2016 Ram 1500 Steering Problems

While driving at about 30 mph, your steering wheel suddenly stopped responding and your vehicle unexpectedly veered to the left with no warning lights. This loss of steering control caused a collision with another vehicle, resulting in serious injuries. The airbags did deploy during the crash, but the vehicle was totaled and never diagnosed or repaired.

Your power steering has stopped working, making the steering wheel very hard to turn. This happened suddenly while you were driving home from work with no warning lights beforehand, and the problem is still occurring. The loss of power assist makes the truck difficult and dangerous to steer. Repair will likely involve diagnosing and replacing the power steering pump, hoses, or related components.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20-30 MPH, the steering wheel jerked to the left. Additionally, while making a turn, the steering wheel jerked to the opposite direction.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while in reverse (R) and moving at approximately 4 MPH, the steering wheel had frozen, and he was not able to turn the wheel. The contact stated that he had crashed into his other vehicle.

I have a 2016 ram 1500 with 25,000 miles on it. the electronic steering went out on me and almost caused me to wreck into other traffic. they do have some 2016 ram trucks that have recalls on contaminated steering issues but mine did not qualify.

There was no warning light until the steering will lock up and then the light will come on. Which is a life safety hazard because we went into on coming traffic because there was no steering ability. When we turn the truck off the steering will come back.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 65 MPH and driving over a bump in the road, the steering wheel seized while going around a corner. The driver was able to avoid a crash and moved over safely.

Power steering failure. Luckily for us, the failure happened while still in our driveway, so no accident or collision occurred. We had warning messages for ESC, hill start assist, and several other systems, but nothing for EPS (electric power steering).

I was driving my 2016 ram 1500 on the highway when my steering gave out due to a faulty electronic power steering rack. I lost control of the vehicle and it almost ended in an accident. I had my family in my vehicle.

We were driving down the interstate and my truck went into limp mode. This almost caused an accident. We were able to get off the road and into a parking lot but the whole truck locked up.

Saturday [XXX], around noon, I was driving my family and my electronic power steering went out. The steering wheel became to stiff during a turn into a voting station, and I almost ran over a curb hitting pedestrians. I turned off the vehicle and restarted it and a red power steering indicated lamp lit on the dashboard, and the vehicle was difficult to steer.

I was driving my Ram 1500 when all of a sudden my steering wheel locked in place and I could not control my steering wheel. This was a bit frightening as I did not know what had happened.

Power Steering issues that have been known for multiple Dodge Ram 1500 Trucks but apparently not my specific Truck? I have contacted multiple shops to get quotes to fix this problem. It has been known to be a problem for multiple Ram 1500 Trucks including my year but for whatever reason my truck is not listed as under this recall?

My 2016 Ram 1500 is having all of the problems that the S19 Electric Power Steering Recall states will happen when it's failing and is greatly affecting the steering when I drive it . At times it's all I can do to steer it . I first ran my VIN for recalls and it showed None.

I believe my power steering is not working properly. I can feel it. I believe it is getting worse and I could get into an accident.

I am having continuous problems with electric power steering! I’ve taken truck to local dealership! Hights dodge!

The power steering goes in and out intermittently, while making aturn the power steering went out making it difficult to steer, I crossed the double yellow line stopping just short of the curb. if there was a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction I definitely would of collided. it was 5 am and traffic was slow.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 20–25 MPH, the steering became inoperable. The contact was unable to control the vehicle and crashed into the curb, and the passenger side tire popped.

Electronic power steering failure, trucks were recalled in 2015 through 2016. However, my trucks EPS part number is not on the recall list. I tried bringing it to Dodge and they wanted over $3000 to repair.

I have very low mileage 34,510 (2016 1500 RAM BIg Horn) on this truck & started to have power steering problems. Without notice the power steering was giving me problems & thought it was something else.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering failed with the “Service Power Steering” warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred while making a left turn.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while her son was driving 15 MPH and turning out of a parking lot, the power steering warning light illuminated and the vehicle lost power steering functionality, nearly causing a crash. The contact's son depressed the brake pedal and stopped the vehicle.

Turning left out of my neighborhood, the truck veered right instead. I lost control and ran up into a yard. Mechanic diagnosed rack and pinion.

Power steering system failed with 108500 miles. Unable to turn wheel back to center without fighting it. Almost caused me to crash twice.

Electric power steering stopped working while parked at a stop light. No previous indication that it was going to go out. No dash indicators.

Shortly after starting my 2016 Ram 1500 4x4 truck on January 27 2023 I was beginning to leaving my driveway and accelerate down the road when I noticed a check steering warning light displayed on my dash. Then I noticed my steering was quickly beginning to fail just a few meters from my driveway. I noticed I had very limited steering so I decided to return the vehicle back to my driveway.

2016 Ram 1500 4x4 5.7 Hemi....ABS, Traction Control, BRAKE lights are all on. Had the DTS codes scanned and told the ABS Module is Bad (Internal Failure) as well as the HCU unit. Happened with approx.

Power steering, Was driving down the road, when the steering wheel was jersey out of my hand. After pulling over, the power steering indication on dash appeared. I turn of vehical and restarted, steering worked fine.

While driving my 2016 Ram out of the clear blue I experienced power steering loss when rounding a curve at approximately 40 MPH. I thought for sure I was going to collide with the vehicle in the opposite lane but with a hard tug to the right I managed to escape the unthinkable.

When driving this Ram 1500 with electrically assisted steering it sometimes becomes almost impossible to steer when making a turn. problem is intermittent. I feel this is a safety issue in that I could possibly turn into oncoming traffic which can cause a catastrophic accident putting myself and other occupants at risk.

This truck is manufactured 9/15 and has an electronic power steering. There is a recall 16v167000. Power steering all of a sudden stopped working last week.

This 2016 3.0l eco diesel is a death trap after fca reprogramed the software 2 months ago. 2-4 second hesitation when you press on the gas. The truck just sits there and does not move.

Driving to my home turning right, the steering locked up? For about 2-3 seconds. Lost control of the truck.

