2020 Ram 1500 Steering

The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 -40 mph, the wheels were moving back and forth, and the steering wheel was shaking. The parking brake not available message was displayed. The traction control warning indicator light was flashing and the brake warning light was illuminated. The contact sustained injuries to his left wrist and medical attention was provided. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was concerned about driving the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 38,600.

Bought new Ram 1500 BigHorn in March 2020. In August 2021, I noticed on long left curves, my steering would stick at the 10-11 o'clock position and remains in that position coming out of the curve when I tug the steering wheel to the right. Since it was out of warranty for an alignment, I brought it to a Firestone 2 weeks ago for the alignment. I noticed the issue again and brought it back to Firestone where they did another alignment. They suggested its a rack and pinion issue. Today, September 13th, I called the only 2 RAM dealers in town and explained my situation and they said it could be weeks for them to get parts. This is my only vehicle and I am driving it from Arizona to North Carolina to relocate for a new job. I wanted this documented in case something happens on my 2200 mile trip that is caused by the steering. Thanks.

Steering wheel locked up while car was moving. Was able to replicate. Seems intermittent though. Towed to the dealership, wasn't locking then. Service Representative confirmed they have seen this before and seemed to know exactly what to do. Scary - life safety issue!

WHILE DRIVING, OUT OF THE BLUE MY TRUCK WILL PULL OUT OF CENTER AND SOMETIMES STICKS WHEN TRYING TO PULL IT BACK. DOES THIS MOSTLY IN LEFT TURNS OR ON THE HIGHWAY. IS VERY DANGEROUS AND ALMOST CRASHED ON WET ROAD. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY COULDN'T FIND PROBLEM. TOOK ME ONLY 5 MINUTES TO FIND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON LINE FOR THE SAME SAFETY ISSUE. SOME SAID THAT THE RACK AND PINION WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER AND THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED. I NEED TO HAVE THIS FIXED BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED.

WAS PULLING OUT OF THE GAS STATION & THE DASH STARTED TO BLINK. AS SOON AS IT BLINKED THE STEERING BECAME ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER. I AM NOT WEAK BY ANY MEANS & I COULD BARELY TURN. IT ALMOST CAUSED ME TO CRASH IF I WASN'T GOING UNDER 10MPH. THIS IS GOING TO KILL SOMEONE DOING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I WAS PULLING OUT OF THE LOVE'S GAS STATION IN MEAD KANSAS AROUND 6:40PM ON MARCH 23RD 2021.

I HAVE OWNED A 2020, RAM 1500 LIMITED EDITION SINCE MARCH 2020. WHEN DRIVING THE STEERING STICKS IN THE 11:00 POSITION. IF I RELEASE HAND OFF WHEEL AND STEERING REMAINS IN POSITION. I HAVE TO PULL THE WHEEL BACK TO 12:00 POSITION. THIS PROBLEM STARTED OCCURRING ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO AND HAS PROGRESSIVELY BEEN GETTING WORSE. I TRAVEL 1500 TO 2000 MILES A MONTH AND AFRAID I MAY OVER CORRECT ESPECIALLY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. SPOKE WITH DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THIS WAS THE 1ST THEY HAVE HEARD OF THIS ISSUE. HAVE NOT FOUND A SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM. I WILL BE TAKING THE TRUCK BACK TO DEALERSHIP SAT JULY 25, 2020.