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2017 Ram 1500: recalls and problems

13 recalls and 879 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is steering.

13recalls
879complaints
80crashes reported
16fires reported
77injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Steering226 · 26%
  • Engine156 · 18%
  • Electrical System108 · 12%
  • Power Train98 · 11%
  • Service Brakes90 · 10%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System89 · 10%
  • Unknown Or Other67 · 8%
  • Suspension49 · 6%
  • Air Bags49 · 6%
  • Vehicle Speed Control43 · 5%

What owners report

Steering

Steering has become hard to steer and is available for inspection on request. it suddenly went out and surprised me on making a turn. i have not taken it in yet. no components inspection yet but does have a pending lawsuit for this truck between i believe 2013 to 2024 for this issue there was no warning when it became harder and is still harder to steer

Steering

My son was driving my truck when the power steering went out and felt like it was locked up. luckily, he was not near a major road but became stuck on the side of the road. now being told that this is common with this truck. told that the entire steering rack now has to be replaced, $4,000.00. this is not right and could have seriously hurt my son or my family.

Steering

Vehicle experienced a sudden loss and binding of electric power steering (eps) assist, creating an unreasonable safety hazard requiring excessive manual effort to control. the dashboard power steering warning lamp is now actively illuminated. while this 2017 ram 1500 is currently excluded from automated vin recall lists (s19/vb9), physical inspection confirms it contains the identical contaminated circuit board archi

Steering,Suspension

Rack shudders back and forth durring professional alignment. no one touching the steering wheel the computer in the rack seems to move the wheels and steering wheel on its own. when hitting any dip in the road the steering goes slack as if there is no resistance at all on the wheel and the tires go wherever they want.. kindly advise

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2017 Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2017 Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2017 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2017 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering 1500. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.