I was driving down the road going 50mph the power steering failure light came on the dash screen and the power steering completely failed. I was unable to steer the truck and was very close to hitting another vehicle. I turn the vehicle off and then back on the power steering was working again. I continue to drive down the road and once again at a speed of fifty miles per hour the steering failed completely and again I almost went down into a ditch. It has happened several different times during several different actions. It's happened while turning while going straight while on the highway and while on city streets while stationary and in motion. I have taken it to the dealer and they said the entire system needs to be replaced at a cost of $2,400. My truck only has 50,000 miles on it and should not be having any kind of an issue like this at all. It is extremely dangerous and I am actually terrified to drive this vehicle especially on the highway. This needs to be recalled on the 2014 as it is on the 2015 and 16 rams. There are postings all over the internet of people dealing with the exact same thing yet dodge has refused to do anything about it. Please help make my vehicle safe for me my passengers and other people on the road.
2014 Ram 1500 steering complaints
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On july 11,2020,, I started my 2014 ram 1500 laramie,about noon time and steering wheel straight; I was greeted by a warning light on my dash stating 'electronic power steering service'. There was no issue prior to this at any time. Absolutely no ability to steer vehicle. Fortunately, I was not driving when this occurred. This is a major safety concern for my family and myself . I do not understand how the recall for the 2015-2016 ram does not include 2014. This is obviously an issue with earlier year models. The estimate to repair this malfunction was $2400 ! Dodge needs to step up and take care of their customers complaints! No way can a recalled part on newer models not be issued for all models containing the equipment?!? It's unbelievable that someone has to lose their life before something is corrected!
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH, the vehicle abruptly jerked to the left while attempting to make a right turn. The steering ceased with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact regained control of the vehicle. The contact spoke to mike perry motor company (3828 south st, nacogdoches, tx 75964) where he was informed to take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer had yet to be informed of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Air bag light on for two months,had a tech look at it clock spring kit sensor bad ,he said odd as truck is still pretty new, safety concern it controls deployment of air bag,controls horn, cruise control,and engine interface functions:or oil pressure,oil temp,tire pressure display ,the fact that the spring semester can control that many safety features and fail. In less than five years is of need to investigate as repairing is only dealer part and cost is. Cost prohibited as most safety features should have a ten year lifetime at least.a refrigerator does and it runs 24/7.
After washing my vehicle was pulling out the car wash and lost all steering assist. Check vehicle to local dealer was told of no recalls for this year of vehicle but there is a recall for the 2015 ram 1500 with the same issue and same exact part. Cost to repair somewhere in the neighborhood of $2,400.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle loss power steering assist without warning and became difficult to steer. The contact stated that added effort was needed to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed due to the pandemic. Victory chrysler dodge jeep ram (64 greensburg st, delmont, pa 15626) was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed of a tsb regarding the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall. The failure mileage was 43,000. The VIN was not included.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. The contact stated that there was an abnormal grinding sound when the steering was turned to the right. The steering wheel was turned to the center and the sound was no longer evident. The vehicle was towed to vann dodge chrysler jeep ram located at (899 s. Delsea dr, vineland, nj 08360) to be diagnosed which was still pending. The contact was concerned that the failure was due to the rack and pinion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
I was driving on the highway at a speed of 70 MPH when my steering wheel locked up and the "power steering failure" notification appeared on my dash. I immediately called a ram dealer and they told me I should have it towed do to it being unsafe to drive. After getting it to the dealer, they told me my power steering assembly ($2400) needed to be replaced and there isn't a recall for my truck. I contacted my warranty company and they said it would not be covered due to it being a technical service bulletin on the issue.
Since day one of buying this vehicle it has always been in the shop for air suspension problems sometimes for a few weeks at a time. Seems like no one knows how to diag the system because it was always darts thrown and no problems ever fixed, they have replaced airbags, compressor, charged the system, reprogrammed/calibrated the system and who knows how many fuses! Ive gotten air suspension codes left and right with compressor temp codes... The main concern is the way this vehicle drives when it falls on bump stops and changes the camber of the tires ( has ruined a brand new set of tires due to inside tire wear on both front ) tires are screeching while driving down the road, bounces while turning and hitting small bumps... Well that just makes you feel like you got in a crash when it throws you around out of seat! Thats even at lower speeds around 40-45 MPH! I absolutely fear for my life driving this vehicle and at freeway speeds its just playing with the devil. Its only a matter of time before someone is killed by this horrible air suspension system! The problem is no one seems to care... Well unless it was their family member.the system was designed to fail when they put a compressor behind the right rear wheel that flings water, snow, salt and everything else on the road right at it and put some thin cover over it and say it " protects " it! I sure hope they do something before someone is killed, because its not fair to me or any other person to have to drive this vehicle and know everyday when going to work that it could be my last or someones else's last! Ive given dealers shot after shot year after year, but something needs to be done about this asap
While driving to the auto parts store, turned and steering wheel got really hard that I couldn't turn it jump the curb almost hitting a light pole, took the truck to a friend that has a shop and found code c221700 electric power steering module internal problem
Complete failure of the electric power steering assist.
My steering on my truck keeps failing , I've almost had 5 accidents. I replaced the eps and still doing it , there are recalls on 2015 and 2016 ram but not my 2014 which is doing the same thing
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering failed intermittently without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Findlay chrysler jeep dodge ram post falls located at 550 n alberta st, post falls, id 83854,(208) 457-1900, was contacted by phone and informed of the failure. The contact was informed by the dealer that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v167000 (steering). The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.
