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2022 Ram Promaster Steering Problems

Steering complaints make up 19 of 64 total complaints (30%) filed for the 2022 Ram Promaster, the highest share of any model year in this dataset. NHTSA lists no related recall for this issue. Median mileage at failure is 26,602 miles.

Steering complaints
19
30% of 64
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
26,602 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Power steering fails suddenly while driving, sometimes making the steering wheel jerk or lock and difficult to turn left or right.
  • Water intrusion into the power steering module or wiring harness/connector causes corrosion, triggering warning lights (hill assist, ESC, collision warning, blind spot) alongside the steering fault.
  • Owners report the steering rack and pinion being replaced, in some cases failing again shortly after repair.
  • Steering wheel locks up or becomes hard to turn at lower speeds, under roughly 10 to 20 mph.
  • Vehicle pulls or jerks toward the opposite direction when hitting a bump, at both highway and slower speeds, including reverse.
  • Aggressive shaking or jerking of the steering wheel occurs when turning, reported as linked to corroded plugs on wiring going to the power steering motor.

When 2022 Ram Promaster steering complaints were filed

First complaint May 10, 2024, latest Sep 15, 2026.

2022 Ram Promaster steering complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2024May 2025Oct 2025Dec 2025Jun 2026Aug 2026
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2024 to Sep 2026; peak May 2025 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2022 Ram Promaster

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Promaster model year

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

  1. 20142 (3%)
  2. 20151 (2%)
  3. 20161 (3%)
  4. 20173 (5%)
  5. 20182 (5%)
  6. 20192 (3%)
  7. 20203 (7%)
  8. 20214 (4%)
  9. 202219 (30%)
  10. 202337 (42%)
  11. 20242 (18%)
  12. 20252 (33%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering complaints on the 2022 Ram Promaster?
Steering accounts for 19 of the 64 total complaints filed for the 2022 Ram Promaster, or 30% of all complaints for that year, the largest share among model years listed.
Is there a recall for 2022 Ram Promaster steering problems?
No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this steering complaint data for the 2022 Ram Promaster.
At what mileage do steering problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 26,602 miles, though individual reports describe failures ranging from lower mileage up to around 68,974 miles in one case.
Do these steering failures cause crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2022 Ram Promaster shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.
What causes the power steering to fail on these vans?
Multiple owners describe water entering the power steering module or wiring harness, corroding connectors and triggering steering and warning-light failures.

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.