2014 RAM 1500 Steering Problems
Owners have filed 505 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2014 RAM 1500, 28% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 83,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “rack pinion” (12% of reports).
- 505steering complaints
- 83,000median miles at failure
- 22mention a crash
- 8mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $3,450typical repair cost reported by owners
- 36%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Rack pinion: mentioned in 59 of 505 complaints (12%)
- Electronic power steering: mentioned in 55 of 505 complaints (11%)
- Difficult turn: mentioned in 33 of 505 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical steering repair on the 2014 RAM 1500 at $3,450, and half of them between $3,050 and $4,100.
Based on 42 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2018–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 175 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 505 complaints, 22 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 8 an injury.
RAM 1500 steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 1500 | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2025 1500 | 22 | 6% | 3,400 |
| 2024 1500 | 6 | 8% | — |
| 2023 1500 | 18 | 9% | 88,000 |
| 2022 1500 | 40 | 6% | 44,500 |
| 2021 1500 | 50 | 7% | 38,000 |
| 2020 1500 | 65 | 10% | 62,250 |
| 2019 1500 | 340 | 23% | 19,000 |
| 2018 1500 | 88 | 13% | 74,913 |
| 2017 1500 | 228 | 26% | 65,000 |
| 2016 1500 | 312 | 20% | 70,667 |
| 2015 1500 | 342 | 23% | 76,381 |
| 2014 1500 | 505 | 28% | 83,000 |
| 2013 1500 | 640 | 50% | 92,000 |
| 2009 1500 | 3 | 8% | 58,505 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering for the 2014 RAM 1500. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Steering wheel unable to turn. Steering wheel control system malfunctioning. Service was confirmed by WATAUGA AUTOMOTIVE LLC as defective. Warning light for steering was present on first knowledge of steering wheel not working properly.
On or about September 10, 2026, I was driving on the interstate at 70 MPH. Suddenly, I lost control of the steering with no prior warning or warning lights. It was obvious the power steering was not working. The power steering warning light finally came on about 15 min later. Needless to say, my…
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. While driving approximately 40-50 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering assist, causing the steering wheel to be difficult to turn. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the rack and pinion was replaced. The…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2014 RAM 1500s have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 505 owner complaints about steering for the 2014 RAM 1500 (28% of the 1,773 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2014 RAM 1500 steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 83,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix steering problems on the 2014 RAM 1500?
Owners report a typical cost of $3,450 (half paid between $3,050 and $4,100), from 42 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2014 RAM 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “rack pinion”, in 59 of 505 complaints, followed by “electronic power steering” (55).
Other 2014 RAM 1500 problems
- Engine problems (304)
- Electrical System problems (246)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (213)
- Power Train problems (192)
- Service Brakes problems (145)
- Air Bags problems (125)
- Suspension problems (111)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (89)
See all 2014 RAM 1500 problems or steering problems across all 1500 years.