repaired · 2026 Q3
Curtain: inflator
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
2017 Ram 1500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 886 owner complaints about the 2017 Ram 1500, most often about the steering. It is covered by 13 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-010 the manufacturer reports only 33% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Ram 1500 has problems
886 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
230Steering9 crash/fire/injury
156Engine9 crash/fire/injury
110Electrical system7 crash/fire/injury
98Power train10 crash/fire/injury
91Service brakes8 crash/fire/injury
90Fuel/propulsion system3 crash/fire/injury
54Air bags
50Suspension
43Vehicle speed control
21222 other systems26 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 230 | 9 |
| Engine | 156 | 9 |
| Electrical system | 110 | 7 |
| Power train | 98 | 10 |
| Service brakes | 91 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 90 | 3 |
| Air bags | 54 | 44 |
| Suspension | 50 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 43 | 6 |
| 22 other systems | 212 | 26 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
13 recalls
2017 Ram 1500 recalls and how many were fixed
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.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Side/window: curtain
Risk. A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the…
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repaired · 2022 Q4
Engine: diesel
Risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Risk. Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Tailgate: latch
Risk. If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Tailgate: latch
Risk. If the tailgate latch releases and the tailgate opens while driving, cargo may fall out, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Electrical system: software
Risk. If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle…
repaired · 2019 Q4
Lever and linkage: column shift
Risk. Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle…
repaired · 2018 Q4
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. In the event of a rollover crash, leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Driveline: differential unit
Risk. A broken or locked up differential may result in a loss of motive power and possibly a loss of vehicle control.
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.
Mileage at failure
When do steering problems start?
65kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 60 steering complaints. 67% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 41% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
17under 30k miles40under 100k miles20100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Steering
19 owners mentioned a cost$4,000median
Middle half: $2,727 – $4,000
Service brakes
10 owners mentioned a cost$2,000median
Middle half: $1,050 – $2,000
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other 1500 year
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 1500 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Ram 1500, and the recalls they led to.
- High pressure fuel pump failureLed to recall 24V-957
- Vehicle RollawayNo recall
- Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) FailureOpen
In owners' words
What 1500 owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On Approx. July 15 2026, I was driving down the highway 65 mph and my power steering locked up, I could no longer drive I finally got the truck to turn a little bit so I can get off the highway and pull over and I had to be towed the rest of the way home.. After this incident it became sporadic…
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the electronic steering system began to fail, exhibiting a severe grinding noise, and the steering wheel was extremely stiff and difficult to turn. The contact steered the vehicle to the side of the road…
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the steering wheel disconnected from the steering column and fell into the lap of the driver. During the failure the contact was unable to control the steering wheel and the vehicle crossed over two lanes…
Own a 2017 1500?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.