Electric power steering is not functioning, difficult to steer vehicle nearly resulting in an accident while driving in town from air force base to hotel.

While executing a left hand turn power steering cut out completely. No power assist at all for about a sec or so. Half ways through the turn the power steering restored itself.

Power steering failure, power steering fails while making a turn, this posses a major safety concern and could lead to an accident.*dt*jb

While turning from a stop or slow rate of speed loss of power steering, power steering warning comes on instrument cluster while this problem is present, this cause a hard steering issue and at a very sudden rate when making a turn and could lead to a crash

Power steering went out while driving on my street. Truck did not quit running . Almost lost control but was moving slow, thankfully.

My truck lost power steering while driving, a red flashing light came on saying power steering, pulled off and could not turn wheel.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while attempting to make a left turn, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The message "Service Power Steering Unit" was displayed.

Transmission won't shift out of second gear,and a code showed up U0402 in order for it to shift gear you have to disconnected the battery cable wait a few minutes then connect the battery back this will reset the computer then it will shift gear, while driving at 45 the truck suddenly stop making it feel like the transmission was about to fall out Now the EPS system while driving the steering wheel lock up, when I took it to dealership it sat in the shop about 45 minutes to and hour and they said ok you ready to go don't give me a copy of what was supposed to be done

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. No warning lights were illuminated.

I drove through standing water in a parking lot and a few minutes later the steering got funny.the next day it was no power steering, then the steering completely locked up could not turn steering wheel at all.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality with the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact continued to drive the vehicle however, the steering wheel became extremely stiff.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The contact attempted to turn the steering wheel and heard an abnormal buzzing sound.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The message "Service Power Steering" was displayed.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the EPS system needed to be replaced.

I lost power steering and hard to steer. I looked at fuses and f78 looked to be good. I made an appointment with Dodge dealer and when I was going to bring it steering worked.

The power steering quit the steering was very different to use and make turns. There is a steering wheel icon in red and message that says to service power steering. I took into dealer after a day they got the code to reset I drove home and the code came back on and I lost power steering again and the steering icon is back on.

My steering wheel only turns violently to the right (I have a video that will not upload). My husband almost broke his thumb when it happened. Thankfully no one was injured.

10/3/2024: 2016 Ram 1500 suddenly lost power steering ability while driving (55 MPH), and a red steering wheel icon with an exclamation point warning light came on. We were able to safely get off the road to a parking lot. After the vehicle sat for several hours, no warning light and drove fine.

My power steering is randomly going out. To reset I can pull the electrical cable off the battery and reinstall.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle lost power steering functionality, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. During the failure, the message "Service Power Steering" was displayed.

When driving I lost steering and received dashboard alarm with service power steering. Turned the truck off, when I turned it back on the steering was working. A week later I lost steering again while driving.

Power steering locked up while driving. Upon investigation discovered EPS had went out and found there was a current recall on the vehicle but not my specific VIN.

While turning left out of the school parking lot, the steering wheel locked and prevented any further steering ability while actively driving at approximately 15 miles per hour. The power steering light on the console flashed immediately prior to the event but stayed on while the truck was in motion and then finally stopped.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The power steering warning light was illuminated.

The electric power steering is increasing making a louder sound over the last several months. No trouble lights on dash. I have detected some steering resistance and has me concerned of failure.

Lost steering will not turn it due to the defect electrical unit

2016 Ram 1500 sports with 68k miles power steering failed randomly after never having problem. Was out on a fishing trip in Alaska and was packing up to leave and started the truck and the service power steering come on!Tried turning vehicle off and on but nothing worked and I didn’t have good service so it took me a while to contact family!

my 2016 ram 1500 lost power to power steering while driving never regained power back it has been in the shop since may 15 the power steering box has a recall I keep fighting with the dealership I’ve had to pay for rentals since may 22 the part is on back order from mopar makes you wonder why should I have to pay 5k out of pocket for a recall that should be repaired

I was driving truck to doctors office and the steering wheel would not turn , I slammed the brakes and barely missed a disabled women in the parking lot. A red light started flashing on the dash saying service power steering. Towed to mechanic with scan tool and said it needs a complete power steering rack.

While driving my 2016 Dodge RAM 1500 at between 25 and 30 MPH on the street behind [XXX] my steeling wheel locked up - or loss of power steering could not turn the vehicle to the left or right. Also a large emergency light and what looked to be like a steering wheel light flashed on my dash. I stopped turned off the truck where I was and turned on the emergency flashers.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH and making a turn, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. There was no warning light illuminated.

The power steering completely stopped working. I originally noticed it was acting differently a few days prior. At that point, it was still working but, steering was ackward.

2016 Ram 1500 steering failure. When my truck had around 50,000 miles, the steering wheel became near impossible to turn. Vehicle was towed to Dodge Dealership and was still under warranty and was told it was the steering box that failed.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while making a turn from a complete stop, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact pulled to the side of the road.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at at 25 MPH, the steering wheel tightened without warning. The contact used excessive force to untighten the steering wheel; the power steering assist returned to normal operation.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the message "Service Power Steering" was displayed. The contact stated that the steering wheel was very difficult to turn.

The Traction control flashed immediately before the wreck so my assumption is there was a traction lock malfunction. The road was wet due to rain. My husband was driving 55 MPH when the truck's steering locked and we ended up in the right side ditch where we hit an electric power pole.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while reversing, the steering wheel became firm with the "Steering Failure" message displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the electric power steering module needed to be replaced.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and making a right turn, the vehicle lost power steering functionality, causing the steering wheel to become firm. There was no warning light illuminated.

Driving 40 MPH and suddenly motor died warnings for throttle and other flashing but coming around a curve was difficult to steer and stopped on curve and had to be pushed out of the way tried to start to no avail and had it towed to a local dealership where they determined it was a common problem with the tone wheel/ reluctor plate that apparently delaminates and loses part of a magnet on the outside which apparently they is a warranty expressly for this problem for 2014-2018 ram 1500 3.0 eco diesels which I’m being told by the dealership that chrysler says my vehicle is not covered ?

