Ram Steering Problems

Steering issues make up roughly 5% of all Ram owner complaints. The majority of the issues have been reported by 1500 owners.

The complaint we hear about most often is power steering failure in the 2014 1500.

Common Ram Steering Problems

  1. Electronic Sway Bar Disconnect

    Make room, death wobble. You're not the only terrible Ram suspension problem out there. Consider the electronic sway bar disconnect system that's great until you drive through a puddle and fry the system's electronics. …

    Continue reading article "Electronic Sway Bar Disconnect" A red circle highlights the sway bar disconnect system on the bottom front of a Ram hoisted up on lifts.

  2. Ram Death Wobble

    Death wobble is a violent shaking of the front end of the vehicle while driving. It usually happens after hitting a bump while traveling at highway speeds, and doesn’t stop until the truck slows down.

    Continue reading article "Ram Death Wobble" Dismantled suspension component

Where Steering Complaints Happen

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

Worst Models

Recent Steering News

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  1. Fiat-Chrysler (FCA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks because their steering linkages may separate over time.

    This drag link separation will likely cause a complete loss of steering control which is … not ideal. FCA hasn’t said when the recall will begin but they better hurry up as the problem is already responsible for 8 accidents.

    I hate to be a drag, but that number is only going to rise if this takes much longer.

    keep reading article "Ram 2500 and 3500 Recalled for Steering Separation Problems"

  2. The 2019 Ram 1500 is being recalled for intermittent power steering loss caused by an open electrical circuit.

    A loose connection can lead to an open electrical circuit that can cause power steering to come and go on an inconsistent frequency. A driver won't lose the ability to steer the Ram 1500 but Chrysler says oversteer and understeer conditions may cause problems.…

    keep reading article "An Open Circuit is Causing Intermittent Power Steering Loss in the Ram 1500"

  3. Steering linkage problems in the 2015-2016 Ram 2500 are under federal investigation

    after multiple drivers reported a sudden and complete inability to steer their trucks. It’s believed the issue has to do with a defect in the drag link which connects the right front steering knuckle and the pitman arm on the steering box output shaft.…

    keep reading article "Over 200,000 Ram 2500 Trucks Under Investigation for Steering Linkage Defects"