Steering: electric power assist system
NewRisk. A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has logged 69 owner complaints about the 2022 Ram Promaster, most often about the steering. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-720 the manufacturer reports only 34% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily.
69 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 22 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 16 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 15 | 0 |
| Engine | 9 | 1 |
| Structure | 7 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 10 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Risk. A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
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Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ram.
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Promaster median. How we score
2022 Ram ProMaster VAN FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Federal investigations that included the 2022 Ram Promaster, and the recalls they led to.
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Complete loss of electric power steering assist while driving. On[XXX] in Austin, TX, the power steering began acting up at approximately 45 mph, then fully gave out at about 10 mph while parking, and I could no longer steer the vehicle. No crash or injury occurred, but losing steering at road…
As I was turning into traffic from a stop, the power steering failed to work. I did not have strength to turn the steering wheel and needed someone else to drive it. There were no warnings prior to the failure, but as it failed, several items flashed. I am waiting for more information from the…
The contact owns a 2022 Ram Promaster 1500. The contact stated that while driving and turning the steering wheel, the steering wheel became stuck in the position turned. After restarting the vehicle, the failure was self-corrected. The contact stated that the failure occurred while driving and…
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