2021 RAM 1500 steering problems
48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2021 RAM 1500 — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to turn, and excessive force was needed to turn the steering wheel to the left or the right. The Electronic Power Steering (EPS) warning light was illuminated. In…”
filed Jul 31, 2026
“RTSCM FAILED TO BE REPAIRED resulting in life long issue. Recall Y80 from December 2021 was performed and then erased from my vin history. 14a associated with same failing part was completed and issue never went away.”
filed Jul 30, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Steering column control module may cause the driver's side air bag not to deploy as…Campaign 25V765000 · Nov 6, 2025
- Trailer Reverse Steering Control Module (TRSCM) may prevent the rearview image from…Campaign 21V918000 · Nov 23, 2021
Steering problems in other 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 1500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 1500 | 19 | 6% |
| 2024 1500 | 5 | 7% |
| 2023 1500 | 16 | 8% |
| 2022 1500 | 37 | 6% |
| 2020 1500 | 58 | 9% |
| 2019 1500 | 334 | 23% |
| 2018 1500 | 78 | 12% |
| 2017 1500 | 220 | 26% |
| 2016 1500 | 303 | 20% |
| 2015 1500 | 338 | 24% |
| 2014 1500 | 493 | 28% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 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.