Unable to steer truck. Power steering malfunction. Places driver and others on the road at risk. Unable to turn steering wheel.
2013 Ram 1500 steering complaints
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My Dodge ram electric power steering failed. It will not work in cold weather around freezing. If it’s warm, it will work. There have been multiple reports of this problem with Dodge Rams
While making a left turn my husband states the power steering went out and he almost lost control of the truck and hit a utility pole.
Power steering failed
Vehicle power steering failure. Steering operating as designed until I parked in a bank parking lot to use to ATM when I attemped to back out the power steering was inop. A local repair shop dignosed the problem as an internal failure of the power steering pump. Had this happen while driving an accident would almost certainly have occured. Very unsafe, the replacement part cost more than two thousand not to include the replacment cost.
Driving on interstate steering just abruptly got very hard to turn there was no power steering
On July 9, 2023 the steering failed as I was driving, resulting in loss of control. With great difficulty I was able to return the vehicle to my house. The vehicle stayed there untill it was repaired on August 8, 2023. Repairs required an expense of $3,251.36.
Electronic power steering suddenly stopped working while driving. Vehicle was able to be steered but was very difficult with no power assist. Paid for replacement at local Ram dealer.
Electronic power steering failed while driving. Power steering has remained inoperable and vehicle can not be safely driven.
Steer controls were lost while driving around a 3 lane curb. I was responsive enough to refrain from hitting the vehicle in the lane next to me. I have not had the vehicle checked by a mechanic but I have investigated all electrical connections as well as fuses and found no culprit.
The power steering went out. I took it to the Dodge dealership and they said it was the electric power steering module and to replace it the rack and pinion steering had to be replaced as well at a total cost of $4100.00 . This vehicle only has 36400 miles on it and I feel it should be included in a recall.
Intermittent loss of Power Steering (EPS) Losing power steering limits my control of the truck, especially when it’s unpredicted. Dealership inspected the problem.
electronic power steering stopped working while driving very difficult to get to side of road. the service power steering warning light came on when it happened but nothing prior. have to bring it to dealership to have it diagnosed but see on ram forums and within the federal safety agency site that this seems to be happeneing to others however Only certain years have been recalled.
Electric power steering loss leading to loosing control of steering while driving. Steering wheel tightened up and unable to drive safely on the road. Vehicle is currently sitting and unable to drive due to safety hazard. Unable to retrieve parts to fix the problem due to the parts being unavailable/ out of stock
Power steering failed while driving.
Electronic power steering suddenly went out while driving at a gas station.
Was driving my 2013 ram 1500 hemi truck to work when all of a sudden my wheel locked up and I lost all powersteering. This is a huge safety concern as there was no warning at all and come to find out after reading this is a very common problem on these trucks and it should not be. It’s extremely dangerous and puts the driver as well as other drivers on the road at extreme risk.
My 2013 Dodge Ram 1500, going down the road and the power steering stopped working, almost got in an accident due to the fact I could barely get the truck turned off the highway. It has been parked now for over a month. Mechanic states it needs a rack and pinion, out of stock everywhere, sounds like a multitude of people are having the same problem......so Dodge are you going do a recall and stand by your product?????
The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became firm. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and restarted; however, the failure recurred after five minutes. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
While driving the vehicle the electric power steering unit failed. We have reset the computer and checked the fuses and it is still not working. I will be taking to the dealership today.
Power Steering not activating immediately at ignition start. It takes 2-3 minutes. It was a few seconds at first, now it has become longer.
Power steering quit working and sometimes works intermintently. Power steering quit in the middle of a turn and I had to drive though a front yard to avoid collision. Has not been inspected, can not take it in because I need it to get to work. No warning light prior to failure, light comes on once the steering locks up.
Power steering light came on and power steering became inoperable.
The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated while reversing at 2 MPH, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the power steering rack assembly needed to be replaced and reprogrammed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.
Driving on interstate on vacation, we stop for gas and started engine no power steering. Cut off and restarted engine now I have power steering. Stop again to get gas start engine no power steering. Tried cutting off and restarted engine no power steering and still 2 weeks later no power steering and you can't drive this truck without power steering. Checked on getting it replaced and was told the part is on Nation wide backorder. So how is this going to be drivable? Called Ram dealer and they say no recall on this. So many ram trucks are having this issue. Ram should fix this deadly problem they created.
Service power steering fault , power steering is intermittent and will throw a code and you will loss power steering until you reset ignition! Also exhaust manifold bolts seem to break alot
Power steering went out thankfully I was pulling in my driveway during a heavy rain and it just went out completely
The service power steering light appears often upon starting the truck and the steering wheel is locked. The power steering warning lamp comes on with no warning at all and the power steering locks up intermittently while driving or cornering. I have not had a dealership look it over. I just discovered this complaint form. My mechanic will take a look at it this coming weekend. Until then the truck isn't drivable and I am out of a vehicle. It is extremely dangerous and now costing me money in lost work.
EPS light is on electric power steering know as electric rack & pinion steering Code C2217-00 hard steering left & right in a parking lot
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