MYRModel Year Report

2017 Ram 1500

◆ Worse than typical
2017 Ram 1500
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ram 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 highlighted. 2009: 37 complaints 2009 2010: 0 complaints 2011: 0 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2012 2013: 1265 complaints 2014: 1752 complaints 2015: 1437 complaints 2015 2016: 1528 complaints 2017: 866 complaints 2017 2018: 653 complaints 2018 2019: 1463 complaints 2020: 622 complaints 2021: 669 complaints 2021 2022: 599 complaints 2023: 194 complaints 2024: 70 complaints 2024 2025: 325 complaints 2026: 79 complaints 2026
2017: 866 complaints
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YearComplaints
200937
20100
20110
20120
20131265
20141752
20151437
20161528
2017866
2018653
20191463
2020622
2021669
2022599
2023194
202470
2025325
202679

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

STEERING 26%

26% of complaints: steering — 226 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rack and pinion and steering control module.

CRASH INJURY
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Lost power steering while driving .. caused me to go off road.. no injuries or damage .. steering rack and pinion needed to be replaced

NHTSA ODI report, 20240228

Loss of electric power steering. Hard to steer the truck.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260812

ENGINE 18%

18% of complaints: engine — 156 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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Egr cooler failed again after it has been recalled/repaired by previous owner. Dealership saying they wont fix it.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260714

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%

12% of complaints: electrical system — 106 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing speedometer/odometer and fuel level float/sensor/sending unit.

CRASH FIRE
POWER TRAIN 11%

11% of complaints: power train — 97 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and torque converter.

CRASH INJURY
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I MOTIONED TO PUT MY VEHICLE IN PARK WITH ELECTRONIC ROTARY SHIFTER, IN A PARKING LOT. VEHICLE WAS NOT MOVING AT FIRST. EXITED VEHICLE. STARTED WALKING TOWARD DESTINATION. NOTICED VEHICLE WAS ROLLING BACKWARDS. RAN AFTER VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171109

ROTARY GEAR SHIFT KNOB ISSUE. PUT IN PARK, GOT OUT TO CLOSE MY GATE, TRUCK BEGAN ROLLING BACKWARDS WENT THROUGH MY YARD CRASHED INTO & OVER MY WATER WELL. NOT THE FIRST TIME IT HASN'T HELD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170711

SERVICE BRAKES 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes — 96 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THE CONTACT RELEASED THE PARKING BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ROLLED BACKWARDS INTO A LAKE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170714

Front brakes keep sticking, causing it to have hopping sensation, have gone through 12+ set of calipers, 6 or so wheel hub assemblies, and 3 or more cv axels all within a year and half.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260717

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20161216 — PE (closed 20240125)

Vehicle Rollaway

▮ 2017 — complaint volume: 866
R 20170424 — power train

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 1500 trucks. The differential pin retaining screw may come loose while driving, potentially causing the differential to break or lock up.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the differential retaining pin, free of charge. The recall began April 24, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 17V198000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170810 — fuel system, gasoline

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Ram 1500 trucks. The fuel tanks in the affected vehicles may have a broken fuel tank control valve which might leak fuel if the vehicle were to become inverted.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T45.

Campaign 17V434000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180226 — power train

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and 2010-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500...

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, inspect the BTSI, and, as necessary, replace it, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 17V821000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180226 — power train

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 RAM 1500, 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, all equipped with a column shifter.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will update the Body Control Module software. Dealers will also test the BTSI operation, replacing the solenoid as necessary. The recall began February 26, 2018.

Campaign 18V100000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180604 — electrical system, vehicle speed control

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM...

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018.

Campaign 18V332000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180917 — latches/locks/linkages, structure

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate and either a 5 foot, 7 inch or 6 foot, 4 inch bed.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began September 17, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U74.

Campaign 18V486000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190523 — latches/locks/linkages

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the tailgate latch, free of charge. The recall began May 23, 2019. Chrysler is expected to notify owners of the expanded population on October 18, 2019.

Campaign 19V347000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200416 — engine and engine cooling

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 1500 Classic Pickup trucks equipped with 3.0L Eco Diesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. The recall began April 16, 2020.

Campaign 19V757000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210218 — engine and engine cooling

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines.

Remedy: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal in the event that the crankshaft position signal is lost, free of charge.

Campaign 20V475000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20220526 — air bags

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 4, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26, 2022.

Campaign 21V632000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20230317 — EA (open)

High pressure fuel pump failure

R 20231031 — engine and engine cooling

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines.

Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023.

Campaign 23V411000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240111 — fuel system, diesel

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022.

Campaign 22V406000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20250213 — air bags

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

Remedy: Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 25V010000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20250703 — RQ (open)

Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Ram 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (226 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (156 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (106 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 17V198000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V434000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V821000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V100000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V332000 (electrical system, vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V486000 (latches/locks/linkages, structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V347000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V757000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V475000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V632000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V411000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V406000 (fuel system, diesel) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V010000 (air bags) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2009 ▲ 2024 ▲ 2026

WORST YEARS

■ 2014 ■ 2016 ■ 2019

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Ram 1500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Ram 1500 is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ram 1500?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 Ram 1500 have?

13 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.