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 2022 Ram 1500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while his son was driving at 40 MPH, the steering wheel seized with no warning light illuminated. The vehicle slid off the road, crashed into several trees, and sideswiped a telephone pole when it came to a stop. There was no damage to the telephone pole. The air bag did deploy during the crash. No injuries were sustained, and no medical attention was provided. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the steering module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred when the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken back to the same independent mechanic, where it was confirmed that the failure was a manufacturer's defect with the steering rack. …
NHTSA Vehicle Safety Complaint - Date of Incident: November 23, 2025 Vehicle: 2022 Ram 1500- E-Torque VIN: [redacted] Location: Battlefield Blvd, Chesapeake, VA Description of the Safety Issue: On November 23, 2025, my wife was driving our 2022 Ram 1500 E-Torque with our three older children on the way to the park. While traveling on Battlefield Blvd in Chesapeake, VA, the steering wheel suddenly locked up without warning. At the same moment, a red warning light appeared on the dashboard with an icon that resembled a steering wheel. The steering wheel froze and pulled the truck sharply to the right, causing her to lose control. The vehicle then veered off the road and crashed into an electrical pole. There were no prior issues or warnings before this sudden failure. …
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. …
Vehicle steering began to shake violently intermittently, I pulled off the highway and began to inspect front wheels. I saw fire on left side of engine through the wheel well. I extinguished fire with hand extinguisher. Fire department inspected and saw no danger to move vehicle. Vehicle was towed. Inspection by dealer was inconclusive. (!) I would not trust it to drive. I brought vehicle into company shop and inspected myself and found starter wire routed between brackets on engine/cross member. The cable was burned/ shorted and the cause of fire and electric steering malfunction. Any further use would certainly cause another incident. Vehicle was returned to dealer for replacement of harness. Dealer stated no recalls or known issues related to this. Inspected another vehicle of same type and wire is similar routing. Vehicle showed no symptoms prior to and no codes set after incident. …
The vehicle steering was acting odd several times prior to the accident on the morning of October 28th 2024 when I was driving 55-60 mph on a highway I was going around a sweeping curve to the right when my truck veered across the center lane and I tried to pull the vehicle back into my lane which ultimately didn't happen and I collided into the rear door of 4 door sedan. No one was hurt but, I could have been killed from the head on collision and nobody is willing help me or I don't know who to talk to. Insurance totaled my truck, I lost 15k in equity and I have nightmares about this accident. There was a dump truck directly behind the vehicle I collided with, if the timing was slightly different, I probably wouldn't be here right now and nobody seems to care about that. …
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 10-15 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality temporarily. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with low voltage failure. The mechanic replaced the battery; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced a permanent power steering failure. The vehicle was towed to K B's Auto Lab, where it was diagnosed that the power steering control module (PSCM) had failed. The mechanic contacted the manufacturer and was informed that the vehicle could not be covered because the warranty had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: EA19004 (Steering). The dealer was not notified of the failure. …
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the "steering wheel failure" warning message appeared on the instrument panel as the steering wheel lock up. The contact used excessive force to steer the vehicle off the road to avoid an imminent collision. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer for a diagnostic. Prior the failure, the contact stated that while turning the steering wheel to the left, the steering wheel would remained stuck in the left position and would have to be manually adjusted. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer for repair; however, the steering failure worsened after the initial repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but had yet to receive any assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 8,900.
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50-60MPH, he veered or turned the steering wheel to the left or right, and the steering wheel became stiff. The contact stated that he had to apply pressure to the steering wheel however, the steering wheel failed to retract back to the center and made it difficult to maneuver the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified by the dealer of the failure and the contact was informed that a case would be opened but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000.
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while making a left turn out of the driveway, there was a clunking sound coming from the front passenger's side of the vehicle, and the vehicle failed to steer or turn properly. The vehicle was towed to a dealer but was not yet diagnosed; however, the tow truck driver stated that the ball joint of the upper control arm on the passenger's side had fractured completely. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH on the highway, the power steering warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact pulled over to the right side of the road and waited for tow truck assistance. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the power steering module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Related recalls
Steering › Steering control module
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.
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.
Steering complaints in other 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are steering problems on the 2022 Ram 1500?
NHTSA has 40 complaints about the steering of the 2022 Ram 1500, 6% of the model year's 627 complaints. The component named most often is hydraulic power assist › power steering fluid (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2022 Ram 1500 steering problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 25V-765 (steering control module, Nov 6, 2025). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2022 Ram 1500 steering problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 45,000 miles, and 38% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 7 crashes, 1 fire and 3 injuries and 2 deaths 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.