2019 Ram 1500 steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 340 complaints for the 2019 Ram 1500, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 340 16% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 19,000 miles 163 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 12 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 83 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 24 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 25 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 163 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 19,000 miles, and 81% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 12 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Truck shut down running 55 mph locking the steering wheel sending it off the roadway rolling vehicle 7 times down the ditch line coming to a stop against the trees
When turning to the left the steering wheel sticks like the power steering goes out. When moved back to stay on road I over turn sometimes come off the road
Other problems reported for the 2019 Ram 1500
- Electrical system 384 complaints
- Engine 251 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 201 complaints
- Brakes 134 complaints
- Fuel system 104 complaints
- Air bags 93 complaints
- Body & structure 81 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 79 complaints