2018 Ram 2500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 87about this part
- Share
- 3%of 2,607 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 87 complaints about the steering of the 2018 Ram 2500, 3% of the 2,607 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Truck slides after being parked . It has slid anywhere from 1 foot while I stood there watching. To several feet where I had to jump back into the truck to stop it. And over 14 one night from the time I parked to when I came out the next morning. Does not fully accelerate thru a turn.,tough to turns sometimes. In same turns”
NHTSA complaint #11395089, filed 2021-02, 26,018 miles“Fca completed a sub-par repair on a defect related to their recall notice v06. This 'repair' was completed on my new 2018 Ram 2500 power wagon prior to me taking delivery of the vehicle (I am the 1st owner). The 'repair' relegates what is designed and required to be an adjustable steering drag link into a fixed, non-adjustable component by welding the jam nuts to the adjusting sleeve. …”
NHTSA complaint #11299535, filed 2020-01, 1,371 miles“I am having issues with my drag link loosening while driving. A recall was issued however the solution to mitigate this is welding the jam nuts. This does not allow me to realign the truck properly. I have attempted to contact FCA dozens of times and have promised a case manager would call me back to rectify this but they have failed to reach out. This has been ongoing for two months now and poses a serious safety risk to my vehicle and my family.”
NHTSA complaint #11337774, filed 2020-07, 22,000 miles“I have the very same issue that has been previously expressed on may 20th, 2019. I had my service done on the may 20th, only to be told about the 'spot weld' when I picked up the truck, after the repair was done. I too agree with this description the frustrations, issues and concerns. This is not an acceptable fix, especially of a new vehicle. I recently recurved a recall (v06) on my new Ram 2500. This recall required the jam nuts on the adjuster sleeve portion of the drag link to be welded in place. …”
NHTSA complaint #11218930, filed 2019-06, 9,200 miles“I purchased the trucks used from a dealership rick hendrick in fayetteville, nc. In march of 2019. It only had 20,000 miles on it. Issue one was they sold it to me with parts that void warranty per chrysler and this was not disclosed up front. Main problem I had to threaten to sue in order to get money back to get tires with the correct class rating as I could not tow with it. Next issue was they would not warranty bad wheel bearing or breaks at 37000 miles which per them was due to a lift kit. There is no lift kit on the truck but someone install a leveling kit. …”
NHTSA complaint #11386079, filed 2021-01, 87,000 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
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…
- 10231777Jan 12, 2023UAS and UCS Radio Enhancements Customers may experience one or more of the following: **Wi-Fi hotspot connection failure. Speaker popping, crackle noise during Voice Recognition…
- 10229816Dec 16, 2022UAQ and UCQ Radio Enhancements Customers may experience one or more of the following: ? **Wi-Fi hotspot connection failure. ? Speaker popping, crackle noise during Voice…
- 10221668Jul 14, 2021UAS and UCS Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software level to 39.6 Customers may experience one or more of the following…
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 2018 Ram 2500
2,346 complaintsElectrical system
476 complaintsVehicle speed control
342 complaintsForward collision avoidance
225 complaintsOther or unknown
114 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
75 complaintsEngine
37 complaintsSuspension
21 complaintsWheels
14 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
11 complaintsFuel system
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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.
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