10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,044 miles

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problem #234

Mar 012025

1500

  • miles
Electronic power steering control has starting to glitch, bind, lock, and restrict turning. Occasionally it will be extremely rigid from one side and then it will proceed to be extremely loose and normal to another side. Varying at different times, and occurs randomly. Sometime it will lock in place while driving and other times it will be completely normal altogether.

- West Valley City, UT, USA

problem #233

Mar 052025

1500

  • 172,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The message "Service Power Steering" was displayed. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and after several minutes the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was restarted and driven to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 172,000.

- Eagle Lake, MN, USA

problem #232

Mar 012025

1500

  • miles
My 2016 Ram 1500 is having all of the problems that the S19 Electric Power Steering Recall states will happen when it's failing and is greatly affecting the steering when I drive it. At times it's all I can do to steer it. I first ran my Vin for recalls and it showed None. I've reported it to the FCA and questioned them as to why my 2016 Ram was not included in this recall when it's clearly doing everything that it says in the recall, The ladies response when I asked if I was going to have to be in an accident and get injured or killed, was that she wasn't saying that in so many words but yes. I want something done about this because I shouldn't have to pay for a repair that is clearly in a recall for the 2016 year Ram 1500 which is what mine is. They are welcomed to look at my truck anytime and I'm going to have it taken to the dealership so I can have documentation of the problem.

- Bluefield, WV, USA

problem #231

Feb 042025

1500

  • 220,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the EPS system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the EPS system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 220,000.

- Redding, CA, USA

problem #230

Feb 262025

1500

  • miles
The electric power steering system failed while I was driving. I was travelling at approximately 20mph the first time it stopped working and had just finished a turn onto a residential street. The dash said "service power steering" and the check engine light came on. I pulled the vehicle over, turned it off, then turned it on again and the power steering started working again but the check engine light was still on. Later that day, the check engine light turned itself off. I was driving on the freeway later that day and lost the power steering again travelling approximately 55mph. The vehicle became nearly impossible to steer and put myself and others on the road around me at risk due to the speed I was travelling and lack of control I had when the steering went out. Fortunately I was able to pull over and restart the vehicle and regain power steering to get my vehicle home. I have not taken the vehicle to a dealer yet.

- Saskatoon, SD, USA

problem #229

Feb 152025

1500

  • miles
1. I believe my power steering is not working properly. I can feel it. 2. I believe it is getting worse and I could get into an accident. 3. No 4. No 5. No. I just feel it getting hard to steer.

- Painesville , OH, USA

problem #228

Dec 252024

1500

  • 11,238 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. The failure occurred on several occasions. The contact stated that the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 11,238.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #227

Feb 252025

1500

  • miles
EPS went out while driving. No warning lights

- Coral Springs, FL, USA

problem #226

Feb 212025

1500

  • miles
Partial loss of power steering while driving.

- Gillespie, IL, USA

problem #225

Dec 312024

1500

  • miles
While driving almost complete loss of steering. Very hard to turn. After a battery reset, it corrected, but very short lived. I was able to get the vehicle home, but has been undriveable since. Now there is absolutely no steering at all, the rack and pinion is completely locked. The only warning light is the "service power steering" light on the dash, no codes in the computer. Through research, I found that there is a known issue with the computer board on the rack and pinion which is known to cause this problem. The only solution is to replace the rack and pinion with a new one. There is already a recall for vehicles that predate mine, but mine is not included. I have just ordered a new rack and pinion and am having it replaced, but there is a significant core charge, so I will not be keeping the old one.

- Norfolk, CT, USA

problem #224

Feb 102025

1500

  • miles
I lost power steering and hard to steer. I looked at fuses and f78 looked to be good. I made an appointment with Dodge dealer and when I was going to bring it steering worked. Now I need to wait to see if this issue happens again and this is dangerous while driving. There should be a recall on Module that causes this. I-??ve read where this is common. We shouldn-??t have to drive a vehicle with a known problem as you all are investigating this issue. Thank you!