While driving the 2014 ram 1500 the vehicle has lost power numerous times. This is an intermittent issue and I have not been able to duplicate on the spot. This means that the lose of power can happen at any given time. This lose of power will result in losing steering and sometimes braking, since all are controlled by electronics. These occurrences have happened while normal driving conditions; rolling up windows, turning on bright lights, and just driving.
The steering of the wheel is rough. I have to use small movements. It's like something is stuck or no power steering fluid. Since there is no fluid, only electrical, there is something wrong with the electrical portion of the power steering pump
I have a 2014 ram with around 48k miles. Back in february while driving I lost steering. Luckily, I was able to get out of the way of a oncoming vehicle. I had my truck towed due to the safety issue of not being able to steer into my normal service dealer. They replaced the alternator stating that was the issue that made the truck lose steering. Since then I have taken the truck back a few times with steering issues and they are not able to 'duplicate' the issue so cannot fix it. This past friday 11/15/2019 I went to leave my house and once again while I was driving the truck it lost steering and this time power dropped. I again had it towed into the service dealer on 11/18/2019. Today 11/22/2019 they stated that again they could not duplicate the issue. They did find error codes about voltage but however stated that the computer 'fixed itself' and cannot fix the steering issues. With all this I love my truck, however with the with the safety of myself, my family, and others on the road in mind driving this truck while the steering can possibly go out at any time is not a good idea by any means.
Driving to indiana to see my grandbabies and the check electronic trailer brakes came on the check electronic braking system light came on. Cruise control stopped working and lost power, the same thing happened on the way back to kentucky. I had the brakes done, but mechanic said it's a sensor I the steering column. This is really dangerous and needs to be recalled.
Steering wheel doesn't lock and sensor is also causing cruise control to malfunction. This could be unsafe if that sensor controls anything else
I was driving to work about to make a right turn when my power steering stopped working and an indicator light came on. Lucky I was stopped at a light so I was able to safely pull over to the side of the road.
Vehicle electronic power steering failure
At 124000 miles, electric steering is going out. Not seeing any recalls on my 2014 ram 1500. I do see several reports of the same. Dodge needs to do something before someone gets seriously injured or killed.
Electric power steering rack is going out, making it difficult to drive on highway, almost causing a crash.
2014 dodge ram truck 1500. Consumer writes in regards to defective wiring harness. *ld the consumer stated after having the recall repair completed on the steering wheel wire harness, the horn and electrical features on the wheel failed. The consumer requested to be reimbursed for the cost of repairing the electrical failures due to the recall repair.
'takata recall' electrical power went out in my 2014 dodge ram 1500. Went to the dealership, they replaced the pdc for $737.69 and a day after the power steering stopped while driving and almost crashed into several cars. *dt *dt*jb vehcile was repaired.
Electric power steering assistant at low slow speeds cuts in and out making it difficult to handle the truck. Truck has 51,000 miles only and is a 2014 I see that there is a recall for the same issue on a year later model of the truck but not on my vehicle.
When driving on the florida turnpike at 70mph when the power steering assist shut off. I pulled off, restarted the engine and it was working against. Checked the fluid levels and everything was ok. No more incident that trip. Took to the dealer who diagnosed a faulty power steering module in the eps. Required replacement if the entire steering rack. *dt invalid VIN
I was accelerating my truck on a city street at approximately 45 MPH. The power control module, battery control module, crank position sensor, tone wheel and power steer control module all failed at the same time. The truck shut down and had to be towed into the dealer.
Lost electrical power steering cannot steer truck
The power steering quit working as I was pulling out of my driveway onto our street resulting in inability to steer the truck effectively. A warning light appeared & I had to look online to see what it meant as the manual did not have it. I had to have the truck towed to pueblo dodge & service advisor leslie later notified me of a $2,300 cost to repair the rack & pinion to get the electronic power steering working again. I have learned that many other people have had this problem with their 2014 ram 1500 p/u's in even more hazardous conditions on the road/street. It has about 46,000 miles on it. I am told that there is no recourse by the chrysler customer svc rep ernesha but she will file my complaint. It will not go any further than that as she says it is not worthy and out of the original warranty. Leslie says it is not part of the 100,000 mile drive train warranty. I was considering purchasing a new ram truck as well but absolutely will not based on this experience as I will apparently have to pay at least $2,300 to repair a hazardous defect in a relatively new vehicle in excellent condition otherwise. I am obviously very disappointed in this company and situation.
While driving my vehicle, on a turn in either direction my steering wheel would jerk back the opposite way. This was a sudden onset without warning. Eventually it LED to barely being able to turn the truck at all. No service lights were on, dealer said that it would eventually go out and not be able to turn the vehicle. Mine is a 2014, there was a 2018 in for the same problem when I went to the dealer. Dealer had also had 4 other trucks (same model) in the shop within the last few weeks and the part was on backorder. Dealer had no information on a recall but if this is happening in 2018 models and the dealer has them in to be worked on in large numbers this clearly says there is something going on. It is unsafe and dangerous to be driving not knowing when it is going to lock up. I know my truck has over 100,000 miles but there are 2018 in there that barely have any on them.
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