2017 Model Year

Ram 1500

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
809
Recalls
4
Crashes
79
Severe
144

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

18V486000 Jul 2018

Other

No consequence data available

17V821000 Dec 2017

Other

No consequence data available

17V434000 Jul 2017

Other

No consequence data available

17V198000 Mar 2017

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Brakes
Dec 2026

The ABS / check trailer brakes warning lights started coming on and staying on. Took it to the dealer to get it taken care of and they were no help....

Steering
Oct 2026

Truck suddenly lost power, and no power steering assistance at all. Had it checked out by mechanic and mechanic stated a new Rack and Pinion was needi...

Power Train
Sep 2026

The crankshaft tone wheel failed just like the TSB's and recalls. The vehicle would not restart. There are multiple bulletins and recalls along with w...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 2026

In November 2025, while traveling at highway speeds, the High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP)—the very component installed to satisfy the Z46 recall—suffere...

Steering
Jun 2026

loss of EPS, no the vehicle has not been inspected yet, no prior symptoms . drove vehicle to store and parked in parking lot, when returned to vehic...

Engine
Jun 2026

EGR Cooler cracked @ 58,000 miles resulting in a disabled truck that has to be towed to the nearest dealership 20 miles away and 1 1/2 hours from our...

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Apr 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 23V411000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) and 22V406000 (F...

Steering
Apr 2026

The electronic power steering rack failed. We have had consistent temperatures near 0°f, with highs rarely above freezing for the past couple weeks. T...

Air Bags
Feb 2026

Air bag light is on and doesn't disappear. It says service air bags soon.

Steering
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the message "Service Power Steering" was displayed. The vehicl...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2017 Ram 1500 has 809 complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Steering. 79 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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