2014 Dodge Charger: loss of power steering

Filed Apr 25, 2023 · Electrical, Steering · 109,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering, stalled, and then lost motive power. The vehicle was able to restart but was inoperable. The battery warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact became aware of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V435000 (Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not yet been taken to an independent mechanic or a local dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

Filed Mar 13, 2023 · Steering · CA

I was driving on Interstate 15 North when suddenly my power steering stopped working. I was unable to adequately turn the steering wheel to switch lanes while I was moving 65mph. The light "Service Power Steering" started blinking and I was virtually unable to turn my steering wheel left or right. I was stuck in a life-threatening situation. I immediately had to put my hazard lights on, brake, and fight for my life to try to turn the steering wheel so I could pull over. I almost impacted the barrier and several drivers during this. My mechanic states that my power steering pump failed, without any known cause.

Filed Aug 5, 2020 · Steering · 90,000 miles · WA

All dash indicators started flashing and there was a message stating not to put the car in park or it will not go back into a gear. Service power steering light came on and power steering went completely out, almost causing an accident. If there were traffic, it would have. Parked car, started it a few hours later and everything seemed fine. Driving on residential street and power steering went out suddenly again. Service power steering message has remained and the power steering no longer works at all. This is a safety issue! I am thankful my 17 year old daughter was not driving any of the times it happened!

Filed Jul 22, 2020 · Steering · 115,000 miles · SC

Backing up to park, power steering completely failed. Had to have vehicle towed, not able to drive. Several complaints about power steering failure. Had I been on the highway, would've crashed!

Filed May 30, 2020 · Steering · 99,946 miles · FL

Vehicle was making a grumbling noise at very low speed while turning in any direction, such as backing out or a driveway & turning wheels to face the proper direction to exit. This LED me to take the car into a vehicle repair shop where certified asi mechanics could inspect & hopefully repair. What they discovered was that the power steering fluid level was fairly low. They simply added the proper & specific fluid type that is used in that particular vehicle made by the car manufacturer mopar. This surprisingly fixed the issue to what I am assuming will be a temporary resolution. Based on my own extensive research & common knowledge, I have discovered this is a very common issue. Somehow the fluid is leaking, or seeping out somewhere from the allegedly sealed steering system. What I discovered based on research, is that obviously a sealed system should not leak, or seep, & with it being sealed it cannot evaporate. Most issues w/the vehicle steering pump have been leaks from around the 2 seals of the reservoir fluid tank. A replacement tank & seals can be purchased separately rather than entire pump assembly which is very expensive. Another common issue is that the "rack" outer seal leaks. Unfortunately the atf+4 stock fluid is aggressive on these seals & they can/will become porous over time & leak. Additionally, the pump, it's hoses, & the seals on the ends of the rack are now known as leak points. The entire system should be recalled & replaced after fixing these issues. If the fluid becomes too low the vehicle & its driver/occupants will experience a power steering failure in which the steering will simply shut down & not perform its function - steering! I don't need to comment as to how extremely dangerous this could be; not just for occupants in the said vehicle, but the occupants in other vehicles. My young son drives this exact vehicle, & I am deeply concerned.

Filed Dec 18, 2019 · Steering · 81,000 miles · TN

Wife dropped me off at work and literally the service power steering system light came on the dash. They vehicle lost power steering and this happened out of nowhere. Thankfully she was stopped in a parking lot when this happened and the power steering quit

Filed Sep 19, 2019 · Steering · 69,000 miles · TX

2014 dodge charger has power steering failure, no accidents to cause damage have occurred. Power steering has gone out but will occasionally function for several seconds causing potential crashed at high speeds on freeway. This dangerous issue has been getting worse over several months and we are not the only ones to have it.

Filed Apr 17, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 88,000 miles · TN

All dash warning lights are on. Loss of power steering trans slippery and sticking.

Filed Apr 8, 2019 · Steering · 157,000 miles · NC

Experiencing difficulty turning left, especially quickly. Seems to lose power steering or begins to lock up and not want to turn left. Operates normally while turning right. Happens at low speeds, have not tested at high speed due to safety concerns.

Filed Aug 1, 2017 · Brakes, Electrical · 70,000 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge charger. While driving 35 MPH, the RPM gauges malfunctioned and the contact heard an abnormal popping sound. As a result, the contact lost power steering, brake functionality, the exterior lighting malfunctioned, and the vehicle could not be shifted into park. The various warning indicators illuminated. The prestigue chrysler dealer was contacted, but did not offer any assistance. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Filed Sep 12, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 81,332 miles · IN

On august 29th 2016 I was returning(driving on us20) home from some official business, when my dash started flashing, all the warning lights would flash, the speed displayed would go up, and down , and the car started changing gears. There was a ticking sound coming from my gear shift, like it was trying to select gear. The power steering light , and service transmission message keep coming up as well. I would intermittenly lose power steering during this, and power from the engine would lag also. I have a three minute, and thirty-five second video of what was occuring. I contacted some mechanic friends that work on indiana state police chargers, and they thought it could be the battery shorting out. The next morning I replaced the battery, and installed properly with positive post first. This seem to resolve the dash flashing symptoms, but I then had no power steering at all. I took to our local dodge dealer in lagrange, in they ran a diagnostic analysis, and determined the electronic power steering pump was no good. The power steering pump worked perfectly fine with no issues at all, ever, before these electrical issues occured. This vehicle is used to transport the us congressman, when he is in the district on official business, and we need it repaired asap. It is my opinion, the power steering pump was destroyed by the electrical issues concerning the recall on this vehicle. It is also my opinion that fac llc should replace the power steering pump at no cost per the consent order pertaining to this recall. I am trying to get the video to email, at this point, the video is to long to email.

Filed Jan 15, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 44,365 miles · CA

While driving on the highway at 65mph the vehicle shut off and I lost power steering. I was barely able to avoid being hit during heavy morning traffic. Once stopped I was unable to get the vehicle to restart and needed to be towed to the dealer.