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Ram 1500 2017 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2017 Ram 1500: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

884Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
13Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
6Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
130Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Steering235 complaints

235 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine188 complaints

188 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 19V757000, 20V475000, 23V411000.

Fuel and Propulsion System129 complaints

129 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 17V434000, 22V406000.

Electrical System110 complaints

110 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V332000.

Brakes101 complaints

101 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train98 complaints

98 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 17V198000, 17V821000, 18V100000.

Unknown Or Other67 complaints

67 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags53 complaints

53 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 21V632000, 25V010000.

Suspension50 complaints

50 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control43 complaints

43 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure36 complaints

36 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages6 complaints

6 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 18V486000, 19V347000.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Trailer Hitches and Towing1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

17V198000Reported March 23, 2017 - 30 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on March 23, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 30 vehicles across all affected models.

17V434000Reported July 7, 2017 - 4 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on July 7, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 4 vehicles across all affected models.

17V821000Reported December 20, 2017 - 1,482,874 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on December 20, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 1,482,874 vehicles across all affected models.

18V100000Reported February 8, 2018 - 180,462 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on February 8, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 180,462 vehicles across all affected models.

18V332000Reported May 17, 2018 - 4,815,661 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on May 17, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 4,815,661 vehicles across all affected models.

18V486000Reported July 27, 2018 - 1,149,223 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on July 27, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 1,149,223 vehicles across all affected models.

19V347000Reported May 9, 2019 - 1,103,209 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on May 9, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 1,103,209 vehicles across all affected models.

19V757000Reported October 24, 2019 - 107,980 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on October 24, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 107,980 vehicles across all affected models.

20V475000Reported August 13, 2020 - 58,016 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on August 13, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 58,016 vehicles across all affected models.

21V632000Reported August 12, 2021 - 212,373 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on August 12, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 212,373 vehicles across all affected models.

22V406000Reported June 9, 2022 - 138,645 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 138,645 vehicles across all affected models.

23V411000Reported June 8, 2023 - 80,629 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on June 8, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 80,629 vehicles across all affected models.

25V010000Reported January 16, 2025 - 6,066 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 16, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 6,066 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA23001Opened March 17, 2023 - Open

High pressure fuel pump failure. Resulted in recall campaign 24V957.

PE16014Opened December 16, 2016 - Closed January 25, 2024

Vehicle Rollaway. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE16014Opened December 16, 2016 - Closed January 25, 2024

Vehicle Rollaway. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE16014Opened December 16, 2016 - Closed January 25, 2024

Vehicle Rollaway. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ25003Opened July 3, 2025 - Open

Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ25003Opened July 3, 2025 - Open

Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201734
201871
201994
202077
202159
202275
2023118
2024124
2025123
2026109
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.