Component
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
3,508 NHTSA complaints about steering:rack and pinion issues across 42 makes and 349 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:RACK AND PINION
3,508 filings · 349 models · 42 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS HEAVY 3,508 ODI rows
- MODELS 349 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 42 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 3.3% 115 crash-flagged
- RANK #70 of 696 categories
- SEV FATAL 13 deaths · 89 injuries
Filing-volume peers
STEERING:RACK AND PINION sits HEAVY on ODI intake volume (#70 of 696 standardized categories) with a FATAL severity stamp (13 reported fatalities across 349 models). Open Pontiac Grand Prix (category leader) →
STEERING:RACK AND PINION filing-volume reading
The standout signal for steering:rack and pinion is ODI intake volume: 3,508 filings (HEAVY band · #70 of 696 standardized categories) across 349 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 3.3%.
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 Pontiac Grand Prix against SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER on filing totals before treating steering:rack and pinion volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| 2 | Dodge Intrepid | |
| 3 | Ford Taurus | |
| 4 | Ford Windstar | |
| 5 | Chevrolet Cavalier | |
| 6 | Oldsmobile Intrigue | |
| 7 | Dodge Dakota | |
| 8 | Ford Explorer | |
| 9 | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| 10 | Buick Regal | |
| 11 | Chrysler Town AND Country | |
| 12 | Chrysler Concorde | |
| 13 | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| 14 | Chevrolet Lumina | |
| 15 | Dodge Caravan | |
| 16 | Chevrolet Venture | |
| 17 | Chrysler LHS | |
| 18 | Mercury Sable | |
| 19 | Chrysler 300m | |
| 20 | Pontiac Grand AM | |
| 21 | Toyota Avalon | |
| 22 | Buick Century | |
| 23 | Pontiac Sunfire | |
| 24 | Ford Fusion | |
| 25 | Pontiac Bonneville | |
| 26 | Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| 27 | Chevrolet Monte Carlo | |
| 28 | Pontiac Trans Sport | |
| 29 | Dodge RAM 1500 | |
| 30 | Cadillac Deville |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at 10 MPH and attempting to slow down to park in a parking spot, the steering wheel started shaking unexpectedly. There
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at night in the rain at approximately 40-45 MPH, the contact drove over an unavoidable puddle, and the electri
The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while her mother was driving 55 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn while making left or right turns or while driving straight.
The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle jerked and made an abnormal popping sound. No warning lights were illuminated. After researching, the contact l
The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while idling in the driveway, the steering wheel became inoperable. Additionally, the contact stated that after parking the vehicle, th
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH and attempting to make a left turn, the vehicle lost power steering functionality, and the steering wheel became firm.
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle started pulling and veering to the right, while driving on uneven pavement. The power steering assist warning
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was turned; however, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended directio
The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 50 MPH, the service power steering warning light illuminated. The contact stated that his wife pulled over to the s
The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle intermittently lost power steering functionality. There was no warning light illuminated. The veh
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a right turn, the vehicle lost motive power and the steering wheel locked. The traction control w
The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the steering wheel was sticking. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that the power steering warning light was illuminated. Th
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while her husband was starting the vehicle, the power steering assist warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where
The contact's wife owns a 2023 Honda Civic Type-R. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized in the direction that the steering wheel was turned. The contact stated
The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300. While driving at various speeds, the contact could hear an abnormal sound from the transmission. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic where
See attached document for complaint
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the steering wheel became very firm. The power steering assist fault warning light
The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality and the steering wheel seized. The message "Service Power Steering" was display
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