2019 Ram 2500: Steering linkage problem-loss of control
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2019 2500 report: steering linkage problem-loss of control. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 27,000 miles.
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints for the 2019 2500 in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11697052 (filed 11/02/2025): “We took a trip from daleville, alabama to las vegas, nevada. before we left, we took my 2019 ram 2500 bighorn diesel pickup to our local ram dealership, mitchel chrysler dodge in enterprise, alabama to have it inspected, to make sure there wouldn't be any prob…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11664591 (filed 06/03/2025): “The contact owns a 2019 ram 2500. the contact stated that while her husband was reversing, there was an abnormal pop coming from the vehicle. in addition, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel independently turned to…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Electric power steering faults typically need module diagnosis with a scan tool and calibration. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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