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH and making a left turn, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and seized intermittently. The contact stated that the service air bag warning light was illuminated.

The truck lost steering power and I was able to stop without wrecking but I have no control of the steering at all

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, he attempted to change from the left lane to the right however, the steering wheel did not respond. The contact applied more force to the right and the steering turned in the opposite direction.

On Tuesday January 4th 2022 I was driving my vehicle on interstate 10 at approximately 75 MPH, as I was driving my vehicle lost all power and shut off leaving me with no brakes or power steering, I coasted to the off ramp. At which time I was coming up on an intersection where I attempted to apply my brakes to prevent me from rear ending several vehicles.

Hello, The safety problem is while driving the truck the fuel gauge needle drops to empty intermittently and a warning light flashes. Now not knowing how much fuel is in the tank is dangerous because running out of fuel especially on the highway will stall the engine followed by loss of brakes and steering.

Intermittent half steering power loss, ( I figured it was a weather related) followed by complete loss of power steering over time.

I lost power steering while driving. The dealership said I need a new steering rack. Previous recall for this problem , same year as my truck, is said not to fall under the recall.

Tl* the contact owns 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the steering wheel became hard to turn. The contact was unable to move the steering wheel.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that the power steering failed without warning while trying to coast into a parking lot. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated while reversing, the power steering seized and the vehicle failed to turn. The service power steering warning light was illuminated.

Truck has electric power steering. Was in a parking lot and started the truck but the steering was locked. Could not get it to unlock and had towed to nearest dodge dealer.

As I was turning onto the road to my house I heard screeching as my steering locked up and I couldn't turn my vehicle anymore. A light flashed indicating 'service power steering'. My vehicle has been brought to a local mechanic shop as well as the dealer and both informed me the same thing.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving 40 MPH, the steering wheel inadvertently jerked to the left at a 90 degree angle. The vehicle drove off the road and onto a grassy median.

Was driving on the road while it was raining outside. As I turned a corner my power steering suddenly dropped out mid turn. Was able to fight to get of the road. It was accompanied with a service power steering system light on my dash. I shut the vehicle off and restarted it. It drove fine for a short bit and again loss power steering. The power steering light came on along with service electronic brake system, service trailer brake system, and my traction control light on the dash also came on. I managed to get to my destination without power steering. I have no recalls on my truck for this. I did have 2 codes when I was able to communicate with the module being U0155 and C2128. Most likely caused by water getting into a connector and shorting out.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but occurred while driving in a straight line or turning left or right. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched online and associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V167000 (Steering). The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.

My power steering went out on my vehicle in mid January 2016. My temperature guage was also not working properly. I took it to my local Ram dealership to get it looked at.

Starting in October 2025 at about 131700 miles and continuing into Jan 2026 my 2016 Ram Eco Diesel would periodically loose power steering capabilities . First time it did it no malfunctioning indicator lights ! I did my due diligence and took it in to selling dealer to look into it.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to drive to exit the residence, and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. No warning lights were illuminated.

On [XXX] the power steering icon on my dash turned on. I was parked at post office and had to call tow truck as I could not turn the wheel. I was fortunate that I was not driving as a week prior I was driving from Morro Bay to Bakersfield, I currently am dealing with tennis elbow and it would have been impossible to steer if it failed while driving.

This is the third complaint I have filed. Now the steering is stiff and makes noise. A mechanic advised that the issue is the ABS module.

About a week ago I was headed to work and I noticed that the steering was HARD (no grinding or otherwise noticeable noises), like trying to lift bricks every time you make a slight turn. Obviously a pwoer steering issue (I think!)... After a few minutes though it went back to normal.

Steering Sensor leading to ABS malfunctioning. Including Instrument dash lights ...Parking Break, Anti Skid, and ABS. Traction control does not work.

I believe my truck should be included in recall s19/NHTSA 16v 167: I turned on my truck , and the EPS warning light came on. The truck lost all power steering. The next day it worked.

I am having trouble with the electronic power steering. The power steering goes in and out, making it difficult to turn the steering wheel, making myself feel at risk while in traffic. The problem has not been confirmed yet by a dealer for my specific VIN.

Intermittent steering issues, loss of power steering, hard to steer vehicle.

The steering is difficult as though the power steering is gone at low speeds. My battery died and after disconnecting it and replacing the battery, the power steering was fine for a few days. It then went back to not working and hasn’t worked since.

About 2 months ago, the power steering assist stopped working and has been intermittent since. As I drove it to the dealership, I splashed into a puddle and the power steering returned. The dealership ran a check and found the code C2128 but said they could not replicate the problem.

While driving My Dodge Ram 1500 on the freeway at 65 MPH the steering wheel locked up and I had no control over my vehicle. The vehicle put everyone on the freeway in danger, including myself. Each time this happened the engine light and the light for the traction control system came on.

- Power Steering Failed - Was driving highway speed - Suddenly steering wheel stiffened/locked - Dashboard warning light cam on and audible alert stating "Service Power Steering" Truck was able to be guided manually (very difficult - inexperienced driver or individual with less strength would not be able to turn steering wheel ) - not yet - This happened Sunday [XXX] - Truck is currently in the drive at my residence.

Power steering fails intermittently while driving. Been told it the EPSboard but I'm not part of the recall for some reason

Electronic power steering control has starting to glitch, bind, lock, and restrict turning. Occasionally it will be extremely rigid from one side and then it will proceed to be extremely loose and normal to another side. Varying at different times, and occurs randomly.

The electric power steering system failed while I was driving. I was travelling at approximately 20mph the first time it stopped working and had just finished a turn onto a residential street. The dash said "service power steering" and the check engine light came on.

EPS went out while driving. No warning lights

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. The failure occurred on several occasions.

While driving almost complete loss of steering. Very hard to turn. After a battery reset, it corrected, but very short lived.

Power steering completely went out, without warning, while driving 55 MPH. No prior warning - all of a sudden a red light came on with exclamation point saying the power steering must be serviced. Incredibly difficult to steer / drive it to a certified Dodge dealership.

