2013 ram 1500 power steering problems

farmer1975 · Jan 22, 2014

2013 ram power steering problems, Ok so I guess I'm not the only one with this problem just last Friday I had the same problem .the only difference was that I was getting on the hwy it locked on me ,I went off the ditch bent my bumper and broke some other things . I'm feeling like I just bought my own casket my own funeral . I toke it to the dealer but they can't do anything there is no codes like give me a break . So I left and hoping it doesn't come back because im driving my kids in it the wife wont get in she is scared. I don't blame her she just finished coming off a roll over . So anyways I read up on another post it was the power steering module.

Casper · Jan 22, 2014

Electric power steer was supposed to be a huge improvement--don't you just love how adding technology only adds cost to maintain and repair?

Sorry about your troubles.

PostalTwo · Jan 30, 2014

Man thats scary I thought there was still a mechanical link? Maybe not either way that sucks.

NYCruiser · Jan 30, 2014

It locked?
Its just a rack and pinion with a little electric motor assisting it. Should still work manually if the motor fails, although it will take a little muscle.

Is it possible the parking lock somehow engaged?

bigq · Jan 31, 2014

I agree I don't even think that is possible. The default is manual steering. If the control unit senses any issues it will actually deactivate the electronic assist and alert the driver. Looked into this when i purchased the Mustang that has electric assist.

Be careful whatever it is.

Burla · Jan 31, 2014

Did you get a CHP report? I would get the CHP involved and see if they can't put it in a report. They are helpful in investigating this type of stuff. If the dealership didn't fix it after that and something else happened, that would be their ass too.

smiley · Feb 1, 2014

Wow scary.

$miley

mangus2k13ram · Feb 2, 2014

I heard it's the computer module located on the steering rack that's the issue.

LovMyRam · Feb 2, 2014

Did your truck shut off? Most electric units are power assisted. Assisted being that key word. Most units go to a default mode where it's purely your strength turning the wheel. I've had them go out in other cars and it is VERY hard to turn the wheel. Not so much at higher speeds but definitely lower. Effect is around the same if the truck isn't running but the truck is moving.

warbritton62@gmail.com · Jun 10, 2017

I had this same issue except i was just getting in my truck. Backed out went into drive and it went out that fast. No warning no nothing.

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