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moderate 326 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700 · see steering across all vehicles →
Of the 326 steering complaints filed for the 2019 RAM 1500, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
All 2 active steering recalls on this vehicle land at critical or severe — none classified moderate.
Steering accounts for 23% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 12 categories tracked.
A loss of power steering could vary the steering effort required, possibly causing vehicle oversteer or understeer, increasing the risk of crash.
An intermittent loss of power steering assist may cause an inconsistent steering effort, especially during lower speed maneuvers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The vehicle initially had a reported steering failure twice on december 19th. This was reported to NHTSA under file 1162423. The vehicle was taken to the dealer the same day. The dealer was unable to determine why this occurred. Then, again on december 30th this occurred again at highway speed, almost causing a collision. Immediately contacted the dealer again and the dealer was concerned over…
Started truck in a parking lot and started to pull away, went to turn and truck went straight till it indicated to 'service power steering.' once I realized it had lost all power steering I was able to limp it home with much effort to make turns. Traffic was light so was able to use multiple lanes to make turns. While driving home however, about 65 MPH the power steering came back on pulled the…
Complete loss of power steering assist while driving on local street / in light traffic. Power steering unavailable / service required warning appeared on dash. Was able to control truck and get to nearest dealership.
I was driving down interstate i95, when I got an alarm on my dashboard saying my power steering was unavailable, and I had no power steering, I took my truck to the dealer and they checked for loose wires and changed the PCM module and the battery sensor, my truck has been there 3 times as this last from anywhere from 10 seconds to 10 minutes, and has been doing this 6-10 times a day
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 326 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $700 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Across the 146 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most steering failures cluster between 8,000 and 53,000 miles, with the median around 24,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 8,000; a quarter make it past 53,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 2 active recall(s) cover steering issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.