2019 RAM 1500 Steering Problems
- 59
- 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 59 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 41 records
- steering wheel · 21 records
- highway speeds · 11 records
- turning left · 8 records
- left turns · 7 records
- left turn · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 52 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
Power steering went out twice and the dealership can't find the issue when the vehicle gets to the dealership. It's going out in the highway and the roadway
ODI 11309050
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the lost power steering which made it difficult to maneuver the vehicle. The contact stated that extra effort was required to maneuver the vehicle. The contact stated that a message stating power steering unavailable; service required, was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to hall chrysler ram located…
ODI 11309132
Steering
I purchased a 2019 ram 1500 two weeks ago. I quickly started experiencing power steering failures (unexpectedly), i noticed the ac didn't work, and the mirrors ratchet when adjusted. I had it looked at by a dealership where they fixed the power steering, at least temporarily. Of course we didn't experience power steering problems until me and my family went on a cross country trip. Intermittent power steering…
ODI 11282804
Steering
While driving truck at low speed, power steering stopped working, making it difficult to steer. Within a minute, the power steering randomly began working again. Over correction at this point could have caused a serious crash. Called dealership and was told to activate assist button to have truck towed because it is not safe to drive. Truck was towed to dealership for service. Was told there was a recall for this…
ODI 11292471
Steering
Lost power steering while backing up a camper trailer
ODI 11269220
Steering
I'm having an issue with the steering on my new 2019 ram 1500 new body laramie longhorn. I now have 10,000 miles on the vehicle. I noticed this when i first obtained delivery. Most of my driving has been on rather straight roads with a few curves. I'm in colorado on the east side of the mountains. This week we took a trip up into the mountains. Took some paved back roads and off the interstate driving. Drove about…
ODI 11255581
Steering
I'm having an issue with the steering on my new 2019 ram 1500 new body laramie longhorn. I now have 10,000 miles on the vehicle. I noticed this when i first obtained delivery. Most of my driving has been on rather straight roads with a few curves. I'm in colorado on the east side of the mountains. This week we took a trip up into the mountains. Took some back roads and off the interstate driving. Drove about 12…
ODI 11255580
Steering
After traveling at highway speeds, approximately 70 mph, for 10 to 20 minutes the steering will stick at around the 1100 to 1000 o'clock position during left hand turns on interstates. If left alone the steering will not realign at the 12 o'clock position and vehicle will continue to veer left . You must manually steer right past a noticeable detent in the steering path to return the wheel to correct position. The…
ODI 11254660
Steering
While making a slight left turn about 10 to 11 o clock steering wheel is locking up and have to force the wheel to center. Very dangerous in the rain and i could only imagine what would happen in the winter time. I notice it more getting on the on ramp or back country roads with a speed range from 20 to 45 mph. The dealer crown dodge in greensboro nc says that i need to do a 4 wheel alignment to make sure right and…
ODI 11265561
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 ram 1500. While driving at night, the entire instrument panel illuminated and the power steering failed. The contact was able to pull over as the brakes were malfunctioning. The contact kept trying to turn off the vehicle and the instrument panel indicators kept flashing. After fifteen minutes, the vehicle finally started up and functioned normally while the indicators were still…
ODI 11252382
Steering
Feels like the steering is sticking when turning left and right when turning.
ODI 11252938
Steering
Steering wheel will stick and not return to center when turning left or veering left at highway speeds and when entering on ramps to highways. This can be a serious safety issue as it takes excessive force to bring the wheel back to center, which could lead to overcompensation and eventually wrecking.
ODI 11259040
Steering
Steering sticks when in a left turn at highway speed have to forcibly recenter it when coming out of the turn it will keep turning left if pressure on the wheel is relaxed.
ODI 11240981
Steering · Unknown Or Other
While my 2019 ram 1500 is in motion, it has a pull / drift to the right. The pull / drift to the right occurs when lightly holding the steering wheel or momentarily letting go of the steering wheel. The pull / drift to the right occurs on all types of road surfaces. The grade of the road does impact the pull / drift as it is exaggerated with a steeper rightward grade, however it will drive straight if the road has a…
ODI 11246472
Steering
Steering wheel occasionally does not return to center when turning left. I can let go of steering wheel and it will stick in the 10 o'clock position for example.
ODI 11234004
Steering
Steering keeps intermittently sticking when turning left
ODI 11228732
Steering
While steering left and right, the power steering seems to intermittently go out, it happens off and on, and you have to hold on tightly to the steering wheel or you will loose control, i took it to the dealer and they tell me it is normal for this truck which i strongly disagreed with them, a new truck or any new car does not just loose steering
ODI 11232288
Steering
When turning the steering wheel back to the center from the left, there seems to be a catch and it resists turning. It seems to match other recalls out there, but my vin was not included in any of the current, documented recalls.
ODI 11208308
Steering
Steering sticks when turning left on curvy roads and the truck feels like its straddling a hump, this happens while driving at speeds from 5 to 40 miles an hour so far. I just picked the truck up brand new from the dealer, i will be contacting dealer to see if i can get service as soon as possible, i looked up this problem on the web, and found a few others on ram forum .com with the same problem, after several…
ODI 11205142
Steering
Was driving and my steering wheel locked up had to turn off the truck in the middle of the road. Was turning in the turn lane while braking at the time
ODI 11204160
Steering
When vehicle is at highway speed and going into left hand corners, the steering wheel sticks if you go past the ten o clock position. It happens only after driving at highway speeds for a period of time. It does not happen on right turns, the wheel comes back, but intermittently. Almost feels like a wobble?
ODI 11205380
Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 ram 1500. On several occasions, while driving various speeds and making left turns, the steering wheel momentarily seized before returning to the center position. The contact stated that the failure was not present when making right turns. The vehicle was taken to mcclurg chrysler dodge jeep (located at 125 n center st, perry, ny 14530, [redacted]) to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was…
ODI 11210242
Steering
While driving for about half hour at 50mph or more the steering seems to stick when i make slight left or right turns to switch lanes or make small turns. Been to the dealer 4 times for the issue and they can't find anything wrong. Other owners are having the same issue.https://www.carcomplaints.com/ram/1500/2019/steering/steering.shtml#27
ODI 11190870
Steering
After ~ 1000 miles the steering wheel does not re-center while making left turns - either on exit/entry ramps (broad slow turns) or hard left turns. Steering fights you to bring wheel and truck back to center. This happens after driving for at least 30 for 40 minutes and is only for left turns. It does not happen for right turns. Happens after and during highway driving. When turning right, the turn happens and then…
ODI 11193313
Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 ram 1500. The contact received recall notifications for nhtsa campaign numbers: 19v020000 (steering) and 19v067000 (service brakes, hydraulic). Apple chrysler dodge jeep ram of hanover ([redacted], hanover, pa 17331, [redacted]) was unable to schedule an appointment within a reasonable time frame due to the part being on a nation-wide backorder. The manufacturer was contacted. The contact…
ODI 11192164