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SteeringPart report

2021 Ram 1500 Steering Problems

Complaints
50about this part
Share
7%of 683 total for the year
Median mileage
38,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 50 complaints about the steering of the 2021 Ram 1500, 7% of the 683 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I own a 2021 Ram 1500, which I purchased on March 29, 2024, as a certified pre-owned truck, and the primary issue involves a serious failure of the front wheel assembly. On three separate occasions, the front wheels have detached from the truck while it was in motion—on June 14, 2024, February 26, 2026, and most recently on April 17, 2026, when the left front wheel came off. I was driving the vehicle all three times during the incidents. …”

NHTSA complaint #11732867, filed 2026-04, 53,806 miles

“Driving down the highway and steering just got real stiff then warning light came saying I lost power steering and it needs service.I only have 6600 miles on it and I could of got in an accident.”

NHTSA complaint #11408038, filed 2021-04, 6,607 miles

“After 72 miles on a new truck. Power steering went out, while driving and never worked again. Dealer said electric power steering module shorted out. Whole rack & pinion will have to be replaced but not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11397445, filed 2021-02, 72 miles

“I initiated a turn and the steering wheel suddenly and forcefully moved in the opposite direction of my steering input. The steering wheel was pulled out of my hand. I was unable to maintain the intended steering direction and the vehicle was involved in a collision. This was not an intentional steering maneuver or ordinary loss of traction.”

NHTSA complaint #11758255, filed 2026-08

“While driving the power steering cuts out and flashes on the dash power steering unavailable, service required. It happens intermittently, but when it happens the steering wheel locks up while driving. I have had it to the Ashland Chrysler dealership, they charged me to say that it happened because it was cold outside. It keeps happening even though it's not cold”

NHTSA complaint #11639496, filed 2025-01

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202622%
2025226%
202479%
2023189%
2022406%
2021507%
20206510%
201934023%
20189013%
201723026%
201631420%
201534223%
201450729%
201364250%
200938%

Other parts of the 2021 Ram 1500

Engine
276 complaints
Electrical system
198 complaints
Other or unknown
104 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
99 complaints
Fuel system
96 complaints
Brakes
75 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
52 complaints
Body and structure
33 complaints
Vehicle speed control
30 complaints
Air bags
27 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
27 complaints
Electronic stability control
16 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Ram 1500

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology