2013 Ram 1500: Power steering stopped working
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2013 1500 report: power steering stopped working. CarComplaints.com lists 21 owner complaints, average mileage 90,850 miles.
NHTSA has 640 owner complaints for the 2013 1500 in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11770041 (filed 10/09/2026): “Power steering is intermittently working. my truck barely made it to the side of the road because it was so hard to steer. if there was more traffic at the time i don't think i would have made it.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11769727 (filed 10/07/2026): “The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph and attempting to make a right turn, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. additionally, the power steering failure warning light was illuminated. the vehicle …”
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: replace electric steering rack assembly (7 reports) repaired power steering (3 reports). 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
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $3,640 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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