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 2025-01Related recalls
- 25V765000Nov 6, 2025Chrysler (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…Covers: Ram 1500 2021–2022, 3500 2021–2022, 2500 2021–2022 +2 more
- 21V918000Nov 23, 2021Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. The Trailer Reverse Steering Control Module (TRSCM) may prevent the rearview image…Covers: Ram 1500 2021
Related service bulletins
- 11023622Sep 22, 2025Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C221F-00, C2223-00, C221C-00, C0051-54 Present After Electric Power Steering (EPS) Replacement.
- 11020847Jul 14, 2025Steering Repair Information Involving Toe Angle. Tie Rod And Or Electric Power Steering (EPS) Units.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2% |
| 2025 | 22 | 6% |
| 2024 | 7 | 9% |
| 2023 | 18 | 9% |
| 2022 | 40 | 6% |
| 2021 | 50 | 7% |
| 2020 | 65 | 10% |
| 2019 | 340 | 23% |
| 2018 | 90 | 13% |
| 2017 | 230 | 26% |
| 2016 | 314 | 20% |
| 2015 | 342 | 23% |
| 2014 | 507 | 29% |
| 2013 | 642 | 50% |
| 2009 | 3 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2021 Ram 1500
276 complaintsElectrical system
198 complaintsOther or unknown
104 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
99 complaintsFuel system
96 complaintsBrakes
75 complaintsForward collision avoidance
52 complaintsBody and structure
33 complaintsVehicle speed control
30 complaintsAir bags
27 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
27 complaintsElectronic 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