2020 RAM 1500 steering problems
60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2020 RAM 1500 — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While traveling at 40mph, total los of steering. Vehicle veered off the road and was uncontrollable. Power steering service light illuminated seconds before steering was inoperable. Turned off vehicle and restarted. Issue was not present after restart. Vehicle was recovered, sent to dealership for…”
filed Sep 16, 2026
“The power steering goes out at random times after the steering warning light comes on. This usually happens after the secondary cooling system kicks in. I have had it looked at by one mechanic who thinks it's the rack and pinion portion of the steering, he was unable to find a replacement part. It…”
filed Aug 12, 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% |
| 2019 1500 | 337 | 23% |
| 2018 1500 | 86 | 13% |
| 2017 1500 | 222 | 25% |
| 2016 1500 | 309 | 20% |
| 2015 1500 | 340 | 24% |
| 2014 1500 | 502 | 28% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 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.