2019 Ram 1500: pulls to one side

Filed Mar 20, 2025 · Steering · 139,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a subtle vibration in the steering wheel, and occasionally the steering wheel was pulling to the left or the right, causing the contact to correct the steering wheel. The service power steering warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact used a DTC scanner and retrieved a code for the power steering rack failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.

Filed Jan 5, 2024 · Steering · 49,900 miles · AR

The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, a message indicating that the power steering was off was displayed temporarily. Additionally, the contact stated that while her son was driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost power steering functionality, and the steering wheel was pulling to the left. The contact stated that the failure had occurred with oncoming traffic, nearly causing a crash. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring intermittently while driving at slow speeds. The contact stated that each time the failure occurred, her son pulled to the side of the road, turned off and restarted the vehicle, and waited until the power steering became functional. The contact's son then continued driving; however, the failure recurred intermittently while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the steering rack assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V812000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 49,900.

Filed Sep 16, 2019 · Steering · 10,000 miles · CO

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 hours. When turning the wheel to the right for a curve in the road, the steering wheel centers correctly, as all vehicles would that are aligned properly. However, a left hand curve at just about any speed, has a catch in it. It will want to continue turning left even after I'm out of the curve. It's as if there's a high spot in a round gear or a tight cog in a gear. I have to put pressure on the wheel to pull it back. I've had the alignment checked. I mentioned something to the dealer after first noticing it, and he suggested the button that will pull back the wheel when the truck wanders out of the lane. But, it will do that when it's in function or when I disable it. The steering, I've been told, is not mechanical but electronic. I've driven trucks all my life, having a class 1 license years ago. 18 wheelers, etc.. I'm 75. Never had this issue with any vehicle. This is dangerous' my wife could not drive this vehicle. It would freak her out. Having to pull the vehicle out of a turn when it's trying to go into oncoming traffic.

Filed Sep 16, 2019 · Steering · 10,000 miles · CO

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 12 hours. When turning the wheel to the right for a curve in the road, the steering wheel centers correctly, as all vehicles would that are aligned properly. However, a left hand curve at just about any speed, has a catch in it. It will want to continue turning left even after I'm out of the curve. It's as if there's a high spot in a round gear or a tight cog in a gear. I have to put pressure on the wheel to pull it back. I've had the alignment checked. I mentioned something to the dealer after first noticing it, and he suggested the button that will pull back the wheel when the truck wanders out of the lane. But, it will do that when it's in function or when I disable it. The steering, I've been told, is not mechanical but electronic. I know nothing about that type of steering. I've driven trucks all my life, having a class 1 license years ago. 18 wheelers, etc.. I'm 75. Never had this issue with any vehicle. Any advice? I have an appointment with the dealer service department in about 10 days to take it in for a look see. This is dangerous.. My wife could not drive this vehicle. It would freak her out having to pull the steering back out of oncoming traffic.

Filed Aug 26, 2019 · Steering · 50 miles · ND

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 slight leftward grade. With a mild rightward grade, I have to put a little leftward pressure on the steering wheel to keep it from veering right. This occurs at speeds of 10 to 80mph on city streets and highways. If the driver gets distracted for a moment, the vehicle will unintentionally change lanes or pull the vehicle off the road. I have had it serviced and the alignment checked 4 times at corwin chrysler dodge jeep ram in fargo, nd and they tell me the alignment is within spec and there is nothing else they can do. Tire pressure is equal in all four tires. The service manager states a rightward pull is characteristic of new vehicles. I do not believe my vehicle, nor any anyone else's, should be pulling to the right and potentially causing a motor vehicle crash. The truck should drive straight with the exception of outside influences such as steep road grades, high cross winds, etc.

Filed Feb 23, 2019 · Brakes · 300 miles · CO

Since purchasing new, my 2019 ram 1500 (new body) has been pulling to the right when braking on the highway. Its not the crown of the road since the same model loaner truck did not pull. I have driven it for 5600 miles and it pulls to the right when braking on the highway. Dealers and fca are not willing to help duplicate or diagnose. They believe there is no problem. I am concerned that this vehicle my not be safe and operating as designed