10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
8 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
43,420 miles

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problem #76

Jan 012019

1500

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. While driving 75-80 mph the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The check power steering warning indicator light was illuminated. The contact called (al deeby Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 8700 dixie hwy, village of clarkston, mi 48348 (248) 620-0800) to inform the dealer of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that the failure was similar to NHTSA campaign number 16V167000 (steering). The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.

- Clarkston, MI, USA

problem #75

Jan 022020

1500

  • 63,000 miles
Power steering is intermittent when turning on a city street and on highway. Hard to maintain control on curves

- Pilot Mound, IA, USA

problem #74

Aug 012017

1500

  • 85,014 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. While exiting a parking spot the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the failure persisted for twenty minutes. There was no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to baxter Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Lincoln 6601 telluride dr, Lincoln, ne 68521 (402) 817-7449, where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion and core needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under invoice 521651. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 19E077000 (steering). The manufacturer was informed of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 85,014.

- Ashland, NE, USA

problem #73

Apr 032018

1500

  • 60,000 miles
The left hand controls on the steering have quit working. The is no way to reset the oil change error after changing the oil. You can not use any of the left hand controls.

- Collinsville, TX, USA

problem #72

Dec 292019

1500

  • 103,000 miles
Driving at 55 mph and making a sweeping right hand turn the vehicle locked the steering wheel and caused the vehicle to enter the ditch. When towed to the dealer they found a failed electric power steering gear. There is a recall from Ram regarding eps system failure, but this unit was not affected.

- Amboy, IL, USA

problem #71

Dec 202019

1500

  • 50,000 miles
The contact's girlfriend owns a 2015 Ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the power assist failed to operate without warning. The contact stated that the power assist would only operate intermittently. The contact took the vehicle to lafontaine Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of clinton (1111 w Michigan ave, clinton, mi 49236) where it was diagnosed that the power steering assist was faulty. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 16V167000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

- Clinton, MI, USA

problem #70

Dec 192019

1500

  • 93,378 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the power steering failed and the steering wheel was difficult to turn. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to jacksonville Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram (11101 nurseryfields dr, jacksonville, fl 32256, (904) 493-0000) where it was diagnosed that the steering gear assembly failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 93,378.

- Jacksonville Beach, FL, USA

problem #69

Dec 142019

1500

  • 35,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. Upon starting the vehicle, the power steering seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to repair the wiring and the power steering temporarily returned. The failure continued and the vehicle was taken to cottage grove Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (2800 row river rd, cottage grove, or 97424, (541) 942-5551) where it was diagnosed that the power steering module was defective. The contact discovered NHTSA campaign number: 16V167000 (steering), which he associated with the failure. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to NHTSA. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 35,000.

- Crestwell, OR, USA

problem #68

Nov 012019

1500

  • 110,000 miles
I was driving on the interstate when my fuel gauge dropped to empty and my range showed 0 miles to empty. Doesnt do this everytime I drive, but it does this on occassion. Also, I started my truck one day and the power steering went out. My vehicle was manufactured 12-14. Is it possible this should be included in the recall for vehicles manufactured from January 22nd, 2015 - September 13th, 2015?

- New Richland, MN, USA

problem #67

Feb 012019

1500

  • 46,000 miles
Loses power steering at slower city speeds and while making turns.

- Orange Park, FL, USA

problem #66

Aug 082019

1500

  • 48,000 miles
Electric power steering gradually failed incident to a strike on a concrete vertical pole while in a turn approx 10mph in parking lot. Alignment was significantly off. Aligned, but the steering still caught/ friction during turns, steering would no longer scenter up. Took to 3rd party, they were unable to diagnose. Barely used vehicle, and after parking and power offf, at next start the electric power steering totally failed, needed to apply 40-50 lbs of force on steering wheel to get it to do limited turning, and it would freeze in the new position. Undriveable, paid to tow to dealer who said it was not due to striking the bollard, but they did not understand it started right then after striking the bollard, and that it became worse over the next 2 weeks with very little use then totally failed. There is a recall, but not my VIN.

- Yorktown, VA, USA

problem #65

Jul 172019

1500

  • 87,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. While driving on the highway, the power steering seized. The contact was able to pull over and restart the vehicle. The power steering returned to normal, but continued to fail intermittently. The vehicle was not included in a recall. Ed koehn Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (11282 w carson city rd, greenville, mi 48838, (616) 754-3635) stated that the vehicle was very close to being included in an unknown outstanding recall. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 87,000.

- Big Rapids, MI, USA

problem #64

Jul 082019

1500

  • 86,000 miles
Loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort. Visible rust on outside of circuit board on metal cover.

- Howard City, MI, USA

problem #63

Jul 152019

1500

  • 85,586 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. While driving, the steering wheel became difficult to turn without warning. The vehicle was taken to betten baker Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of big rapids (14061 northland dr, big rapids, mi 49307, (231) 796-2651) but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 85,586.

- Big Rapids, MI, USA

problem #62

Jul 172019

1500

  • 61,000 miles
While turning, steering became very difficult and dangerous. The steering assist went out and there was no power steering. This could potentially be dangerous situation leading to an accident.

- Plainfield, IL, USA

problem #61

Jun 202019

1500

  • 52,000 miles
Loss of power steering turning on to a major hwy. I turned right & had to immediately turn back left while swerving into the other lane of traffic.

- Spirit Lake, IA, USA

problem #60

Mar 312019

1500

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. While driving 40 mph, the power steering malfunctioned. As a result, the vehicle veered off the road and crashed into a small ditch. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to peacock Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Fiat (265 drivers way a, hardeeville, SC 29927, (843) 208-1200). The dealer stated that an electrical failure prevented the vehicle from restarting. Also, the tie rod was fractured and repaired by the contact. The dealer quoted a repair cost of $2,500 for the power steering modulator. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 120,000.

- Estill, SC, USA

problem #59

Jul 012019

1500

  • 38,000 miles
Electronic power steering works intermittently. Dealership says I need to replace the rack. My vehicle has 38,000 miles on it. No vehicle should need a new rack at 38,000 miles. This is a major safety issue since the power steering can go out at any time.

- Fishers, IN, USA

problem #58

Jul 042019

1500

  • 57,000 miles
Electronic power steering is not working. No codes, very hard to steer and steering wheel does not correct itself straight after turning a corner.

- Janesville, MN, USA

problem #57

May 112019

1500

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the power steering failed intermittently. The failure occurred at lower speeds while the vehicle was making turns, which increased the risk of a crash. Reagle Dodge Ram (1223 blue valley dr, pen argyl, pa 18072, (610) 863-6900) diagnosed that the power steering system was failing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer referred the contact to NHTSA and the local dealer. The failure mileage was 50,000.

- Wind Gap, PA, USA

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