I turned on the highway and power steering gave out and went back ima couple days went out again and have t driven it since
2014 RAM 1500 steering problems
severe 483 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700 · see steering across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
483
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$700
21crashes
1fire
9injuries
What stands out
Owners have filed 483 steering complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
Among the 11 model years of RAM 1500 in our records for steering problems, this one ranks #2 by owner-complaint volume.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
My wife and I were leaving my daughters house Christmas Day when I started my 2014 Ram pickup and it felt like a locked steering column was locked. Shut it off and restarted it but it didn’t respond. I had it towed the next day to the dealer that services my vehicle and the steering control module shorted out which meant the whole steering system has to be replaced at a cost of $3700.00. Plus 3…
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Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2014 RAM 1500?
It's a meaningful issue. 483 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $700.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Across the 170 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most steering failures cluster between 48,300 and 120,000 miles, with the median around 83,828. A quarter of owners report trouble before 48,300; a quarter make it past 120,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/RAM/1500.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.