On [XXX] my power steering system completely froze in sub-0 temperatures. The wheels were unable to steer right or left. After idling for some time, it unfroze resulting in a grinding noise and very stiff steering.

Intermittently failure of my power steering. Fluid is full, all components appear fine when inspected by mechanic. Upon further research discovered could be an issue with the circuit board.

I am experiencing the loss of Power Steering I have the Electronic Power Steering issue that a lot of people are having.

The truck lost all steering capability - the RAM dealership said it needs a complete steering electric power steering system replacement, totaling over $4,000.

I was driving the truck and went to make a turn and suddenly the power steering went. It was very difficult to drive and was a definite hazard to myself and others. I took the truck to the dealer where they in turn said there was not a problem with the power steering.

ABS module on the vehicle has failed. Took it to be diagnosed and was told the code was that there was an internal component failure and the module would need to be replaced as it is a common issue. Intermittent service power steering message while driving and power steering stops working making vehicle has to maneuver at low speeds.

I purchased a new 2016 Dodge ram 1500 truck. I recently experienced severe steering issues which resulted and may not being able to control the steering. I had to tow the vehicle to the dealer who told me it would cost approximately $3,500 to have the electric power steering module replaced.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 - 20 MPH and attempting to make a left turn, the steering wheel required excessive force to maneuver. The contact was able to coast to a stop and coasted into a nearby parking lot, using excessive force to maneuver the steering wheel.

Power steering completely failed luckily in a parking lot . We took it to the local Dodge dealer and they confirmed the (EPS) electronic power steering module had failed. The entire rack has to be replaced.

I was driving the truck when the light came on for EBS (Electronic Braking System) and the steering wheel locked up then the truck dash read a warning stating "Service Power Steering". Through my research on Kelly Blue Book this is a common problem with this year make and model of Ram 1500 pickups yet mine doesn't have this as a specific recall.

Steering wheel locked up and the dealership stated many of these trucks have this problem, with the rack and pinion system. The part is on back order for 2 months, I would say that is a red flag. This could've been very serious.

electronic powering steering module internal code c2217-00. driving down the road and the power steering stopped working. the issue keeps occuring it will work and then go out.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering intermittently malfunctioned, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failure was not yet determined.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and turning, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving and turning.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle the power steering assist had malfunctioned and the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. After restarting the vehicle the failure had self-corrected but later reoccurred.

While driving, dash board alert notice of shifter requiring service appeared. Message states not to take gear out of "D" until reaching desired location or may not be able to use "D" again. Later Engine, power steering, air suspension, anti skid alerts began to appear is sequence.

Intermittent and random loss of electric power steering. Fuse coming off of positive battery terminal for power steering is good, and when power steering is working it functions without issue. Without sign or warning service power steering icon will flash on the dash, resulting in complete loss of power steering.

The contact's husband owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at slow speeds, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist while making a turn. The contact stated that the steering shaft and shaft pinch bolt had previously been replaced; however, the failure recurred.

My electric power steering quits all of the sudden while I'm driving. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. This is a big concern for me considering I have a wife and child who drive with a lot.

The vehicle has steering issues and is no longer drive able. Steering difficulty began in mid to late August 2023. The steering is now impossible to use and vehicle to l is rendered inoperable.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the steering wheel had become very difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure.

Initially while driving the steering wheel would intermittently become stiff. Noticed some difficulty backing into the carport. Yesterday, while driving, the steering wheel became stiff.

When driving and making turns, steering wheel will lock up and sometimes try and jerk the in the opposite direction as if to try and straighten itself. “Service Power Steering” warning will pop up on screen for a brief moment and go away. This problem has almost become predictable, happening with a harder turn or when at speed.

The electronic power steering (EPS) module failed and the vehicle lost all power steering making it unsafe to drive the vehicle. The issue was confirmed after being brought to a Ram dealership to be inspected, the inspection for the vehicle confirmed an "Active" code for C2217.

Power Steering System Failure Complete Engine Failure Complete Lack of Power Check Engine Light came on March 19, 2024 and the Engine failed within 5 min of it coming on.

While driving at approximately 35 MPH, the electric steering just quit working. There was a message on the dashboard that said something like "power steering fault, service needed" I was able to steer the truck with extreme difficulty into a parking lot. Called a tow truck which took 2 hours to arrive.

The power steering suddenly and entirely ceased to function with no prior warning whatsoever. Prior to that sudden failure there had never been anything wrong with the power steering or the steering function itself. There were no prior warning lights to the failure. Luckily the failure occurred while pulling out of a parking space at 1 mile per hour. The vehicle could then be steered only with great effort. We had the car towed to a dodge dealer and they said the rack and pinion unit needed replacement. I read online that the NHTSA opened on August 4, 2023 an investigation RQ 23-003 into this exact problem that I experienced. This ODI Resume/Investigation report indicates that this sudden or intermittent power steering failure applies to approximately 1.1 million vehicles of 2013-2016 Ram 1500s.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that upon the start of the vehicle, the steering wheel independently steered to the left and seized in place. The contact stated that steering wheel icon started to flash on the instrument panel with the "Power Steering Service" and "Service Power Steering" messages displayed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where a diagnostic test was performed. The dealer determined that the Electric Power Steering (EPS) control circuit board had caused a short which resulted in the loss of power steering assist. The contact was then notified of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V167000 (Steering) however, the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 130,900.

I am submitting this report to bring attention to an ongoing issue with the power steering system in my truck, which appears to be under investigation. Notably, a similar problem led to a recall for the same vehicle in the previous year, prompting me to contribute additional information. The problem manifests as intermittent loss of power steering, resulting in increased steering difficulty while driving, accompanied by a power steering warning indicator on the instrument panel. This issue first occurred approximately 8 months ago, at intervals of about once a month, given my limited vehicle usage (estimated at 200-300 miles per occurrence). In the past two weeks, there have been 3-4 instances of this occurring. I turn the truck off and back on and everything works normally. Within the last week something new that presented is that when the wheel is turned sharp to the left or right, the steering wheel would violently jump back the opposite direction. I am willing to make the vehicle available for inspection upon request. While the safety risks associated with this malfunction are numerous, the primary concern is the potential loss of steering ability at any speed, posing a significant risk of accidents resulting in severe injury or death. I have not sought professional servicing for the vehicle due to the intermittent nature of the problem, and as of now, the affected component has not undergone inspection. As previously noted above the power steering warning indicator consistently displays on my instrument panel during these occurrences until the truck is turned off and then back on. This occurs at any speed.

