2022 Ram 1500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 41about this part
- Share
- 6%of 634 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the steering of the 2022 Ram 1500, 6% of the 634 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The electric power steering will stop working while driving. The power steering warning light will come on and spotentially causing intermittent and complete loss of power steering assist. At times I am unable to move the steering wheel and control the direction of the Ram 1500. I have had this vehicle in for repart multiple times.”
NHTSA complaint #11662259, filed 2025-05“Driving 70 mph on a 3 lane hwy. All the sudden it loses power, engine dies. Have barely any brakes or steering. No turn signals I don’t believe or brake lights. Have to swerve through traffic that doesn’t know what I’m doing to get to the side, if there is one. Dash light says “truck not in park”. This is the second time, it could have and almost killed me or someone else both times”
NHTSA complaint #11756000, filed 2026-08“While driving my vehicle at approximately 15-20 mph it unexpectedly and without warning shut down and engaged the emergency brake bringing the vehicle from 20 to 0 immediately. The vehicle the stated ignition was not put in park. I restarted the vehicle and the e brake was engaged.”
NHTSA complaint #11661907, filed 2025-05“I experienced a sudden loss of power steering at 75 miles per hour on the freeway. This created an immediate safety hazard. I am requesting manufacturer goodwill repair assistance and for the dealer to open a safety case”
NHTSA complaint #11716000, filed 2026-02“On 4/7/23 the vehicle was taken into the shop because it cutoff randomly. The dealership kept it 2 days and said they couldn’t replicate the issue. On 5/7/23 I was on my way home driving roughly 40-45 MPH. The vehicle shutoff causing my steering to not work and my brakes to not work. I hit a telephone pole head on splitting the telephone pole in half. I spent 16 hrs in the hospital and now have a long road of recovery ahead of me.”
NHTSA complaint #11521239, filed 2023-05Related 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
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 | 41 | 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 2022 Ram 1500
251 complaintsElectrical system
199 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
106 complaintsOther or unknown
94 complaintsFuel system
82 complaintsBrakes
74 complaintsForward collision avoidance
57 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
35 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Ram 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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