The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving, the steering wheel seized and failed to function properly. The contact pulled over safely, and after restarting the vehicle, the vehicle temporarily operated normally however, the failure recurred. Upon restarting and driving the vehicle, the vehicle lost steering functionality, causing the vehicle to leave the roadway and drive up on the embankment on two wheels. The contact stated that the running boards previously failed to operate, creating a concern for passengers exiting the vehicle. While attempting to tow the vehicle to the dealer, a warning light flashed on the instrument panel. The manufacturer was notified, and the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with an electric power steering (EPS) internal rack and pinion failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 53,000.
2022 Ram 1500 steering problems
41 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 45,000. 7 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 41
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 45,000
- crashes
- 7
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Ram 1500 steering problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2022 Ram 1500 steering
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Steering: steering control module
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram 3500, Ram 4500, and Ram 5500 vehicles. The steering column control module may cause the driver's side air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the steering column control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 11, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 14C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on beginning November 13, 2025.
Recall number 25V765000 · Recall details
What 2022 Ram 1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Power steering has an intermittent failure and have lost power steering multiple times on the highway. Warning lights come on a indicate steering issue. Have noticed this has been reported as an eps issue with the ram 1500's. This has been reproduced by an independent service center and they thought it might be a loose connection with water getting in. They tried to fix this but still getting the issue even when there is no rain. This just started once I passed the 36,000 mile mark and no longer under warranty This is a serious issue as power steering goes out unexpectedly
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the ABS, brake, and other unknown warning lights illuminated, and the messages "Traction Control Disengaged", "Shift Knob Required Servicing", "Cruise Control Disconnected", "Video Display Need Servicing," and other unknown messages were displayed. The steering wheel was firm and difficult to turn. The vehicle was turned off and failed to restart immediately. The contact stated that after several minutes, the vehicle restarted. Additionally, while driving with the cruise control feature activated, the feature deactivated inadvertently and the message "Traction Control Disconnected" was displayed. The fuel gauge on the instrument panel was moving erratically and then became inoperable. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road, turned off, and then restarted. The vehicle was then taken to the residence. The vehicle was taken to the same dealer four times and was diagnosed with an unknown communication error. During the first visit, the ABS module was replaced. During the second, third, and fourth visits, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure, but stated that there was a communication error. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Driving 70 mph on a 3 lane hwy. All the sudden it loses power, engine dies. Have barely any brakes or steering. No turn signals I don’t believe or brake lights. Have to swerve through traffic that doesn’t know what I’m doing to get to the side, if there is one. Dash light says “truck not in park”. This is the second time, it could have and almost killed me or someone else both times
While driving, the front passenger side ball joint failed catastrophically. The wheel completely separated from the control arm and folded under the truck, causing the vehicle to drop hard onto the suspension and nearly lose control. I was extremely fortunate not to be involved in a crash or killed. Photos taken immediately after the failure show the wheel collapsed under the truck and the damaged suspension components (upper/lower control arm and ball joint area). This is a sudden, total failure of a critical steering/suspension part with no prior warning symptoms that I noticed.
The power steering rack/steering gear malfunctioned on my 2022 Ram 1500 at approximately 25,000 miles. Repair estimate is about $4,000. This appears to be a premature steering-system failure and creates a safety concern because steering assist failure can affect vehicle control.
The power steering failed abruptly. The problem is in the electronic power steering rack. The warning light appeared simultaneous with the failure. Fortunately, the failure occurred in a parking lot rather than on the road. The truck is very difficult to steer without power steering.
My electronic steering system is acting up, sometimes it is very hard to steer the truck, there are no lights on or warnings. I understand that a lot of ram 1500 trucks have this same safety issue!
During the collision, the vehicle experienced a catastrophic component failure, specifically involving break intervention by ESP and the electronic stability control working correctly with the wheel speeds and impact of the top of the cab.
Electronic power steering failed in a turn, and required a lot of force to make the turn, the eps had water in it after a flood, the part is backordered
Questions about the 2022 Ram 1500 steering
Does the 2022 Ram 1500 have steering problems?
Owners have filed 41 complaints about the steering of the 2022 Ram 1500, 6% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2022 Ram 1500 steering problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 45,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Ram 1500 steering?
Yes, 1 recall: 25V765000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ram 1500 have bad steering?
The Ram 1500 model years with the most steering complaints are 2013 (643 complaints), 2014 (512 complaints) and 2015 (342 complaints).
Other 2022 Ram 1500 problems
Engine 256Electrical 202Transmission 109Driver assistance 84Fuel system 82Brakes 74Visibility 35Body 23Acceleration 18Suspension 16Lights 13Airbags 12Tires 5Wheels 5Seat belts 2Locks 1Seats 1
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