2015 RAM 1500 Complaints

The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality and the steering wheel became difficult to turn in direction while attempting to switch lanes. Later while driving at an undisclosed speed, the braking system failed with the ABS warning light illuminated before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the electronic steering rack and lower steering shaft and bolts were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 116,000.

The Power Steering in my vehicle fails while driving. It works sometimes and then stops working. This happens while driving. This is extremely dangerous to myself and others as it becomes very difficult to steer the vehicle while driving.

The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel became firm. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V167000 (Steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 75,000.

Power steering went out while driving. This is a common problem with this year truck. I spent $3600 on a new rack and pinion. This should be a recall. The truck only has 80k miles on it.

My power steering locked up while driving causing me to run over a curb damaging my tire on the front right side and possibly undercarriage damage

I noticed that every time I went out to drive my 2015 Ram 1500 somewhere that the steering would get hard to turn. This would happen on and off every time and seems to be progressively getting worst. I started researching the power steering figuring that I need fluid only to learn that the power steering is an electrical assist system. I then read more about the investigation and what could happen. I currently have not driven much and am scheduled to take it in to the dealership for repair.

Approximately 8/1/23 upon starting the truck I found that the power steering was sluggish. I did not lose control but found some resistance when turning the steering wheel. The power steering fluid was not low and there were no indication of any leakage. This lasted two to three days and then cleared up on its own. On 8/15/23 it was driven to several destinations and the steering was optimum. Upon starting the truck after my last stop the power steering was again sluggish , worse than the previous episode. I had seen on television after the first occurrence that the Ram1500 was once recalled due to power steering problems and my vehicle falls into the manufacture date for known problems. This is available for inspection and there was no accident. It does pose a hazard if it starts while I am driving. The truck has not been confirmed by a dealer or service center but I have spoke to one.

The electric power steering on my 2015 ram 1500 Slt v8 5.7L quad cab has went out. I keep calling dodge dealerships and have even contacted NHSTA about the issue and I keep being told there is no recall on the power steering yet I keep seeing news reports all over the internet and TV about ram recalls on electric power steering years 13-16. The power steering went out on me as I was drive home and nearly cause an accident on the highway.

While driving my 2015 Ram 1500 with my children it suddenly with no warning stopped every electrical component went dead and was unable to restart it. Since it is a turn dial gear shift it had to be put in neutral using the pull handle. The truck was completely disabled including the steering wheel. This is a major safety issue as it could cause a serious or even fatal accident because I lost all power and all control of the truck with no way to safely get out of traffic. The dealership has had my vehicle since July 3rd stated that a RF module failed due to water damage caused by a leak from the rear glass/3rd brake light caused by a defect from Dodge. It is now August 11 and they still do not have the parts to replace the module that failed and possibly may have it on the 18th. This is a major safety hazard since there is no warning to the sudden power loss and shut down of the vehicle while driving. This is not a new or isolated issue with these Rams as there is currently a lawsuit in federal court in Michigan Norman v, FCA US LLC for this exact issue and Ram has issued a TSB S2023000024 in April proving they are aware of the water intrusion issue.

According to Ram, some vehicles have a faulty circuit board that may cause the electronic steering to fail. I'm currently experiencing intermittent steering loss, that jolts the wheel. This seems dangerous and ram should replace it asap.