2017 Ram 1500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 873 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ram 1500. The most-reported areas: Steering (223), Engine (156), Electrical System (109).
Key takeaways
- 873 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 80 involve a crash, 16 a fire, 77 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 223 | 26% |
| Engine | 156 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 109 | 12% |
| Service Brakes | 99 | 11% |
| Power Train | 97 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 89 | 10% |
| Unknown Or Other | 67 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 53 | 6% |
| Suspension | 48 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 43 | 5% |
| Fuel System | 40 | 5% |
| Structure | 36 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2017 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2026-09-21
The power steering completely stopped working during normal driving conditions. It is not a blown fuse, as those have been checked. My safety and the safety of others on the road was impaired by the sudden loss of power steering. The warning of servicing power steering only came on AFTER the power steering was lost...
Electrical System,vehicle Speed Control,service Brakes - filed 2026-09-17
To Whom It May Concern at NHTSA, I am filing this safety complaint regarding a defective ABS Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) on my 2017 Ram 1500 TRADESMAN CREW CAB 4x4 5.7L Hemi with approximately 92,000 miles. DEFECT DESCRIPTION: The ABS HCU has failed, resulting in complete loss of anti-lock braking, traction control, e...
Tires - filed 2026-09-17
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500 equipped with Kenda Tires, Tire Line: Kenda Klever A/T2 (KR628), Tire Size: LT265/70/R17, DOT Number: 02T6RAANA. The contact stated that while inspecting underneath the vehicle, there were cracks on all 4 tires on the inner tread all around the tires. The manufacturer was notified of th...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.