2015 Ram 2500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 43about this part
- Share
- 20%of 215 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 43 complaints about the steering of the 2015 Ram 2500, 20% of the 215 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“While driving my stock 2015 Ram 2500 70 MPH on freeway the front end began to shake uncontrollably after traveling over a common overpass. Steering was nearly impossible, and luckily I was able to pull off and stop. This has occurred several times since. Subsequent contact with two Ram dealerships, this problem seems to be well known within the industry,”
NHTSA complaint #11112400, filed 2018-07, 50,200 miles“I recently dropped my truck off for the v06 steering adjuster recall. It has now left my steering wheel unadjustable for future alignments. The nuts are welded solidly to the adjuster. Who is responsible for covering future alignments? I am now left with non serviceable steering componants that were subpar on chrysler end.”
NHTSA complaint #11207329, filed 2019-05, 62,922 miles“The nuts securing the drag link adjustment sleeve worked loose. Because I read about this problem on the internet, I caught it during an inspection before it caused any problems. I do not know how many miles I drove with it in this condition. I noticed that the adjusting sleeve is a very loose fit on the small threads of the drag link bars. I believe the sloppy fit is the root cause of the nuts backing loose.”
NHTSA complaint #10837556, filed 2016-02, 12,000 miles“On 8.20.18 my vehicle going 70mph on the freeway and then made a large sound. I then lost all steering and braking on the highway. I barely was able to pull off without getting hit. After sitting, smoke started coming out of from under my hood. After popping the hood, there were flames down in the engine. I poured the little amount of drinking water on the flames to douse them. The tow truck came and took us to the nearest dodge dealer (crown dodge in redding, california). …”
NHTSA complaint #11121526, filed 2018-08, 51,000 miles“After getting an alignment done at the local dealership due to my steering wheel not sitting straight after less than one year of ownership; my steering control rod almost fell apart while driving due to inadequate tightening of the locking nuts.”
NHTSA complaint #10864460, filed 2016-05, 9,200 milesRelated recalls
- 19V021000Jan 25, 2019Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Ram 3500 and 2014-2018 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab and Ram 2500 vehicles. The outboard steering linkage jam nut…Covers: Ram 2500 2014–2018, 3500 2013–2018
- 16V559000Jul 26, 2016Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 RAM 2500 trucks, and RAM 3500 trucks and cab chassis. The affected vehicles may have inadequate…Covers: Ram 2500 2015, 3500 2015
Related service bulletins
- 10248846Nov 13, 2023Steering Drag Link If drag link had been welded due to V06 recall repair and there is an alignment concern, prior to drag link replacement ensure that the welded draglink toe…
- 10221722Jul 14, 2020Click Or Pop From Drag Link
- 10178649Jul 14, 2020Click Or Pop From Drag Link
- 10175674Apr 17, 2020Hands On Steering Wheel Message In EVIC
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 3 | 5% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 5 | 10% |
| 2022 | 7 | 4% |
| 2021 | 5 | 5% |
| 2020 | 10 | 6% |
| 2019 | 11 | 6% |
| 2018 | 87 | 3% |
| 2017 | 49 | 7% |
| 2016 | 43 | 17% |
| 2015 | 43 | 20% |
| 2014 | 87 | 25% |
| 2013 | 31 | 17% |
| 2009 | 4 | 80% |
Other parts of the 2015 Ram 2500
44 complaintsEngine
34 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsTires
11 complaintsWheels
10 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Ram 2500
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