Starting in late winter of 2021, I began to experience several momentary instances of loss of power steering and steering fault messages in the cluster, the steering wheel was nearly impossible to move. In January of 2022, I brought the vehicle to Chrysler/Ram dealership for service of the intermittent power steering. At that time my 2016 Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x2 had 17,000 miles of use.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the steering wheel spun in a circular motion and seized. The steering wheel warning light was illuminated.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle.

While driving on a highway my power steering stopped working. There is a recall for 2015-2016 Ram 1500 for power steering failure. The recall states, vehicles manufactured in January of 2015 through September of 2015 may be effected. This truck was manufactured in September of 2015. Manufacture says this is not there problem. The fact this vehicle has no power steering greatly increases the risk of myself, my family and of every other motorist on the road, especially during snowing and icy months.

My truck has the electronic steering with just over 130k miles, for some reason the electronic steering will just stop working, but no warning lights come on to the dash. When I take it to have it check it works fine. Then it will quit working again. I've read where thier is a recall on them but the dodge dealership says my truck isn't one of them.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving in a parking lot, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving while the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the Chevrolet dealer it was purchased from. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the steering rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer, Crystal Lake Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (5404 S Illinois Rte 31, Crystal Lake, IL 60012), and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V167000 (Steering). The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Intermittent loss of powersteering around turns almost causing vehicle to go off road or head on into oncoming traffic

The steering in the truck has gotten a lot more difficult all of a sudden. It is still drivable for now but some turns require additional force. This just happened and as such has not been taken to a garage or dealership. I have contacted FCA to see if the repairs may be covered under the recall for the EPS module if that is what this turns out to be. There were no warning lamps etc. It just got a lot harder to turn yesterday (06/02/2024)

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated the instrument cluster lights were intermittently dim and bright while driving, and the cabin light was inoperable. The contact stated while reversing into a parking spot, the message "Power Steering Failure" was displayed, and the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The vehicle was towed to the residence, where the power steering became functional. Additionally, the contact stated that while making a left turn to park the vehicle, the steering wheel jerked and pulled to the right. The contact was able to pull into the parking spot. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off the instrument cluster lights were illuminated and the RPMs revved up. The dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was scheduled for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,000.

POWER STEERING FAILURE THIS TRUCK I BELIEVE WAS MANUFACTURED 12/2015 AND I DO NOT BELIEVE IT WAS RECALLED ORIGINALLY FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT IT HAS FAILED

Several days ago, I started to notice on my 2016 Dodge Ram 1500 (Outdoorsman edition - 5.7L Hemi V8 Engine) that my power steering is working intermittently. At first I thought I was hitting potholes or bumps in the road when turning, but the problem is getting progressively worse. My wife was very scared last night 2/1/2024 when driving the truck because she stated she was having a hard time steering. Driving the truck this morning, I noticed again and more frequently, that the power steering on the truck is working intermittently. Of course, I did what we all do, I Google searched this issue, and saw the NHTSA was doing an investigation on these issues for the 2016 series of Ram trucks, so I thought I would report this issue with my truck to the agency. The truck routinely visits automotive shops and service stations, and nobody has stated there are any issues with the electric power steering system.

Power Steering suddenly partially went out while driving.

Power steering went out at highway speeds. Truck was almost impossible to steer. Not yet currently at shop as of 1/25/24 Message said to service power steering immediately.

The below issue is my 2016’s problem, only thing is my truck has a build date of 5/2016. I’ve replaced this two times already, “it’s very expensive” to which I now have a fractured one yet again. I NEED A PERMANENT FIX FOR THIS ISSUE PLEASE. It’s my daily driver, hwy driven. ********Below recall noted******** ***16V-301 / S32 Recall Summary The front axle half shafts may fracture and separate from the vehicle. Dealers will replace both front half shafts free of charge to resolve the concern. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016 RAM 1500 trucks manufactured February 19, 2016, to March 3, 2016.

I have had 3 incidents with lose of power steering in the last two months

Power steering has become very stiff when turning while in motion, almost impossible to turn steering wheel when parked. Vehicle is parked due to safety and long wait for repair from Dodge dealer. Pickup is sole vehicle for household, rental not covered by dealership or insurance until deemed undrivable by dealer (per both dealer and insurance company).

My electric power steering keeps going in and out of not working. Does not matter speed one minute it will be extremely stiff and next just fine. I noticed there is a recall for this type of vehicle and issue and my truck was manufactured in August of 2015 which is in the timeline of the recall.

My 2016 RAM 1500 has been experiencing intermittent electric power steering. system failures, causing vehicle control failure when I try to turn left or right. When I disconnect the car battery, the electric power steering system temporarily works again, but then shows the same symptoms again. I haven't had any accidents with the vehicle, but I've been avoiding taking long trips due to the insecurity of the malfunction of the electric power steering.

Electric power steering assist failure periodically. Steering hard to turn at times regardless of speed. Issues come and go without warning. No failure lamps or MIL light. Dodge dealer has NOT been informed as of yet. Failure started on October of 2023. During failure charging voltage drops as well.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 25–35 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the residence. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated after the failure. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that a diagnostic test was needed; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that failure was related to NHTSA Action Number: RQ23003(Steering). The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

I believe my electronic power steering is malfunctioning. There are no indicator lights on the dash but the power steering is difficult to steer. It began intermittently but now is difficult to turn the wheel at all times. My 2016 ram now has approximately 102,000 miles on it. At this point I am unable to use the vehicle because of the loss of power steering.

