Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2017 Ram 1500 has 13 recalls, 884 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
13
Recalls
884
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated October 27, 2026
20V475000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The crank...
19V347000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
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. ...
18V486000
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
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...
18V332000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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 C...
21V632000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR
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 ...
19V757000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
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 R...
17V821000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
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...
17V434000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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 wh...
18V100000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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 equi...
17V198000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 1500 trucks. The differential pin retaining screw may come loose while driving, potentially ...
22V406000
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high ...
23V411000
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. The cran...
25V010000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR
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 l...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2017 Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 2WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2026 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the st... |
| Oct 1, 2026 | SEAT BELTS | Beginning around the first of October 2026, the driver's front seat belt will randomly come unbuckle... |
| Sep 23, 2026 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | Rack shudders back and forth Durring professional alignment. No one touching the steering wheel th... |
| Sep 21, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that after reversing out of the driveway and sh... |
| Sep 20, 2026 | STEERING | My son was driving my truck when the power steering went out and felt like it was locked up. Luckily... |
| Sep 19, 2026 | STEERING | The power steering completely stopped working during normal driving conditions. It is not a blown fu... |
| Sep 17, 2026 | STEERING | Steering has become hard to steer and is available for inspection on request. It suddenly went out a... |
| Sep 17, 2026 | TIRES | The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500 equipped with Kenda Tires, Tire Line: Kenda Klever A/T2 (KR628), Ti... |
| Sep 16, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | To Whom It May Concern at NHTSA, I am filing this safety complaint regarding a defective ABS Hydraul... |
| Sep 15, 2026 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the elect... |
| Sep 7, 2026 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle started ... |
| Sep 7, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | My truck all of sudden put up the ABS light, traction control light, emergency brake light and loss ... |
| Sep 5, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | FUEL TANK STRAPS AND FRAME BRAKET FOR STRAPS CORRODED AND BROKE OFF .NO INCIDENT AT THIS TIME .NOT D... |
| Sep 2, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | I am filing this safety complaint regarding a defective ABS Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) on my 2017 ... |
| Aug 31, 2026 | STEERING | Power steering loss EPS unit, steering rack and pinion needs replaced, entire rack and pinion, only ... |
| Aug 22, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | The ABS/brake warning lights illuminated on my 2017 Ram 1500. I have not noticed a difference in nor... |
| Aug 15, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Frame rotted around gas tank strap and caused it to pull out, which left my gas tank hanging by one ... |
| Aug 14, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Ram 1500. It was discovered that there was a mileage di... |
| Aug 9, 2026 | STEERING | Loss of electric power steering. Hard to steer the truck. |
| Jul 30, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The problem that I'm having is the front fuel strap where it's hooks in the frame support has rusted... |