YearToAvoid

2023 Ram Promaster Steering Problems

Steering complaints account for 37 of 88 total complaints (42%) filed on the 2023 Ram Promaster, the highest share of any model year in this dataset. Owners report sudden power steering loss, often tied to corrosion in the electric power steering rack wiring. No related recall has been issued as of the data update.

Steering complaints
37
42% of 88
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
36,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Power steering cuts out intermittently or completely while driving, sometimes with no warning light illuminated.
  • Owners report moisture and corrosion getting into the electric power steering rack and wiring harness, disabling the system.
  • Steering wheel locks up or jerks unexpectedly, including at low speed while backing out of a driveway or maneuvering in a parking lot.
  • Steering becomes hard to turn or the rack and pinion is diagnosed as faulty, requiring replacement.
  • Steering wheel shakes abnormally while driving over bumps or while turning, sometimes alongside a forward collision warning light.
  • Power steering failure happens without warning at highway speed, forcing drivers to pull over or fight to control the vehicle.

When 2023 Ram Promaster steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 10, 2025, latest Sep 17, 2026.

2023 Ram Promaster steering complaints: complaints filed per month7Jun 2025Oct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jun 2026Aug 2026
37 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2025 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2026 (7).

Steering recalls for the 2023 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 problems on the 2023 Ram Promaster?
NHTSA lists 37 steering complaints for the 2023 Ram Promaster out of 88 total complaints for the year, or 42% of all complaints filed.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Ram Promaster steering?
No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for this steering issue.
At what mileage do steering failures typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this steering issue is 36,500 miles.
What causes the steering failures owners describe?
Several owners describe corrosion or water intrusion in the electric power steering rack and wiring harness as the diagnosed cause of intermittent or total steering loss.
Have the steering failures caused any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data provided shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries linked to these steering complaints so far.

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.