Very heavy steering occurring intermittently at highway speeds. Acts as if eletric power steering assist is failing. Also occurs at lower speeds.
2015 Ram 1500 steering complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. The contact stated while her husband was driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The driver stated the power steering warning light was illuminated. The driver pulled over and parked on the side of the road. After waiting for 15 minutes, the vehicle was restarted and operated as intended. The contact drove to his destination. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v167000 (steering). The contact called black chrysler dodge jeep ram located at 831 salisbury rd, statesville, nc 28677, (704) 924-7070, and the dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle had not been diagnosed nor repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 53,600. *bf consumer stated vehicle was taken in for repair and paid for but issue has not been resolved.
When first start up steering very hard to turn and wheel not returning to center like its supposed to / also feels lumpy sometimes.
Electric power steering module corrosion causing loss of steering ability while driving same issue as was reported on multiple vins for my year but my VIN was not included just had repaired at a cost of $2000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. The contact stated the while driving and making turns at low speeds, the steering wheel was hard to turn. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to bluebonnet chrysler located at (547 s seguin ave, new braunfels, tx 78130 830) 606-3463) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the power steering assist needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,500.
If I put any item under the drivers seat it causes the airbag warning light to come on even a piece of paper, if it touches the wires it come on. The power steering stopped workind in the middle of a turn.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the steering wheel ceased while turning to the right. In addition, the power steering warning light illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v167000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,419.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH while making a right turn, the vehicle lost power steering assist and became very difficult to turn in either direction. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Airport dodge ram (2605 nw prairie view rd, platte city, mo) was notified of the failure but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 81,500.
While driving down the road,I was going to make a left turn. As I turn the wheel it felt like it hit a wall and I couldn't turn anymore. I have takin it to multiple shops to have it scanned and looked at because there is no code being thrown on the dash. But both places say the same thing it is out. Electric steering module is what its call I do belive. It's not safe to drive and I need it to get to work and kids to school.
Electric steering module has failed. Extremely hard to steer. Steering wheel must be manually turned back after making a turn. Very dangerous. Recall notice s19 should be covering this issue according to dealer.
Driving my 2015 ram noticed hard to steer at times! Then all at once can't steer without much added muscle! Feels like steering gets stuck and have to force it back straight and or in direction you want to go! Checked for the recall that is out for rams and mine is not one of them! Need it fixed asap and seeing all that are having problems with it that are not under the recall is disturbing! Pay a lot for these trucks and all that are having trouble it isn't a fluke! Manufacturers should step up!
I am having an issue where my electric rack and pinion is giving out. This creates a lack of power steering for my vehicle. This is the same issue listed in recall vb9 but my VIN number is not associated with the recall for some reason.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 68 MPH, the vehicle steering wheel became inoperable and hard to turn while the (grill shudder system) warning light illuminated. The vehicle taken to the dealer(steve white motors 3470 highway 70 se, newton, nc 28658 (828) 464-3458 ) where it was test drove not diagnosed and determined no failure was present. The vehicle was not repaired. However, the failure recurred intermittently. The contact mentioned the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v167000(steering) as a possible solution to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that no recalls were under the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Power steering worked yesterday. This morning it does not work at all. Warning light on the dash is on.
My steering on this ram 1500 has been noticeably stiff lately when turning. I looked for common complaints from other ram owners and found a recall (s19) for rams manufactured between jan and sept of 2015 - my ram was manufactured in april 2015. I feel that this ram should also be included in this recall
I have noticed over the last few weeks the steering has become very difficult at slow speeds or when not moving. I have to muscle the steering wheel to go around turns and have to steer back to straight. I worried about not be able to control my truck. This is not something that should have to be replaced after only 54000 miles for close to $2500.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. While driving 75-80 MPH the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The check power steering warning indicator light was illuminated. The contact called (al deeby chrysler dodge jeep ram 8700 dixie hwy, village of clarkston, mi 48348 (248) 620-0800) to inform the dealer of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that the failure was similar to the federal safety agency campaign number 16v167000 (steering). The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.
Power steering is intermittent when turning on a city street and on highway. Hard to maintain control on curves
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. While exiting a parking spot the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the failure persisted for twenty minutes. There was no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to baxter chrysler dodge jeep ram lincoln 6601 telluride dr, lincoln, ne 68521 (402) 817-7449, where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion and core needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under invoice 521651. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 19e077000 (steering). The manufacturer was informed of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 85,014.
The left hand controls on the steering have quit working. The is no way to reset the oil change error after changing the oil. You can not use any of the left hand controls.
Driving at 55 MPH and making a sweeping right hand turn the vehicle locked the steering wheel and caused the vehicle to enter the ditch. When towed to the dealer they found a failed electric power steering gear. There is a recall from ram regarding eps system failure ,but this unit was not affected.
Tl* the contact's girlfriend owns a 2015 ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the power assist failed to operate without warning. The contact stated that the power assist would only operate intermittently. The contact took the vehicle to lafontaine chrysler dodge jeep ram of clinton (1111 w michigan ave, clinton, mi 49236) where it was diagnosed that the power steering assist was faulty. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v167000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. The contact stated that the power steering failed and the steering wheel was difficult to turn. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to jacksonville chrysler, jeep, dodge and ram (11101 nurseryfields dr, jacksonville, fl 32256, (904) 493-0000) where it was diagnosed that the steering gear assembly failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 93,378.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. Upon starting the vehicle, the power steering seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to repair the wiring and the power steering temporarily returned. The failure continued and the vehicle was taken to cottage grove chrysler dodge jeep ram (2800 row river rd, cottage grove, or 97424, (541) 942-5551) where it was diagnosed that the power steering module was defective. The contact discovered the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v167000 (steering), which he associated with the failure. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 35,000.
I was driving on the interstate when my fuel gauge dropped to empty and my range showed 0 miles to empty. Doesnt do this everytime I drive, but it does this on occassion. Also, I started my truck one day and the power steering went out. My vehicle was manufactured 12-14. Is it possible this should be included in the recall for vehicles manufactured from january 22nd, 2015 - september 13th, 2015?
Loses power steering at slower city speeds and while making turns.
Electric power steering gradually failed incident to a strike on a concrete vertical pole while in a turn approx 10mph in parking lot. Alignment was significantly off. Aligned, but the steering still caught/ friction during turns, steering would no longer scenter up. Took to 3rd party, they were unable to diagnose. Barely used vehicle, and after parking and power offf, at next start the electric power steering totally failed, needed to apply 40-50 lbs of force on steering wheel to get it to do limited turning, and it would freeze in the new position. Undriveable, paid to tow to dealer who said it was not due to striking the bollard, but they did not understand it started right then after striking the bollard, and that it became worse over the next 2 weeks with very little use then totally failed. There is a recall, but not my VIN.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. While driving on the highway, the power steering seized. The contact was able to pull over and restart the vehicle. The power steering returned to normal, but continued to fail intermittently. The vehicle was not included in a recall. Ed koehn chrysler jeep dodge ram (11282 w carson city rd, greenville, mi 48838, (616) 754-3635) stated that the vehicle was very close to being included in an unknown outstanding recall. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 87,000.
Loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort. Visible rust on outside of circuit board on metal cover.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. While driving, the steering wheel became difficult to turn without warning. The vehicle was taken to betten baker chrysler dodge jeep ram of big rapids (14061 northland dr, big rapids, mi 49307, (231) 796-2651) but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The approximate failure mileage was 85,586.
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