2014 Ram 5500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 27%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 159,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2014 Ram 5500, 27% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 159,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2014 Ram 5500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the braking system and power steering suddenly malfunctioned. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the alternator and the transmission fly wheel were faulty. The alternator and fly wheel were replaced however, the failure eventually recurred. No further information was available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 210,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11390618, filed 2021-01, 210,000 miles“The contact owns a 2014 dodge Ram 5500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 13v527000 (steering) and 14v635000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel); however, the parts needed to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 09/10/15 updated 10/14/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10717301, filed 2015-05Related service bulletins
- 10175674Apr 17, 2020Hands On Steering Wheel Message In EVIC
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 Ram 5500
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Ram 5500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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