Component
STEERING
113,465 NHTSA complaints about steering issues across 66 makes and 1512 models.
Data updated August 2026. Counts render from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation standardized component field; severity flags cross-reference NHTSA ODI complaint flags for owner-reported crash, fire, and injury markers. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace NHTSA recall notices or a vehicle-specific inspection. Methodology · Corrections.
NHTSA ODI component intake brief
ODI category STEERING
113,465 filings · 1512 models · 66 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS MASS 113,465 ODI rows
- MODELS 1512 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 66 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 5.2% 5,849 crash-flagged
- RANK #5 of 696 categories
- SEV CRITICAL 285 deaths · 3860 injuries
Filing-volume peers
STEERING sits MASS on ODI intake volume (#5 of 696 standardized categories) with a CRITICAL severity stamp (285 reported fatalities across 1512 models). Open Ford Fusion (category leader) →
STEERING filing-volume reading
The standout signal for steering is ODI intake volume: 113,465 filings (MASS band · #5 of 696 standardized categories) across 1512 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 5.2%.
Heavy intake categories like this one often reflect a shared supplier or a stressed FMVSS test, open the affected-vehicles table to see whether filings cluster on a few platforms or spread evenly.
Next step: compare Ford Fusion against UNKNOWN OR OTHER on filing totals before treating steering volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford Fusion | |
| 2 | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| 3 | Ford Escape | |
| 4 | Chevrolet Cobalt | |
| 5 | Ford Explorer | |
| 6 | Jeep Wrangler | |
| 7 | Pontiac G6 | |
| 8 | Ford F-250 | |
| 9 | RAM 1500 | |
| 10 | Hyundai Sonata | |
| 11 | Honda Civic | |
| 12 | Ford Focus | |
| 13 | Ford F-150 | |
| 14 | Saturn ION | |
| 15 | Dodge RAM 2500 | |
| 16 | Chevrolet HHR | |
| 17 | Honda Accord | |
| 18 | Honda CR-V | |
| 19 | Nissan Altima | |
| 20 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | |
| 21 | Ford F-350 | |
| 22 | Toyota Corolla | |
| 23 | Hyundai Elantra | |
| 24 | Chevrolet Impala | |
| 25 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| 26 | BMW Z4 | |
| 27 | Chevrolet Traverse | |
| 28 | Chevrolet Colorado | |
| 29 | Toyota Rav4 | |
| 30 | Dodge RAM 3500 |
Recent Complaints
The vehicle manufacturer is aware of the problem with my Jeep, yet they have not taken meaningful action to resolve it. At this point, the local dealer continues to charge diagnostic and repair fees o
on Jan 15, 2025. A cold start for the Bronco, putting in reverse, the vehicle lurched back and to the hard right, uncommanded acceleration at a high rate of speed, steering locked up, brakes locked u
ABS system doesnt work. no update on recall c4b. have had this issue since 2023
Complete loss of power steering while driving, Service Power Steering Now warning light came on right after, service advance trac warning right after that. After doing some research this is a known is
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering independently steered the vehicle over into the next lane. The failure was a persiste
Travelling with my young daughter on the Freeway at Freeway speeds at 9pm (nighttime). The entire vehicle just shut down. EVERYTHING - completely dark. Steering went out. Brakes went out. I had
Temperature gauge dropped to zero or no reading, message displayed on screen "Steering Assist Reduced, Drive with Care", continued to drive speed limit, when parked fan runs after car is shut off, in
I was test driving the vehicle after some and as I was test, driving it, the steering lot up on me. Luckily, I was entering a residential area when it occurred down the street from my residency; in wh
Since 15,394 miles vehicle has experience multiple system failures upon vehicle startup. 2/24, 2/25, 12/25, 1/26. In all of these 4 instances the brakes become spongy/hard, steering wheel locks, and I
Vehicle shimmies/shakes when braking of speeds over 50 mph. It is currently at the VW service center and was informed the Electro-Mechanical Steering gear needs to be replaced. The repair tech also
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Venue. The contact stated that while reversing into the driveway and parking the vehicle, there was an abnormal knocking sound and vibration in the steering wheel. The
My vehicle was subject to a 2024 recall for what has been described as "sticky steering." The recall repair was completed by Mazda in April, 2024, however the problem persists. The repair was comple
1. The power steering failed when I was driving my 2016 GMC Truck. 2. The failure caused the steering of the truck to be very difficult putting myself and any passengers at risk. 3. This issue occur
The alternator on my vehicle (DC to DC convertor) went while driving home with only one sensor prompting me to turn back around and head home to be safe. The car essentially died and power steering wa
A brand new Santa Fe Hybrid AWD SEL(less than 2500 miles) makes squeaky noises when rotating the steering wheel to the counter clock wise. It is very annoying and frustrating. Due to the noise I can
The steering rack internal seal inside the steering rack failed/ "blew" per mechanic and is leaking. I could lose my ability to steer at any time while driving my vehicle and wreck. It is currently
In several situations, I have lost partial or complete power steering ability. Once, while driving, I recieved a SERVICE ESC message and steering became quite difficult. Another time, power steering w
Both torn bushing and broken links at 29k miles.
There is a Catch / tight spot in my steering. I see that I is a common problem on these Vehicles but no recall.
My jeep steering wheel and entire vehicle shake violently at high speeds and after a bump.
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