2015 RAM 1500 Steering Problems
- 74
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 74 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 67 records
- steering wheel · 28 records
- where diagnosed · 12 records
- failure mileage · 12 records
- needed replaced · 10 records
- without warning · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 28 |
| 30–60k mi | 27 |
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
I'm having issues with my 2015 dodge ram 1500 a couple days ago it gave me a message telling me i had to get my power steering serviced. During that day i let my vehicle run for 20 minutes and it worked fine after that. However, a couple days prior to the incident when i was turning on a busy city street coming back from dinner the steering locked up out of nowhere and i had to use extra force to not cause an…
ODI 11181721
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Took the truck in for a recall reflash of a controller. Two weeks later, at 58mph, without warning dashboard lite up numerous symbols/codes and engine shutoff, losing power steering and power brakes. I steered vehicle onto side of road, and engine would not restart. Took first dealership 4 weeks to diagnosis a crank position tone wheel, and sensor failure. Vehicle was returned then 2 weeks later, while refueling at…
ODI 11218345
Steering
When i woke up my ram's steering was locked and i was shocked because i never had an issue like this so i waited and waited until it reached 190* f to be able to turn the wheel then i safely drove my vehicle to school and when i got back in my truck at 2:20 the steering was locked again and i'm shocked again because i never had a car that had problems. To my concern this should be a safety issue because anyone…
ODI 11179901
Steering
The power steering is cutting out randomly without notice. This can happen when turning or changing lanes or driving in a straight line. We are afraid to drive it for fear of a crash injuring us or others. There is an existing recall on this problem, (s19) but we miss it by 1 month. Seeing we have the same symptoms as others with same model and year, we feel this recall should be expanded.
ODI 11184314
Steering
Vehicle is struggling really hard to turn just going around a curve in the road. This is making it very unsafe to drive due to having to strong arm every turn of the wheel and not being able to make sudden turns in the event it is necessary. I believe it is the power steering that has failed.
ODI 11175128
Steering
Loses power steering at slower city speeds and while making turns.
ODI 11256402
Steering
Steering locks up. Every time i go to start my dodge ram 1500 2015 the steering is locked. The truck needs to be at high temperatures to unload clean the steering. Sometimes when you start driving it locks up again. This issue is going to go cause accidents. The dodge dealer in miami florida planet dodge is aware of these issues on these vehicles. There should be a recall
ODI 11179992
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. While driving 30 mph and making a turn, the vehicle stalled. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 16v167000 (steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The…
ODI 11174491
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. While driving approximately 50 mph, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. During the failure, the steering sensor illuminated. The vehicle was towed to butler chrysler jeep ram ([redacted], buford, sc 29902), but the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified. The…
ODI 11163526
Steering
Steering wheel is stiff and has flat spots in it. People at dealer ship said check power steering reservoir, and my truck is all electrical. The stiffness comes and goes. And the steering wheel has a squeaking sound every time i turn. It does it ever time i drive and when i am stationary as well.
ODI 11192854
Steering
I have a 2015 dodge ram 1500 and i have a problem where i'll go to start my vehicle and the power steering just locks up until my transmission reaches 180*f i believe the issue might be the steering column because i bought the vehicle used and lowered i think it caused too much stress to the u joints or something happened. I don't know why the fca will not report this as a recall because i took it to a dodge dealer…
ODI 11163212
Air Bags · Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
The dealer had to replace the clockspring due to problems with the horn, airbag and steering/electrical. This was the same problem for 2012-2014 ram 1500s that were recalled, mileage for the truck is about 65000. Cost for fixing it was 762.67. It is similar to nhtsa id number: 11065676 the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the lights on the steering wheel did not illuminate and the horn…
ODI 11154479
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. The contact stated that the power steering warning indicator illuminated. Also, the power steering malfunctioned when the contact performed a cold start. The steering wheel was extremely difficult to turn, which also made driving difficult. The vehicle was towed to crown dodge of fayetteville (436 n mcpherson church rd, fayetteville, nc 28303, [redacted]) and they stated that…
ODI 11172826
Steering
Power steering is failing like the recall 16v167000 which includes 2015 ram 1500's however mine is not showing it to be included. At low speed the steering is stffing and becoming difficult to turn. Mileage is under 25000.
ODI 11142640
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. While driving approximately 25 mph, the power steering seized without warning. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic who determined that the electronic power steering failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact also mentioned that the failure began two…
ODI 11142141
Steering
Noise on steering. Intermediated shaft column joint close of fuel/brake pedals.
ODI 11157176
Steering
I was having the oil changed. When they started it to pull it out the power steering warning came on and i did not have any power steering. *dt*jb
ODI 11141246
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. While driving 70 mph, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the power steering failed. After restarting the vehicle approximately four times, the steering returned to normal. The vehicle was taken to frisco chrysler dodge jeep ram (9640 tx-121, frisco, tx 75035, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the control circuit board failed and needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 11133564
Steering
The steering gets tight to where you can't turn the steering wheel and then it loosens back up unexpectedly. It's becoming dangerous and scary when turning corners. You never know when it's going to tighten up. We just bought the truck in september 2018 and already having issues. It has 73,000 miles on it. If the past recall for steering was ever fixed, it's broke again and needs replaced.
ODI 11132209
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. While driving 25 mph, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to leith chrysler dodge jeep ram aberdeen (11049 us-15, aberdeen, nc 28315, [redacted]) where the contact was informed that the power steering rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 18v586000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of…
ODI 11132127
Steering
The truck only has 66,000 miles, yet the power steering just went out without any warning.
ODI 11128511
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. The contact stated that there was contamination within the circuit board that affected the electric power steering. The vehicle was serviced by white's energy motors chrysler, dodge, jeep, ram ([redacted], gillette, wy 82718, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the power steering gear assembly needed to be replaced. The dealer and the manufacturer indicated that the vehicle…
ODI 11127937
Steering
While leaving work, i turned my steering wheel and it was extremely hard to turn. It was extremely unsafe and i had trouble keeping the vehicle within a single lane. Then the steering wheel would jerk back and forth at times. I immediately took the vehicle back to where i purchased the vehicle. They advised that the electric power steering on my vehicle needed to be replaced. I looked online that similar 2015 ram's…
ODI 11133133
Steering
Power steering is intermittent and can unexpectedly become very hard to steer.
ODI 11121650
Steering
Recently had the power steering unit replaced by fca (50% my cost) and filed a nhtsa complaint. After approx 2,000 miles has developed very stiff and jerky steering assist. Wheel will not return to center when you let go, and turning corners is a two handed, reduced speed affair as not to collide with other vehicles. I have determined that the universal joint on the steering shaft is bad. I can spray lubricant on it…
ODI 11119505