- Georgetown , TX, USA

problem #223

Apr 172023

1500

  • miles
I am having continuous problems with electric power steering! I-??ve taken truck to local dealership! Hights dodge! Madison Maine! Had it inspected while under warranty! Was told no issues with it they claimed they cleaned the connections and claimed that it was working with no issues!! As soon as I left the dealership it started acting up again! The steering wheel will actually get stopped and extremely hard to turn! Almost caused several accidents! The power steering is always intermittent! But dealership says there-??s nothing wrong with it! This problem could have been resolved while it was still under extended warranty! They chose not to do anything! Now it-??s out of warranty I-??m expected to pay for repairs now! For the same problem that I reported and had looked at by dealership! This vehicle has only 88k on it the power steering should work!! Vehicle shows no codes! Does not indicate any issues! Try to drive it and it-??s like trying to steer a truck from the 50-??s with no power steering! I-??ve talked with many people with same vehicle they all report same issue with electric power steering not functioning properly!! It will end up causing injuries or death when the power steering decides it doesn-??t want to work!!! Accidents will happen no doubt!!-??

- Norridgewock, ME, USA

problem #222

Jan 262025

1500

  • miles
Power steering quits working while driving.

- Lumberton, TX, USA

problem #221

Jan 202025

1500

  • miles
Power steering (EPS) warning flashes when the temperature drops below 32 degrees. Wheels immediately become difficult to turn.

- Bothell, WA, USA

problem #220

Jan 142025

1500

  • miles
Power steering completely went out, without warning, while driving 55 mph. No prior warning - all of a sudden a red light came on with exclamation point saying the power steering must be serviced. Incredibly difficult to steer / drive it to a certified Dodge dealership. A quick inspection found the problem to be: Electric power steering gear unit must be replaced. Estimated price quote for MOPAR replacement part and labor is $3000+

- Halifax, PA, USA

problem #219

Dec 262024

1500

  • miles
On [XXX] my power steering system completely froze in sub-0 temperatures. The wheels were unable to steer right or left. After idling for some time, it unfroze resulting in a grinding noise and very stiff steering. This has continued where the steering freezes in cold temperatures and continues to grind. The vehicle was brought to Main Motor in Johnstown NY (dealer) to inspect this and they determined that the Steering Rack (which includes the EPS) had failed- mainly the steering gear. The truck has 88,000 miles. This is a sealed, unserviceable system and should not fail at this point. The dealer price for a replacement part was $3010 plus labor. As the truck had been out of warranty for a month, I brought it to an independent shop for confirmation and they will be completing the repair. These steering systems are a known issue, I spoke to the consumer complaint department at Ram and through the dealer. Neither wanted to rectify the situation at their own cost. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Delanson , NY, USA

problem #218

Jan 042025

1500

  • miles
Steering issues with power steering not working properly.

- Manchester, NH, USA

problem #217

Dec 232024

1500

  • miles
Intermittently failure of my power steering. Fluid is full, all components appear fine when inspected by mechanic. Upon further research discovered could be an issue with the circuit board. Unable to drive my truck due to the lack of power steering causing a major potential safety issue.

- Ward, AR, USA

problem #216

Dec 202024

1500

  • miles
There-??s numerous reports with the same year, make, and model regarding power steering issues and Dodge doesn-??t seem to do anything regarding it. My power steering is out and it-??s a huge safety issue because it went out on me while driving on the freeway and it-??s happend to thousands of more Drivers as well from what I-??m reading

- Victorville, CA, USA

problem #215

Dec 192024

1500

  • miles
The power steering goes in and out intermittently, while making aturn the power steering went out making it difficult to steer, i crossed the double yellow line stopping just short of the curb. if there was a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction i definitely would of collided. it was 5 am and traffic was slow. it appears this is a known problem for RAM trucks. And there appears to be a NHTSA investigation open.

- Southington , CT, USA

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