2014 RAM 1500 steering problems

STEERING

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 and could possibly cause an accident. I can't understand why a recall that contains 2013-2019 ram trucks would not include a 2014 that is showing the same problems. can you please shed some light on this matter for me? and how i might possibly get my truck added to this recall. Thanks.

NHTSA complaint #11756981 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STEERING

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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STEERING

Loss of power steering. Failed rack and pinion component.

NHTSA complaint #11755667 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STEERING

Lost power steering completely.

NHTSA complaint #11754123 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STEERING

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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STEERING

Abs traction control and e brake lights are on every time I go to crank the truck. I also get a check engine light with three codes causing my power steering and speedometer and odometer to stop working, I can sometimes clear the codes but the check engine light reappears when I’m going down the road. It has caused me to almost hit a light pole in the rain when I was going around a curve under 20 mph. I took the vehicle to my local ram dealer and was told it was the abs module and that it is a common problem and there is no eta on a new one so I’ve tried to get a reman and can’t because no company is making the parts to build them. I don’t understand that if the abs going out is a common problem then why hasn’t there been a recall

NHTSA complaint #11752818 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STEERING

Shortly after purchasing this truck, the ABS, Traction Control, Electronic braking system, and trailer brake system lights all came on. Back then I did some research and learned it was just something I will have to live with. Fast forward 2 years and the other day I drove to work like normal but when I came back out to my truck the electronic power steering had gone out. Some research told me that it was caused by my ABS module going bad. It is ridiculous that this part is going out in so many trucks and it is not even available for purchase. I’d happily replace it if it were available. Downright irresponsible on Ram’s part.

NHTSA complaint #11751839 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STEERING

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. The message "Service Power Steering" was illuminated. The failure was a recurring failure. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance since the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 61,327.

NHTSA complaint #11751508 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STEERING

I am submitting a safety complaint regarding my 2014 Ram 1500 Tradesman. While driving, the vehicle suddenly experienced a complete loss of power steering without any warning. At the same time, the power steering warning light began flashing and the dashboard lights started flicker. Because the power steering failed unexpectedly, I was unable to steer the truck normally. We nearly crashed into a store because the vehicle would not turn as needed. This created an immediate and serious safety hazard that could have resulted in severe injuries or fatalities. The simultaneous loss of power steering and electrical issues, including the flickering dashboard lights, suggest a possible failure affecting critical vehicle systems. This defect occurred without warning and made the vehicle unsafe to operate. I am requesting that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigate this issue, as it presents a significant safety risk and could affect other owners of 2014 Ram 1500 trucks.

NHTSA complaint #11751364 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STEERING

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that upon attempting to drive the vehicle in the morning, the power steering failed, rendering the vehicle undrivable. No warning lights illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was towed to a friend's residence, and a friend of the contact, who was an independent mechanic, diagnosed an internal electronic power steering unit fault. No further information was available. The contact stated that the "Service Power Steering" warning message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000.

NHTSA complaint #11749314 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STEERING

The service power steering warning light is illuminating due to a faulty electronic power steering module and is rendering the vehicle inoperable until the module can reset itself.

NHTSA complaint #11747962 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STEERING

Sudden lost of power steering

NHTSA complaint #11745131 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STEERING

Electric Power Steering failed, luckily while in driveway. C2217 is the fault code. Could have resulted in significant vehicle(s) damage or bodily harm if this had occurred at normal driving speeds.

NHTSA complaint #11744316 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STEERING

Lost power steering driving down the highway. Service power steering light started flashing. This made vehicle very difficult to turn onto shoulder. Been to private shop has to replace entire rack cost unknown yet.

NHTSA complaint #11741879 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STEERING

Upon starting my truck, the Service Power Steering light came on, and my steering wheel was locked, rendering me unable to move the truck and stranded. The system was scanned and reported that the internal EPS module had failed.

NHTSA complaint #11741685 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STEERING

On the morning of May 26, 2026, I was driving at 30 MPH on a neighborhood road. After a few miles, and while approaching a green to caution traffic light. I applied the brake and felt a definite tug in the steering wheel and immediately, completely lost power steering. While at the red traffic light and a full stop, I placed the truck in park stopped and restarted the engine, and the power steering was restored. It happened again within a half mile again while applying the brake. Although difficult to steer at 25 MPH, it is incredibly difficult to turn the wheel when at a full stop. However, by stopping and restarting the engine it enabled me to navigate typical parking maneuvers for a short time.

