2014 Ram 1500 steering problems

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No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Oct 1, 2026ARSteering

   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 reaction time to potential road hazards was greatly diminished. If my wife was driving she would not have the strength to steer. This happened on I 30 and exit 117 in Benton Arkansas…

   NHTSA complaint #11768338 · source
2. Filed Sep 23, 2026110,000 miNJSteering

   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 contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V021000 (Steering); however, the VIN and model were not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately…

   NHTSA complaint #11766361 · source
3. Filed Sep 17, 2026TNSteering

   Electronic power steering rack and pinion failed and made the steering wheel very difficult to turn. This caused the truck to turn wide into a parking lot and almost strike another vehicle. This issue is a known problem for other RAM models, but does not officially apply to mine. Now, the truck will start fine, as soon as you turn the steering wheel, an alert comes up on the dash and the steering wheel is difficult to turn.

   NHTSA complaint #11764896 · source
4. Filed Sep 8, 2026MOSteering

   This complaint is to report a power steering failure in my 2014 ram truck which has only 21,345 miles. The failure happened at the start up so there was no safety risk for me, but I understand from reading prior complaints that it can happen during driving. There was no warning or issue prior to the failure. I simply started the truck and the red warning light came on the dash and I had no power steering. I haven’t taken it to a mechanic as they charge $200 just to diagnose…

   NHTSA complaint #11762748 · source
5. Filed Sep 8, 2026GASteering

   While driving the EPS went out displaying a warning message service power steering. I lost all control of power steering, had it scanned by a shop they stated I would have to replace to rack and pinion EPS unit. The issue is trying to find the part, not to meant it is going to cost between $3000-$4000 for the part and then the labor cost to change out. When looking to find parts i came across a report saying there has be several issues with this same EPS issue and it could…

   NHTSA complaint #11762708 · source
6. Filed Aug 31, 2026TXSteering

   Sudden, complete loss of electric power steering while backing out in a parking lot. I was driving our 2014 Ram 1500. It was approximately 9:00 pm and I was in a post office parking lot. I started the truck, put the car in reverse and backed out. The steering suddenly became impossible to turn and the ESP warning appeared on the dash. The truck had been driving fine and the failure occurred without warning. THE ESP warning light had never appeared prior to this incident. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11761121 · source
7. Filed Aug 30, 2026AZSteering

   Rack and pinion/steering assist failed it is available for inspection and has not been repaired. My safety was put at risk along with the general public I was driving about 40 mph when all of the sudden I lost power assist I initially thought the engine stopped so I pulled off as best I could with no shoulder in that section of road. I sat there in the road for a minute until I figured out the engine was running I just didn't have power steering. The rack and pinion has been…

   NHTSA complaint #11760776 · source
8. Filed Aug 25, 2026MOSteering

   This truck has a failed steering rack that literally almost took me off the road mid driving, but yet doesn't fall under the 2015-2016 official recall. I am documenting this because this is going to become a cost out-of-pocket. But seriously needs to be added to the list of active recalls.

   NHTSA complaint #11759417 · source
9. Filed Aug 14, 2026NCSteering

   when driving down the road and sometimes when I first start the 2014 Ram 1500 Laramie I own the electric power steering will quit working, I am being told when speaking with the Dodge dealership that the electric power steering on this vehicle is not covered under the recall NHTSA 19E-077 for 2013-2019 rams with the power steering issues when this vehicle has been showing the same symptoms as the recall states and the fact that intermittently the power steering will go out…

   NHTSA complaint #11756981 · source
10. Filed Aug 12, 2026INSteering

    I was driving on the highway and went to turn on curve and the steering started became hard and then a jerk on the wheel made me veer off the highway . Once I was able to stop fully i checked the steering wheel it was hard to turn .

    NHTSA complaint #11756618 · source
11. Filed Jul 30, 2026OKSteering

    Backing my truck out of my garage the power steering needs service came on and immediately I had no power steering. The truck was very difficult to steer and had I been driving on the road this would have been a major oroblem. I only have 42000 miles on the truck.

    NHTSA complaint #11753748 · source
12. Filed Jul 30, 2026MECrashTowedSteering

    While driving in a snow storm, the power steering suddenly quit and my truck was forced off the highway and into a ditch. My truck had severe front end damage as a result. Luckily I wasn't hurt. After which the steering was normal for awhile, then suddenly did it again. Now the truck is essentially undriveable.

    NHTSA complaint #11753714 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology