2015 Ram 1500 steering problems

Related recalls

• Recall 16V167000Mar 23, 2016440 vehicles
  STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

  Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured January 22, 2015, to September 13, 2015. Contamination on the Electric Power Steering (EPS) control circuit board may cause a short and result in the loss of power steering assist.

  Risk: If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS unit, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 16, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S19.

What owners say

1. Filed Sep 18, 2026140,000 miSCSteering

   The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, an unknown warning light flashed on the instrument panel and the vehicle lost power steering functionality and steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. The contact stopped the vehicle in the middle of the road and turned off and restarted the vehicle and the failure was self-corrected and the vehicle operated normally. The cause of the failure was not yet…

   NHTSA complaint #11765181 · source
2. Filed Sep 11, 2026VASteering

   The consumer owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while turning left, the vehicle lost power steering functionality, and the steering wheel was firm in the middle of turning the steering wheel. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired for the steering failure; however, the failure was not fixed. The instrument panel displayed the power steering failure message, and the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign…

   NHTSA complaint #11763741 · source
3. Filed Sep 7, 2026FLSteering

   My vin number isnt showing up for the steering rack recall but recently i got into my truck to get it out of the garage and the second i tried to turn the wheel it jerked and the steering shutdown so i couldnt turn the wheels.the truck has less than 12,500 miles on it. Its been in a air-conditioned garage its entire life. Its in the shop right now getting a new rack installed. $3500

   NHTSA complaint #11762584 · source
4. Filed Aug 3, 2026WISteering

   the Electronic power steering assist keeps going in and out. it will work fine for about three months then it goes out for a month or so. it is very hard to steer and could cause someone to lose control and crash.

   NHTSA complaint #11754403 · source
5. Filed Jun 9, 2026153,500 miAKSteering

   The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel suddenly became difficult to steer in either direction. The power steering warning light illuminated. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign: 16V167000 (Steering). The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired because the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not made…

   NHTSA complaint #11742904 · source
6. Filed Jun 3, 2026TXElectrical SystemSteering

   My eps is going out. When driving and turning my wheel the wheel catches and is hard to turn. It is significantly harder to turn when driving compared to being parked. Also it seems to not do this during the evening and early morning when it’s cool out.

   NHTSA complaint #11741913 · source
7. Filed May 25, 2026FLSteering

   While driving my 2015 Ram 1500, I was exiting the freeway and attempting to merge into traffic when the electric power steering system appeared to fail or malfunction. The steering suddenly became very stiff, and I struggled to turn the steering wheel while trying to safely merge. Shortly after the steering became difficult to control, the power steering warning light came on. This created a safety concern because I was actively merging into traffic and had reduced ability…

   NHTSA complaint #11739904 · source
8. Filed May 13, 2026TXSteering

   The truck was working fine, went to start it and the trucks electric power steering was no longer working. We brought to shop and got an est of $3,000-$4,000 to fix the repair. We didnt have the money at the time and brought the truck home. It proceeded to work randomly after a turn but next start up failed to work and has been like this for a year. There is a warning like that comes on that says abs system.

   NHTSA complaint #11737680 · source
9. Filed May 13, 2026NYElectrical SystemSteering

   The vehicle is experiencing an intermittent and unpredictable loss of power steering assist. The steering becomes extremely stiff and difficult to turn, often immediately upon startup or while at a standstill, then randomly becomes loose again before returning to a stiff state. This creates a significant safety hazard as the effort required to steer changes without warning during operation. Upon inspection, the electrical connectors to the EPS rack were found to be clean and…

   NHTSA complaint #11737550 · source
10. Filed Apr 30, 2026TXEngineSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

    There is a recall for Ram 1500 manufactured between January 2015-September 2015 regarding failed power steering. My truck was manufactured February 2015 and was not on the list of specific Ram 1500s to have this recall done. I was with my kids getting an oil change on the truck. When I was leaving the maintenance bay my power steering suddenly failed and left us stranded to get towed. Chrysler stated that there was certain conditions that led for certain models to have…

    NHTSA complaint #11734805 · source
11. Filed Apr 19, 2026PASteering

    Was driving thru and turning right when my steering just started pulling and had to turn other way to correct my trucks path and then it just wouldn't turn much and got real stiff.... Afraid to drive it anymore and seen this issue was being investigated... This issue almost got me and my 3 boys into a wreck!

    NHTSA complaint #11732253 · source
12. Filed Mar 25, 2026WVSteering

    Sudden loss of power steering at slow speeds. There was no warning lights prior to loss of power steering. I was able to avoid accident by moving quickly into a parking lot There is recalls for The EPS from 2013 to 2015 manufacturing date starting January 22nd of 2015 My truck was manufactured January 6th. There are two recall numbers s19 covers 2013 to2015 along with VB9 covers 2013 to 2019.

    NHTSA complaint #11726994 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology