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2022 Ram 3500 Steering Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
4%of 190 total for the year
Median mileage
42,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 2022 Ram 3500, 4% of the 190 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,000 miles. 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.

“The contact owns a 2022 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the electric power steering was not functioning properly, requiring an increased effort to maneuver the vehicle. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. …”

NHTSA complaint #11680975, filed 2025-08, 20,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2022 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving on a main street at 10 MPH and attempting to make a turn, the vehicle experienced a loss of steering. The contact stated that the steering linkage had disconnected. The contact stated there was a clunking sound underneath the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that a bolt securing the steering rod to the steering linkage had detached. …”

NHTSA complaint #11647720, filed 2025-03, 42,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2022 Ram Promaster 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the steering wheel malfunctioned and jerked out of his hands and became difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the steering rack and steering rack wiring harness was faulty and needed to be replaced. The steering rack and steering rack wiring harness were replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11689660, filed 2025-09, 60,910 miles

“The contact owns a 2022 Ram Promaster 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH while making a left turn, the steering wheel suddenly jerked to the left and the right. The EPS warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that while in reverse, the steering wheel jerked and became firm. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Additionally, while driving at various speeds and making a left or right turn, the brakes unintendedly activated while the accelerator pedal was depressed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11761284, filed 2026-09, 45,169 miles

“The contact owns a 2022 Ram 3500. While driving approximately 35 - 40 MPH or while reversing at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel intermittently seized. The contact stated that after decelerating, the steering feature released and operated as needed. The failures nearly caused a crash on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and it was determined that there was moisture inside the steering sensor and that the steering sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11767840, filed 2026-09, 33,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202525%
202424%
202316%
202284%
202112%
202076%
201954%
2018344%
2017186%
20162922%
20152216%
20144120%
20133833%
2007233%

Other parts of the 2022 Ram 3500

Transmission and drivetrain
114 complaints
Electrical system
23 complaints
Engine
23 complaints
Other or unknown
16 complaints
Fuel system
14 complaints
Brakes
12 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 Ram 3500

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology