2018 RAM 2500 Steering Problems
Owners have filed 86 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2018 RAM 2500, 3% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 22,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “drag link” (37% of reports).
- 86steering complaints
- 22,000median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 38%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.
- Drag link: mentioned in 32 of 86 complaints (37%)
- Traction control: mentioned in 17 of 86 complaints (20%)
- Jam nuts: mentioned in 11 of 86 complaints (13%)
- Adjuster sleeve: mentioned in 10 of 86 complaints (12%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 29 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 86 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
RAM 2500 steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 2500 | 3 | 5% | — |
| 2024 2500 | 1 | 2% | 50 |
| 2023 2500 | 5 | 10% | — |
| 2022 2500 | 7 | 4% | 31,000 |
| 2021 2500 | 5 | 5% | — |
| 2020 2500 | 10 | 6% | 2,963 |
| 2019 2500 | 11 | 6% | 4,730 |
| 2018 2500 | 86 | 3% | 22,000 |
| 2017 2500 | 49 | 7% | 40,000 |
| 2016 2500 | 43 | 17% | 34,000 |
| 2015 2500 | 43 | 20% | 40,000 |
| 2014 2500 | 87 | 25% | 48,110 |
| 2013 2500 | 31 | 17% | 34,438 |
| 2009 2500 | 4 | 80% | 161,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
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Problem: Chrysler (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 may loosen, allowing one end of the drag link to separate.
Risk: A drag link separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will check the steering linkage jam nut tightness, replacing the drag link assembly or welding the nut to the adjuster sleeve, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V06.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V021000 (STEERING); however, after taking the vehicle to a dealer for a tire replacement, the contact was informed by the dealer that the wheels could not be aligned because the drag…
The Hydro Boost Pump Port Tube Assembly (Mopar P/N 04581758AA / 4581758AA) on my 2018 Ram 2500 6.7L Cummins has failed and requires replacement. My concern is that this component is part of the hydraulic assist system supporting critical steering/braking functions. A failure or loss of hydraulic…
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced excessive and premature front tire tread wear. The vehicle was taken to Discount Tire, and the contact was informed that the front-end alignment mechanism was welded, which prevented an alignment from being performed…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2018 RAM 2500s have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 86 owner complaints about steering for the 2018 RAM 2500 (3% of the 2,601 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 2018 RAM 2500 steering?
Yes: 1 safety recall 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 22,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2018 RAM 2500?
The most frequent phrase is “drag link”, in 32 of 86 complaints, followed by “traction control” (17).
Other 2018 RAM 2500 problems
See all 2018 RAM 2500 problems or steering problems across all 2500 years.