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2022 Ram 1500 Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 40 steering complaints for the 2022 Ram 1500, 7% of its 612 total complaints for the year. Owners report sudden loss of power steering assist, steering wheel lockup, and stiffening at speed, with 7 crashes and 3 injuries logged. A related recall (25V765000) covers the steering column control module.

Steering complaints
40
7% of 612
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
44,500 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden loss of power steering assist while driving, in some cases followed by a crash.
  • Some drivers describe the steering wheel locking up or becoming stiff at highway speed, requiring extra force to turn.
  • Several complaints mention a "steering wheel failure" warning message appearing on the instrument panel before the steering seized.
  • A few owners report the steering wheel failing to self-center after a turn, making the truck hard to control.
  • One complaint describes the steering wheel shaking violently, with the driver later finding fire near the wheel well.
  • One report describes the steering wheel seizing with no warning light, sending the vehicle off the road into trees.

When 2022 Ram 1500 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 25, 2022, latest Sep 24, 2026.

2022 Ram 1500 steering complaints: complaints filed per month4Aug 2022Nov 2023Feb 2025Jun 2025Nov 2025Mar 2026Jul 2026
40 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Jun 2026 (4).

Steering recalls for the 2022 Ram 1500

  1. NHTSA 25V765000Nov 6, 2025Steering532 vehicles

    Steering:steering control module

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram 3500, Ram 4500, and Ram 5500 vehicles. The steering column control module may cause the driver's side air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Risk: A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering column control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 11, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 14C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 2025.

Steering complaints by 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2013637 (50%)
  2. 2014503 (28%)
  3. 2015341 (24%)
  4. 2016310 (20%)
  5. 2017226 (26%)
  6. 201886 (13%)
  7. 2019337 (23%)
  8. 202061 (10%)
  9. 202150 (7%)
  10. 202240 (7%)
  11. 202318 (9%)
  12. 20246 (8%)
  13. 202522 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2022 Ram 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 40 steering-related complaints for the 2022 Ram 1500, which is 7% of the 612 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2022 Ram 1500?
Yes. Recall 25V765000, reported November 2025, covers 2021-2022 Ram 1500 (and several other Ram models) where the steering column control module may prevent the driver's air bag from deploying as intended. Dealers replace the module free of charge.
Do 2022 Ram 1500 steering problems cause crashes?
NHTSA data tied to these 40 steering complaints shows 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries reported.
At what mileage do steering problems tend to occur on the 2022 Ram 1500?
NHTSA's median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2022 Ram 1500 is 44,500 miles.
How does 2022 compare to other Ram 1500 years for steering complaints?
The 2022 Ram 1500 has 40 steering complaints (7% share), lower in count than 2013 (637 complaints, 50% share) and most other earlier years, but comparable in share to 2021 (50 complaints, 7% share) and 2023 (18 complaints, 9% share).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.