2017 Ram 1500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 882 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ram 1500. The most-reported areas: Steering (228), Engine (156), Electrical System (109).
Key takeaways
- 882 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 | 228 | 26% |
| Engine | 156 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 109 | 12% |
| Service Brakes | 100 | 11% |
| Power Train | 98 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 89 | 10% |
| Unknown Or Other | 67 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 53 | 6% |
| Suspension | 50 | 6% |
| 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.
Seat Belts - filed 2026-10-12
Beginning around the first of October 2026, the driver's front seat belt will randomly come unbuckled while driving. When I fasten the seat belt, the connection is secure. I can pull on it, jerk it, yank it and it will not release. As I am driving down the road the seatbelt will spontaneously release. Sometimes it will...
Steering - filed 2026-10-05
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 and onto the median a...
Service Brakes - filed 2026-09-28
I am filing this safety complaint regarding a defective ABS Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) on my 2017 Ram 1500 Laramie CREW CAB 5.7L Hemi with approximately 74,000 miles. DEFECT DESCRIPTION: The ABS HCU has failed, resulting in complete loss of anti-lock braking, traction control, electronic stability control, and cruise...
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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.