NHTSA Complaint #11684305 — 2016 RAM 1500

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11684305
Vehicle	2016 RAM 1500
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	August 29, 2025
Date Filed	September 1, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

About a week ago I was headed to work and I noticed that the steering was HARD (no grinding or otherwise noticeable noises), like trying to lift bricks every time you make a slight turn. Obviously a pwoer steering issue (I think!)... After a few minutes though it went back to normal. After three days it came back. Today its 95 degrees outside, circuit board inside the eps couldn't take the heat so it completely stopped working

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