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2021 Ram 1500 steering problems

The 2021 Ram 1500 has 46 steering complaints filed with NHTSA — 4% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

46

Steering complaints

4%

Share of year

6

Crash-involved

2

Related recalls

Steering complaints by year

Related recalls

25V765000SteeringNovember 6, 2025 · 532 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram 3500, Ram 4500, and Ram 5500 vehicles. The steering column control module may cause the driver's side air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence

A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the steering column control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 11, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 14C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 2025.

21V918000SteeringNovember 23, 2021 · 38,157 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. The Trailer Reverse Steering Control Module (TRSCM) may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the TRSCM software. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on January 19, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y80. This recall was superseded by 23V-059.

Common questions

How many steering complaints does the 2021 Ram 1500 have?

NHTSA has 46 complaints about the 2021 Ram 1500 steering — 4% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2021 Ram 1500 steering?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the steering: 21V918000, 25V765000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.