2019 RAM 1500 Steering Problems
Owners have filed 340 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2019 RAM 1500, 23% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 19,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “lost power steering” (11% of reports).
- 340steering complaints
- 19,000median miles at failure
- 12mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- $3,650typical repair cost reported by owners
- 40%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Lost power steering: mentioned in 37 of 340 complaints (11%)
- Difficult turn: mentioned in 18 of 340 complaints (5%)
- Rack pinion: mentioned in 18 of 340 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical steering repair on the 2019 RAM 1500 at $3,650, and half of them between $2,700 and $4,250.
Based on 12 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2022–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 163 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 340 complaints, 12 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
RAM 1500 steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 1500 | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2025 1500 | 22 | 6% | 3,400 |
| 2024 1500 | 6 | 8% | — |
| 2023 1500 | 18 | 9% | 88,000 |
| 2022 1500 | 40 | 6% | 44,500 |
| 2021 1500 | 50 | 7% | 38,000 |
| 2020 1500 | 65 | 10% | 62,250 |
| 2019 1500 | 340 | 23% | 19,000 |
| 2018 1500 | 88 | 13% | 74,913 |
| 2017 1500 | 228 | 26% | 65,000 |
| 2016 1500 | 312 | 20% | 70,667 |
| 2015 1500 | 342 | 23% | 76,381 |
| 2014 1500 | 505 | 28% | 83,000 |
| 2013 1500 | 640 | 50% | 92,000 |
| 2009 1500 | 3 | 8% | 58,505 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Steering:electric power assist system
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 trucks. These vehicles may have been built with a contaminated electric power steering (EPS) gear that may short circuit, potentially resulting in an intermittent loss of power steering assist.
Risk: An intermittent loss of power steering assist may cause an inconsistent steering effort, especially during lower speed maneuvers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VB8.
Steering
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. These vehicles have improperly machined steering column stub shafts that may break, possibly causing the steering wheel to detach from the steering column.
Risk: If the steering wheel detaches from the steering column, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column, replacing it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 5, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V29.
Steering:electric power assist system
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. The battery ground fastener on the driver-side front fender may have been improperly secured, possibly resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Risk: A loss of power steering could vary the steering effort required, possibly causing vehicle oversteer or understeer, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will properly secure the ground fastener, free of charge. The recall began on February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V04.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The steering wheel was firm and difficult to return to center. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V812000 (Steering); however, the VIN…
Power steering unavailable service required light came on when I came out from getting my kid from daycare and steering wheel would not move, I believe itâs the eps system Iâve been doing research and see a lot of rams have been having this issue, I havenât took it to dealer ship yet for…
At very low speeds, like 0-10 miles an hour, trying to turn the steering wheel left or right, cause the steering wheel to suddenly violently jerk back. Example. Im driving straight at 2 mph, try to turn left, and the steering fights me and jerks back to straight very violent, hurting my wrists.When…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2019 RAM 1500s have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 340 owner complaints about steering for the 2019 RAM 1500 (23% of the 1,492 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2019 RAM 1500 steering?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 19,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix steering problems on the 2019 RAM 1500?
Owners report a typical cost of $3,650 (half paid between $2,700 and $4,250), from 12 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2019 RAM 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “lost power steering”, in 37 of 340 complaints, followed by “difficult turn” (18).
Other 2019 RAM 1500 problems
- Electrical System problems (382)
- Engine problems (232)
- Power Train problems (207)
- Service Brakes problems (114)
- Air Bags problems (93)
- Structure problems (81)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (80)
- Visibility/wiper problems (67)
See all 2019 RAM 1500 problems or steering problems across all 1500 years.