Able to shift vehicle from park to gear without brake depressing. Truck jumps from park to reverse without being started. Yellow lights indicators for gear selected. Vehicle has died 3 times, once on highway lost total control of vehicle then turned on by itself. Once loaded with with a trailer turning off highway vehicle died lost power steering and engine functions. Vehicle died total blackout on dash then restarted.
2015 Ram 2500: loss of power steering
6 of the 215 complaints about the 2015 Ram 2500 describe loss of power steering.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 7 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Loss of power steering by model year
What owners say
Where the traction bar mount is welded to the frame sheered off the frame while driving on the freeway causing me to lose steering control. Was not in an accident but I found that recall Safety Recall R46 / the federal safety agency 15V‑541 for the two previous years was an issue. I have photos of the damaged traction control mount and will show where the separation was the same as the recall on 2013 and 2014 Rams.
At highway speed vehicle did not have issues until steering into a hard turn. Steering became very heavy and lost power steering intermittently. Same issue occurred at low speed during turns
When I bumped the ignition key with my knee while driving 75 MPH ; the engine died. I had to come to a complete stop, put the vehicle in park, and press on the brake to restart the engine. I lost power steering while pulling a load in heavy traffic.
On 8.20.18 my vehicle going 70mph on the freeway and then made a large sound. I then lost all steering and braking on the highway. I barely was able to pull off without getting hit. After sitting, smoke started coming out of from under my hood. After popping the hood, there were flames down in the engine. I poured the little amount of drinking water on the flames to douse them. The tow truck came and took us to the nearest dodge dealer (crown dodge in redding, california). They immediately noted it was likely due to recall t51, where the water pump overheats, breaks the belts, overheats the car and could cause an engine fire. This is exactly what happened. I tried to get this fixed with my local dealer months ago, but they didn't have the parts. I also never recieved any correspondence letters on the recall... I opened a ticket with dodge directly, they are investigating. This was very dangerous as I could barely control my car at that speed, losing steering and braking.. Scary, and then a fire!. Ugh...
Traveling on highway 101 at 65-70 miles per hour, one quarter of the way into a hard left hand turn, the steering rod to the right front wheel came loose without any impact or any other form of road hazard. The threaded end disengaged from the turnbuckle nut leaving me with absolutely no steering. The out of control truck traveled into a turn out, up a hill, and into a ditch. The anti skid #2 kicked in, reducing my brakes, making the terrain eventually stop the truck. It was approximately 400 feet of travel after leaving the highway. Fiat-chrysler was contacted (cair # [xxx]) and they sent an investigator (bosch automotive service solutions) who took photographs and documentation after viewing the truck. I was not allowed to review the report. Then, fiat-chrysler respectfully declined any assistance associated with this matter. I have been informed that although the parts involved were under warranty, my warranty has been voided with no explanation. They suggested I turn it over to my insurance carrier, which has also declined to cover the damages. As of today, april 5 2018, my truck still sits at sports chrysler jeep dodge, as no entity has assumed responsibility or aided me in any way in fixing the truck or explaining the cause of the failure. *dsy see also odi 11053917. *dsy *cn *dt *dt information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr updated 10/17/18*jb update 10/9/18 *dt *tr updated 10/31/18*jb *bf
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Ram 3500 and 2014-2018 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab and Ram 2500 vehicles. The outboard steering linkage jam nut may loosen, allowing one end of the drag link to separate.
- Risk
- A drag link separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will check the steering linkage jam nut tightness, replacing the drag link assembly or welding the nut to the adjuster sleeve, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V06.
Recall number 19V021000 · Recall details
Steering
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 RAM 2500 trucks, and RAM 3500 trucks and cab chassis. The affected vehicles may have inadequate welds securing the front track bar frame brackets, possibly resulting in the bracket components separating from the frame.
- Risk
- If the bracket components separate from the frame, the vehicle may have a reduced response to steering input, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will weld on a new track bar frame bracket or replace the frame of the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S58.
Recall number 16V559000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2015 Ram 2500 power steering loss
Is loss of power steering a common problem on the 2015 Ram 2500?
6 of 215 owner complaints about the 2015 Ram 2500 (3%) mention loss of power steering. The model year with the most reports is 2020.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2015 Ram 2500?
There are 2 recalls and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2015 Ram 2500
Check engine light 10Loss of power 8ABS 7Adaptive cruise 6Won't shift 6No deployment 5
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