While Driving and power steering quit.

- Blackey, KY, USA

My power steering failed. It stopped working while I was driving on a straight road at approximately 45MPH. The wheel was very hard to turn. The power steering did not start working again until I was able to stop the vehicle, shut it off and re-start it. I had the dealer look at it and they can not replicate it, and can not find any coded to tell what has happened. The dealer and FCA have said there is nothing they can do at this time. This is not a problem that I want to wait to happen again as it is extremely dangerous.

- Sedro-Woolley, WA, USA

On Tuesday January 4th 2022 I was driving my vehicle on interstate 10 at approximately 75 mph, as I was driving my vehicle lost all power and shut off leaving me with no brakes or power steering, I coasted to the off ramp. At which time I was coming up on an intersection where I attempted to apply my brakes to prevent me from rear ending several vehicles. My brakes did not engage properly my steering very stiff and hard to turn, I barley made it around the vehicles in front of me. I then coasted as far as the vehicle would go not being able to stop, leaving me in an active intersection right on the off ramp. I have contacted the manufacturer in regards to recall W58 which is the crankshaft position sensor and tone wheel which 85% of these trucks where recalled for. I was dismissed and told they would not speak with me again. After this I believe it is to my best interest to file a safety report with you guys!

- Lecanto , FL, USA

Hello, The safety problem is while driving the truck the fuel gauge needle drops to empty intermittently and a warning light flashes. Now not knowing how much fuel is in the tank is dangerous because running out of fuel especially on the highway will stall the engine followed by loss of brakes and steering. The dealer said its an electrical fuel sender resistor card inside the fuel tank that is shorting out, that alone scares me. Searching online I found out it's a common problem among 2016 Ram trucks. I will not let my family drive this truck until the electrical problem is fixed. Thanks for reading!

- Carver, MA, USA

The Power Steering on my 2016 Ram 1500 is starting to act up. The Power Steering is tight when driving my vehicle especially when changing lanes, turning, and parking. I see that there was a recall for the 2015-2016 Ram trucks for Contamination on the electric power steering control circuit board. When I look for recalls on my vehicle there are none listed but my truck is showing all the same signs as this recall states. I have had my vehicle checked out by a licensed mechanic and he also stated that my truck is having the same issues that were listed in the recall. What can I do to have my vehicle repaired under the recall?

- Kingsley, IA, USA

Intermittent half steering power loss, ( I figured it was a weather related) followed by complete loss of power steering over time.

- Brecksville, OH, USA

Electric power steering unit loss/failure while vehichle in motion. No warning prior to failure.

- Ukiah, CA, USA

The electronic power steering rack went out without any warning

- Marysville, WA, USA

While driving the power steering stops working and it becomes difficult to steer. This only lasts for a few seconds then it begins to work again. I started noticing this a couple of weeks ago but it is getting worse the more I drive it. I am concerned that it is becoming a safety concern.

- Grantham, NH, USA

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the power steering malfunctioned, and the steering wheel was very difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure, but the manufacturer was not yet contacted. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA campaign number 16V167000 (Steering). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 28,000.

- Cape Coral, FL, USA

I lost power steering while driving. The dealership said I need a new steering rack. Previous recall for this problem, same year as my truck, is said not to fall under the recall.

- State College, PA, USA

Power steering, Was driving down the road, when the steering wheel was jersey out of my hand. After pulling over, the power steering indication on dash appeared. I turn of vehical and restarted, steering worked fine. Same incident happened multiple time a few days later as driving down the road. The steering would not be responsive and then work. Now the power steering is out and has not return functional. The vehical has not been inspected as I am afraid to drive to shop and it has almost caused multiple accidents.

- Parkersburg, WV, USA

While driving my 2016 Ram out of the clear blue I experienced power steering loss when rounding a curve at approximately 40 mph. I thought for sure I was going to collide with the vehicle in the opposite lane but with a hard tug to the right I managed to escape the unthinkable. Not really knowing what just happened and no warning lights illuminated I very cautiously continued my drive to work kinda moving the steering gently left to right to see if it would do it again. From time to time I could feel what seemed to be resistance against the direction I was turning the steering wheel. When I arrived to work I Immediately opened the hood expecting to see a problem with the power steering pump but didn-??t see one. I then took it to my mechanic and he informed me that it has electronic steering and suggested I take it to the dealership. I then googled this issue and found it-??s a much bigger problem in that Chrysler had a recall for the same problem in 2015-2016...the same period in which my truck was built but not included. Chrysler needs to stand behind what they build and fix this problem before someone gets killed. Myself and anyone else who owns a 2015-2016 Ram truck and has experienced this problem should have Chrysler remedy this under recall 16v167000.

- Ithaca , NY, USA

While driving, electric power steering was lost and 'Service Power Steering' warning showed on dash. Steering immediately became difficult which made keeping the truck in the correct lane difficult. When I got home, I disconnected the two electrical connectors to the electric power steering control module, reconnected the two connectors and power steering was restored.

- Littleton, CO, USA

When driving this Ram 1500 with electrically assisted steering it sometimes becomes almost impossible to steer when making a turn. problem is intermittent. i feel this is a safety issue in that i could possibly turn into oncoming traffic which can cause a catastrophic accident putting myself and other occupants at risk.

- Bronx, NY, USA

I intermittently loose all power steering and struggle to turn the steering wheel. There is a recall on the electric power steering control circuit for my model and year truck but only for very specified manufactured dates, apparently my trucks was made either before or after these dates. Although from what I've read, my truck has same symptoms as trucks which were manufactured in those specific dates. The lose of power steering happens at low speeds, high way speeds, country roads and city roads. With the complete loss of power steering at random times, I have been in dangerous situations on the road while truck the truck.

- Peru, NY, USA

I currently have my 2016 Ram laramie in the shop in need of a repair to the power steering. When turning and accelerating the power steering locks up and the vehicle lurches. The dealership initially diagnosed the problem as concurrent with recall 16V167000 (NHTSA recall 16V-167), but then later determined that the VIN of my vehicle did not meet the specifications. This issue occurred out of the blue on my vehicle, and makes it undriveable. The repair quote is upwards of $2600. It stands to reason that the 16V-167 recall extends beyond the initial scope of what was originally documented, and the manufacturer and dealer are jumping on this loophole. I have no choice to repair the vehicle, but am in hopes that an adjustment to the 16V-167 recall will be made at a further date which may provide me reimbursement from the manufacturer. Willing to provide documentation upon request.

- Kaysville, UT, USA

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving, the steering wheel ceased and the contact had to restart the vehicle for the steering wheel to operate correctly. The contact stated there was a NHTSA campaign number: 16V167000 (steering) however, the VIN was not included. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the failure stated in the recall. The dealer was not informed of the failure since the vehicle was over the warranty coverage. The contact informed the manufacturer of the failure and the manufacturer informed the contact that recalls were VIN specific and since the VIN was not a part of the recall, no assistance would be provided. The manufacturer also informed the contact to call the Canadian manufacturer since the vehicle was made in Canada. The contact then contacted the Canadian manufacturer, who informed the contact that the vehicle was not registered under his name and referred the contact back to the U.S. manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 93,000.

- Elkhart, IN, USA

The vehicle is loss of power steering assist at low speeds making it hard to steer the vehicle. Left or right making the driver have to put more effort into steering the vehicle around obsticalls

- Puyallup, WA, USA

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while making a turn, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after completing the turn the steering wheel resumed normal operation. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 16V167000 (steering) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

- Buffalo, NY, USA