Complaint 2213207
2013 RAM 1500 • STEERING • incident Jun 2, 2026
Complaint Summary
STEERING
Owner Narrative
The electric power steering (EPS) suddenly failed while driving. Loss of this system created an unsafe situation in which it was extremely difficult to hold the vehicle within the appropriate driving lanes and especially difficult to make any turns at intersections. The problem occurred on June 2, 2026, the failure was confirmed by an independent service center and the vehicle is currently at the center awaiting replacement of the entire EPS. A warning message was displayed immediately when the EPS failed by showing a red steering wheel followed by an exclamation point (!)
Owner-submitted narrative on file with NHTSA. Complaint narratives are self-reported and have not been verified.
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