Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power steering, steering column, rack and pinion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2019 Ram 1500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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 contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH down the road, the brakes unintendedly activated, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who was unable to retrieve a fault code. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, but the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. Upon additional research, it was determined that the recall was completed under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V653000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), but the update was not performed, completed, or done correctly. The vehicle was repaired. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering became inoperable. The vehicle was towed to the residence. Upon investigation, the contact located a Class Action Lawsuit. …
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 65-70 MPH and making a turn, the vehicle lost power steering functionality and almost struck a wall. The contact was able to remain in control of the vehicle. The contact exited the highway and pulled into a parking lot, where the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle remained in the parking lot until the following day. The contact replaced the power steering fuse and temporarily disconnected the battery, and the vehicle operated as needed. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring intermittently. The message "Service Power Steering" was displayed. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V812000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included. …
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that on two separate occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the service power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the cause of the failure could not be determined. The contact stated that the service power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that on another occasion while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel started to shake and abruptly jerked. As a result, the vehicle became uncontrollable. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that vehicle lost electrical grounding, causing the power steering assist to short circuit. The contact was informed that the rack and pinion and gear assembly needed to be replaced. …
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the power steering message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power steering assist and extra effort was needed while steering the vehicle. The power steering assist function briefly returned after the vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred with the message displayed. The contact had received an unrelated recall notification and contacted the dealer to schedule the recall repair. While at the dealer, the contact informed the dealer of the issue with the power steering and a diagnostic test was performed. The contact was informed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced and was provided an estimate for repair. …
The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Ram. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard an abnormal sound at the hood of the vehicle. The contact then stated that the vehicle started to overheat and stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the thermostat and the oil pump and camshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine head block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact then stated that while making wide turns, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and failed to return to a straight position. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the failure could not be duplicated. …
This is a 2019 Ram 1500 Classic 4x4 with a hemi engine. the power steering suddenly and with no warning stopped working when my wife was on a winding country road. There was no warning lights on the dash at all. She was unable to turn the steering wheel because the power assist stopped working. This caused her to go into the ditch, where she called me to come help her out of the ditch. I had a very hard time steering it home. We took it to the Ram dealership we bought it from, after we thought we found a recall on it. The Dealership ran our vin, and our truck was not on the recall? But the recall said 2019 Ram 1500? This could have killed someone!!! The Dealership, Parkway Chrysler Doge, Jeep, Ram in Dover Ohio was the dealership we took it to. …
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and turning, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the steering rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The contact stated while driving out of the driveway and attempting to make a right turn, the vehicle lost power steering functionality, causing the contact to drive into a small ditch. There was no injury sustained. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while attempting to make a left turn in a parking lot, nearly causing a crash. The contact used physical strength to steer the vehicle. The contact followed up with the manufacturer and was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. …
My truck got hit in the front right, including the front right wheel that had a fairly high impact, alloy wheel is bent in one section (see attached photo). After that impact I was not able to steer or apply the breaks. The steering wheel would not move either direction no mater how much force I applied. On top of that, the brake pedal was rock solid and no matter how much force I applied, I could not get the truck to slow down. So I was a passenger and had no control over the truck. We ended up hitting a car parked on the right side of the road (front right wheel was deformed and kept pulling us to the right instead of going straight). After the truck was towed, the people in the tow yard started the truck up and were able to drive it and use the steering and the brakes. So the problem I experienced after the initial hit was not permanent. …
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 5 MPH and making a left turn, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. The contact pulled off the roadway. The contact observed a steering wheel with an exclamation point illuminated and a message to take the vehicle in for service was displayed. The contact stated that as he stopped, with the engine on, the warning lights turned off and the steering functionality returned. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but had occurred several times and always at slow speeds while turning. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact researched online and determined that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V812000 (Steering). …
Related recalls
Steering › Electric power assist system
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 trucks. These vehicles may have been built with a contaminated electric power steering (EPS) gear that may short circuit, potentially resulting in an intermittent loss of power steering assist.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Steering
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. These vehicles have improperly machined steering column stub shafts that may break, possibly causing the steering wheel to detach from the steering column.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column, replacing it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 5, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Steering › Electric power assist system
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. The battery ground fastener on the driver-side front fender may have been improperly secured, possibly resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will properly secure the ground fastener, free of charge. The recall began on February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Steering complaints in other 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are steering problems on the 2019 Ram 1500?
NHTSA has 340 complaints about the steering of the 2019 Ram 1500, 23% of the model year's 1,492 complaints. The component named most often is hydraulic power assist › power steering fluid (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2019 Ram 1500 steering problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 19V-812 (electric power assist system, Nov 14, 2019); NHTSA recall 19V-201 (steering, Mar 14, 2019); NHTSA recall 19V-020 (electric power assist system, Jan 24, 2019). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2019 Ram 1500 steering problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 19,000 miles, and 55% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 12 crashes, 0 fires and 2 injuries to steering problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.