2019 Ram 2500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 6%of 193 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,730miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the steering of the 2019 Ram 2500, 6% of the 193 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,730 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Exited freeway on offramp, came to an intersection waiting to turn right. When I started right turn, I noticed that the steering radius appeared to be blocked or significantly diminished as I couldn't adequately turn right, and was leaning hard on the wheel, so the turn was too wide given the loss of steering to the right. The steering returned to normal operation after the vehicle continued straight.”
NHTSA complaint #11309551, filed 2020-02, 415 miles“Power steering continues to go out, vibration and sticking as I press the brake, and clunking in the suspension. Dealership cannot figure it out!!!!! Vibration occurs constantly, more so on start up. Clunking occurs when going around a turn at any MPH. I have videos to show both issues!”
NHTSA complaint #11364087, filed 2020-10, 1,600 miles“While driving 50 mph in traffic 2019 Ram 2500 Bighorn 6.7 Cummings Diesel lost power, steering failed and brakes failed. I had to use the emergency brake to avoid a crash. I had my daughter and 2 grandsons in the truck. ESC or ESCM light and engine light. Then the truck wouldn’t turn off. Then there was an awful noise from under the hood - it was a now loose pulley and belt.”
NHTSA complaint #11626533, filed 2024-11“We took a trip from Daleville, Alabama to Las Vegas, Nevada. Before we left, We took my 2019 RAM 2500 Bighorn diesel pickup to our local Ram dealership, Mitchel Chrysler Dodge in Enterprise, Alabama to have it inspected, to make sure there wouldn't be any problems along the way. They cleared it, and said there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. On my way, the steering wheel position started slipping to the left. after that, I received a waning on my dash that said electronic stability control . …”
NHTSA complaint #11697052, filed 2025-11“I received a important safety recall (drag link) notice (w49/NHTSA 20e-043) in the mail. I scheduled for repair 8/6/20. Per the dealership there are no recalls on this vehicle. Now I'm a little concerned about what to do. I have a 2018 Ram 3500 that had this same recall and was repaired by welding a nut on the drag link. I'm notifying my insurance underwriter just in case an accident related to this occurs. What am I to do now ???, I'm not feeling very safe for me and my family at this point. …”
NHTSA complaint #11343793, filed 2020-08Related service bulletins
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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 2019 Ram 2500
63 complaintsEngine
32 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
29 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Ram 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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