I’ve been experiencing a loss of power steering in colder temperatures. Nearly impossible to drive.

Power steering issue. Truck suddenly very hard to steer, especially at low speeds

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, no error codes were retrieved. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: RQ23003 (Steering). The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.

Power steering becomes stiff intermittently.

Loss of power steering making it hard to steer at low speeds. Power steering on and off intermittently making steering to feel jerky.

Approximately 6 months ago vehicle started to experience intermittent loss of power steering. Problem would come and go without warning, In the past 60 days problem is no longer intermittent and steering is difficult at all times while driving or parked. Problem seems consistent with that NHTSA Campaign ID Number 16V167000 / Manufactures campaign Number S19.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds, the steering wheel became firm and difficult to maneuver. No warning lights was illuminated.

electrical power steering keeps turning on causing stiffness at at the wheel. it also causes the vehicle to pull to hard to the right even after alignment. vehicle has been taken to dealership and was quoted over $4000 for parts due to "faulty grounding at motherboard"

Power steering will fail intermittently, sometimes for days at a time. Steering becomes difficult at all speeds and failure occurs without warning. Attached is a deposit receipt for 25% of a ram dealer quoted $2,500 steering rack repair for this issue.

The power steering on my 2016 Ram failed and I was unable to move the steering wheel at all. The truck only has 45,000 miles on it! The safety of myself and others were put at risk because I had zero control over my steering wheel since I couldn’t move it.

Over the past months, we've been hearing what could best be described as a grinding noise from the steering, heard on any light nudge of the steering wheel, at speeds of about 35MPH and up, intensifying at higher speeds. While the sound is rather faint, it is our impression that over time it's been intensifying. We inspected the wheel hubs, which seem to be fine.

Complete loss of power steering. Occasional steering lock and takes a forceful pressure on the steering wheel to allow movement. Service power steering light is flashing on the dash with DTC's indicating module is bad.

The power steering intermittently goes out. It may work for a few seconds then stop working. Even turning the steering wheel you can feel it come and go.

The power steering in my 2016 ram pick up truck has started to go intermittently on and off. Sometimes it feels like it’s catching on some thing when it goes out and then it comes right back on. Other times it is completely inoperable.

Power steering failed intermittently several times while driving . I've been told the electronic steering rack failed and needs replaced but the garage is still trying to find the proper rack so repairs haven't been made yet .

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the steering wheel became stiff. The vehicle was driven to the residence and parked.

The electric power steering failed on my 2016 Ram 1500. There was no warning the system had a problem. I had to have the entire power steering unit replaced at a cost of $2200.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle was difficult to maneuver. The contact stated that the steering wheel was firm.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH out of the driveway, the steering wheel become firm. There was no warning light illuminated.

I lost my power steering 8/22. I drove a while without it. The steering did not freeze up.

The electronic steering in this truck seemed to have malfunctioned in December 2022. The truck had approximately 60,000 miles on the odometer. It seems that the power steering is failing to assist with steering efforts, making it more difficult to safely steer the truck.

A recall was made for manufacture dates ending in 9-2015. My truck is 10-15 and exhibits the same loss of power steering at low speed as this recall. Chrysler advises me to take it to the dealer and pay out of my pocket for their, obvious, defective build.I have seen numeroys complaints regarding vehicles outside the stated MD of this recall

The vehicle is starting to lose power steering function. The vehicle is at 102,000 miles. This is happening any time I turn my wheel.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the steering wheel started shaking abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low power steering fluid warning light illuminated then the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that she was able to maneuver the vehicle off the road.

My truck was fine up until last week and the service steering assembly light came on , and was only on briefly , and then here on Monday, I'm driving on the highway and all of a sudden all my lights start flickering , and No Bus was triggered , I was able to get it back to town and brought it to my local dodge dealer , that has confirmed that the electric steering rack has malfunctioned due to a short on the internal module.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became firm without warning. The contact used excessive force to steer the vehicle.

At about 75,000 miles, the BRAKE, ABS and Traction Control lights on my dash came on intermittently. Shortly thereafter, they said on indefinitely. I have had diagnostics run and the shop confirmed that the Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) and/or ABS Control Module has failed.

My EPS is cutting out intermittently Driving some time power steering is there and some times not looked it up on line and other vehicle from same year and manufacturer have the same problem and they have been recalled but for some reason not others

1 year only electric power steering rack. Its is starting to leak fluid. Failure is imminent.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at speeds of 70 MPH or faster, the vehicle would noticeably shake. The contact made an appointment with the dealer to diagnose the vehicle.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds and attempting to make a left or right turn, the steering wheel inadvertently became difficult to maneuver. No warning lights were illuminated.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the message "Service Power Steering" was displayed and the steering wheel was difficult to turn in either direction. The contact indicated that the failure was intermittent.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the power steering assist failed to operate without warning. The contact stated that excessive force was needed to steer the vehicle while driving.

Loss of power steering almost impossible to turn the vehicle. I found this out at highway speed of 70 MPH with no warning lights or indicators on the dash h.u.d.

The contact called on behalf of his son who owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while his son was was driving approximately 55 MPH and making a turn, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. There were no warning lights illuminated.

The electric power steering assist is not working on my 2016 ram 1500 and there is a recall on certain 2015-2016 rams on this issue where the circuit board was contaminated which caused the failure (recall S19) I contacted Ram on this and they told me that my truck is not one of them as it was made in 2015 before they put in the faulty circuit boards.

The power steering started coming and going in late october 2021. In late january first of febuary it completely went out/stopped working. Took it in to local dodge dealer, and they diagnosed that yes the electronic power steering had failed and needed to be replaced.

My power steering failed. It stopped working while I was driving on a straight road at approximately 45MPH. The wheel was very hard to turn.

The Power Steering on my 2016 Ram 1500 is starting to act up. The Power Steering is tight when driving my vehicle especially when changing lanes, turning, and parking. I see that there was a recall for the 2015-2016 Ram trucks for Contamination on the electric power steering control circuit board.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the power steering malfunctioned, and the steering wheel was very difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failure was not yet determined.

