Fiat Chrysler recalled about 440 Ram 1500s in 2016 due to contamination in the electrical power steering unit. That recall centered only on 1500s in the 2015 and 2016 model years.

DETROIT -- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation covering 1.1 million older Dodge Ram trucks because of a possible power steering problem.

NHTSA Investigates 1.1 Million Ram 1500 Trucks Over Power Steering Failure Allegations. Published: 21 Aug 2023, 20:09 UTC • By: Mircea Panait. ... (think Dodge Dakota) to call its own.

In one case a Florida driver said his 2023 Ram 1500’s steering locked solid and could not be turned in either direction. He was quoted more than $2,000 for parts to fix the problem, Reuters reports.

Nexteer Automotive has expanded its portfolio again, announcing it will supply the 2013 Ram 1500 with its 12-volt electronic power steering system.

In March 2016, Fiat Chrysler Automotive—the name of Ram’s parent company at the time—recalled 440 vehicles after the company discovered defective power steering assist in some 2015 and 2016 ...