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2017 RAM 1500 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 13 NHTSA recalls and 844 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2017 RAM 1500

The 2017 RAM 1500 is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

13
NHTSA Recalls
13 recalls on record
844
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
79
Crashes + Injuries
16 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 RAM 1500 (13)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized RAM dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V475000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V347000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V486000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V332000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V632000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V757000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V821000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V434000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V100000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V198000

Showing 10 of 13 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2017 RAM 1500

Based on 844 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Steering
215
Engine
103
Power Train
81
Electrical System
62
Fuel/propulsion System
59
Air Bags
49
Service Brakes
44
Unknown Or Other
43
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RAM 1500 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

2011 687 complaints 2012 693 complaints 2013 1,229 complaints 2014 1,725 complaints 2015 1,412 complaints 2016 1,491 complaints 2017 844 complaints 2018 636 complaints 2019 1,431 complaints 2020 595 complaints 2021 645 complaints
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 RAM 1500

Is the 2017 RAM 1500 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 RAM 1500 has 13 recalls and 844 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2017 RAM 1500 have?
The 2017 RAM 1500 has 13 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 RAM 1500?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 RAM 1500 are: Steering, Engine, Power Train, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2017 RAM 1500 safe to buy?
The 2017 RAM 1500 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 13 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year RAM 1500 should I buy?
Use the year comparison chart above to identify which model years have the fewest reported problems for the RAM 1500.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.