Ram 1500 electric power steering class action overview:
- Who: Two Ram 1500 owners are suing FCA US.
- Why: They claim the automaker manufactured certain Ram 1500 pickup trucks with a dangerous defect.
- Where: The Ram 1500 electric power steering class action was filed in a New Jersey federal court.
FCA fraudulently concealed a defect in the electric power steering unit of certain Ram 1500 pickup trucks, which causes sudden power steering failure and poses a serious safety risk, a new class action lawsuit alleges.
Plaintiffs Nancy Ludwig and Joseph Spillane filed the class action complaint against FCA US LLC on Aug. 30 in a New Jersey federal court, alleging violations of state and federal consumer laws.
The plaintiffs are looking to represent former owners and lessees of model year 2013-2024 Ram 1500 pickup trucks, and allege that the defect impacts drivers’ ability to control their vehicles, potentially leading to accidents.
The lawsuit alleges FCA has known about the power steering defect for years but has failed to address the issue for most of the affected vehicles.
Despite thousands of complaints, the company has only issued recalls for a limited number of 2016 and 2019 Ram 1500 models, attributing the issue to isolated manufacturing errors, the plaintiffs say.
FCA’s refusal to acknowledge the widespread defect has left many owners with costly repair bills — typically ranging from $3,000 to $4,000 — to replace failed electric power steering units, they say.
Millions of drivers still don’t know about defect, lawsuit says
In August 2023, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) initiated an investigation into the loss of power steering in 2013-2016 Ram 1500 models, the lawsuit says.
The investigation was prompted by nearly 400 consumer reports detailing intermittent or complete power steering failures.
“While NHTSA’s investigation is ongoing, millions of owners and lessees of the Class Vehicles remain ignorant of the Power Steering Defect, placing them at risk of serious injury by their continued use of their vehicles without adequate inspection or repairs,” the lawsuit says.
For example, Ludwig says she experienced power steering failure firsthand in Jan. 2024, when her partner was driving while they were nearly involved in an accident after losing control of the Ram 1500 in a McDonald’s drive-through, nearly hitting two pedestrians.
The vehicle was later towed to a mechanic, who confirmed the failure of the electrical power steering unit, requiring an expensive replacement.
As a result, the plaintiffs are suing on behalf of anyone who purchased or leased a 2013-2024 Ram 1500 vehicle in the United States from an authorized FCA dealership. They’re suing for breach of warranty laws and unjust enrichment, and are seeking certification of the class action, damages, fees, costs and an order forcing FCA to remedy the alleged problem.
Last year, Chrysler (FCA US) issued a recall on 131,700 Ram 1500 pickup trucks manufactured in 2021 due to a powertrain software issue.
Are you affected by this Ram 1500 electric power steering issues? Let us know in the comments.
The plaintiffs are represented by McCune Law Group, McCune Wright Arevalo Vercoski Kusel Weck Brandt, APC.
The Ram 1500 electric power steering class action is Nancy Ludwig et al., v. FCA US LLC, Case No, 3:24-cv-08906 in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.
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185 thoughts onRam 1500 trucks’ electric power steering units fail, class action claims
RAM 2021, 5 GEN, Limited trim, 50 000km on the power train, no issues previously, no car crash – Lost control over the car due EPS shut down (Interminent power steering control loss) in the midlle of the left U turn – hit the pavement, get injured and car damaged. Dealership charging for 6000$. I would like to know what would happen, if on the pavement would be some walker and get killed. After car restart, EPS move back on, without any indication of problem.
2016 Ram 1500. Started to look into this issue because it has recently just went out and shocked me.
2021 RAM 1500 with EPS failure. Replaced the rack system Jan 2025 for $4k. Problem has returned as of 10/2025. I am also getting Electronic Stability Control (ESC) alerts.
Hello,
Current owner of a 2013 RAM 1500, VIN# 3C6JR7AT4DG588862
Purchased used at Mac Haik Automotive Group in 2021 @ 12111 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079
EPS Module went out while driving on I-74 East. Has not recovered since. Current troubleshooting has led me to buy a new $300 truck battery, $60 Fuse block, 9 Hours of diagnostics and troubleshooting labor.
Thank you,
I have a 2016 Ram with 25,000 miles on it. the steering went out on me while driving almost causing me to wreck with other traffic. I took the truck to the dealership and was told some models have recalls but mine was not listed. The cost of repair would be $4000. The steering goes in and out at random times which can be a hazard. I wish this issue could be handled before they have fatality accidents beings they already know of the issues consumers are having. I was traveling at 55 mph and steering completely went off. i had to struggle to remain in control of the vehicle.
Have a 2014 ram 1500 eps went out.
How do I join the lawsuit my 2021
Eps stop working
Cost me4000 to replace