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2021 Ram 2500 Steering Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
5%of 108 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2021 Ram 2500, 5% of the 108 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“Steering wheel started to make a snap noise when being turn either to the left or right. Didn't happen every turn but would come and go and became more frequent. Took to dealer for diagnosis and they said it's the same noise the 1500s have when the clock spring failed or broke. He tried to see if we had that recall since it was on some 1500s and some 2500s but ours wasnt so we had to pay out of pocket.”

NHTSA complaint #11644773, filed 2025-02

“The vehicle has uneven response when turning or driving down the road turn signals do not cancel properly and it has a persistent clicking sound coming from the steering column. My safety is at risk as the steering isnt consistent while driving. Vehicle was inspected but their technicians were unable to find any of the ongoing problems with this vehicle including worn suspension components.this persistent problem with the steering and clicking sound has been ongoing since before I purchased the vehicle back in december with multiple clues after visual examination of a prior accident.”

NHTSA complaint #11731733, filed 2026-04

“Fire on sliding portion of read window. Short on connection point of wiring harness for defroster. Dealer verified and confirmed. All has been documented. Also has had PCM and other electrical components real places two times now, along with other electrical issues that are still ongoing since time of purchase back in March of 2021. John L. Sullivan of Yuba City refuses to do work or rectify this issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11526286, filed 2023-06

“traveling at slow speeds the motor has abruptly died, loss of steering, acceleration, and brakes were a result. Message came up on dash to shift the truck to park. The parking bake automatically was applied when vehicle slowed to approximately 3 mph leaving the truck stranded in the middle of a intersection one time and once in the roadway. Shifting the truck to park and the truck started up as if nothing had happened. No codes no check engine light.”

NHTSA complaint #11467743, filed 2022-06

Related recalls

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202613%
202535%
202412%
2023510%
202274%
202155%
2020106%
2019116%
2018873%
2017497%
20164317%
20154320%
20148725%
20133117%
2009480%

Other parts of the 2021 Ram 2500

Electrical system
35 complaints
Engine
26 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
25 complaints
Body and structure
12 complaints
Fuel system
11 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Other or unknown
8 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Seat belts
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 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