Component

STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

1,285 NHTSA complaints about steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion) issues across 38 makes and 281 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:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

1,285 filings · 281 models · 38 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS MODERATE 1,285 ODI rows
  • MODELS 281 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 38 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 7.4% 95 crash-flagged
  • RANK #137 of 696 categories
  • SEV INJURY 9 deaths · 47 injuries
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) (this)STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THA…1,285POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4…1,302EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY1,313SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGESSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PE…1,243
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) vs nearest complaint-total peers

STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) sits MODERATE on ODI intake volume (#137 of 696 standardized categories) with a INJURY severity stamp (9 reported fatalities across 281 models). Open Jeep Grand Cherokee (category leader) →

STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) filing-volume reading

The standout signal for steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion) is ODI intake volume: 1,285 filings (MODERATE band · #137 of 696 standardized categories) across 281 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 7.4%.

Moderate-volume categories still show a fingerprint in the model table below, cross-check each nameplate's recall and investigation history before inferring a defect pattern.

Next step: compare Jeep Grand Cherokee against POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) on filing totals before treating steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion) volume as a purchase signal.

1,285
Complaints
281
Models Affected
95
Crashes
10
Fires
9
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Jeep Grand Cherokee
93
2 Dodge RAM
79
3 Dodge RAM 2500
48
4 Ford F-150
45
5 Ford Explorer
36
6 Chevrolet Silverado
30
7 Jeep Cherokee
29
8 Dodge RAM 1500
25
9 Dodge Dakota
21
10 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
20
11 Ford F-250
19
12 Ford Expedition
19
13 Ford E-150
17
14 Dodge Caravan
16
15 Chevrolet Tahoe
16
16 Ford Windstar
15
17 Ford F-350
15
18 Dodge RAM 3500
15
19 Pontiac Grand Prix
14
20 Dodge Durango
14
21 Chevrolet Suburban
14
22 Saturn SL
13
23 Jeep Wrangler
13
24 GMC Yukon
13
25 Dodge Intrepid
13
26 Chevrolet Cavalier
13
27 Mercury Grand Marquis
12
28 GMC Sierra
12
29 Chevrolet Malibu
12
30 Ford Ranger
11

Recent Complaints

2012 Ford Fusion

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was shuddering significantly. The vehicle was taken to a tire shop where the tires were rotated; ho

2023 Honda CR-V

The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45-70 MPH, the steering wheel was shaking abnormally. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was

2010 Ford Fusion

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the power steering failed to function as designed; however, the power steering functionality was available while the

2011 Ford Explorer

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while his wife was driving at approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The driver was able to safely pull over and

2014 Ford Explorer

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while her husband was driving 55 MPH, the steering wheel seized and could not be turned. The contact stated that the "Steering Loss Stop Safel

2010 Ford Fusion

While driving vehicle in normal weather conditions, power steering suddenly went out unexpectedly while driving myself, mother, and grandmother to the store. There was no warning and car was driving j

2012 Ford Explorer

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while the vehicle pulling into a parking spot and adjusting the wheels on the vehicle the contact heard a loud grinding scraping noise while t

2013 Ford Flex

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Flex. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked and she was attempting to start the vehicle, a message for the steering motor sensor fault was displayed on the instr

2011 Ford Fusion

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while reversing, the steering wheel locked up and failed to move. The vehicle was restarted and functioned as designed. The power assist w

2013 Honda Accord

The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated while slowing down to making a left turn, the steering wheel independently turned completely to the left. The contact stated no warning light w

2013 Ford Escape

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER STEERING FUNCTIONALITY.

2017 Ford Focus

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE AND RANDOMLY DECELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER

2020 Freightliner Cascadia

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL ISSUES ON MY NEW 2020 CASCADIA. THE POWER STEERING BOX HAD AN EXTERNAL LEAK WHICH RESULTED IN A STEERING WHINE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING BOX WITH ONLY 24,000 MILES ON THE T

2011 Ford Fusion

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE SERVICE POWER STEERING NOW WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EXTRA STRENGTH WAS NE

2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL HAD A LOT OF PLAY AND TURNED SPONTANEOUSLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WA

2017 Freightliner Cascadia

I WORKED FOR A TRANSPORT FLEET THAT HAD NUMEROUS POWER STEERING GEARBOX ISSUES ON 2017 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA'S. DURING MY TENURE THERE I OVERSAW 8 TRUCKS THAT HAD STEERING BOX REPLACEMENTS DUE TO EIT

1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE AND LOST THE ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE BOLTS THAT HELD THE GEAR BOX TO T

2015 Ford Explorer

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT, AN ABNORMAL CLICKING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FREEWAY MOTORS OF ROGERS (14080 MAIN ST, ROGERS

2004 Dodge RAM 2500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE POWER STEERING GEAR BOX SIDE BOLT SHEARED IN HALF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND REPAIRED. TH

2016 Ford Explorer

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JPS FORD (224 GAP FARMS RD, ARCADIA, LA 71001, (318)

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