2019 Ram 1500 Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 337 steering complaints for the 2019 Ram 1500, 23% of all complaints filed for the year, with 12 crashes and 2 injuries reported. Three separate steering-related recalls cover this model year, and median mileage at failure was 18,250 miles.
- Steering complaints
- 337
- 23% of 1,477
- Crashes reported
- 12
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 18,250 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden, complete loss of power steering assist while driving, requiring heavy force to turn the wheel or making it impossible to turn at all.
- Some describe intermittent power steering loss with inconsistent steering effort during low-speed maneuvers, causing the truck to jerk to one side when forced back to center.
- Several report the steering wheel seizing or sticking at low speed, or sticking while turning at highway speed, forcing the vehicle off its intended path or into a collision.
- One owner linked the failure to a PCM shutting down steering assist after sensing high voltage from the generator.
- Multiple complaints reference the EPS gear recall as the suspected cause of the intermittent power steering loss they experienced.
- A few owners report the steering column itself needing replacement well before expected life, separate from the power-assist complaints.
When 2019 Ram 1500 steering complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 30, 2018, latest Sep 16, 2026.
Steering recalls for the 2019 Ram 1500
- NHTSA 19V812000Nov 14, 2019Steering193 vehicles
Steering:electric power assist system
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 trucks. These vehicles may have been built with a contaminated electric power steering (EPS) gear that may short circuit, potentially resulting in an intermittent loss of power steering assist.
Risk: An intermittent loss of power steering assist may cause an inconsistent steering effort, especially during lower speed maneuvers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VB8.
- NHTSA 19V201000Mar 14, 2019Steering52 vehicles
Steering
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. These vehicles have improperly machined steering column stub shafts that may break, possibly causing the steering wheel to detach from the steering column.
Risk: If the steering wheel detaches from the steering column, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column, replacing it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 5, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V29.
- NHTSA 19V020000Jan 24, 2019Steering159,740 vehicles
Steering:electric power assist system
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. The battery ground fastener on the driver-side front fender may have been improperly secured, possibly resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Risk: A loss of power steering could vary the steering effort required, possibly causing vehicle oversteer or understeer, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will properly secure the ground fastener, free of charge. The recall began on February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V04.
Steering complaints by 1500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many steering complaints does the 2019 Ram 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists 337 steering complaints for the 2019 Ram 1500, which is 23% of the 1,477 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2019 Ram 1500?
- Yes, three separate recalls cover steering issues: campaign 19V812000 for a contaminated electric power steering gear, 19V201000 for improperly machined steering column stub shafts, and 19V020000 for a battery ground fastener that could cause loss of power steering assist.
- At what mileage do steering problems typically appear on the 2019 Ram 1500?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 18,250 miles.
- Have steering problems caused crashes on the 2019 Ram 1500?
- NHTSA data shows 12 crashes and 2 injuries linked to steering complaints on the 2019 Ram 1500.
- Is the 2019 Ram 1500 worse for steering complaints than other years?
- Among model years listed, 2019 has a 23% share of steering complaints, higher than 2018 (13%), 2020 (10%), 2021 (7%), and 2022 (7%), though lower than 2013 (50%) and 2014 (28%).