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Ram 1500 2021 Steering Problems

50 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 2021 Ram 1500 - 7% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage50 complaints

50 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

21V918000Reported November 23, 2021 - 38,157 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on November 23, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 38,157 vehicles across all affected models.

25V765000Reported November 6, 2025 - 532 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on November 6, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 532 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine280Electrical System198Unknown Or Other103Power Train100Driver Assistance and Stability Systems98Fuel and Propulsion System96
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.