10.0

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

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problem #96

Jun 092020

1500

  • 90,000 miles
I have been experiencing the "death wobble" anytime a bump is hit while driving at speeds of 40 mph +, on the freeway the wobble is so bad that recently my truck began swerving all over the road and almost went off-road, until I could regain control of the truck. A bump on a turn is much worse. I am so fearful of the unsafe shaking of the front end while driving higher speeds that I now avoid the freeways and take alternate routes if possible.

- Herriman, UT, USA

problem #95

Feb 192020

1500 6-cyl Diesel

  • 126,400 miles
The electric power steering does not work on startup when the temperature outside is 65 degrees or lower. The warning light comes on and the power steering doesn't work. Sometimes when left running to warm up first and then turned off and then back on the power steering will work. Sometimes, the truck needs to be driven a few miles to fully warm up then stopped, turned off and started back up, then the power steering will work. This wasn't much of a problem when I am in Florida where I bought the truck, but I am visiting in Michigan now in June when temperatures are still getting down as low as the forties at night. The problem first occurred one week after I bought the truck. The dealership I have taken it to here in Michigan wants to replace the entire power steering unit for almost $2900 which I don't understand because the power steering works fine when it is warm on startup. So far, the power steering hasn't gone out while driving.

- Bushnell, FL, USA

problem #94

May 142020

1500 8-cyl

  • 80,260 miles
While turning left or right the steering was loose in spots and then tight in spots. It made turning and predicting amount of force required to turn unpredictable and dangerous as you may not turn quick enough going into a turn or oversteer into a turn. Dealer was to fix, but new rack and pinion and steering box made it worse.

- Berlin, PA, USA

problem #93

May 202020

1500

  • 88,000 miles
Randomly loses power steering while driving

- Maysville, WV, USA

problem #92

May 192020

1500 6-cyl Diesel

  • 72,000 miles
Very heavy steering occurring intermittently at highway speeds. Acts as if eletric power steering assist is failing. Also occurs at lower speeds.

- Bloomfield, NY, USA

problem #91

May 042020

1500 8-cyl

  • 53,600 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated while her husband was driving 35 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The driver stated the power steering warning light was illuminated. The driver pulled over and parked on the side of the road. After waiting for 15 minutes, the vehicle was restarted and operated as intended. The contact drove to his destination. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 16V167000 (steering). The contact called black Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram located at 831 salisbury rd, statesville, nc 28677, (704) 924-7070, and the dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle had not been diagnosed nor repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 53,600. Consumer stated vehicle was taken in for repair and paid for but issue has not been resolved.

- Statesville, NC, USA

problem #90

May 042020

1500 8-cyl

  • 46,000 miles
When first start up steering very hard to turn and wheel not returning to center like its supposed to / also feels lumpy sometimes.

- Hobart, IN, USA

problem #89

Mar 122020

1500 8-cyl

  • 97,000 miles
Electric power steering module corrosion causing loss of steering ability while driving same issue as was reported on multiple vins for my year but my VIN was not included just had repaired at a cost of $2000.

- Erie, PA, USA

problem #88

Mar 272020

1500

  • 68,500 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated the while driving and making turns at low speeds, the steering wheel was hard to turn. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to bluebonnet Chrysler located at (547 S seguin ave, new braunfels, tx 78130 830) 606-3463) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the power steering assist needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,500.

- Bulverde, TX, USA

problem #87

Mar 212020

1500

  • 76,210 miles
If I put any item under the drivers seat it causes the airbag warning light to come on even a piece of paper, if it touches the wires it come on. The power steering stopped workind in the middle of a turn.

- El Cajon, CA, USA

problem #86

Mar 232020

1500

  • 36,419 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the steering wheel ceased while turning to the right. In addition, the power steering warning light illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V167000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,419.

- Surprise, AZ, USA

problem #85

Feb 152020

1500

  • 81,500 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph while making a right turn, the vehicle lost power steering assist and became very difficult to turn in either direction. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Airport Dodge Ram (2605 nw prairie view rd, platte city, mo) was notified of the failure but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 81,500.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #84

Feb 152020

1500

  • 80,900 miles
While driving down the road, I was going to make a left turn. As I turn the wheel it felt like it hit a wall and I couldn't turn anymore. I have takin it to multiple shops to have it scanned and looked at because there is no code being thrown on the dash. But both places say the same thing it is out. Electric steering module is what its call I do belive. It's not safe to drive and I need it to get to work and kids to school.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #83

May 022019

1500

  • miles
Electric steering module has failed. Extremely hard to steer. Steering wheel must be manually turned back after making a turn. Very dangerous. Recall notice S19 should be covering this issue according to dealer.

- Juneau, WI, USA

problem #82

Feb 232020

1500

  • 111,000 miles
Driving my 2015 Ram noticed hard to steer at times! then all at once can't steer without much added muscle! feels like steering gets stuck and have to force it back straight and or in direction you want to go! checked for the recall that is out for Ram and mine is not one of them! need it fixed asap and seeing all that are having problems with it that are not under the recall is disturbing! pay a lot for these trucks and all that are having trouble it isn't a fluke! manufacturers should step up!

- Reedsville, WV, USA

problem #81

Feb 202020

1500

  • 67,100 miles
I am having an issue where my electric rack and pinion is giving out. This creates a lack of power steering for my vehicle. This is the same issue listed in recall VB9 but my VIN number is not associated with the recall for some reason.

- Pittsford, NY, USA

problem #80

Jan 032020

1500

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 68 mph, the vehicle steering wheel became inoperable and hard to turn while the (grill shudder system) warning light illuminated. The vehicle taken to the dealer(steve white motors 3470 highway 70 SE, newton, nc 28658 (828) 464-3458 ) where it was test drove not diagnosed and determined no failure was present. The vehicle was not repaired. However, the failure recurred intermittently. The contact mentioned NHTSA campaign number: 16V167000(steering) as a possible solution to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that no recalls were under the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

- Newton, NC, USA

problem #79

Feb 082020

1500

  • 42,000 miles
Power steering worked yesterday. This morning it does not work at all. Warning light on the dash is on.

- Toccoa, GA, USA

problem #78

Feb 072020

1500

  • 58,491 miles
My steering on this Ram 1500 has been noticeably stiff lately when turning. I looked for common complaints from other Ram owners and found a recall (S19) for Ram manufactured between Jan and Sept of 2015 - my Ram was manufactured in April 2015. I feel that this Ram should also be included in this recall

- Sun Prairie, WI, USA

problem #77

Jan 202020

1500

  • 54,000 miles
I have noticed over the last few weeks the steering has become very difficult at slow speeds or when not moving. I have to muscle the steering wheel to go around turns and have to steer back to straight. I worried about not be able to control my truck. This is not something that should have to be replaced after only 54000 miles for close to $2500.

- Lockport, NY, USA

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