NHTSA complaint #11740343 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STEERING

loss of power steering when driving almost went into oncoming traffic, Garage says it is the rack and pinion

NHTSA complaint #11738861 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STEERING

driving on roadway in wet weather, SERVICE STEERING warning on dashboard and vehicle steering becomes very stiff to the point of being unable to turn vehicle at all. Currently waiting on vehicle repair.

NHTSA complaint #11733843 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STEERING

Steering takes force to turn, making noise and feeling like turns are jolted while maneuvering. While making right handed turn, the truck requires a crawling speed, to ensure steering is on route. With the feeling worsening, the fear is that it will fail to turn at a crucial moment and cause injury to the driver or any other surrounding vehicles.

NHTSA complaint #11732654 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STEERING

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. While driving approximately 15 MPH and making a left turn, the steering wheel and the check engine warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the steering became extremely difficult to turn. The contact stopped, turned off, and restarted the vehicle; however, the steering was stiff and difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the steering sensor and the rack and pinion gears needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 260,000.

NHTSA complaint #11731215 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STEERING

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the steering wheel became stiff, and the vehicle failed to turn as intended. The contact stated that the message "Service Power Steering System" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the residence. An independent mechanic arrived at the residence and diagnosed the vehicle with steering rack failure. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts being on back order. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 201,110.

NHTSA complaint #11730922 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STEERING

To my best assessment I was driving and while turning the steering wheel was like it was locked and then it loosen up.I made it home and the next morning cranked up foot on brakes a red circle light came on red ⚠️ saying steering needs serving.I have scheduled a diagnostic appointment.Not Pryor to me leaving the house on 4/4/2026 did I experienced this incident which put me and my family’s life in danger.Intermittently the steering wheel will turn.I thanked God he didn’t allow me to panic.

NHTSA complaint #11729730 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STEERING

The vehicle experienced a sudden loss of power steering while in operation, creating a safety concern due to reduced ability to control the vehicle. At the time of failure, multiple electrical and control module faults were present. The vehicle was inspected by a dealership, which diagnosed the issue as requiring rack and pinion replacement. The owner paid out of pocket for this repair. Dealership documentation shows the steering failure occurred alongside multiple electrical system faults. During the same service period, the dealership also performed multiple safety recall repairs, including control module and software updates. These systems are integrated, and the steering failure occurred in conjunction with electrical and control module issues later addressed under recall. This raises concern that the original failure may be related to defects now identified under active safety recalls. The owner incurred significant repair costs prior to recall correction. This situation presents a potential safety related defect involving steering and electrical system interaction.

NHTSA complaint #11728040 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STEERING

EPS light comes on intermittently and locks steering while driving at random. Checked all fuses and conctions all good. Battery was replaced 1 month ago so Battery good and power good. Wiring is good.

NHTSA complaint #11727842 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STEERING

I was driving normal and almost lost control when electric power sterring rack and pinion went out. And after doing some research looks like this is a huge issue with all these trucks. Amd dodge refuses to recall the vehicle. Someone can die from this

NHTSA complaint #11726669 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STEERING

Power steering issues

NHTSA complaint #11725699 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STEERING

Power steering stopped working.

NHTSA complaint #11725240 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STEERING

I was driving to the store and suddenly the steering wheel got hard, and I almost hit another car, but fortunately nothing happened. And from then on, the power steering in my car stopped working.

NHTSA complaint #11724408 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STEERING

I currently have a failed ABS module on my truck. The warning lights have come on for brakes, ABS and traction control. I attempted to go to my local dealer but was told the part to replace has been backordered for over 2 years. I am unable to locate a new part, or a company that will rebuild the ABS module. I've had this condition for ~ 9 months. Additionally, just recently within the last 3 weeks I've been experiencing intermittent loss of power steering while driving. This issue has typically been lasting 1-2 seconds, which can be very problematic especially while in a turn. When the steering goes out, there is a quick flash of a warning to service power steering on the dash, then the warning goes away.

NHTSA complaint #11722159 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.