2021 Ram 1500 steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 50 complaints for the 2021 Ram 1500, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 50 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 38,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 7 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 11 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 38,000 miles, and 82% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the contact noticed that the wheel became stiff and was unable to turn. The contact attempted to pull over but crashed into the side of the road. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was unaware of how fast they were driving at the time of the crash. The contact sustained a shoulder and neck injury from the seatbelt. Physical therapy and MRI medical treatment were needed for the injury. No police report was filed.
The contact owns a 2021 RAM 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the traction contract warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering and the service brakes did not function as intended. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed, however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. In addition, the steering was inoperable and very hard to steer.
Other problems reported for the 2021 Ram 1500
- Engine 280 complaints
- Electrical system 198 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 98 complaints
- Fuel system 96 complaints
- Brakes 76 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 57 complaints
- Body & structure 34 complaints
- Cruise control 30 complaints