10.0

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

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problem #36

Sep 262017

1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 46,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. While driving 2 mph, with the steering wheel slightly turned right or left, the steering wheel shook. The vehicle was taken to wallace Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (2755 SE federal hwy, stuart, fl 34994, 772-220-3600) where it was diagnosed that the four wheel drive actuator failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the steering wheel continued to shake. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000. Consumer stated this condition repeated while also in reverse.

- Port St. Lucie, FL, USA

problem #35

Dec 242018

1500

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. While driving approximately 50 mph, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. During the failure, the steering sensor illuminated. The vehicle was towed to butler Chrysler Jeep Ram (1555 salem rd, buford, SC 29902), but the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 120,000.

- Estill, SC, USA

problem #34

Nov 292018

1500

  • miles
I have a 2015 Dodge Ram 1500 and I have a problem where I'll go to start my vehicle and the power steering just locks up until my transmission reaches 180 I believe the issue might be the steering column because I bought the vehicle used and lowered I think it caused too much stress to the U joints or something happened. I don't know why the fca will not report this as a recall because I took it to a Dodge dealer and 100+ cars are in there for the same reason even state police cars.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #33

Oct 202018

1500

  • 31,000 miles
Noise on steering. Intermediated shaft column joint close of fuel/brake pedals.

- Barceloneta, PR, USA

problem #32

Nov 162018

1500

  • 67,000 miles
The dealer had to replace the clockspring due to problems with the horn, airbag and steering/electrical. This was the same problem for 2012-2014 Ram 1500S that were recalled, mileage for the truck is about 65000. Cost for fixing it was $762.67. It is similar to NHTSA id number: 11065676 the contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the lights on the steering wheel did not illuminate and the horn stopped working. Chapman Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram of scottsdale, Arizona (3800 N 89th St, 85251) was made aware of the failure and requested that the vehicle be brought in for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 41,500.

- Tijeras, NM, USA

problem #31

Oct 252018

1500

  • 25,000 miles
Power steering is failing like the recall 16V167000 which includes 2015 Ram 1500's however mine is not showing it to be included. At low speed the steering is stffing and becoming difficult to turn. Mileage is under 25000.

- Port Huron, MI, USA

problem #30

Oct 232018

1500

  • 73,593 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. While driving approximately 25 mph, the power steering seized without warning. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic who determined that the electronic power steering failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact also mentioned that the failure began two months ago and progressively worsened. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 73,593.

- Louisville, OH, USA

problem #29

Oct 052018

1500 6-cyl Diesel

  • 129,300 miles
I was having the oil changed. When they started it to pull it out the power steering warning came on and I did not have any power steering.

- Edmond, OK, USA

problem #28

Oct 052018

1500

  • 95,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. While driving 70 mph, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the power steering failed. After restarting the vehicle approximately four times, the steering returned to normal. The vehicle was taken to frisco Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (9640 tx-121, frisco, tx 75035, (214)-256-4324) where it was diagnosed that the control circuit board failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to call NHTSA to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 95,000.

- Frisco, TX, USA

problem #27

Aug 292018

1500

  • 28,500 miles
While leaving work, I turned my steering wheel and it was extremely hard to turn. It was extremely unsafe and I had trouble keeping the vehicle within a single lane. Then the steering wheel would jerk back and forth at times. I immediately took the vehicle back to where I purchased the vehicle. They advised that the electric power steering on my vehicle needed to be replaced. I looked online that similar 2015 Ram's actually had a recall on this exact part, but my vehicle was not included for the recall. My 3yr/36K warranty had just expired in May 2018, but I purchased an extended warranty. The dealership advised me the part was covered by the extended warranty and they had ordered the part. They advised the part was back ordered until the middle of September 2018. I spoke with the dealership today, 10-3-18, and they stated the part would not be in at the earliest 11-26-18. Possibly not until next year.