I intermittently loose all power steering and struggle to turn the steering wheel. There is a recall on the electric power steering control circuit for my model and year truck but only for very specified manufactured dates, apparently my trucks was made either before or after these dates.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving, the steering wheel ceased and the contact had to restart the vehicle for the steering wheel to operate correctly. The contact stated there was a NHTSA campaign number: 16v167000 (steering) however, the VIN was not included.

I currently have my 2016 ram laramie in the shop in need of a repair to the power steering. When turning and accelerating the power steering locks up and the vehicle lurches. The dealership initially diagnosed the problem as concurrent with recall 16v167000 (NHTSA recall 16v-167), but then later determined that the VIN of my vehicle did not meet the specifications.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that while making a turn, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. There was no warning light illuminated.

Tl*the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that while turning out of a driveway, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact stated that no warning light was illuminated.

I have been having issues with my power steering since february 2020. When I called the local dealer to report this I was told that my vehicle was not included in this recall. The recall states the vehicles electric power steering control circuit board is causing a short which is resulting in a loss of the power steering assist due to the manufacturers defect.

Power steering quit working. I took it to the dealer and they said it would cost $2,260.72 to repair. There was 59,860 miles on the vehicle.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 1 MPH, the steering wheel ceased. The contact stated that the power steering service warning light was illuminated.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving and attempting to make a turn, the steering wheel ceased and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. The power steering assist failure warning light illuminated and the service power steering message displayed on the instrument panel.

I experienced intermittent steering effort turning a corner,almost ran into pole when I could not turn onto my street. Mechanic said my steering rack failed. Truck has 44,000 miles.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated upon making a turn, the power steering became difficult to operate without warning. The contact continued driving the vehicle.

The power steering is working intermittently. Dangerous while traveling

I have had my 2016 ram 1500 aligned 4 times in the last 2 months. Everytime I bring it in to the dealership they say it is way out of alignment and correct it. In a few days the truck will start pulling again.

I was driving to a local business and the power steering warning light came on and the power steering was suddenly gone while parking in the parking lot. It was in the city at slow speed. Diagnosis by the local dealer says the electronic unit for the power steering failed.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving 50 MPH, the power steering failed and an unknown warning indicator illuminated after the failure. The contact drove the vehicle to salsbury's chrysler dodge jeep ram (13939 airline hwy, baton rouge, la 70817, (225) 926-8800) where it was diagnosed that the power steering failed.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While attempting to start the vehicle, the steering wheel assist warning indicator illuminated continuously. In addition, the steering wheel was difficult to steer.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that the power steering failed and became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering module failed.

Safety recall h46 my 2003 dodge ram was identified by an independent mechanic that the steering linkage is close to failure and recommended I have the dealer do the recall. I called auto nation in denver area and was told there is a nationwide shortage of parts. They quoted november 2019 or december20 19 to get the parts?

I purchased a 2016 ram 1500 in may 2019 with approximately 25k miles on it. A few days after purchasing I noticed a vibration coming from the rear of the truck that's causes the whole bed to shake around 65+ MPH. Took the truck to a local shop and the mechanic pointed out to me the driveshaft was wobbling a little when he had the truck on the lift.

Power steering went out on vehicle while driving with less than 2000 miles on odometer. Reported this to NHTSA at that time. Dealer could not get problem to repeat.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that the electric power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn in either direction. The manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 16v167000 (steering).

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that the power steering malfunctioned especially while making left turns. When the vehicle accelerated, the power steering indicator illuminated.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that the steering wheel was overreacting from any bumps in the road, making driving difficult. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (bettenhausen automotive chrysler dodge jeep ram, 8355 w 159th st, tinley park, il 60477, (708) 532-2665) where unknown repairs were made to the lower shaft of the steering column.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While making a left or right turn at various low speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was unable to be duplicated.

Steering wheel popping noise when turning the steering wheel left or right when turning the steering wheel to the left, there is a intermittent popping noise behind the dashboard around the steering column . At times I can feel vibration of the pop being transferred up the steering column to the steering wheel and into my hands.

Power steering quit while driving. Electric Power Steering unit faulty from factory.

Power steering fails as the “ Service Power Steering” & the steering wheel with exclamation mark lights up. It’s most common during temperatures of 70 degrees or less. Power steering comes back after engine is warmed up for approximately 5 minutes before needing to drive it.

Electric Power Steering has stopped working completely. A service Power steering warning has popped up on the dashboard.

Steering wheel locks up when cold

Service power steering light comes on and steering wheel doesn’t move when car is cold. Turn car off and restart and is fine with no lights.

I was attempting to make a left hand turn when my power steering failed. Continued to be out for several more minutes of driving and then it restored itself. Has not been a problem while driving the vehicle today.

Power steering seems to have a defect. There have been other Dodge Rams affected by a power steering recall. When we called our local Dodge service provider they stated that our VIN was not affected by this recall, but there is definitely something wrong with our power steering.

Loss of steering, good this I parked and back up and loss power

I was getting ready to leave for work and was unable to because my steering wheel was completely locked up. Red steering wheel light flashing and message saying service power steering. The issue seems to fall under the recall on a limited number of RAM 1500s for the faulty EPS system, however mine was not included in that recall for some reason.

This vehicle has a faulty ABS module that Ram doesn't make the part for. The part 68292756AA been shown on backorder for over 1yr. After chatting with a Ram customer service agent I found out this part has been discontinued and was advised that I try an aftermarket part.

The power steering goes out and make it very hard to drive

Truck EPS failed while driving creating a dangerous situation but turck falls outside of NHTSA 16V-167 recall.

Power steering assist quit working while driving. It appears to be an electrical problem because it works when restarting engine before it goes out again. There are no apparent mechanical issues with it.

The electronic power steering rack went out making steering very difficult and upon doing research discovered there is a recall for this exact problem but by the recall doesn't include my VIN number

I have electronic steering in my 2016 dodge ram it is failing when driving the truck has under 100,000 miles on it. It just happened all at once while driving to work one morning.

