Dodge Challenger steering lock-up problems

Filed Jun 22, 2026 · Steering · 44,850 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-35 MPH on a local roadway, the steering suddenly became inoperative, and the steering wheel locked without warning. The contact was able to maintain control of the vehicle and safely pulled over to the side of the road where the vehicle was already drifting. There were no warning lights illuminated, or messages displayed prior to the failure. After restarting the vehicle, a warning message associated with the steering system was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed from the scene to a dealer to be diagnosed and repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,850.

Filed Dec 19, 2025 · Steering · GA

Steering wheel locks up at while driving making it very hard to turn. The dealerships, wants $200/300 for a diagnostic fee and $3k to repair it. This has been reported for years now as you can se with the other complaints. Dealerships must be held accountable for such safety hazards. Thousands of these cars are on the road and millions of lives are in danger. You are our voice please speak up for the consumer. Thanks

Filed Aug 8, 2024 · Electrical, Steering · FL

I had a recall fixed at dodge for PCM since then service power steering comes on and the steering wheel locks up sometimes I'm driving and it seizes up it started at 37000 miles And when my extended warranty was up 3yr manufacture 6 yr extended warranty but since we purchased it in the beginning the warranty overlapped not fair since I should have had 9 yrs now I can't even drive my car more than 15minutes also it's very dangerous that I can be driving and all of a sudden can't turn the steering.

Filed Aug 14, 2023 · Steering · WI

Power steering/rack and pinion. Yes. Power steering cuts in and out around corners and sometimes completely locking steering wheel with no control. When steering wheel locks up it’s you to lose control of car and could cause head on collision. Yes I had dodge dealship diagnose and also independent mechanic. Manufacturer has not inspected. There were no warnings or any warning lights in car. Problem started about 3 months ago.

Filed May 27, 2020 · Steering · 100,447 miles · NJ

Steering locks up making left turn intermittently in motion.

Filed Jan 30, 2020 · Steering · 600 miles · TX

When the vehicle is in motion the steering wheel will lock. It happens when driving on the highway or on a city street. This has happened when changing lanes and while make a turn. On 1-11-2020 I was at the dealership to test drive this car, but when I started the car the dashboard lit up with multiple codes. The salesman had me test drive another vehicle with the same specs so that a tech could look at the codes. The technician looked the vehicle over and claimed everything was fine. Purchased the original car that had the codes on the dashboard. While driving home on 1-11-2020, the steering wheel locked when attempting to change lanes on the highway. On wednesday, 1-15-2020 while in motion on a city road the steering wheel locked when making a right hand turn. The car was not driven again until tuesday, 1-21-2020 when it was driven to the dealership. While the car was in motion and making a right hand turn the steering wheel locked. The dealership had the vehicle from 1-21-2020 until 1-25-2020. I was told that the steering wheel locking was due to a bad battery and the dealership changed it. When driving home from the dealership on 1-25-2020, the steering wheel locked up on two different occasions while making a left hand turn and a right hand turn. The car was parked and not driven again until 1-27-2020 when it was taken back to the dealership. The car is still there as of 1-29-2020 with no update on the issue.

Filed Oct 9, 2019 · Steering · 710 miles · VA

I was driving in the highway and as I turned to merge my steering wheel locked and I could not move the wheel. Once I stopped the car I turned it off and on and it said 'steering wheel motion off'

Filed Apr 14, 2019 · Steering · 44,500 miles · NJ

When making a turn the steering wheel locks up making it very hard to turn

Filed Mar 1, 2019 · Steering · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge challenger. While driving, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact quickly activated the hazard lights and shut the vehicle off and back on to reset the computer. The vehicle was taken to south chicago dodge chrysler jeep (7340 s western ave, chicago, il 60636, (773) 476-7800) where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The dealer indicated that there was no warranty or recall for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.

Filed Aug 7, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 10,000 miles · CA

I was driving on the freway and my challenger lost power and smelled like something was burning and my steering wheel locked up I had to have it towed 15 miles back to my apartment and now its just sitting I checked for recalls and low and behold there is a recall for an alternator and diods recall number t-36 so I called to dodge dealers and once again they are giving me the run around stevens creek dodge said a month and a half rediculouse and fremont dodge gives two months until they can replace it dodge service manager said they only get a few parts to work with I highly doubt that I recently got my passenger side airbag done and they broke the part im not even sure if it is actually working huge safety hazard I need my vehicle repaired asap someone needs to contact me asap I also had to use up my towing miles from my insurance company im requesting a rembersmant for that and if they can repair a seriouse issue with my dodge in a timely manner they need to supply a loaner so I cn get to work and if I cant get any results on this issue I will seek legal advice this is a very serious issue I was almost in a serious accident because of it I could not turn my wheel as the vehicle shut down I have it all on my dashcam I will be expecting a call or email on this asap