buildup on that tire in…

    ODI 10715810