The power steering keeps going out and coming back

Was driving and the power steering went out, cannot turn the steering wheel causing extreme danger to my family in the car and others driving as I could not turn to get off the road. Huge Hazard.

Steering rack went out around 70k miles

My power steering assist failed. This put my life and my kids lives at risk, as well as anyone else on the rroad.

Partial loss of power steering while driving.

Power steering quits working while driving.

Power steering (EPS) warning flashes when the temperature drops below 32 degrees. Wheels immediately become difficult to turn.

Steering issues with power steering not working properly.

There’s numerous reports with the same year , make, and model regarding power steering issues and Dodge doesn’t seem to do anything regarding it . My power steering is out and it’s a huge safety issue because it went out on me while driving on the freeway and it’s happend to thousands of more Drivers as well from what I’m reading

There is a problem with the rackin pin power steering. My vehicle steering wheel will just stop turning without a struggle and then kick back in.

Drove it to town. When I got back in to go home, the steering was very hard to use.

Power steering stopped working

Losing power steering when I'm driving.

EPS or Universal intermediate steering shaft related issue. Hard steering past 20deg

The power steering shuts off randomly.

Power steering is going out.

I will be driving and all of a sudden my steering gets really hard. Then it’s good for a little bit and does it again

Power steering failed without warning which rendered the vehicle immobile.

The electric power steering system went out while driving. The truck had been checked for codes that day which indicated a possible need to replace the egr valve but nothing about power steering. I was in a parking lot and was able to pull into a space but was unable to get home.

Im loosing complete steering capabilty on my truck, it’s scary to drive it. I want to know if my truck its one of the one with the posible steering circuit board contamination. almost got into a wreck.

My electronic power steering stopped working without warning. It is only happening when it’s cooler outside. When the weather is warm it hasn’t been an issue.

Vehicle will lose all power steering without warning, and in a pattern that I cannot predict. First time it happened I was towing a trailer through the mountains and was in the middle of a curve, nearly causing me to wreck.

As I was driving the gage cluster went blank and immediately the power steering went out on the vehicle. Very difficult to turn.

Steering stopped working while driving. Previous year had a recall for this issue and my truck was not included. This is an ongoing problem and the part needed to fix it is unavailable.

Loss of power steering

Steering stiffens up and makes it hard to turn at lower speeds. There is a recall on rams from 2015-2019 for this exact problem that being a failure in the EPS system.

Truck speed by itself with cruise control set to 57 MPH. Driving down road and was slowing down to turn and wheel wouldn’t turn without a lot of force.

I was driving vehicle and my power steering stopped working. My steering wheel is stiff and extremely hard to move left and right. I’m in shock this happen as the vehicle was moving.

Steering is getting hard, worse at low speeds, electric power steering

Loss steering while Driving making turn on Freeway. No light indication on Dash ,of failure. Or engine light.

Power steering stopped working during operation causing for a Safety issue. Diagnosis is the Electronic Power Steering Control Module, requiring replacement of rack and pinion assembly. Recall 16V167000 from RAM acknowledges this exact issue for 2015-2016 RAM 1500's manufactured between Jan.

Steering wheel or suspension.. I had truck aligned plus 4 new tires and still I can’t drive it straight. The back tires are trying to come around and it pushes me sideways toward on coming traffic so I can’t drive at all.

I can’t steer the vehicle even after new tires,alignment , lots of play in steering wheel and it goes where it wants. I can not drive it anywhere

I noticed about 2 weeks ago that my steering was becoming difficult. I brushed it off at first, but certain cold mornings, it is becoming harder to steer. My steering wheel also requires force to turn it straight after engaging in a turn, it does not assist.

Truck vibrates between speeds of 60 and 70 MPH. Put new tires on and it made no difference.

While Driving and power steering quit.

Electric power steering unit loss/failure while vehichle in motion. No warning prior to failure.

The electronic power steering rack went out without any warning

While driving the power steering stops working and it becomes difficult to steer. This only lasts for a few seconds then it begins to work again. I started noticing this a couple of weeks ago but it is getting worse the more I drive it.

While driving, electric power steering was lost and 'Service Power Steering' warning showed on dash. Steering immediately became difficult which made keeping the truck in the correct lane difficult. When I got home, I disconnected the two electrical connectors to the electric power steering control module, reconnected the two connectors and power steering was restored.

The vehicle is loss of power steering assist at low speeds making it hard to steer the vehicle . Left or right making the driver have to put more effort into steering the vehicle around obsticalls

While making roughly 90 degree turns in either direction, the electronic power steering failed almost causing me to wreck with another vehicle that was stopped at a stop sign. The steering doesn't just quit working, it's as if the steering wheel won't move at all. The truck would briefly flash on the dash 'service power steering' and a chime could be heard but the code would disappear quickly.

When turning truck at low speeds wheel becomes very hard to turn, if truck is parked a couple days when I try to drive steering is very very stiff. Also when turning at low speeds steering wheel pulls in opposite direction alittle

My 2016 ram 1500 will randomly loose power steering. I'll be turning and it gets real hard to turn. I'm thinking it has something to do with the power steering.

My truck's electric power steering suddenly stopped working while I was driving at low speeds on snow/salt covered roads. This occurred a few days after going through a car wash. Vehicle only has 41,000 miles.

Electronic power steering is failing. This has occurred while the vehicle was stationary as well as while it is in motion. Occurs after starting the vehicle, as soon as the steering wheel is moved an error is displays reading "service power steering".

Power steering goes in and out.

The truck has become very hard to turn the steering wheel.

The horn and the steering wheel controls do not work. The horn will work when locking my vehicle with the key fob but not by pressing the horn. The controls on the steering wheel do not work at all.

According to diagnostics done on the truck, the control module for the power steering has shorted out. This is the same year make and model of trucks subjected to the recall associated with the same exact issue. Unfortunately when searching by my VIN, my truck doesn't seem to be included in the recall even though this is the exact same problem.

Since date of purchase the steering wheel has seemed to be slightly off.