2015 Ram 2500 Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 43 steering complaints for the 2015 Ram 2500, 20% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 40,000. Two related recalls cover a loosening drag link jam nut and inadequate front track bar welds.
- Steering complaints
- 43
- 20% of 214
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 40,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Owners describe loose or worn drag link adjuster nuts that back off, leaving the steering linkage able to separate.
- Some report the steering wheel sitting off-center or feeling roughly 90 degrees out of alignment, with a loose, unsafe front end.
- Several describe wandering or excessive play in the steering wheel, where turning slowly does not move the wheels right away.
- A few report sudden loss of steering response at highway speed, in one case leading the truck into a ditch.
- Others describe violent front-end wheel hop or shaking/drifting at speeds above 55 mph, sometimes tied to uneven tire wear.
When 2015 Ram 2500 steering complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 28, 2015, latest Sep 9, 2025.
Steering recalls for the 2015 Ram 2500
- NHTSA 19V021000Jan 25, 2019Steering795,575 vehicles
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Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Ram 3500 and 2014-2018 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab and Ram 2500 vehicles. The outboard steering linkage jam nut may loosen, allowing one end of the drag link to separate.
Risk: A drag link separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will check the steering linkage jam nut tightness, replacing the drag link assembly or welding the nut to the adjuster sleeve, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V06.
- NHTSA 16V559000Jul 26, 2016Steering59 vehicles
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Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 RAM 2500 trucks, and RAM 3500 trucks and cab chassis. The affected vehicles may have inadequate welds securing the front track bar frame brackets, possibly resulting in the bracket components separating from the frame.
Risk: If the bracket components separate from the frame, the vehicle may have a reduced response to steering input, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will weld on a new track bar frame bracket or replace the frame of the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S58.
Steering complaints by 2500 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 2015 Ram 2500 have?
- NHTSA lists 43 steering complaints for the 2015 Ram 2500, which is 20% of the 214 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2015 Ram 2500?
- Yes. NHTSA recall 16V559000 covers inadequate welds on the front track bar frame brackets, and recall 19V021000 covers a steering drag link jam nut that can loosen and separate.
- At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for steering complaints on the 2015 Ram 2500 is 40,000 miles.
- Did the steering issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this steering complaint set for the 2015 Ram 2500 shows 2 crashes and 2 injuries, along with 1 fire.
- Is 2015 the worst year for Ram 2500 steering complaints?
- No. Among the years listed, 2014 had the highest share of steering complaints at 25%, compared with 20% for 2015.