Complaint 2199546
2019 RAM 1500 • STEERING • incident Apr 22, 2026
Complaint Summary
STEERING
Owner Narrative
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and became difficult to turn. The contact stated that after the failure, the electronic power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the steering rack and pinion had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 152,000.
Owner-submitted narrative on file with NHTSA. Complaint narratives are self-reported and have not been verified.
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