- Camden Wyoming, DE, USA

problem #26

Sep 282018

1500

  • 73,000 miles
The steering gets tight to where you can't turn the steering wheel and then it loosens back up unexpectedly. It's becoming dangerous and scary when turning corners. You never know when it's going to tighten up. We just bought the truck in September 2018 and already having issues. It has 73,000 miles on it. If the past recall for steering was ever fixed, it's broke again and needs replaced.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #25

Sep 222018

1500

  • 83,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. While driving 25 mph, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to leith Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram aberdeen (11049 us-15, aberdeen, nc 28315, (910) 944-7115) where the contact was informed that the power steering rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 18V586000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,000.

- Pinehurst, NC, USA

problem #24

Sep 042018

1500

  • 66,000 miles
The truck only has 66,000 miles, yet the power steering just went out without any warning.

- Bastrop, LA, USA

problem #23

Sep 012018

1500

  • 57,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that there was contamination within the circuit board that affected the electric power steering. The vehicle was serviced by white's energy motors Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram (203 motor ct, gillette, wy 82718, 307-687-0499) where it was diagnosed that the power steering gear assembly needed to be replaced. The dealer and the manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 16V167000 (steering); however, the symptoms were the same. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000.

- Joliet, WY, USA

problem #22

Aug 012018

1500

  • 96,000 miles
Power steering is intermittent and can unexpectedly become very hard to steer.

- Watertown, NY, USA

problem #21

Aug 012018

1500 8-cyl

  • 48,700 miles
Recently had the power steering unit replaced by fca (50% my cost) and filed a NHTSA complaint. After approx 2,000 miles has developed very stiff and jerky steering assist. Wheel will not return to center when you let go, and turning corners is a two handed, reduced speed affair as not to collide with other vehicles. I have determined that the universal joint on the steering shaft is bad. I can spray lubricant on it and the problem goes away for a while then returns as it dries out.

- Bushnell, IL, USA

problem #20

Nov 302017

1500 8-cyl

  • 76,551 miles
Steering rack will lock up out if no where while driving at high and low speeds.this happens when truck is stationary and in motion when turning the steering wheel it's not continuously happening it is intermittent. Been to two dealers and no fix other than to replace the steering rack. It's too much money to pay with no help.

- Immokalee, FL, USA

problem #19

Apr 212018

1500 8-cyl

  • 44,800 miles
Power assist steering suddenly and without warning was inoperative during a turn. Vehicle crossed the lane marker into traffic and narrowly missed a collision with an oncoming vehicle. Was able to muscle the vehicle back under control. Took to a dealer ship (glockner of ashland ky) and they had the vehicle for 4 weeks and could not find the problem. There were no codes present in the computer or warning lights on the dash indicating a malfunction. 3 days later I took it to kunes country of macomb il and they determined the power rack steering assembly needed replaced at a cost of $2,430. I declined. Will fix myself. New unit from detroit axle is $1,399. Vehicle had 44,800 miles at the time of malfunction.

- Bushnell, IL, USA

problem #18

Jan 152018

1500

  • 147,500 miles
Steering tilt control broke, no parts being being manufactured. Must purchase used complete steering column just because a small plastic clip broke safety hazard due to having to adjust the seat to properly see gauges. Known engine problems with the 5.7 hemi engine being tappets, valve springs, cam shaft, all low to mid mileage engines. Valve springs breaking and dropping valves that could destroy your engine causing to stall and or lockup at high speed affecting steering and breaking with the engine unable to run. The steering issue was in motion on a highway. The tappet/lifter was in motion also on a highway. Vehicle 2005 147500 miles. Only images would be repair bills

- Port St Lucie, FL, USA

problem #17

Mar 272018

1500

  • 72,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. While driving approximately 15 mph, the steering lost power and the power steering indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to premier cape cod (460 yarmouth rd, hyannis, MA 02601, 508-815-5000) where it was diagnosed that the electric power steering system needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

- Centerville, MA, USA

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