2018 RAM 1500 steering problems
86 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2018 RAM 1500 — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“After driving through a heavy downpour, power steering cut out intermittently. The next day, it became full inoperable. Repair shop initially suggested letting the controls "dry out". When that was unsuccessful, the shop suggested taking it to a dealer, stating that the entire rack and pinion…”
filed Sep 11, 2026
“At low speeds the Electronic power steering hesitates and i have to force the wheels to turn. Once upto speed of 35mph or higher the power steering works flawless. This is an issue for me as a first responder and is a safety concern.”
filed Sep 4, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 1500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 1500 | 22 | 6% |
| 2024 1500 | 6 | 8% |
| 2023 1500 | 18 | 9% |
| 2022 1500 | 39 | 6% |
| 2021 1500 | 50 | 7% |
| 2020 1500 | 60 | 10% |
| 2019 1500 | 337 | 23% |
| 2017 1500 | 222 | 25% |
| 2016 1500 | 309 | 20% |
| 2015 1500 | 340 | 24% |
| 2014 1500 | 502 | 28% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 RAM 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.