Steering failure reports: 1784 total complaints across 100 vehicles from 12 makes. See which models are most affected.
This component hub groups real NHTSA complaint signals by make, model year, and vehicle page. Use it as a spoke from individual vehicle reports into the broader steering safety pattern.
A high complaint count does not automatically prove a defect, but it is a strong inspection signal when the same component appears repeatedly across related vehicles, years, recalls, or crash narratives.
The steering component is one of the most commonly reported areas of failure in NHTSA consumer complaints. Issues range from minor inconveniences to serious safety hazards including potential crashes and fires. Below are the vehicles most affected by steering problems.
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Ram 1500 | 274 | 0 |
| 2019 Ram 1500 | 241 | 0 |
| 2016 Ram 1500 | 241 | 0 |
| 2017 Ram 1500 | 154 | 0 |
| 2015 Toyota Camry | 79 | 0 |
| 2023 Tesla Model 3 | 49 | 0 |
| 2018 Ram 1500 | 49 | 0 |
| 2018 Toyota Camry | 38 | 0 |
| 2020 Nissan Sentra | 37 | 0 |
| 2015 Toyota Rav4 | 31 | 0 |
| 2017 Ram 2500 | 31 | 0 |
| 2016 Ram 2500 | 31 | 0 |
| 2020 Ram 1500 | 31 | 0 |
| 2015 Ram 2500 | 28 | 0 |
| 2019 Volkswagen Atlas | 21 | 0 |
| 2021 Nissan Sentra | 21 | 0 |
| 2022 Tesla Model X | 20 | 0 |
| 2016 Ram 3500 | 20 | 0 |
| 2015 Toyota Highlander | 19 | 0 |
| 2021 Tesla Model S | 17 | 0 |
| 2016 Toyota Camry | 16 | 0 |
| 2015 Nissan Versa Note | 16 | 0 |
| 2022 Nissan Sentra | 16 | 0 |
| 2024 Tesla Model 3 | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 Nissan Versa | 12 | 0 |
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle-Class | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 Ram 3500 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 Nissan Rogue | 10 | 0 |
| 2022 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class | 10 | 0 |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 10 | 0 |
Based on 1784 NHTSA complaints across 100 vehicles, steering issues range from minor malfunctions to serious safety hazards. The most affected vehicles are listed in the table below — click any vehicle to see its specific steering complaint details.
The Ram 1500 is among the most affected. See the ranked table below for the full list of 100 vehicles with steering complaints filed with NHTSA.
Steering failures can range from minor inconveniences to serious safety hazards. Some steering complaints involve crashes, fires, or injuries. Always have steering issues inspected promptly by a qualified mechanic, especially if your vehicle is subject to a related recall.
Search for your vehicle using our search tool or enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If a steering recall exists for your vehicle, the repair is free at authorized dealerships.